Gerald Thomas "Jerry" Starkey
Nov 15, 2025
Gerald T. “Jerry” Starkey, 66 of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rev. James Beran will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery....
Matthew A. Tubbs
Nov 13, 2025
Matthew A. “Matt” Tubbs, 59, of Grand Island, NE died November 13, 2025. The family requested cremation and services will be at a later date per family request. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Matt was born on Dec 1, 1965 on a night he spent a lovely weekend in Toledo. He moved around Michigan before settling on Nebraska for...
Mary Ellen Buhrman
Oct 23, 2025
Mary Ellen Buhrman, 91, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir and Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will concelebrate. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be before...
Loyola M. Rosno
Oct 7, 2025
Loyola M. "Lou" Rosno, 88, of Grand Island, NE died October 7, 2025 at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island.  Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will...
Dennis Gene Wadkins
Aug 31, 2025
Dennis G. Wadkins, 82, of Grand Island, NE died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village with family by his side. Private graveside service will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Fr. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will officiate. Military honors rendered by the United Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army...
James S. "Jamie" Smith
Aug 22, 2025
James S. "Jamie" Smith, 69, of St. Paul, NE died Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul, NE. Rev. Vincent L. Parsons will be the celebrant assisted by Deacon Phil Lukasiewicz. Inurnment will be in Sacred...
James P. "Jim" Ormond
Aug 18, 2025
James "Jim" Ormond
Jim Ormond was born on February 9, 1938, in Giltner, Nebraska, to James and Marie Ormond. He grew up with his younger brother, Frank, in a modest home without electricity, running water, or indoor plumbing. Summers were spent working on his grandparents' farm, shaping the strong work ethic and resilience that carried him throughout...
Mary Jane Bachkora
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Jane (Nelson) Bachkora, 95, of Lee's Summit MO previously of Hays KS, died July 22, 2025 at St Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO with family at her side.
Mary Jane was born September 29, 1929, in Creek, Colorado the daughter of Joseph and Patricia (Kenney) Nelson. On May 26, 1955 she was united in...
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Mossman
Jun 28, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Mossman, 90, passed peacefully at her daughter's home on June 28th, 2025, surrounded and lovingly cared for by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. ...
Anne M Puncochar
Jun 16, 2025
Anne M. Puncochar, 88, of Grand Island, NE, walked through the gates of Heaven, Monday, June 16, 2025. Mass of Christian burial will be, Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Vince Parsons will be the celebrant, assisted by Deacon Phil Lukasiewicz. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will...
Dorothy A. Vejvoda
Jun 11, 2025
Dorothy Ann Vejvoda, 93, of Seward, NE formerly of Grand Island, NE died, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Ridgewood Rehab and Care Center in Seward, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. Rev. Robin Bashir will celebrate the funeral mass. Private family inurnment will...
Richard A. "Dick" Rischling
Jun 11, 2025
Richard A. Rischling, of Grand Island, NE passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at Bickford Assisted Living surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rev. Robin Bishir will be the celebrant. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday,...
Sharon Loretta Michalski
May 19, 2025
Sharon Loretta Michalski, 81, Grand Island, NE died Monday, May 19, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Communities in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May...
James Joseph Tenski
May 19, 2025
James J. "Jim" Tenski, 78, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman and The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City, NE with...
Clyde Clinton "Clint" Ganow Jr.
May 8, 2025
Clyde C. Ganow Jr., 86, of Grand Island, NE died peacefully, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home with family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with military...
Mary Joyce Fischer
Apr 29, 2025
Joyce Fischer, 84, of Belleville, Kansas passed away on April 29, 2025, in Belleville, KS.  Cremation was selected. Joyce's life will be Celebrated, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Ryan McCandless will be the celebrant. Private family inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal officiating. Memorials...
Leroy John Stegman
Apr 16, 2025
LeRoy J. Stegman, 91, of Grand Island passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir and Rev. Sidney B. Bruggeman will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Westlawn...
Joyce M. (Perkins) Hargens Yosten
Apr 8, 2025
Joyce M. Hargens Yosten, 85, of Grand Island, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in her home in Grand Island.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Grand Island. Revs. Don Buhrman and Mark Maresh will concelebrate the Mass, assisted...
Maria De Los Angeles Guzman De Cruz
Apr 6, 2025
Maria de Los Angeles Guzman de Cruz, 84, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Curran Funeral Chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary led by Rev. Jorge Canela at 7:00 p.m. Maria will be inurned in Mexico...
Bridget Ann (Willey) Long
Apr 5, 2025
Bridget Ann Long, 66, of Grand Island, died peacefully April 5, 2025, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, NE. Memorial Services will be Monday, April 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Andrew Springer will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Bridget wanted everyone to get together after the...
