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Rev. James J. Janovec

Rev. James J. Janovec

Apr 27, 2026

Rev. James J. Janovec, 88, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, April 27, 2026, at CHI Health – St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt will preside with Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Willaim J. Dendinger and Priests of...

Carol K. Kusek

Carol K. Kusek

Apr 26, 2026

Carol K. Kusek, 80, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 12 noon at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Rev. James Beran will be the celebrant assisted by Deacon Matthew Lonnemann. Visitation will be Friday, May 1, 2026, from 4...

Joan Maxon

Joan Maxon

Apr 15, 2026

Joan M. Maxon, 76, of Grand Island died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Grand Island, NE. The Revs. James Beran and Jack R. Rademacher will concelebrate. Inurnment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park...

Robert J. Golka

Robert J. Golka

Mar 5, 2026

Robert J. “Bob” Golka, 92, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, March 5, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Archbishop James R. Golka will preside, with bishops and priests of the neighboring diocese concelebrating, assisted by Deacons Ron Golka...

Bryan G. Schuster

Bryan G. Schuster

Feb 27, 2026

Bryan G. Schuster, 62, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home due to declining health.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel.  Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will officiate.  Inurnment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Friends and...

Robert Lee Williams

Robert Lee Williams

Feb 25, 2026

Robert L. Williams, 84, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home. Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island, NE May 8, 2026, at 1 PM. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Condolences may be given at ww.w.curranfuneralchapel.com under Robert’s obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Robert was...

Alan Obadiah DePriest Sr.

Alan Obadiah DePriest Sr.

Feb 25, 2026

Alan O. DePriest Sr, 65, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. You are encouraged to sign Alan’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.  More details will...

Vada M. Rieflin

Vada M. Rieflin

Feb 17, 2026

Vada M. Rieflin, 81, of Doniphan, NE died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. A private family service will be held with inurnment following in Cedarview Cemetery in Doniphan, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family with later designation. You are encouraged to sign Vada’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is...

James Dewayne "Jim" Watson

James Dewayne "Jim" Watson

Feb 13, 2026

James Dewayne “Jim” Watson, 82, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on February 13, 2026. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. The Revs. Donald A. Buhrman, Mark A. Maresh, and Wajid Masih, will concelebrate. Interment will be in Burwick Cemetery in Cairo, NE with a 2 p.m. committal...

James Steven "Jim" Deavers

James Steven "Jim" Deavers

Feb 4, 2026

James Steven “Jim” Deavers, 68, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Dean Amen will officiate. Interment will be in the Bellwood Cemetery Bellwood, NE with a 2 p.m. committal service. Military honors will be rendered by the Bellwood American Legion Post...

Phyllis Marie (Lewandowski) Spanel

Phyllis Marie (Lewandowski) Spanel

Feb 3, 2026

Phyllis M. Spanel, 93, of Omaha, NE formerly of Grand Island, NE. died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Brookestone Village in Omaha, NE. surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island, NE. Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. and Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will concelebrate...

Cyndie L Larson

Cyndie L Larson

Jan 14, 2026

Cyndie L. Larson, 74, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE.  Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.  More details will appear later.  

Patricia Jean "Pat" Golka

Patricia Jean "Pat" Golka

Jan 5, 2026

Patricia J. “Pat” Golka, 86, of Grand Island, NE died Monday, January 5, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis with family by her side. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. The Most Rev. James R. Golka will preside with priests of the Dioceses of Grand Island and Colorado...

Charles Edward "Charlie" Northup

Charles Edward "Charlie" Northup

Dec 30, 2025

Charles E. “Charlie” Northup, 70, of Axtell, NE died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Mosaic in Axtell with familyat his side. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with the Rev. Robin Bashir as celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 5, 2026, from...

Andrew James Werner

Andrew James Werner

Dec 24, 2025

Andrew (Andy) James Werner born December 13,1968, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 24, 2025. He was the middle “A” of Albert (T.D.) and Connie Werner and brother to Angie, Albie (Dawn), Aric (Deidra) and Adam. Andy graduated Grand Island Senior High in 1987, and University of Nebraska Kearney in 1992, with a major in Criminal Justice.

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Peter Cash Haase

Peter Cash Haase

Dec 18, 2025

Peter C. “Pete” Haase, 69, of Grand Island, NE formerly of Manitowoc, WI, went home to his Lord Jesus on December 18, 2025, with his family at his side. Pete’s life will be celebrated Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel’s...

Maribeth Colitzas

Maribeth Colitzas

Dec 9, 2025

Maribeth Colitzas, 48, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE. Cremation was chosen and a service is being planned for a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Maribeth’s obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting...

Catherine A. Osborn

Catherine A. Osborn

Dec 1, 2025

Catherine A. Osborn, 82, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Monday, December 1, 2025, in the peace and comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Resurrections Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will be the celebrant. Prior to the mass a rosary will be...

Shawna Kay Corwin

Shawna Kay Corwin

Nov 30, 2025

Shawna K. Corwin, 61, of Grand Island, NE died November 30, 2025, at her home. Cremation has been chosen and a private family service is planned for a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Condolences may be given at www.curranfuneralchape.com under her obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Shawna was born July 17, 1964,...

Allan William Spary

Allan William Spary

Nov 25, 2025

Allan W. Spary, 89, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home with his loving family at his side. Cremation has been chosen and a private family service is planned for a later date. You are encouraged to sign Allan’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Allan was born June...

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