James P. "Jim" Ormond
Aug 18, 2025
James "Jim" Ormond
Jim Ormond was born on February 9, 1938, in Giltner, Nebraska, to James and Marie Ormond. He grew up with his younger brother, Frank, in a modest home without electricity, running water, or indoor plumbing. Summers were spent working on his grandparents' farm, shaping the strong work ethic and resilience that carried him throughout...
Mary Jane Bachkora
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Jane (Nelson) Bachkora, 95, of Lee's Summit MO previously of Hays KS, died July 22, 2025 at St Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO with family at her side.
Mary Jane was born September 29, 1929, in Creek, Colorado the daughter of Joseph and Patricia (Kenney) Nelson. On May 26, 1955 she was united in...
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Mossman
Jun 28, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Mossman, 90, passed peacefully at her daughter's home on June 28th, 2025, surrounded and lovingly cared for by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. ...
Anne M Puncochar
Jun 16, 2025
Anne M. Puncochar, 88, of Grand Island, NE, walked through the gates of Heaven, Monday, June 16, 2025. Mass of Christian burial will be, Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Vince Parsons will be the celebrant, assisted by Deacon Phil Lukasiewicz. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will...
Dorothy A. Vejvoda
Jun 11, 2025
Dorothy Ann Vejvoda, 93, of Seward, NE formerly of Grand Island, NE died, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Ridgewood Rehab and Care Center in Seward, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. Rev. Robin Bashir will celebrate the funeral mass. Private family inurnment will...
Richard A. "Dick" Rischling
Jun 11, 2025
Richard A. Rischling, of Grand Island, NE passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at Bickford Assisted Living surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rev. Robin Bishir will be the celebrant. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday,...
Sharon Loretta Michalski
May 19, 2025
Sharon Loretta Michalski, 81, Grand Island, NE died Monday, May 19, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Communities in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May...
James Joseph Tenski
May 19, 2025
James J. "Jim" Tenski, 78, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman and The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City, NE with...
Clyde Clinton "Clint" Ganow Jr.
May 8, 2025
Clyde C. Ganow Jr., 86, of Grand Island, NE died peacefully, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home with family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with military...
Mary Joyce Fischer
Apr 29, 2025
Joyce Fischer, 84, of Belleville, Kansas passed away on April 29, 2025, in Belleville, KS.  Cremation was selected. Joyce's life will be Celebrated, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Ryan McCandless will be the celebrant. Private family inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal officiating. Memorials...
Leroy John Stegman
Apr 16, 2025
LeRoy J. Stegman, 91, of Grand Island passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir and Rev. Sidney B. Bruggeman will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Westlawn...
Joyce M. (Perkins) Hargens Yosten
Apr 8, 2025
Joyce M. Hargens Yosten, 85, of Grand Island, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in her home in Grand Island.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Grand Island. Revs. Don Buhrman and Mark Maresh will concelebrate the Mass, assisted...
Maria De Los Angeles Guzman De Cruz
Apr 6, 2025
Maria de Los Angeles Guzman de Cruz, 84, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Curran Funeral Chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary led by Rev. Jorge Canela at 7:00 p.m. Maria will be inurned in Mexico...
Bridget Ann (Willey) Long
Apr 5, 2025
Bridget Ann Long, 66, of Grand Island, died peacefully April 5, 2025, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, NE. Memorial Services will be Monday, April 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Andrew Springer will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Bridget wanted everyone to get together after the...
Peter J. "Pete" Kruse
Mar 31, 2025
Peter J. Kruse, 83, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, March 31, 2025, at CHI Health St. Francis with his family at his side. Visitation will be Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Interment will be Monday April 7, 2025, in the Grand Island City Cemetery with a 11:30 a.m. committal service,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Ganow
Mar 26, 2025
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Ganow, 86, of Grand Island, NE passed away peacefully March 26, 2025, at her home, with loved ones by her side. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. ...
James J. "Jim" Ruzicka
Mar 7, 2025
James J. "Jim" Ruzicka, 79, of Grand Island, died peacefully March 7, 2025, at Crane Gardens in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will be the celebrant, assisted by Deacon John Farlee. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. ...
Leland "Lee" Mossman
Feb 26, 2025
Leland C. "Lee" Mossman, 93, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles L. Torpey and Rev. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate the funeral mass assisted by Deacon William Buchta. ...
Mary L. Miller
Feb 14, 2025
Mary Lou (Labenz) Vokoun Miller, 80, of Omaha, NE formerly of Grand Island, NE left us peacefully to meet her heavenly Father on February 14, 2025. Her life was devoted to her family and career as a compassionate registered nurse. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 9 - 10 AM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with a...
Carla Jean Koehler
Feb 6, 2025
Carla Jean Koehler, aged 55, passed away on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE. She was born on July 22nd, 1969, in Grand Island, NE, to Robert and Dorothy (Bykerk) Koehler. She was a proud resident of Omaha, NE and graduated Millard South High School in 1988. Carla worked for many years as...
