Penni Lynn Rowland-French
Oct 24, 2026
Penni Lynn Rowland-French, 67, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Penni was born March 14, 1959 in Great Falls, MT, to David F. and Patricia Rowland (née Armstrong), 37 minutes after her twin sister, Patti. Raised by her mother and stepfather, Jim Guindon, Penni grew up in Wyoming, graduating from Green River High School in 1977. She earned...
Daniel Lee Swanek
Oct 23, 2026
Daniel L. Swanek, 65, of Dannebrog, NE, died Friday, October 23, 2026, at Westfield Quality Care of Aurora in Aurora, NE with family at his side. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Pastor Mike Bremer will officiate. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Ord...
Richard Melvin Westphal
Oct 22, 2026
Richard M. Westphal, 83, of Grand Island, NE died October 22, 2026, at the V.A. Nebraska – Western Iowa Health Care System in Grand Island, NE. Graveside service will be Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Grand Island City Cemetery. Nick Schonlau will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. You...
Anna L. Dice
Oct 18, 2026
Anna L. Dice, 71, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. A memorial service will be Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Alda Cemetery, in Alda, NE. Memorials are suggested to the...
Steve C. Parrish
Oct 17, 2026
Steve C. Parrish, 65, of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, October 17, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear later.
Brandon Dale Dodge
Oct 13, 2026
Brandon D. Dodge, 31, of Grand Island, NE died October 13, 2026, in Grand Island, NE. Brandon’s life will be celebrated on October 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Suck’s Lake, 809 S. Harrison St. Grand Island, NE. Pastor Tom Burkholder will officiate. You are encouraged to sign his guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Memorials are suggested to the...
Robert Glenn "Bob" Burkhardt Sr.
Oct 9, 2026
Robert G. “Bob” Burkhardt Sr., 85, of St. Paul, NE died Friday, October 9, 2026, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, NE. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Stonewood Community Center, 3820 Ironwood Court, Grand Island, NE. Pastor John Doolitle will assist. You are encouraged to sign Bob’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com...
Dawn L. Foltz
Oct 7, 2026
Dawn L. Foltz, 69, of Doniphan, NE died October 7, 2026, at her home in Doniphan. Dawn’s life will be celebrated at a later date. Private family inurnment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Shickley, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family with later designation. You are encouraged to sign Dawn’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under her obituary. Curran...
Cliff Leo Egnoske
Oct 6, 2026
Clifford L. Egnoske, 92, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System in Grand Island, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island, NE with Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal as...
David A. Gilroy
Sep 6, 2026
David A. Gilroy, 85, of Grand Island, NE died Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bishir will celebrate the funeral mass. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by family greeting friends until...
Lester L. Lamm
Sep 3, 2026
Lester L. Lamm passed away on September 3, 2026, at the age of 97 at Country House Residence in Grand Island, NE. Services will be Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Jeff Pedersen will officiate. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, September 11, 2026, from 4...
Raymond Joseph O'Connor
Aug 17, 2026
With dignity and faith, surrounded by family, Raymond Joseph O’Connor, 79, of Grand Island, NE passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2026. Mass of the Christian burial will be Friday August 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt will preside, with Bishop Emeritus Most Rev. William J. Dendinger,...
Barbara Jean Taylor
Aug 14, 2026
Barbara J. Taylor, 67, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Friday, August 14, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Msgr. Mark Huber will be the celebrant. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery...
Mellie R. Mailander
Aug 11, 2026
Mellie Robbins Mailander, 94, of Grand Island, NE died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at CHI Health- St. Francis. Millie’s wish was to be cremated. Her life will be celebrated Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Sheri Lodel will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Curran Funeral Chapel’s Facebook page. Private inurnment will...
Karen Marlene Stobbe
Aug 10, 2026
Karen M. Stobbe, 87, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at The Heritage at Sagewood Assisted Living.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, with Rev. Jorge Canela as celebrant. Interment will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...
Brandon Shane Connick
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon S. Connick on July 28, 2026. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Msgr. Mark Huber will preside with Bishop Emeritus Most Rev. William J. Dendinger and Rev. Donald A. Buhrman, and Rev. Charles L. Torpey concelebrating. Inurnment...
Donna J. Northup
Jul 17, 2026
Donna June Northup, 98, passed away July 17, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community in Grand Island, NE, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Robin Bashir will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday,...
Edith Lois Callihan
Jul 13, 2026
Edith Lois Callihan, 97, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society-Grand Island Village. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will officiate. Friends are welcome to join the family for visitation beginning at 1 p.m. There will...
Steven John Post
Jun 25, 2026
Steven J. Post, 82, of Grand Island, NE died at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Steve’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. Debbie Ritchie will officiate. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday,...
Patricia "Maire" Valverde
Jun 17, 2026
It is with deep respect that we announce the passing of Patricia "Marie" Valverde, who departed this life on June 17, 2026, at her home in Grand Island, Nebraska. Born on August 4, 1964, in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Gilbert and Patricia (Carabello) Valverde. Patricia's life was brief but touched the hearts of many.
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