Obituaries
Frank I. Koperski, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Frank I. Koperski, 85, of Farwell, passed away, Sunday, July 27, 2025, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Farwell. Revs. Matt Koperski and Vince Parsons will celebrate the Mass, with Deacon Phil Lukasiewicz assisting. A private family burial will be held...
Elizabeth Mae "Liz" Johnson
Jul 18, 2025
Elizabeth Mae “Liz” Johnson passed from this life to the arms of her Savior on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 97 years, 3 months, and 17 days, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. She was a loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Sandstrom Cemetery near Bertrand....
John F. Wilcox
Jul 16, 2025
John Ferris Wilcox, 73, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly, one day before his 74th birthday, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Arbor Care Center in Ord.
John donated his body to the Nebraska Anatomical Board in Omaha, when studies are completed, he will be cremated and his ashes will be returned to his wife.
Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting...
Charlene Fay Krueger
Jul 13, 2025
Charlene F. Krueger, 72, of Grand Island, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Good Samaritan – The Villa, in Hastings.
Private Family Funeral Services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill, with Rev. Harold King officiating.
Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Blue Hill.
Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church in St. Paul...
Alozy Michael Spotanski
Jul 9, 2025
Alozy M. Spotanski, 91, of Loup City, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. The Revs. Richard Piontkowski and Vince Parsons will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Evergreen...
Madeline Dorothy Palu
Jul 5, 2025
Madeline D. Palu, 95, of Loup City, died Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City.
Visitation will be from 5 to...
Arthur Lee Schmidt
Jun 29, 2025
Arthur Lee “Art” Schmidt, 88, of Tigard, OR, died Sunday, June 29, 2025. “Art” Schmidt, son of Bonaventure and Albertina (Herman) Schmidt, loving husband of Jacki Bauer, passed away at his home in Tigard, OR.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Rev. Vince Parsons will...
Jean Mildred Poss
Jun 26, 2025
Jean Mildred (Dwinell) Poss, 90, of Elba, died Thursday, June 26, at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Nicole Schwartz-Eck and Cesar Duran will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Elba Cemetery in Elba.
Visitation will be from 4...
Christopher J. "Chris" Bragg, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Christopher J. “Chris” Bragg, Sr. of St. Paul died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul. Words of Comfort will be offered by Ronda Sternberg.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Chris was born Dec....
Geri Krolikowski
Jun 11, 2025
Geraldine “Geri” Krolikowski, 87, of Loup City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. The Revs. Richard Piontkowski and Reggie Urban will concelebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery...
James E. "Jim" Cranwell
Jun 11, 2025
James Ernest “Jim” Cranwell, 86, of St. Paul, NE, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Services will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul, with Pastor John Doolittle officiating. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.
Visitation will be Monday, June 16, 2025, at Peters...
Alda Mae Boehle
Jun 3, 2025
Alda M. Boehle, 98, of St. Libory, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, surrounded by her loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Libory’s Catholic Church in St. Libory. The Rev. Sidney B. Bruggeman will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will...
Myrna Kay Glause
May 26, 2025
Myrna Kay Glause, 87, of Central City, formerly of St. Libory, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at Litzenberg Memorial Long-Term Care in Central City.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Worms. The Rev. Craig K. Niemeier will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial...
Jeffrey Lynn Krzycki
May 25, 2025
Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Krzycki, 59, of Elba, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home in Elba.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba. The Rev. Vince Parsons will celebrate the Mass and be assisted by Deacon Neil Baquet.
Visitation will be Monday, June...
Sharon Kay Jarecke
May 10, 2025
Sharon K. Jarecke, 83, of Grand Island, NE, died peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Revs. Robin Bashir, Donald Buhrman, Mark Maresh, Sidney Bruggeman, and James Janovec will concelebrate the Mass.
In...
Terry Lee Rasmussen
May 4, 2025
Terry L. Rasmussen, 67, of St. Paul, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in St. Paul, surrounded by his children, after a brief battle with peritoneal mesothelioma.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Nicole Schwartz-Eck and Randall Dilts will officiate. Visitation will be held...
Stanley H. Kurczodyna
Apr 15, 2025
Stanley H. Kurczodyna, 67, of Grand Island, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul. Rev. Nicole Schwartz-Eck will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour before time of the service. Inurnment will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in...
Robert Eugene Leth
Apr 15, 2025
Robert E. Leth, 77, of Cotesfield, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his home in Cotesfield.
Liturgy of the Word Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba. Rev. Vince Parsons will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour before time of services at the church. Burial will be in the Cotesfield...
Betty Lou Damratowski
Apr 9, 2025
Betty Lou Damratowski, 85, of Elkhorn, formerly of Grand Island, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Country House Residence in Elkhorn.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Revs. Tim Stoner and Mark Maresh will celebrate the Mass. Burial will...
Ned H. Meier
Apr 2, 2025
Ned Henry Meier, 86, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in the same home where he was raised.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Adam Snoberger will officiate. Private family burial will be held later that day in the...
