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Cesar  Ley Gutierrez

Cesar Ley Gutierrez

Apr 14, 2017

Cesar L. Gutierrez, 25, of Grand Island, NE died Friday, April 14, 2017, as the result of a automobile accident. Services will be Friday, April 21, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Jose' De La Rosa will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 4 - 7...

Bonnie  Jean Aguilar

Bonnie Jean Aguilar

Apr 13, 2017

Bonnie J. Aguilar, 82, of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, April 13, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jay Towell will officiate. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive...

Doris  M. Pokorney

Doris M. Pokorney

Apr 2, 2017

Doris M. Pokorney, 91, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Grand Island Park Place Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Services are scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert M. Lewis will officiate. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation...

Charles S. "Chic" Chapman

Charles S. "Chic" Chapman

Mar 30, 2017

Charles S. "Chic" Chapman, 81, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island, NE surrounded by his family. In honor of his wishes he was cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 3, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Marty L. Egging will be...

James  Winfred Bennett

James Winfred Bennett

Mar 19, 2017

James W. Bennett, 85, of Greeley, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley, NE. The Rev. Antony Thekkekara will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic...

Donald  Lee Nelson

Donald Lee Nelson

Mar 13, 2017

Donald L. Nelson, 59, of Grand Island, NE, died at his home in Grand Island. Mr. Nelson was cremated. A memorial service and inurnment in Garner Township Cemetery, in Council Bluff, IA, will be held at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Don was born May 7, 1957, at Marshalltown, Iowa. He was the son of...

Lawrence John "Larry" Leifeld

Lawrence John "Larry" Leifeld

Mar 1, 2017

Lawrence J. "Larry" Leifeld, 90, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 6, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Thomas A. Ryan and Rev. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors...

Dixie  Ann Best

Dixie Ann Best

Feb 26, 2017

Dixie Ann Best, 75, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Sunday, February 26, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Dixie was born July 26, 1941 in Loup City, NE. She is the daughter of Charles John and Margaret (Ritz) Schwaderer. Survivors of the immediate family include her daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Dan Cox of Grand Island, NE and...

Marilyn  Elaine Houghton

Marilyn Elaine Houghton

Feb 17, 2017

Marilyn E. Houghton, 70, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, February 17, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island surrounded by her family. A celebration of Marilyn's life will be Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jim Garfield will officiate. Private family inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery....

Phyllis  C. Dunn

Phyllis C. Dunn

Feb 9, 2017

Phyllis Charlotte Schroeder Dunn graced this world with love, kindness and understanding for 89 beautiful years. She peacefully entered God's kingdom on February 9th, surrounded by her adoring family. Phyllis entered this world August 18, 1927 in Grand Island, the second of five children born to Herbert and Clara Schroeder. She spent her entire life in Grand Island, graduating from...

Alex  Clifton Mcmillan

Alex Clifton Mcmillan

Feb 3, 2017

Alex McMillan 95 GRAND ISLAND – Alex Clifton McMillan, 95, of Grand Island, formerly of Minden, passed into the waiting arms of his Father, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at the Country House Residence in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. Concelebrants will be Fr. James...

Victoriano "Don Peno" Perez Reyes

Victoriano "Don Peno" Perez Reyes

Jan 21, 2017

Victoriano "Don Peno" Perez Reyes, 59, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, January 21, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation...

Nancy  Louise Fruchtl

Nancy Louise Fruchtl

Jan 19, 2017

Nancy L. Fruchtl, 80, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Thursday, January 19, 2017, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy's wishes were to be cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 23, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Concelebrants are Fr. Scott M. Harter, Fr. Thomas A. Ryan, and...

Gary  Lynn Carothers

Gary Lynn Carothers

Jan 12, 2017

Gary L. Carothers, 70, of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, January 12, 2017, at his home. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Kris Schroeder will officiate. Lunch will be served immediately following the service in the community room of Curran Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be at a...

Marilyn  Dale Arrants

Marilyn Dale Arrants

Jan 6, 2017

Marilyn D. Arrants, 69, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will be the celebrant. Marilyn will be cremated following the funeral mass. Private family inurnment will be...

James  K. Irwin  Jr.

James K. Irwin Jr.

Dec 29, 2016

James K. "Skinny" Irwin Jr., 72, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island, NE. A celebration of his life will be Thursday, January 5, 2017, from 1 – 3 p.m. at Agricultural Park, in Columbus, NE. Military honors will be presented at 1:00 p.m. by Hartman Post #84, American Legion Honor...

Andrew  William Mcgovern

Andrew William Mcgovern

Dec 25, 2016

Andrew W. McGovern, 63, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, December 25, 2016, at his home. A memorial service remembering Andy will be held January 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Seth Cassel will officaite. Inurnment will be in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE at a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family....

Randall  L. Reed

Randall L. Reed

Dec 14, 2016

Randall L. Reed, 61, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at his home. Mr. Reed wished to be cremated. No services are planned. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Randy was born June 14, 1955, at Nashville, TN. He was the son of James and Wiladeen (Reed) Virgin. Survivors of the immediate family include his wife,...

Sandra  D. Danhauer

Sandra D. Danhauer

Dec 10, 2016

Sandra D. Danhauer 78, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society Grand Island Village. A memorial service will be Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Benjamin Erzkus will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Aurora Cemetery with a 3:30 p.m. committal service. Visitation will be Wednesday December 14,...

Sheila  Ann Vetick

Sheila Ann Vetick

Nov 21, 2016

Sheila A. Vetick, 72, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Monday, November 21, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society – Wood River. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The celebrant is the Rev. Scott M. Harter. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2016,...

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