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Harold "Cody" Medlen
Feb 14, 2011
Harold Cody Medlen, 81, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, February 14, 2011, at Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Graveside services will be Friday, February 18, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Hastings, NE. Dr. Sam Rathod will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens at Hastings, NE. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until...
Lynnette Marie Brooks
Feb 12, 2011
Lynnette Marie Brooks, 60, died Feb. 12, 2011 in Austin, Texas, after a battle with cancer. Memorial service will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 10:30 AM at St. Marys Cathedral in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Inurnment will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island, Nebraska. Lynnettes wishes were to be cremated, there...
James Franklin Carter Jr
Jan 24, 2011
James F. Jim Carter Jr. , 85, of Grand Island, NE, died Monday, January 24, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at the Grand Island City Cemetery. Deacon John Farlee will officiate. There will be no visitation. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Jim was born November 30,...
Greg A. Durning
Jan 13, 2011
Greg A. Durning, 56, of Ord, Nebraska formerly of Grand Island, Nebraska died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 13, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Durnings wishes were to be cremated. Memorial service will be Monday, January 17, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Scott Taylor will officiate. The family request casual attire in remembrance of Greg....
William "Bill" B. Vanis
Dec 28, 2010
OBIT: WILLIAM B. VANIS William B. Bill Vanis, 54, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Valley County Health System, in Ord, NE, as the result of an accident. Services will be Monday, January 3, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Michael F. McDermott will officiate. Mr. Vanis will be cremated after the...
Alfred "Al" J. Kosmicki
Dec 25, 2010
Alfred J. Al Kosmicki, 67, of Grand Island, NE, died on Saturday, December 25, 2010, at Good Samaritan Society, Wood River, NE, surrounded by his family, after suffering a stroke six years ago and a short bought with cancer. Services will be Saturday, January 1, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Leos Catholic Church. It was Mr. Kosmickis wish to...
Fr. Walter M. Phelan
Dec 8, 2010
Fr. Walter M. Phelan, 85, of Grand Island, NE, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Services will be Monday, December, 13, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Most Rev. William J. Dendinger will be the main celebrant, with other priests of the Diocese of Grand Island concelebrating. Burial will be in The Church...
Benita T Rosas
Nov 21, 2010
Benita T. Rosas, 74, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be Monday, November 29, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Jonathan D. Sorensen will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 28, 2010, from 4 7 p.m....
Walter "Ralph" Borgmann
Jun 26, 2010
W. Ralph Borgmann, 76, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center. A celebration of his life service will be Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael F. McDermott & Rev. James C. Schmitt will officiate. Private family inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Curran...
Donald "Murry" Wagner
Jun 24, 2010
Donald Murry Wagner, 82, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at his home. Services will be Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, with a family prayer service at 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Jack Gillam will officiate. Burial will be in the Bloomfield City Cemetery with a 3:30...
Robert Arden "Bobby" Geier
Jun 4, 2010
Robert Arden "Bobby" Geier, 60, of Grand Island, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Golden LivingCenter Lakeview in Grand Island, after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Faith United Methodist Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Matt Fowler will officiate. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. There will be no visitation....
Robert Edward "Bob" Ley
May 26, 2010
The Lord lost one of his most loyal servants when on this Wednesday, May 26. Robert Edward (Bob) Ley passed peacefully in his sleep among the prayers and well-wishes of friends and family at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was an enigmatically witty 86 years old. Born November 13, 1923 in Hastings, NE, the son of John...
Charles R. "Chuck" Barlow
May 18, 2010
Charles Chuck R. Barlow, 79, of Grand Island, NE died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be Monday, May 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the United Veterans Honor...
Clarence F. Pfeifer
Apr 30, 2010
Clarence F. Pfeifer, 89, of the Nebraska Veterans Home, died Friday, April 30, 2010, at the Home. Services will be Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard and the...
Shelley R. Braun
Apr 22, 2010
Shelley, R. Braun, 55, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, on her mothers 85th birthday, at St. Francis Skilled Care. Services will be Monday, April 26, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jonathan D. Sorensen will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, April 25, 2010,...
Helen Janky
Apr 3, 2010
Helen Janky, 90, of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Services will be Friday, April 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Jonathan D. Sorensen will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 4 7:30 p.m. at Curran Funeral...
Leona L. Bydalek
Mar 30, 2010
Leona L. Bydalek, 85, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center. Services will be Monday, April 5, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Cathedral. The Rev. Harold R. Kurtenbach will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, April, 4, 2010, from 4 7 p.m. at Curran...
Landon C. Arrants
Mar 23, 2010
Landon C. Arrants, infant son of Shelley Snyder and Steven Arrants, died shortly after birth, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. Services will be Monday, March 29, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Michael F. McDermott will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Curran Funeral Chapel is...
Wayne Douglas Abbott
Dec 6, 2009
Wayne D. Abbott, of Orleans, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died peacefully Sunday, December 6, 2009, at his daughter's home in Edison with all of his children, most of his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by his side. Wayne donated his body to the Anatomical Board of the State of Nebraska. A memorial service will be Friday, December 11, 2009, at 2:00...
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