Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services

02/22/2026

Being continually misunderstood by the public and misrepresented by the media doesn’t stop funeral professional from doing praise-worthy work every day. It is not pride or recognition that motivates funeral directors, but rather a feeling of personal fulfillment after helping someone in need. Every single day, behind the door of a funeral home, a truly beautiful moment is taking place that demonstrates the power of remembrance. Most of these moments are private, unseen by others outside of the funeral service community and the families they serve. Just because there are no images of funeral directors carrying people from a burning building does not meant that they do not rescue people in turmoil on a daily basis.

02/12/2026

https://www.livson.com/obituary/theo-grant

Theo Kae Grant, 78, of Cairo, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Grand Island. To honor Kaes wishes, cremation was chosen. Kae is no longer in pain and is reunited with Bill. A Graveside service will be held at 300 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, in Westlawn

02/12/2026

https://www.livson.com/obituary/gayle-hinrichs

Gayle M. Hall Hinrichs, 74, of Cairo, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, with her family by her side at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. According to Gayles wishes, she was cremated. A Celebration of Life service and inurnment will be held at a

02/05/2026

https://www.livson.com/obituary/verlyn-vandeberg

Lyn Vandeberg, 89, of Grand Island Nebraska died peacefully on February 2nd at Tiffany Square Rehabilitation Care Center. At the end of her life, she was surrounded by family and friends who gave many heartfelt and tender goodbyes. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 100 p.m....

01/29/2026

https://www.livson.com/obituary/marilyn-mead

Marilyn Elizabeth Mead, 70, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Marilyn Elizabeth Burggraff was born Tuesday, July 5, 1955, in Flandreau, South Dakota, to Henry and Dolores Penning Burggraff. In 1959 the family moved to Egan, South Dakot...

12/12/2025

Benefit from the value and convenience of an all-in-one service. As the only local funeral home with an exclusive, on-site crematory, we eliminate third-party costs, ensuring you receive the most competitive cremation rates available.

12/07/2025

Happy 10th birthday to our luscious king 👑 🐈‍⬛ 🎉

12/02/2025

https://www.livson.com/obituary/john-vipperman

John Frederick Freddie Vipperman, 75, of Grand Island, Ne, passed away Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at CHI Skilled Care in Grand Island surrounded by family. Services will be held at 130 p.m. Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island with The Reverend April Wege...

12/02/2025

https://www.livson.com/obituary/alice-mueller

Alice R. Mueller, 69, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2025, at CHI St Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island is entrusted with the arrangements. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Omaha at a lat...

11/27/2025

Today we give thanks, may your day be blessed.

11/27/2025

Care Packages: To any family in Nebraska who has experience loss during pregnancy or infancy.

11/25/2025

It’s a windy one out there! Please be advised!

Attention! Due to the high winds we are experiencing, we would like to inform you that flowers are not holding well in vases, and items placed around loved ones' graves are not holding well. Flowers and other items have blown over to New Holland and into the field on the south side. We would like to make you aware that this is due to Mother Nature, not us. If you are missing items, we will do our best to keep the newer items in our back shop, but we cannot make any promises. Thank you for your attention. - Westlawn staff.