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Carol  Joan Dzingle

Carol Joan Dzingle

Apr 22, 2014

Carol J. Dzingle, 70, of Grand Island, Nebraska died, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, following a brief illness. A service celebrating her life, with a buffet to follow, will be held Friday, April 25, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. John Meidlinger PhD will lead the celebration. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Carol was born August 8,...

Randy  Allen Steskal

Randy Allen Steskal

Apr 12, 2014

Randy A. Steskal, 57, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the V. A. Medical Center. Mr. Steskal's wishes were to be cremated. The family will celebrate his life with a service on Monday, April 21, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Military honors will be provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard and the...

Sr. Mary Margaret Mcgowan

Sr. Mary Margaret Mcgowan

Apr 2, 2014

Sr. Mary Margaret McGowan, S.F.C.C., 66, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at St. Francis Medical Center with her family at her side. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Monday, April 7, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the Kearney...

Leslie Dean "Les" Rathjen

Leslie Dean "Les" Rathjen

Feb 14, 2014

Leslie D. Les Rathjen, 70, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Friday, February, 14, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Park Place. Mr. Rathjens request was to be cremated. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Dan Brenton will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Mr. Rathjen was born September...

Robert Harry "Bob" Adams

Robert Harry "Bob" Adams

Feb 8, 2014

Robert H. Bob Adams, 88, of Hastings, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Mary Lanning Hospital. Services will be Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, in Hastings. The celebrant is Rev. Joseph M. Walsh. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery with a 1:30 p.m. committal service. Military rites will be...

Orrin Joseph "O.J." Armatys

Orrin Joseph "O.J." Armatys

Feb 3, 2014

Orrin Joseph O.J. Armatys, 70, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Monday, February 03, 2014, at his home. Services will be, Saturday, February, 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leos Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles L. Torpey will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation...

Phyllis  Jean Canfield

Phyllis Jean Canfield

Feb 2, 2014

Phyllis J. Canfield, 73, of Dannebrog, Nebraska, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Madonna Rehab Center, in Lincoln, NE. Services will be Thursday, February 6, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Rob Pearson will officiate. Burial will be in the Ord Cemetery with a 2:00 p.m. committal service. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5, 2014, from 4...

Diana  Louise Chism

Diana Louise Chism

Feb 1, 2014

Diana L. Chism, 67, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Tiffany Square Care Center, surrounded by her family. Services will be Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 4, 2014, from...

Antonio  Fernando Schmidt

Antonio Fernando Schmidt

Jan 21, 2014

Antonio F. Schmidt, one month old son of Rigoberto G. Schmidt and Brittany F. McCoy left to be with our Lords angels on January 21, 2014. Services will be Monday, January 27, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Russell Wolf will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Monday. Curran Funeral Chapel is...

William Francis "Bill" Dunn

William Francis "Bill" Dunn

Jan 18, 2014

William F. Bill Dunn, 62, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, while vacationing with friends in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Island. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. Fr. James D. OKane will preside with Fr. Charles L. Torpey and Fr. James C. Schmitt concelebrating. Burial...

Josephine Anne "Joanne" Shafer

Josephine Anne "Joanne" Shafer

Jan 18, 2014

Josephine A. JoAnne Shafer, 79, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Todd K. Philipsen and Rev. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate. JoAnne will bequeath her remains to the Anatomical Board of...

Catherine Kay "Cathy" Cremeen

Catherine Kay "Cathy" Cremeen

Jan 11, 2014

Catherine K. "Cathy" Cremeen, 59, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at her home with her family by her side. Cathys wishes were to be cremated. A memorial mass will be celebrated, Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Jonathan D. Sorensen will be the celebrant. The family will receive friends...

Susan  Kay Burson

Susan Kay Burson

Jan 8, 2014

Susan K. Burson, 56, of Wedgewood Care Center, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Wedgewood, after an extended illness. Services will be Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Private family burial will be in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Susan was born May 17, 1957, at Beatrice, Nebraska. She...

Esther  Mary Feik

Esther Mary Feik

Jan 5, 2014

Esther M. Feik, 90, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society, Wood River, NE, with her family by her side. A memorial mass will be Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Fr. Thomas A. Ryan and Fr. Harold R. Kurtenbach will concelebrate. Burial will be in the Grand...

John  D. Huebner

John D. Huebner

Nov 16, 2013

John D. Huebner, 51, of Grand Island, NE, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 16, 2013, at his home. Services will be Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will officiate. Mr. Huebner will be cremated following services. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery....

Linda  Luella Eilenstine

Linda Luella Eilenstine

Nov 8, 2013

Linda L. Eilenstine, 63, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Leos Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles L. Torpey and Rev. Michael F. McDermott will concelebrate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, at St. Paul, NE, with a...

Elsie  Antonette Fisher

Elsie Antonette Fisher

Nov 8, 2013

Elsie A. Fisher, 68, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at her home. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Island City Cemetery. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Elsie was born July 29, 1945, at Elgin, Nebraska. She is the daughter of...

Victor  Fredrich Singk

Victor Fredrich Singk

Nov 2, 2013

Victor F. Singkofer, 95, of Grand Island, died Saturday, November, 2, 2013, at Mitchell County Hospitals Special Care Unit, in Beloit, Kansas. Services will be Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Todd K Philipsen and Fr. Mark A. Maresh will concelebrate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors...

Tami  J. Demers

Tami J. Demers

Oct 23, 2013

Tami J. DeMers, 54, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at her home with her loving family and friends at her side. Services will be Monday, October 28, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. , at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Todd K. Philipsen will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Joan  Veronica Whalen

Joan Veronica Whalen

Sep 12, 2013

Joan V. Whalen, 80, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Thursday, September 12, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family. Services will be Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Most Rev. William J. Dendinger will preside. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will be the celebrant with other priests of the Diocese of Grand...

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