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Rev. Harold R. "Harry" Kurtenbach
Oct 23, 2017
Rev. Harold R. "Harry" Kurtenbach, 84, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, October 23, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 27, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. Principle celebrant, Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt, Bishop of Grand Island Diocese. Concelebrants, Most Rev....
Alfred E. Conner
Oct 20, 2017
Alfred E. Conner, 71, of Central City, Nebraska, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Merrick Medical Center, in Central City. Services will be Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Chapman, NE. The Rev. Beth Gregory will officiate. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m....
Lewis F. Hayes
Oct 18, 2017
Lewis F. Hayes, 87, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of McCook, NE, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. Mr. Hayes wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will be at a later date at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Lewis was born January 21, 1930,...
Evelyn D. Panowicz
Oct 2, 2017
Evelyn D. Panowicz, 89, of rural Grand Island, NE, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society-Wood River, with family by her side. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday October 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Kadaprayil and Rev. James C. Schmitt will concelebrate the funeral mass assisted by Deacon John Willmes....
Bonnie Maye Hulse
Sep 26, 2017
Bonnie M. Hulse, 75, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island, NE with her loving family at her side. A celebration of Bonnie's life will be on Friday, October 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at Curran Funeral Chapel. The family request you wear Husker or Kansas City Chief apparel in...
Joanne M. Murphy Purdy
Sep 22, 2017
Joanne Murphy Purdy, 88, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, September 22, 2017, at Ambassador Health, Lincoln, NE, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging and Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will concelebrate the funeral mass. Visitation will be Wednesday,...
Pamela Patricia Moslander
Sep 3, 2017
Pamela P. Moslander, 61, of Palmer, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Lifequest, in Palmer, NE. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Pam was born September 20, 2017, at...
Edward John Cyboron
Aug 15, 2017
Edward John Cyboron, 87, of Grand Island, NE died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 18, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will officiate. Burial will be in West lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with...
Thomas Ruzicka
Aug 14, 2017
Thomas Ruzicka, 64, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Monday, August 14, 2017, at his home with family by his side. Tom's wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will be in the Phillips Cemetery with a graveside committal service, Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Robert Levander will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the family's choice. Curran Funeral Chapel is...
Jayme A. "Jay" Maciejewski
Aug 11, 2017
Jayme (Jay, Jay Jay, Jaybird) Alan Maciejewski, 53, died Friday, August 11, 2017, following his personal battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Visitation will be from 4 – 6 pm, Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Curran Funeral Chapel, with a 6 p.m. scripture rosary service. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, August 14, 2017 at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament...
William Edward "Billy" Dugan
Jul 21, 2017
William, E. "Billy" Dugan, 72, of Greeley, NE, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley, NE. The Rev. James P. Warner will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation...
Anna Marie Wuehler
Jul 7, 2017
Anna M Wuehler, 64, of Grand Island, NE, died unexpectedly, Friday, July 7, 2017, at her home. Anna's wishes were to be cremated. The family will celebrate Anna's life with a service on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Anna was born...
Irene G. Christensen
Jun 7, 2017
Irene Gloria Christensen, 87, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, June 07, 2017, at Central City Care Home. Graveside services will be Monday, June 12, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. No visitation is planned. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Graveside Service
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Keith B. Kuhr
Jun 3, 2017
Keith Beck Kuhr, 85, of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Litzenberg Long Term Care, in Central City, NE. Mr. Kuhr's wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned. Inurnment will be in the Blair Cemetery, Blair, NE at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Keith was born May 31, 1932 at...
Elaine M. Trieschman
May 27, 2017
Elaine M. Trieschman, three days shy of 92, a lifelong resident of "Pollywog Town" in Grand Island, NE died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, NE. Elaine's wishes were to be cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will be...
Charles A. Blankenship
May 24, 2017
Charles A. Blankenship, 80, of Grand Island Veterans Home, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the home. Mr. Blankenship's wishes were to be cremated. No immediate services are planned. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
Joyce P. Shafer
May 24, 2017
Joyce P. Shafer, 80, of Alda, NE died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at her home with family by her side. A celebration of her life will be Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will officiate. A light lunch will follow the service and inurnment will be in the Alda Cemetery...
Lorraine M. Matousek
May 16, 2017
Lorraine M. Matousek, 84, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, NE, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 22, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman and Rev. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate, assisted by Deacon William Buchta....
Marianne G. Koziol
May 11, 2017
Marianne G. Koziol, 85, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 19, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging, Rev. Michael F. McDermott, Rev. Mark A. Maresh, Rev. James Schmitt, will concelebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be...
Carol Jean Sparks
May 6, 2017
Carol J. Sparks, 70, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Golden Living Grand Island Lakeview. Carol was cremated. Inurnment will be at a later date in Newport Cemetery, Newport, NE. Carol was born August 23, 1946. She was the adopted daughter of Earl S. and Gladyce L. (Davis) Sparks. Carol grew up in Grand Island, NE...
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