Marietta M. "Etta" Hofferber, 67, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. In death, Etta continued her giving way as a donor. Her wish was to be cremated. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Etta's life will be celebrated Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Fr. Robert Lewis will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Your thoughts and condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Etta's obituary. Etta was born April 7, 1952, in North Bend, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Fred and Viola (Strong) Hofferber. Etta grew up in North Bend moving with her family to Grand Island when she was a 7th grader. She completed her schooling in Grand Island graduating from Grand Island St. High in 1970. She continued her education at Clarkson in Omaha, NE completing her RN Degree. She began her nursing career with the Veterans Administration in Denver, CO, transferring to Grand Island after one year. She retired in 2013 after 40 years of service. In retirement Etta assisted at the Grand Generation Center charting clients there. She especially loved seeing and visiting with everyone on a weekly basis. Etta enjoyed cross-stitching, tilling her flower garden, and the company of her dogs, Fritz and Missy Bear. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary, and NARFE, where she contacted monthly speakers for the organization. She will be remembered by her partner, Cyndie Larson of Grand Island, NE and her many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation Curran Funeral Chapel Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 Burial Grand Island City Cemetery Thursday, November 7, 2019 3168 West Stolley Park Rd Grand Island, NE 68801 Celebration of Life Gathering Curran Funeral Chapel Thursday, November 7, 2019 10:30 AM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801