Obituary Listing

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,...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

Jan 31, 2025

Jerome Kosmicki,91, of Grand Island, NE passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at the V. A. Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Jerome was born in Loup City, Nebraska, on July 14, 1933, to Frank and Cashmiere Kosmicki. The family moved to a farm near Alliance, Nebraska when he was nine years old. Jerome attended St. Agnes...

Jan 23, 2025

Mary Delores "Lola" Briseno, a beloved matriarch and lifelong resident of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. Born on June 13, 1933, the daughter of Manuel and Victoria (Torres) Ramirez.  Lola attended local schools and furthered her education at the Grand Island School of Business and Community College. On July 3, 1954, she married her...

Dec 29, 2024

Brett A. Shoemaker, 59, of Grand Island, NE died at his home.  Private family inurnment will be in Belgrade Main Cemetery in Belgrade, NE.  You are encouraged to sign Brett's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary.  Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Brett was born April 26, 1965, in Fullerton, NE the son of Marlo James...

Dec 23, 2024

Victor A. Watson, 62, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, December 23, 2024.

Victor was born February 10, 1962 at Grand Island, NE the son of Darrel D. and LaDora (Lockard) Watson.  Victor grew up in Grand Island graduating from Grand Island Sr. High School in 1980.  He worked various jobs; at the time of his death,...

Dec 17, 2024

Terry L. Orr, 76, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at CHI Health Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE, with his daughters at his side.  Mr. Orr's life will be celebrated Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel with family greeting the public from 9 a.m. until service time.  Rev. Sheri Lodel will...

Dec 17, 2024

Betty J. (Drevo) Buck (88), took her final curtain call and walked into the golden sunset at sunrise on December 17, 2024. An eternal optimist, she squeezed the nectar from the fruit of every single second of every single minute of every single hour of every single day. She was born at home in Crete, Nebraska, on November 8,...

Dec 8, 2024

Erma Jean Kroeger, 88, of Grand Island, NE, died December 8, 2024, at CHI Health St. Francis.  Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, December 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral.  The Rev. Vijaya Prabhakar will be the celebrant.   Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 4...

Dec 8, 2024

Diana M. Smith, 69, of Grand Island, NE, died at her home.  Her wish was to be cremated.  A private family service will be at a later date.  Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.  You are encouraged to sign Diana's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary.  Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Diana...

Dec 5, 2024

Sharon E. Hughes, 79, died Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Tabitha at Prairie Commons in Grand Island, NE, with her son at her side. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Luther Zuberbier will officiate. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 13,...

Nov 29, 2024

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Costello, 93, of Grand Island, NE died Friday, November 29, 2024, at Prairie Winds Assisted Living in Doniphan, NE surrounded by her family.  Mass of Christian burial will be Friday December 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral.  The Rev. Jorge Canela, Rev. Mark A. Maresh, and Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will concelebrate the...

Nov 28, 2024

Darwin Max Odle, 86, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home with his son Bruce by his side.  Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Stockton, KS.  Pastor Ted Stapleton will officiate.  Visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 4 – 6 p.m. at...

Nov 20, 2024

Anne M. Rupp, 63, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on November 20, 2024, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on January 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Grand Island, with Rev. Donald A. Buhrman officiating. Inurnment will follow...

Oct 25, 2024

Jane Marie Schrier passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Heritage at Sagewood in the comfort of her family.

Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal, as the celebrant; burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Oct 2, 2024

Daniel A. Wenzl, 76, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Tiffany Square Care Center with family at his side.  Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, October 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rev. Robin Bashir and Fr. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate.  Interment will be in St. Anthony's Catholic...