Jimmy Arnold Lucas
May 1, 2020
Jimmy A. Lucas, 58, of Central City, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died unexpectedly, Friday, May 1, 2020, at Merrick Medical Center, in Central City, NE. Jimmy's life will be celebrated by his family, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Curran Funeral Chapel. Lieutenant Liza Ayala will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel's...
Bit Nguyen
Apr 25, 2020
From a young little boy to a grandfather, a military captain to a war prisoner, from a far away country to another place half way across the globe – Bit Nguyen has led a life full of adventures. Bit Nguyen was born on September 21, 1946, passed away on April 25, 2020, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Bit Nguyen was the...
Elaine K. Wissing
Apr 13, 2020
Elaine K. Wissing, 94, of Bickford Assisted Living in Grand Island, Nebraska passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday evening, April 13, 2020. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, graveside services will be held for the immediate family at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will officiate. A memorial mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church...
D. Joanne Baacke Mcmillan
Apr 8, 2020
D. Joanne Baacke McMillan, 84, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Country House Residence in Grand Island. Visitation will be Monday, April 13, 2020 from 3 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. In consideration of the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place we will adhere to the guidelines for a public gathering and implement social distancing...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
