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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
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
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.
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,...
Raymond E. "Rusty" Dugan
Oct 6, 2019
Raymond E. "Rusty" Dugan, 87, of Greeley, Nebraska, died Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Merrick Medical Center, in Central City, NE, with his family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 11, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Greeley, NE. The Fr. Thomas A. Ryan will celebrate the funeral mass. Burial will...
Perry Lew Ulmer
Sep 29, 2019
Perry L. Ulmer, 72, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at his home. Perry was born December 27, 1946, at York, NE. He was the son of Leon D. and Bertha E. (Griess) Ulmer. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Pfeifer) Ulmer, sons, Kurt and Jeff Ulmer, three grandchildren, brother, Dale Ulmer, sister, Patsy Ulmer. Perry...
Luis Adan Cruz
Sep 27, 2019
Luis A. Cruz Jr. 39, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Friday, September 27, 2019. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 1, 2019, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. James R. Golka will officiate. Luis...
Francis John Maciejewski
Sep 19, 2019
Francis J. Maciejewski, 84, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Thursday, September 19, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September, 23, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, in Ashton, Nebraska,...
Linda Louise Sjulin
Sep 16, 2019
Linda L. Sjulin, 70, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Hamburg, IA, died unexpectedly in her home. A Celebration of Linda's life will be Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1501 Main Street, Hamburg, IA. The Rev. Jim Burnett will officiate. Inurnment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Hamburg, IA. Memorials are suggested...
James "Jim" Edward Zahm
Sep 3, 2019
James E. "Jim" Zahm, 84, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village, in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, September 13, 2019, 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. Inurnment...
Diane Louise Slagle
Aug 30, 2019
Diane L. Slagle, 72, of St. Libory, Nebraska, died Friday, August 30, 2019, at Grand Island Lakeview Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Interment will be in the Shelton Cemetery, in Shelton, Nebraska, with a 1:30 committal service. Visitation will be Tuesday,...
Carmie Edwards
Aug 12, 2019
Carmie Edwards, 87, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, August 12, 2019, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, August 16, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka, Rev. Francis T. Curran, Rev. Mark A. Maresh, will concelebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery....
Abraham Lincoln Jessop
Aug 12, 2019
Abraham L. "Abe" Jessop, 54, of Central City, NE. formerly of Grand island, NE, died Monday, August 12, 2019, at Central City Care Center. Graveside service will be Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, NE. Lieutenant Liza Ayala will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Abe was born October 2, 1964,...
Mayme Pauline Appel
Aug 5, 2019
Mayme P. Appel, 83, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, NE. Services will be Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Grand Island, NE. The Rev. Gary Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Oakridge Cemetery, in Dannebrog, NE with a 1:00 p.m. committal...
Dolores A. Dzingle
Jul 27, 2019
Dolores A. Dzingle, 91, of Loup City, NE, formerly of Grand Island and Ashton, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Rose Lane Home in Loup City, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Josaphat Catholic Church in Loup City, NE with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until service time. The Rev. Richard...
Darlene Agnes Jansen
Jul 18, 2019
Darlene Agnes Jansen, 77, of Grand Island, died, Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Wedgewood Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka will celebrate the funeral mass. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. The family will greet the public from 5...
Cynthia Ann Ryan
Jul 11, 2019
Cynthia A. "Cindy" Ryan, 70, of Grand Island, NE, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at CHI Health – St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, with family at her side. A Celebration of Cindy's life will be Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Inurnment will be in...
Frederick Joseph "Fred" Northup Sr.
Jul 1, 2019
Frederick Joseph Northup Sr. 93 "The Wizard of Ruby Street" passed away July 1st at the Grand Island VA Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park...
John Donald Ryan
Jun 23, 2019
John Donald "Don" Ryan, 83, of Grand Island, NE died peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2019, under the watchful eyes of caregivers of Tabitha Hospice and the staff of Country House Residence where he was a resident for over two years. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 28, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Fr. James R....
Jerod Dean Tiff
May 25, 2019
Jerod D. Tiff, 35, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, the result of a motorcycle accident. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Your condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Jerod's obituary. Jerod was born Septermber 2, 1983, at Grand Island, NE. He was the son of Jackie D. and Janet M. (Rose) Tiff. Survivors of...
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