Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

Nov 25, 2025

Betty L. Schuster, 94, of Grand Island, NE formerly of Phillips, NE, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island with her daughter Becky and son-in-law Ed at her side. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St Leo’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will...

Nov 15, 2025

Gerald T. “Jerry” Starkey, 66 of Grand Island, NE died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rev. James Beran will celebrate the funeral mass. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery....

Nov 13, 2025

Matthew A. “Matt” Tubbs, 59, of Grand Island, NE died November 13, 2025. The family requested cremation and services will be at a later date per family request. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Matt was born on Dec 1, 1965 on a night he spent a lovely weekend in Toledo. He moved around Michigan before settling on Nebraska for...

Oct 23, 2025

Mary Ellen Buhrman, 91, of Grand Island, NE died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tiffany Square Care Center.  Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rev. Robin Bashir and Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will concelebrate.  Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be before...

Oct 7, 2025

Loyola M. "Lou" Rosno, 88, of Grand Island, NE died October 7, 2025 at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island.  Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church.  The Rev. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will celebrate the funeral mass.  Interment will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Aug 31, 2025

Dennis G. Wadkins, 82, of Grand Island, NE died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village with family by his side.  Private graveside service will be Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  Fr. Thomas Vijumon Choorackal will officiate.  Military honors rendered by the United Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army...

Aug 22, 2025

James S. "Jamie" Smith, 69, of St. Paul, NE died Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home.  Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul, NE.  Rev. Vincent L. Parsons will be the celebrant assisted by Deacon Phil Lukasiewicz.  Inurnment will be in Sacred...

Aug 18, 2025

James "Jim" Ormond

Jim Ormond was born on February 9, 1938, in Giltner, Nebraska, to James and Marie Ormond. He grew up with his younger brother, Frank, in a modest home without electricity, running water, or indoor plumbing. Summers were spent working on his grandparents' farm, shaping the strong work ethic and resilience that carried him throughout...

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Jane (Nelson) Bachkora, 95, of Lee's Summit MO previously of Hays KS, died July 22, 2025 at St Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO with family at her side.

Mary Jane was born September 29, 1929, in Creek, Colorado the daughter of Joseph and Patricia (Kenney) Nelson.  On May 26, 1955 she was united in...

Jun 28, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Mossman, 90, passed peacefully at her daughter's home on June 28th, 2025, surrounded and lovingly cared for by her family.  Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church.  The Rev. Donald A. Buhrman will be the celebrant.  Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. ...

Jun 16, 2025

Anne M. Puncochar, 88, of Grand Island, NE, walked through the gates of Heaven, Monday, June 16, 2025.  Mass of Christian burial will be, Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rev. Vince Parsons will be the celebrant, assisted by Deacon Phil Lukasiewicz.  Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jun 11, 2025

Dorothy Ann Vejvoda, 93, of Seward, NE formerly of Grand Island, NE died, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Ridgewood Rehab and Care Center in Seward, NE.  Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island.  Rev. Robin Bashir will celebrate the funeral mass.  Private family inurnment will...

Jun 11, 2025

Richard A. Rischling, of Grand Island, NE passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at Bickford Assisted Living surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rev. Robin Bishir will be the celebrant. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday,...