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Rosetta  Elizabeth Reimers

Rosetta Elizabeth Reimers

Mar 29, 2020

Rosetta E. Reimers, 93, of Grand Island, Nebraska died peacefully, at Bickford Cottage Assisted Living, with family at her side on March 29, 2020. Visitation will be Thursday, April 2, 2020, from 2 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. In accordance with the CDC's suggestion we will adhere to the limitation of 10 or less at public gatherings. Also,...

Janice  Eileen Shafer

Janice Eileen Shafer

Mar 9, 2020

Janice E. Shafer, 68, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, March 9, 2020, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka and Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will concelebrate the funeral mass.. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery....

Garry  L. Edwardson

Garry L. Edwardson

Feb 27, 2020

Garry L. Edwardson, 77, of Grand Island, NE, died unexpectedly, Thursday, February 27, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center. Garry's life will be celebrated Friday, March 6, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Mike Reiners will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Memorials...

Carol  Kay Byerly

Carol Kay Byerly

Feb 23, 2020

Carol K. Byerly, 73, of Grand Island, NE died Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Grand Island Lakeview Care & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service will be Friday, February 28, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Daniel G. Bremer will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 27, 2020, at...

Patrick  Dennis Willey

Patrick Dennis Willey

Feb 22, 2020

Patrick D. Willey, of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home, with family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev's Donald A. Buhrman and Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate the funeral mass. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery....

Douglas  W Cremeen

Douglas W Cremeen

Feb 15, 2020

Douglas W. Cremeen, 67, of Grand Island, NE died suddenly at his home on February 15, 2020. Doug's wishes were to be cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Clarks Calvary Cemetery, in Clarks, NE....

Marvin "Bill" William Dugan

Marvin "Bill" William Dugan

Jan 30, 2020

Marvin W. "Bill" Dugan, 96, of Greeley, NE, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday,...

Sandra  "Jean" Rock

Sandra "Jean" Rock

Jan 24, 2020

Sandra "Jean" Rock, 70, owner of Sutter Deli, died Friday, January 24, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, with family at her side. Jean was born in Grand Island to John and Kathryn (Donovan) Rock on August 21, 1949. Jean lived life to the fullest, always having fun, making friends and laughing. She had many...

Loel Lynn "Lufty" Luft

Loel Lynn "Lufty" Luft

Jan 10, 2020

Loel L. "Lufty" Luft, 76, of North Platte, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE died Friday, January 10, 2020. Funeral services will be Monday, January 20, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2020, from 5 – 7 p.m....

Dr. Boyd E. "Doc" Burhoop

Dr. Boyd E. "Doc" Burhoop

Dec 30, 2019

Dr. Boyd E. "Doc" Burhoop DVM, 81, of Aurora, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at Westfield Quality Care of Aurora. The family will celebrate Doc's life, Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel in Grand Island. The Rev. Adam Snoberger will officiate. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m....

Deacon Randall J. Lewandowski

Deacon Randall J. Lewandowski

Dec 27, 2019

Deacon Randall J. Lewandowski, 62, of Grand Island, NE, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 27, 2019. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will concelebrate with other priests of the Diocese of Grand Island. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 1,...

Ernest  B. Hulinsky

Ernest B. Hulinsky

Dec 7, 2019

Ernest B. Hulinsky, 83, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village with his family at his side. Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), at St. John's Lutheran Church in Brule, NE. The Rev. Jon Dickmander will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until...

Lawrence Robert "Larry" Revoir

Lawrence Robert "Larry" Revoir

Dec 7, 2019

Lawrence R. "Larry" Revoir, 72, of Kearney, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka will be the celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5 – 6...

Glenn  John Knust

Glenn John Knust

Dec 4, 2019

Glenn J. Knust, 80, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island, NE, with family at his side. Visitation will be Friday, December 6, 2019, from 4 – 7 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, with the Rev. James C. Schmitt leading the vigil service at 7 p.m., followed by a...

James  Douglas Swiatoviak

James Douglas Swiatoviak

Nov 17, 2019

James D."Swi" Swiatoviak, 65, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. The family will celebrate James' life on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel with an open mic at 3:00 p.m. for anyone to share stories, thoughts and prayers. Casual attire is requested....

Robert C. "Bob" Schleicher

Robert C. "Bob" Schleicher

Nov 16, 2019

After fighting numerous, complicated, courageous health battles since Jan. 2019, our Robert (Bob) Charles Schleicher crossed the finish line, falling into the open arms of Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Creighton University Medical Center- Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic...

Anthony  M. Valderaz

Anthony M. Valderaz

Nov 11, 2019

Anthony M. Valderaz, 49, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center. Memorial service will be Monday, November 18, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Abundant Life Christian Center. The Pastor Kirby Young will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 4...

Marietta  M. Hofferber

Marietta M. Hofferber

Oct 23, 2019

Marietta M. "Etta" Hofferber, 67, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. In death, Etta continued her giving way as a donor. Her wish was to be cremated. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Etta's life will be celebrated Thursday,...

Edward  Glen Gowlovech

Edward Glen Gowlovech

Oct 19, 2019

Edward Glen Gowlovech was born at home in Phillips, Nebraska on May 30th, 1942 to Edward L Gowlovech and Laura E (Wadkins) Gowlovech. He graduated from Grand Island Central Catholic High School in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961-64 with a tour in Alaska using his Russian language training during the height of the Cold...

Thomas  Henry Meuret  Jr.

Thomas Henry Meuret Jr.

Oct 8, 2019

Thomas Henry Meuret Jr., 95, of Grand Island, NE passed away October 8, 2019, at Edgewood Vista in Grand Island. Funeral services will be Monday, October 14, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 – 10 a.m. on Monday. Interment will be in the Ord Cemetery, Ord,...

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