Mary Patricia "Pat" Ragole 81, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Wedgewood Care Center. A memorial service will be Friday, December 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will officiate. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday, December 29, 2011, from 4 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel There will be a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Mary was born July 4, 1930, at Greeley County, Nebraska. She is the daughter of Rose McHugh. Survivors of her immediate family include a son & daughter-in-law, Paul J. & Rose Ragole of Lincoln, NE Mary grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska. She graduated from St. Marys High School in 1949. She married Paul Ragole on November 12, 1949 at Grand Island, NE. They lived in Grand Island and Mary was employed at Jack Baileys Studio and was a dance instructor for Arthur Murray. She loved spending time with her family and many friends, who were so important to her. She was a member of St. Marys Cathedral. Memorials are suggested to St. Marys Cathedral. She is welcomed into heaven by her mother. On-line condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Pats obituary.