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Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home - Lincoln

4040 A Street

Lincoln, Nebraska

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Sep. 2, 2025

10:11 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cathedral of the Risen Christ

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James Gourlay Obituary

James Gourlay

August 26, 2025

James "Jim" E. Gourlay was born in 1939, to Jack and Geraldine Gourlay, and passed away at the age of 85 on August 26, 2025. Family will be present at church 10 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held on September 2, at 11 at Cathedral of The Risen Christ Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for future designation. Condolences can be sent to www.bmlfh.com Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.

Butherus Maser & Love Funeral Home

4040 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

402-488-0934

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Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Aug. 29, 2025.

Memorial Events
for James Gourlay

Sep

2

Service

10:11 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cathedral of the Risen Christ

3500 Sheridan Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68506

Sep

2

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cathedral of the Risen Christ

3500 Sheridan Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68506

Sep

2

Interment

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Calvary Cemetery

3880 L St

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Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home - Lincoln

4040 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

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