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Obituaries
Gloria Rathman
Aug 27, 2020
Gloria Rathman, 85, of Farwell, died Thursday, Aug. 27th 2020, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Tuesday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Farwell. The Revs. Rayappa Konka, Richard Piontkowski and Harlan Waskowiak will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery near Farwell. Visitation will be from...
Ellen L. Goerl
Aug 22, 2020
Ellen L. Goerl, 91, of St. Paul, formerly of St. Libory and Grand Island, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, surrounded by her family at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Libory’s Catholic Church in St. Libory. The Revs. Sidney Bruggeman and Rayappa Konka will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be...
John A. Wroblewski
Aug 18, 2020
John A. Wroblewski, 58, of St. Paul, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Rayappa Konka and Deacon Neil Baquet will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in...
Cage L. Landers
Aug 15, 2020
Cage Levi Landers, 18, of Scotia, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Central Valley Auditorium (Sacred Heart Gym) in Greeley. The Rev. Mark Middendorf will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Scotia. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m....
Joan C. Quinn
Aug 11, 2020
Joan C. (Bockstahler) Quinn, 87, of Grand Island died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Donald Buhrman will celebrate the Mass. Entombment will be in The Westlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will one hour before...
John A. Weitzel
Aug 10, 2020
John A. Weitzel, 72, of St. Paul, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, surrounded by his family at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Rayappa Konka and Art Faesser will concelebrate the Mass. John’s final resting place will be...
Rose M. Koperski
Aug 8, 2020
Rose Marie Koperski, 79, of Central City, formerly of Farwell, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Azria Health Broadwell in Grand Island. Private family services have been held. Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family. Rose was born on Sept. 7, 1940, at Clarks, the daughter of Edward H. and Clara B. (Siemek) Zelazny. She attended Clarks...
Morgan Woode
Aug 6, 2020
Morgan Woode, 67, of Grand Island, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. A Family Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Abundant Life Church in Grand Island. Pastor Christopher Granlee will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on Peters Funeral Home Facebook page. All CDC guidelines will be followed regarding...
Eugene W. "Jeff" Jeffres
Jul 23, 2020
Eugene W. “Jeff” Jeffres, 89, of Grand Island, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his home. Thursday, July 23, 2020, Jeff pulled his final train out of Grand Island, Nebraska, with a departure time of 10:39 p.m., destination: HEAVEN. This 42-year Union Pacific Rail Road Engineer, known as the “Legend” was also designated the U.P. million-dollar man, as he was...
Douglas A. "Fuzz" Friedrichsen
Jul 22, 2020
Douglas A. “Fuzz” Friedrichsen, 59, of St. Paul, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Jerry Quandt will officiate. Burial will be in the German Methodist Cemetery south of Palmer. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at...
Dorothy M. Bogus
Jun 27, 2020
Dorothy M. Bogus, 80, of Farwell, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 27, 2020, at her home. Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Farwell. The Revs. Rayappa Konka and Tom Ryan will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery near Farwell. Visitation will be from 5 to...
Scott A. Bruce
Jun 23, 2020
Scott Alan Bruce passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in Lincoln, at the age of 66. He is remembered in particular for his contagious smile and caring disposition along with being an avid Cornhusker fan and having a strong Christian faith. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Peters...
Carl S. Mendyk
Jun 16, 2020
Carl S. Mendyk, 79, of Loup City, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City. Visitation...
James P. "Jim" Wieck
Jun 7, 2020
James P. “Jim” Wieck passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Private Family Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at St. Libory’s Catholic Church in St. Libory. The Rev. Sidney Bruggeman will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. A drive by...
Gladys M. Vincik
May 30, 2020
Gladys M. Vincik, 92, of St. Paul, died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Rayappa Konka and Deacon Neil Baquet will concelebrate the Mass. A private family inurnment will follow in Elmwood...
Evelyn Gorecki
May 26, 2020
Evelyn Gorecki, 89, of St. Paul, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Rayappa Konka will celebrate the Mass. A private family inurnment will follow at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery...
Delores A. Valasek
May 21, 2020
Delores A. Valasek, 83, of St. Paul, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Rayappa Konka will celebrate the Mass. A private family burial will follow in The Church of the Visitation Catholic...
Douglas C. Ackles
May 12, 2020
Douglas Charles Ackles, 69, of St. Paul passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Houston Hospice in Houston, TX with his wife, Pam, by his side, due to non-COVID related health conditions. A Celebration of Life open house will be held Sunday, October 4th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM with a time of remembrance at 3:00 PM at the St....
Jeff T. Welch
May 5, 2020
Jeff T. Welch, 57, of Greeley, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, surrounded by his family, in Greeley.
Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Welch Family Farm near Greeley. The Rev. Antony Thekkekara will celebrate the Mass. A private family inurnment was held last year in the Church of the...
Robert Kevin Lieb
May 5, 2020
Robert Kevin Lieb, 54, of St. Paul, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, surrounded by his family, at CHI Health Saint Francis Skilled Care in Grand Island. Graveside memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Deacon Neil Baquet will officiate. A Celebration of Kevin's Life will follow at "The Back 40" in Farwell. Peters...
