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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Thomas E. Jennings
Dec 11, 2020
Thomas E. Jennings, 82, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Omaha, NE, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at the V.A. Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Private family graveside services will be scheduled at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear later.
Ann Mae Hemmelman
Dec 11, 2020
Ann Mae Hemmelman, 84, of Grand Island, NE, died at her home on Friday, December 11, 2020, with family at her side. Ann's wish was to be cremated. Family will celebrate her life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later time. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear...
James Frank Kirby
Dec 9, 2020
James Frank "Jim" Kirby, 85, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the Veterans Affair Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Mr. Kirby's wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned. Private family inurnment will be in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. You...
Clifford William "Cliff" Underwood
Dec 3, 2020
Clifford W. "Cliff" Underwood, 72, of Doniphan, NE, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE, with family at his side. Public visitation will be Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Scott Evans will officiate a private family service and interment following at Cedar...
Dewayne L. Saathoff
Nov 30, 2020
Dewayne L. Saathoff, 78, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, November 30, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island, NE. Dewayne's life will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Shari Lodel will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel Facebook page. Visitation will be from...
Cynthia Ann Linder
Nov 28, 2020
Cynthia A. Linder of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home with family at her side. Cynthia's wish was to be cremated. Her life will be celebrated at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Cynthia was born February 8, 1949, in Lincoln, NE. She was the daughter of Richard and Norma (Fulmer)...
Emil H. "Ripp" Ripp
Nov 28, 2020
Emil Henry "Ripp" Ripp, 75, of Cairo, NE, was born on February 7, 1945 and died of Covid on November 28, 2020, at CHI St. Francis in Grand Island, NE, with his family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, August 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev's Joseph Kadaprayil, Jorge Canela, and...
Frederick L. "Fred" Massing
Nov 26, 2020
Frederick L "Fred" Massing, 85, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. Fred requested to be cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Grand...
