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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...
Mary Theresa Bohan
Sep 11, 2016
Mary T. Bohan, 80, of Good Samaritan Center in Wood River, NE, died Sunday, September 11, 2016, with family by her side, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island, NE. Marys wishes were to be cremated. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka will...
Robert W. "Bob" Spanel
Aug 29, 2016
Robert W. Bob Spanel, 87, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Grand Island, died Monday, August 29, 2016, at Bergan Mercy Medical Center, in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. James R. Golka, Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr., Rev. Raymond M. Kosmicki, Rev. Hubert J. Spanel,...
Glorene Elizabeth Harders
Aug 25, 2016
Glorene E. Harders, 86, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Wood River, NE, died Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Wedgewood Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Marty L. Egging will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Thomas L. Miller
Aug 25, 2016
Thomas L. Miller, 70, of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Edgewood Vista with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev Marty L. Egging and Rev. Mark A. Maresh will be the concelebrants. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial...
Alice R. Erion
Aug 19, 2016
Alice R. Erion, 85, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, August 19, 2016, at Wedgewood Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. Rev. Scott M. Harter will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Alice will continue her giving...
Ricky Leslie Brokaw
Aug 16, 2016
Ricky L. Brokaw, 57, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Mr. Brokaw was cremated, a memorial service will be planned for a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Ricky was born July 27, 1959, at Norfolk, NE. He was the son of Leslie C. and Clara A. Brokaw. Survivors of his immediate family include...
Howard Eugene Johnson
Jul 9, 2016
Howard E. Huck Johnson, 90, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Good Samaritan Luther Manor, in Sioux Falls, SD. Services will be Thursday, July 14, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors...
Laverna D. Moore
Jun 19, 2016
LaVerna D. Moore, 63, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Park Place, in Grand Island, NE. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear later.
Paul James Schafer
Jun 19, 2016
Paul J. Schafer, 75, of Doniphan, Nebraska, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anns Catholic Church, in Doniphan. The Rev. John R. Sullivan will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Cedarview Cemetery in Doniphan. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 22, 2016, from 4 8 p.m....
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