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Cynthia  Ann Ryan

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.

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

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

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...

Dobora  M. Stephens

Dobora M. Stephens

May 23, 2019

Debora M. Stephens, 62, of Aurora, NE, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis after struggling with health issues for years. Cremation was requested. A Celebration Gathering remembering Debora's life will be at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Debora was born January, 4, 1957, at Piscataway, NJ. She was the daughter of...

David Geddings

David Geddings

May 9, 2019

David Geddings, 57, of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, May, 9, 2019, at his home. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear later.

Joseph  Bruce Bixenmann

Joseph Bruce Bixenmann

May 4, 2019

Joseph B. "Joe" Bixenmann, 95, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, May 04, 2019, at his home with family at his side. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will...

Frank  Jack Hickey

Frank Jack Hickey

May 3, 2019

Frank J. Hickey, 75, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, May 3, 2019, at his home. Mr. Hickey was cremated and private family inurnment will be at a later date. Frank was born September 12, 1943, at Orange, California. He was the son of Jack and Ethel (Girton) Hickey. Frank completed high school and attended college for a short time...

Christine  Leona Hill

Christine Leona Hill

Apr 30, 2019

Christine L. Hill, 70, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Services will be Monday, May 6, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Pastor Jason Warriner will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral chapel. Interment will be Tuesday,...

Pauline Katrouzos

Pauline Katrouzos

Apr 7, 2019

Pauline Katrouzos, 95, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Grand Island Park Place Care and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthily illness. Services will be Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Fr. Christopher Morris will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 17, 2019,...

Virginia  A. Schafer

Virginia A. Schafer

Mar 22, 2019

Virginia A. Schafer, 86, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Heritage at Sagewood, in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday,...

Vivian  I. Owen

Vivian I. Owen

Mar 10, 2019

Vivian I. Owen, 97, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Tiffany Square Care Center, with her loving family at her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka, Rev. Donald A. Buhrman, and Rev. Charles L. Torpey will concelebrate the funeral...

Donald A. "Donnie" Schwieger

Donald A. "Donnie" Schwieger

Feb 22, 2019

Donald A. "Donnie" Schwieger, 75, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Friday, February 22, 2019, at Edgewood Vista. Services will be Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kelly Karges will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Memorials...

Jorge Abel Ayala Quiroz

Jorge Abel Ayala Quiroz

Feb 12, 2019

Jorge Abel Ayala Quiroz, 62, of Cozad, Nebraska, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Jorge's life will be Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Jose A. Mascareno Quiroz will officiate. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:00...

Francis  "Lyle" Scripture

Francis "Lyle" Scripture

Jan 26, 2019

Francis "Lyle" Scripture, 89, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Riverside Lodge, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February, 2, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev Donald A. Buhrman, Rev. Charles L. Torpey, and Rev. James R. Golka, will concelebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be...

Rachel Burkhardt

Rachel Burkhardt

Jan 13, 2019

Rachel Burkhardt, 69, of St. Paul, NE, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis Skilled Care, surrounded by her family. Rachel's life will be celebrated Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Stonewood Community Center, 3828 Ironwood Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Rachel was born July 22, 1949, in...

Amelia  Grace Jourdan

Amelia Grace Jourdan

Jan 13, 2019

Amelia Grace Jourdan of Wenatchee, WA, was born on December 12, 2018, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island, NE. Amelia is survived by her parents, Joshua and Kathleen "Katie" Jourdan; siblings: Joseph "Joe" and Thomas; along with her grandparents, aunts and uncles. Services were held Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in...

Harvey K. "Kenny" Reyner

Harvey K. "Kenny" Reyner

Jan 6, 2019

Harvey K. "Kenny" Reyner, 88, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Services will be Monday, January 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery with military honors rendered by the United Veterans Honor Guard and the...

Walter Cornwell

Walter Cornwell

Jan 4, 2019

Walter Cornwell, 58, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, January 4, 2019. Mr. Cornwell's wishes were to be cremated. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Walter was born November 3, 1960, at Lepanto, AR. He was the son of Kenneth and Frances (Clark) Cornwell. Walter is survived by his daughter Katrina Cornwell of Pontotoc, MS Brother, Christopher Cornwell of...

Sheila  Marie Wallace

Sheila Marie Wallace

Dec 30, 2018

Sheila Marie Wallace, 46, of Aurora, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Abundant Life Christian Center in Grand Island. Pastor Gene Arnold will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Sheila was born...

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