John William Oliver Sr.
Jan 20, 2022
John William Oliver, Sr., 89, of Grand Island, Nebraska passed away peacefully with his family at his side on January 20, 2022, at Tabitha Journey House, in Lincoln, Nebraska. An informal celebration will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel in Grand Island, Nebraska. For the safety of everyone masks are encouraged. Interment...
Anne Alicia Jones
Jan 13, 2022
Anne A. Jones, 69, of Winamac, IN, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN. Funeral service will be Friday, January 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, in Grand Island, NE. The Rev. Kevin Geurink will officiate. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday,...
Kurt Allen Houghton
Jan 9, 2022
Kurt A. Houghton, 46, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Merrick Medical Center, in Central City, NE. Kurt's wish was to be cremated and requested no service. You are encouraged to sign Kurt's guest book at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the...
Richard Dean Senkbeil Sr.
Jan 4, 2022
DeSoto, Texas – Richard D. "Dick" Senkbeil Sr., 90, of DeSoto, Texas, formerly of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Charlton Medical Center, Dallas Texas. Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Curran Funeral Chapel, 3005 South Locust Street, Grand Island, Nebraska, 68801. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Interment will be...
Leona L. Singkofer
Jan 3, 2022
Leona L. Singkofer, 100, of Mosinee, WI, formerly of Grand Island, NE died peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her home in Mosinee, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island, NE. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant. Interment will be in...
Gary Robert Graham
Dec 20, 2021
Gary R. Graham, 78, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, December 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Kadaprayil will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Ravenna, NE with a 2:00...
Brian Ray Hainke
Dec 16, 2021
Brian Ray Hainke of Grand Island, Ne. died unexpectedly at his home on Dec 16th 2021. He was born in Smith Center, KS on Feb. 3rd, 1962 the youngest of 3 children born to Robert and Patricia (Miller) Hainke. He grew up in Kensington, Ks., graduating from High School there in 1980. In 1984 he moved to Holdrege Ne. where...
David L. "Thunder" Thuernagle
Dec 14, 2021
David L. "Thunder" Thuernagle, 66, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Private family graveside service will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. You are encouraged to sign Thunder's guestbook at www.curranfuenralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Thunder was born November 22, 1955, in Grand Island,...
Dorothy Mae Pfeifer
Dec 6, 2021
Dorothy M. Pfeifer, 76, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, December 6, 2021, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, December 13, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday,...
Helmuth Gerald Maul
Dec 5, 2021
Helmuth Gerald Maul, 88, of Kearney, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney. Private family services will be at a later date. You are encouraged to sign Helmuth's guest book at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Helmuth was born March 24, 1933, at...
Alvera Mary Irvine
Dec 4, 2021
Alvera M. Irvine, 91, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at CHI Health St. Francis. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, December 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 9, 2021, from...
Jack C. Merrill
Nov 25, 2021
Jack C. Merrill, 88, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, NE. Jack was born in Toledo, Ohio July 16, 1933 to William E. and Flosse (Stuckman) Merrill. He attended school in Colby, Kansas. Jack served in the U.S. Navy from November 18, 1950 to May 14, 1954. After completion of EN "A"...
Lawrence E. English
Nov 19, 2021
Larry E. English, 83, of Alda, NE, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Wood River, NE. Rev. Jonathan D. Sorensen and Rev. Jorge Canela will concelebrate. The funeral mass will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel Grand...
Genevieve B. Merrick
Nov 18, 2021
Genevieve "Gen" Betty (Boro) Merrick, 81, of Palestine, Texas died Thursday November 18, 2021 at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will be the celebrant, Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will concelebrate. Private family inurnment will...
Robert J. Kemper
Nov 18, 2021
Robert J. Kemper, 89, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in St. Libory, Nebraska on Thursday November 18, 2021. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Libory Catholic Church. The Rev. Sidney B. Bruggeman will be the celebrant. Private family inurnment will be in the St. Libory Catholic Cemetery. Military...
Mary Jane F. Lee
Nov 11, 2021
Mary Jane F. Lee, 89, of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, at her home. Mass will be Friday, at 1:30 p.m., November 19, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant. Visitation will be Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 4 – 6 p.m. at...
Craig Edward Walker
Oct 30, 2021
Craig E. Walker, 59, of Grand Island, NE, died unexpectedly, at his home, on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Craig's wish was to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Craig was born, December 20, 1961, in Grand Island, NE, the son of Edward and Sharon (Palmer) Walker. He was raised in...
Pauline Lucille Hupf
Oct 28, 2021
Pauline L. "Polly" Hupf, 93, of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Westfield Quality Care of Aurora, in Aurora, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will...
Clarice A. Shaw
Oct 22, 2021
Clarice A. Shaw, 78, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, October 22, 2021, at CHI Health- St. Francis in Grand Island, NE, with family at her side. Clarice's life will be celebrated, Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Luke Biggs will officiate. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Westlawn...
Ronald D. "Ron" Miller Sr.
Oct 22, 2021
Ronald D. "Ron" Miller Sr., 73, of Grand Island, NE, died peacefully at his home with family at his side on Friday, October 22, 2021. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, October 29, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman and Rev. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate. The funeral mass will be...
