Obituary Listing

Sep 22, 2024

Jeffrey W. Kelly, 79, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 in San Antonio, TX.  Private family inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery, Grand Island, NE.

Jeffrey was born June 11th, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Howard and Florence (Fulton) Kelly.  He was raised in Grand Island, NE, graduating from Grand Island Senior High...

Sep 21, 2024

John D. Gericke passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at home with his family and his beloved dog by his side.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Curran Funeral Chapel.  Mr. Gericke will be cremated following the visitation.  A memorial service will be Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 1...

Sep 17, 2024

Angela Kay Statler, 54, of Alda, NE, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center, with family at her side.  Angie's life will be celebrated Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Third City Christian Church.  Nick Schonlau will officiate.  Private family inurnment will be in the Phillips Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday, September 22,...

Sep 7, 2024

Patricia Ann (Holmgrain) Mattison, 75, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at Southlake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lincoln.  Graveside service will be Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. in Cedarview Cemetery, Doniphan, NE.  The Rev. David Oldham as celebrant.  A full memorial service is being planned for a later date.  Memorials are...

Sep 7, 2024

Darline Joan Abel, 92, of St. Paul, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Brookefield Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in St. Paul.  Visitation with family receiving friends will be Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Grand Island, NE, followed by a funeral service at...

Aug 3, 2024

Maureen A. Smollen, 90 of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island.  Maureen was born in rural Greeley County, Nebraska on February 25, 1934 to Maurice and Margaret (Donnelly) Nealon.  The family moved to Aurora, NE and Maureen graduated from Aurora High School in 1951.   She married Al Smollen October...

Jul 29, 2024

Jose E. "The Mojarra" Rodriguez, 84, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center with family at his side.  Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral.  The Rev. Jorge Canela will be the celebrant.  Interment will be in the Grand Island City...

Jul 22, 2024

Robert was born in Hastings, NE to Robert H and Kathryn (Rose) Adams on June 15, 1949. He passed away peacefully, with his loving family at his side, at the age of 75 on July 22, 2024 in Lincoln, NE at the Holmes Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Robert (Bob) was born with Cerebral Palsy.  From the...

Jul 16, 2024

Margret A. "Marge" Peters, 82, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Tiffany Square Care Center.  Marge will be cremated.  Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral.   The Rev. Jorge Canela will be the celebrant.   A Catholic Daughters rosary will be recited at 9 a.m., with...

Jul 5, 2024

Jeffery D. Hruby, born on July 27, 1953, in Loup City, Nebraska, to Robert and Alice (Woody) Hruby, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2024, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska. Jeff was a beloved member of his community, known for his warm spirit and dedication to family and friends.

Jeff graduated from Ord...

Jun 22, 2024

Rev. Thomas A. Ryan, 86, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center.  Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  Bishop Joseph G. Hanefeldt will preside with priest of the Diocese of Grand Island concelebrating assisted by Deacons of the Diocese...

Jun 10, 2024

Edward Daniel Sabatka was born December 17th, 1949, to Bernard and Frances (Horinek) Sabatka in Colby, Kan. Ed grew up and worked on his grandfather's farm in northwestern Rawlins County, Kan. As a young child and throughout adulthood, Ed was always connected to agriculture and found fulfillment in agricultural life. Ed attended McDonald Grade School and graduated the eighth...

Jun 8, 2024

Angela Guevara de Mosqueda, de 85 años, de Grand Island, NE, murió el sábado 8 de junio de 2024 en CHI Health St. Francis en Grand Island, NE, rodeada de su familia.  La misa de entierro cristiano será el viernes 14 de junio de 2024 a las 10:30 a.m. en la Catedral de Santa María.  El Rdo. Jorge Canela...

May 31, 2024

Leona L. Thomas, 81, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Friday, May 31, 2024, at Bickford of Grand Island.  Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rev. Martin L. Egging will be the celebrant.  Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, June...

May 30, 2024

Geralda I. "Gerrie" Johnson, 96, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Prairie Winds Assisted Living in Doniphan, NE.  Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman and Rev. Martin L. Egging will concelebrate.  Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park...

Apr 23, 2024

Norman F. Schuster, 97, of Phillips, NE died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Military honors will be...

Apr 22, 2024

Donna M. Stortzum, 78, of Silver Creek, NE died Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Donna's wish was to be cremated. A private family service is planned for a later date. Condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Donna's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Donna was born August 19, 1945, in...

Apr 16, 2024

Jeanette Barbara (Kiolbasa) Kemper, 86, of St. Libory, NE, passed away on April 16, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Libory Catholic Church. The Rev. Sidney B. Bruggeman will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Libory Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will...

Apr 12, 2024

Hai Im Chong, 100, of Grand Island, NE died Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home with family by her side. A memorial service will be held at a later date in South Korea. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. You are encouraged to sign Hai's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting...

Apr 12, 2024

Robert C. Peterson, 71, of Grand Island, NE, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A private family service is planned for a later date. You are encouraged to sign Robert's guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Robert was born July 2, 1952, in Newman Grove, NE. The son of...