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Harry  J. Romans

Harry J. Romans

Apr 5, 2021

Harry J. Romans completed his earthly journey after passing peacefully this past week at his home with his dear friend at his side. Harry's wish was to be cremated. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family at: 3615 Arabian Circle, Grand Island, NE 68801. You are encouraged to sign Harry's guest book...

Dorothy  Ann Smith

Dorothy Ann Smith

Apr 2, 2021

Dorothy Ann Smith, 91, of Grand Island, died on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Lebensraum Assisted Living. Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will be the celebrant. There will be no visitation. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery following...

James  Edward Dahlke

James Edward Dahlke

Mar 28, 2021

James "Trucker Jim" Dahlke. James was born November 9, 1950, in Lincoln, NE. He was the son of Adolf and Irene (James) Dahlke. He graduated from high school and entered the Army on September 30, 1968, serving in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on October 6, 1971. He returned to Nebraska, beginning his career as an OTR truck driver and...

Shirley  Earl Carter

Shirley Earl Carter

Mar 18, 2021

Shirley E. Carter, 75, of Grand Island, NE formerly of Dallas, TX, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. Shirley was cremated and her life will be celebrated at a later date in Texas. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. You are encouraged to sign Shirley's guest book at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary....

Maureen  Kathryn Donlin

Maureen Kathryn Donlin

Mar 17, 2021

Maureen Kathryn Donlin was born on April 2, 1943, in Atkinson, Nebraska to Elmer and Kathryn (Barnes) Schaaf. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Monarch in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Maureen grew up in Emmet, Nebraska on the Schaaf Family farm. She attended school in Emmet before going to high school in...

Francisco  Mozqueda Garcia

Francisco Mozqueda Garcia

Mar 8, 2021

Francisco "Panchito" Mozqueda Garcia, 85, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at CHI Health St. Francis, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Joseph Thambi will be the celebrant. Panchito will be interred in his home country of Mexico at...

Mary  V Mills

Mary V Mills

Mar 6, 2021

Mary V. Garner Mills, 82, of Grand Island, NE died Saturday at her home surrounded by her family. Mary's wish was to be cremated and a private family inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. You are encouraged to sign Mary's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran...

Becky  Sue Larson

Becky Sue Larson

Mar 4, 2021

Becky S. Larson, 56, of Grand Island, NE died at her home on March 4, 2021. Cremation was chosen and no services are planned at this time. Your condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Becky's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Becky was born September 27, 1964, at Grand Island, NE. She was the daughter of Raymond...

Victor  P. Chmelka

Victor P. Chmelka

Feb 18, 2021

Victor P. Chmelka, 69, of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at St. Francis Skilled Care. Victor's wish was to be cremated. Visitation will be Friday, March 5, 2021, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday March 6, 2021, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, followed by...

Marian "Grandma Penny" M. Penas

Marian "Grandma Penny" M. Penas

Feb 12, 2021

Marian M. "Grandma Penny" Penas, 93, of Grand Island, NE, died peacefully at her home on Friday, February 12, 2021. Marian's wish was to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Grandma Penny was born July 16, 1927, in Ord, NE. She was the daughter of Fred and Tracy (Parkos)...

Harlan  R. Puncochar

Harlan R. Puncochar

Feb 3, 2021

Harlan R. Puncochar, 87, of Grand Island, NE, died at his home Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, February, 8, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the United Veterans...

Mark Sullivan

Mark Sullivan

Feb 3, 2021

Roger "Mark" Sullivan, 69, of Doniphan, NE, died suddenly Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Private family Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Doniphan, NE. The Rev. John Sullivan and Rev. Adam Sughroue will concelebrate. The funeral mass will be...

Joan Mudloff

Joan Mudloff

Jan 27, 2021

Joan E. "Jo" Mudloff, 87, of Grand Island died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Lebensraum Assisted Living. Joan's wish was to be cremated. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, February 5, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will be the celebrant. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 4, 2021, from...

William "Bill" C. Gerbig

William "Bill" C. Gerbig

Jan 13, 2021

William C. "Bill" Gerbig, 55, of Grand Island died suddenly at his home on January 13, 2021. Mr. Gerbig's wish was to be cremated. Bill's life will be celebrated at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. You are encouraged to sign Bill's guest book...

William Goodwin

William Goodwin

Jan 1, 2021

William H. "Bill" Goodwin, 61, of Lincoln, NE died Friday, January 1, 2021, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 8, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant. Mr. Goodwin will be cremated following the funeral mass. Private family inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial...

H. Eugene "Gene" Bishop

H. Eugene "Gene" Bishop

Dec 30, 2020

Gene Bishop, a proud veteran, small business owner, farmer, thoroughbred race horse owner, dog lover, sketch artist, outdoorsman, hunter, avid fisherman and most importantly, a loving husband, dad and grandpa, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the age of 86. He was born in Bartlett, Nebraska on January 16th, 1934 to parents Hubert and Kathryn (Sturek) Bishop. As...

Victor Flores

Victor Flores

Dec 28, 2020

Victor Flores, 72, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Joseph G. Broudou will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 4, 2021 from 4 –...

Wauneta  B. Mcgowan

Wauneta B. Mcgowan

Dec 27, 2020

Wauneta B. McGowan, 96, of Grand Island, NE died Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Primrose Retirement Community, in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka will be the celebrant. A Catholic Daughters Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. The funeral mass...

Loueva I. "Lou" Jennings

Loueva I. "Lou" Jennings

Dec 26, 2020

LouEva I. "Lou" Jennings, 75, of Lincoln, NE formerly of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Sumner Place, in Lincoln, NE. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Verneda Kelly will...

Virginia  L. Gerbig

Virginia L. Gerbig

Dec 14, 2020

Virginia L. Gerbig, 88, of Grand Island, NE, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, December 14, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE, with family at her side. Virginia's wish was to be cremated. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic her life will be celebrated at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the...

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