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William John "Bill" Smith  Jr.

William John "Bill" Smith Jr.

May 8, 2015

William J. Bill Smith Jr., 63, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Friday, May 8, 2015, at his home. A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. The family will greet the public with refreshments following the service. Inurnment will be in the Wood River Cemetery with...

Timothy  Alan Perlinger

Timothy Alan Perlinger

May 6, 2015

Timothy Timmy Alan Perlinger was born on October 19, 1961, in Ogallala, NE. He grew up in the Ogallala-Paxton area, and graduated mid-term of his senior year with honors from Ogallala High School. Timmy studied culinary arts and did a one year internship as a chef at Walt Disney World. After returning to Nebraska, he earned his Associates Degree in...

James Woodrow "Jim" Nelson

James Woodrow "Jim" Nelson

May 1, 2015

James W. Jim Nelson, 98, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Friday, May 1, 2015, at his home. Mr. Nelsons wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 W. Faidley Av., in Grand Island. The Rev. Stephen Warriner will officiate. The family will greet friends...

Bill  L. Bamesberger

Bill L. Bamesberger

Apr 28, 2015

Bill L. Bamesberger, 80, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, in Hastings, NE. Services will be Monday, May 4, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, in Grand Island. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Military honors will be provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard, the U.S. Army Honor Team and...

Ronald  P. Jones

Ronald P. Jones

Apr 23, 2015

Ronald P. Jones, 81, of Doniphan, Nebraska, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. To honor Rons wishes cremation has occurred. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anns Catholic Church, in Doniphan. The Rev. Joseph Faulkner will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be...

Barbara  Jo (Barlow)  Boruch

Barbara Jo (Barlow) Boruch

Apr 14, 2015

Barbara Jo (Barlow) Boruch, 59, of Columbus, NE, died at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, after a courageous 19 year battle with breast cancer. In keeping with Barbaras wishes she has been cremated. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at St. Marys Cathedral in Grand Island. Father Donald A....

Robert L. "Bob" Wheeler

Robert L. "Bob" Wheeler

Apr 8, 2015

Robert L. Bob Wheeler, 66, of Grand Island, NE, passed peacefully from life with family by his side on Wednesday April 8, 2015, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. Services will be Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Curran Funeral Chapel and the family request casual attire at the service. The Rev. Sheri...

John Joseph "Jack" Mcgowan

John Joseph "Jack" Mcgowan

Feb 21, 2015

John J. Jack McGowan, 81, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at his home with his family by his side. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Thursday, February, 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leos Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman and Rev. Harold R. Kurtenbach will concelebrate the mass. Burial will be in...

Peter  John Wissing

Peter John Wissing

Feb 10, 2015

Peter J. Wissing, 92, of Grand Island, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at V.A. Medical Center in Grand Island. Services will be Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The celebrant is Rev. Todd K. Philipsen, Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard...

John  Myron Green  Jr.

John Myron Green Jr.

Feb 1, 2015

John M. Green Jr. 61, of Millard, NE, died Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Omaha, NE. Services will be Friday, February 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Burial will be in the Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr, NE, with a 1:30 p.m. committal service. Visitation...

Bonnie  L. Clark

Bonnie L. Clark

Jan 31, 2015

Bonnie L. Clark, 77, of Chapman, died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society Grand Island Village. Bonnies wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of her life service will be Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Bonnie...

Audrie  B. Zeleski

Audrie B. Zeleski

Jan 30, 2015

Audrie B. Zeleski, 88, of Grand Island, NE died Friday, January 30, 2015, at her home. A memorial mass will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, in Grand Island, NE. The Rev. Michael F. McDermott and Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will concelebrate. A lunch will follow the mass. Inurnment will be in St. Anns...

Louis N. "Louie" Hurt  Jr.

Louis N. "Louie" Hurt Jr.

Jan 16, 2015

Louis N. Louie Hurt Jr, 80, of Grand Island, died Friday, January 16, 2015, at Wedgewood Care Center. Services will be Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel of Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Todd K. Philipsen will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on...

Leo  John Mostek

Leo John Mostek

Jan 12, 2015

Leo J. Mostek, 58, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, January 12, 2015, as the result of a car accident. Mr. Mosteks wishes were to be cremated. A memorial mass is scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Leo...

Ralph  Clifford Dzingle

Ralph Clifford Dzingle

Jan 10, 2015

Ralph C. Dzingle, 91, of Loup City, NE, formerly of Grand Island and Ashton, died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Services will be Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church. The Rev. Martin L. Egging will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Grand Island, NE...

Fr. Jacob F. Bauer

Fr. Jacob F. Bauer

Jan 3, 2015

Fr. Jacob F. Bauer, 92, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, January 03, 2015, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Spalding, NE. The Most Rev. William J. Dendinger will serve as the main celebrant with Rev. Matthew J. Koperski and other...

Kenneth  L. Berggren

Kenneth L. Berggren

Dec 31, 2014

Kenneth L. Berggren, 77, of Grand Island, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by his family. Services will be Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will officiate. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 2,...

Jacqueline Burdette "Jackie" Medlen

Jacqueline Burdette "Jackie" Medlen

Dec 25, 2014

Jacqueline B. Jackie Medlen, 81, of Altoona, Iowa, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, December 25, 2014, at her grandson home in Altoona. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at noon at Sunset Memorial Gardens, in Hastings, NE. Rev. Dr. Lee R. Wigert will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Curran...

Richard Lee "Dick" Montague

Richard Lee "Dick" Montague

Dec 23, 2014

Richard L. Dick Montague, 75, of Hasting, Nebraska, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at CHI Health St. Francis, in Grand Island. Dicks wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of his life service will be Monday, December 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lifehouse Church, 3001 W. 12th St, Hastings, NE. Pastor Brett Mackey will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel...

Ronald  B. Bailey

Ronald B. Bailey

Dec 6, 2014

Ronald B. Bailey, 80, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Wedgewood Care Center, surrounded by his family. Services are pending with Curran Funeral Chapel. More details will appear later.

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