Obituaries
Thomas C. "Tom" Wojtalewicz
Aug 27, 2019
Thomas C. “Tom” Wojtalewicz, 68, of Ravenna, formerly of Ashton, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski and Deacon Randy Lewandowski will celebrate the Mass. Mr. Wojtalewicz...
Carter J. Rock
Aug 16, 2019
Carter J. Rock, 42, of St. Libory, died unexpectedly, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday 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 be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the...
Donald R. Anderson
Aug 8, 2019
Donald R. “Don” Anderson, 82, of St. Paul died unexpectedly, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Dr. Russ Anderson and Rev. Martha Voigt will officiate. The family requests that everyone dress casually. Don will be cremated following...
Henry J. Koperski
Jul 9, 2019
Henry J. Koperski, 80, of Farwell, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Fullerton Care & Rehabilitation Center in Fullerton, just a few days short of his 81st birthday. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Farwell. The Revs. Matthew Koperski and Rayappa Konka will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in...
James M. "Jim" Hedrick
Jun 15, 2019
James Michael “Jim” Hedrick, 80, of Lincoln, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 15, 2019, at his home, in his favorite chair, surrounded by loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Rayappa Konka and Deacon Neil Baquet will concelebrate the Mass....
Alex M. Kulwicki
Jun 14, 2019
Alex M. Kulwicki, 86, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 14, 2019, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Rayappa Konka and Ray Kosmicki will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be Wednesday...
Marjorie A. Arterburn
May 25, 2019
Marjorie Alice Arterburn, 93, of St. Paul, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Marjorie was born on November 21, 1925, and spent her early years in Dannebrog, before relocating with her family to St. Paul. She was the...
Darlene Fenton
May 20, 2019
Darlene Fenton, 92, of St. Paul, died Monday, May 20, 2019, at her daughter, Ruth's home in Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Rayappa Konka, Ray Kosmicki, Tom Ryan & Don O'Brien will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be at 2...
Duane A. "Duke" Lewandowski
May 16, 2019
Duane A. “Duke” Lewandowski, 68, of Ashton, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at his farm, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Duke requested that everyone dress casually. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in...
Audrey B. Christensen
May 5, 2019
Audrey B. Christensen, 86, of St. Paul, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. Pastor Rod Pedersen and Rev. Dr. Russ Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be from 5 to 7...
Allen D. "Duke" Rein
Apr 26, 2019
Allen D. “Duke” Rein, 80, of Grand Island, died Friday, April 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Marty Egging will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the Evergreen...
Cary N. Baker
Apr 21, 2019
Cary N. Baker, 55, of Grand Island, died unexpectedly, Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island. The Rev. James R. Golka will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at...
Lois L. Kaminski
Apr 17, 2019
Lois L. (Badura) Kaminski, 87, of Omaha, formerly of Loup City, left this earth to be with God and Jesus on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at CHI Health – Lakeside in Omaha, with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski...
Marie L. Andersen
Apr 4, 2019
Marie L. Andersen, 94, of Ord, formerly of St. Paul, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the Valley View Senior Village in Ord. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2019, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. The Rev. Mark Maresh will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at 3 p.m. in...
Norman R. Krolikowski
Mar 30, 2019
Norman R. Krolikowski, 54, of Cairo, died Saturday, March 30, 2019, at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Ashton with graveside military honors...
Marjorie A. "Marge" Jerabek
Mar 25, 2019
Marjorie A. “Marge” Jerabek, 78, of Farwell, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Farwell. The Revs. Rayappa Konka, Richard Piontkowski and Thomas Ryan and Deacons Neil Baquet and Randy Lewandowski will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in St. Anthony's...
Blain J. Stump
Mar 23, 2019
Blain J. Stump, 71, of Dannebrog, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul. The Rev. Ken Breinig will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul with graveside military honors by Mickelsen-Larkowski American Legion Post 241 of Dannebrog....
R. Lucille Janulewicz
Mar 21, 2019
R. Lucille Janulewicz, 93, of Loup City, died Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Rose Lane Home in Loup City. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019, at St. Josaphat's Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Cremation will take place following the Mass, with a private family inurnment,...
Donald L. "Don" Jarzynka
Mar 11, 2019
Donald L. “Don” Jarzynka, 80, of Lincoln, formerly of Grand Island, died Monday, March 11, 2019, at Independence House at Northview in Lincoln. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Marty Egging will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island....
Delores J. Bruns
Mar 9, 2019
Delores J. Bruns, 85, of Grand Island, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at CHI Health Saint Francis in Grand Island. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Worms. The Rev. Craig Niemeier will officiate. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Worms. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church....
