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Peggy A. Morrow

Peggy A. Morrow

Nov 14, 2023

Peggy A. Morrow, 87, of Grand Island died Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Azria Health – Broadwell in Grand Island.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday November21, 2023 at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island.  Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.  There will be no visitation, Mrs. Morrow’s wish was to be cremated.  Memorials...

Glenrose Luebbe

Glenrose Luebbe

Nov 10, 2023

Glenrose Luebbe, 90, died Friday, November 10, 2023, at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island, NE. Funeral service will be at 11 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home with Reverend Adam Snoberger officiating. Burial will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 A.M. on Monday prior to the service. 

Memorials...

Russell Kent Lichtenwalter

Russell Kent Lichtenwalter

Nov 8, 2023

 

Russell “Kent” Lichtenwalter died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island, NE. A Memorial service will be at Third City Christian Church, 4100 W 13th St. Grand Island, NE 68803, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10 A.M. with Pastor Scott Jones officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 P.M. in the Cozad Cemetery....

Patricia J. Shafer

Patricia J. Shafer

Nov 7, 2023

 

Patricia J. Shafer, 76, of St. Libory died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 PM Saturday, November 11th at Apfel Funeral Home – Grand Island, concluding with a time for sharing memories.

Patricia Jane Shafer was born March 2, 1947, at Grand Island to Stanley...

LaDonna E. Kimle

LaDonna E. Kimle

Nov 7, 2023

 

Kimle, LaDonna Elaine (Nielsen), 88, of Kenesaw, Nebraska went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 to rest for eternity in the arms of Jesus. Visitation will be at Apfel Funeral Home in Kenesaw on Sunday, November 12 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kenesaw on Monday,...

Craig Crawford

Craig Crawford

Nov 5, 2023

Craig E. Crawford, 69, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at CHI St. Francis. A private graveside service will be planned for a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society in Craig’s name or consider a blood donation in Craig’s honor.

Craig was born October 16, 1954, to...

Verna M. Anderson

Verna M. Anderson

Oct 31, 2023

Verna M. Anderson, 89, of Grand Island died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Riverside Lodge in Grand Island.

 

Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, November 7th at the Gollaher Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island.  The Rev. Kelly Karges will officiate.  Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.

 

Visitation will be from 5...

LuEtta S. Barnes

LuEtta S. Barnes

Oct 30, 2023

 

LuEtta S. Barnes, 96, of Grand Island died October 30, 2023, at Riverside Lodge. A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Guerink officiating. The family will meet friends an hour prior to the service. A private family burial at Bureau Cemetery in rural Clarks will be prior...

Mary F. Behring

Mary F. Behring

Oct 27, 2023

 

Mary F. Behring, 93, of Grand Island, NE died on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Tiffany Square.

Funeral services for Mary will be at 11 AM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Resurrection Catholic Church with Fr. Vijumon Choorackal officiating. Burial will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 AM, prior to...

Ashli Hoos

Ashli Hoos

Oct 27, 2023

 

Ashli Suzanne (Holsten) Hoos, 52, of Grand Island, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones in the early hours of October 27, 2023 after a fearless battle against brain cancer. 

Memorial services will be at 11 AM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Island, Nebraska with Pastor Kevin Geurink officiating. The funeral...

Lydia Russell

Lydia Russell

Oct 21, 2023

 

Lydia Russell, 79, of Grand Island, Nebraska went to her heavenly home on October 21, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

Lydia was born in San Francisco, California to Annabelle (Bowman) Andrade and Robert Andrade. She grew up in southern California where she loved the warm weather and fresh seafood. She met a handsome Marine who was stationed...

Mark Kenneth DeSpain

Mark Kenneth DeSpain

Oct 19, 2023

 

Mark DeSpain, 62, of Hastings died on October 19, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Willie Tryon officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Memorials can be given to the family for later designation. Online condolences can be sent to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Mark was...

James R. Peirce

James R. Peirce

Oct 12, 2023

 

James R. Peirce, 80, of Hastings passed away October 12, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings, with Pastor John Mueller officiating.  Interment at the Red Cloud Cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to...

Carol Ann Vian

Carol Ann Vian

Oct 10, 2023

Carol A. Vian, 55, of Grand Island died Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

 

Memorial services will be Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11 A.M. at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. The Rev. Bev Hieb will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.

 

Carol Ann Vian was born December 6, 1967, at Kearney, Nebraska to...

Karen D. Kirkpatrick

Karen D. Kirkpatrick

Oct 1, 2023

 

Karen Kirkpatrick, 67, of Grand Island, NE, died on October 1, 2023.

Funeral Services will be on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. Burial will follow in the Phillips Cemetery in Phillips, NE. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday October 5, 2023.

Memorials are suggested to the...

Esther J. Winter

Esther J. Winter

Sep 19, 2023

 

Esther J. Winter died at home in Hastings at 72 years of age.  She was born at Yagaum Hospital, Madang, Papua New Guinea (PNG), to Theora (Drewes) and Louis Winter in February, 1951.  She attended Primary A School in Madang (PNG) and graduated from St. Peter’s Lutheran College in Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia.  Esther attended Hastings College, graduating with a BA in...

Marleene Melrae Dowdy

Marleene Melrae Dowdy

Sep 16, 2023

 

 

Marleene Melrae Dowdy, 84, of Louisville Nebraska lost her battle with pneumonia on September 16, 2023. Memorial services will be at Kenesaw Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Pastor Paul Williams officiating. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM until time of service.  Interment will follow at Kenesaw Cemetery.

Online condolences can be sent...

Treasure Joy Stever

Treasure Joy Stever

Sep 16, 2023

Treasure Stever, 69, of Grand Island, NE died on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center – West in Lincoln, NE. 

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Apfel Funeral Home with Rev. Bev Hieb officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.afpelfuneralhome.com.

She was born...

Ruth E. Royston

Ruth E. Royston

Sep 15, 2023

   

Ruth Royston, 73, of Hastings, NE died on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Perkins Pavilion.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Juniata with Pastor Darren Olson.  Burial will follow in the Concordia Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the...

Edwin "Ed" J. Bills

Edwin "Ed" J. Bills

Sep 15, 2023

 

Edwin J. “Ed” Bills, 91, of Grand Island died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, September 21st at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Pastor Luke Biggs will officiate.  Cremation will take place following Ed’s funeral service. A private family committal service will be held...

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