Al R. Panowicz, 93, of rural Grand Island, died, Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society-Wood River. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Kadaprayil and Rev. James C. Schmitt will concelebrate the funeral mass assisted by Deacon John Willmes. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the United Veteran Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy Honor Team. Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, 2018, from 4 - 6 p.m. at the church with a vigil service at 6 p.m. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Al's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. More details will appear later