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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,...
Beverly Jean O'Connell
Oct 28, 2016
Beverly J. O'Connell, 83, of Grand Island, NE died Friday, October 28, 2016, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Fr. James R. Golka will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November...
Joseph D. Bukowski
Oct 22, 2016
Joseph D. "Joe" Bukowski, 74, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at CHI Health St. Francis Skilled Care. Private graveside services will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Marty L. Egging will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 9 – 10 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family's...
Mary "Leona" Thornton
Oct 8, 2016
Leona Thornton, 98, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Riverside Lodge Retirement Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Fr. Marty L. Egging will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 10, 2016, from 5...
