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Anthony Wagoner Obituary
Anthony "Tony" James Wagoner, 38, of Grand Island, NE died on June 23, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island with Father Jorge Canela celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Wood River. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-7 PM at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island.
Tony graduated from Central Catholic High School in 2005. He earned his bachelor's degree from UNL College in 2018, and his Juris Doctorate from Washburn University Law on June 11, 2024.
The family extends appreciation to the Public Defender's office of Hall County, where Tony was employed as an attorney.
He is survived by his parents, James A. and Georgiene A. Wagoner; brothers: Nicholas R. (Lauren Jewett) Wagoner, Lucas L. (Natasha Dohrman) Wagoner, and William G. (Mallory Lonergan) Wagoner; many wonderful aunts, uncles, and cousins; nieces: Georgiene "Squish", Renatta "Peanut", and nephew, Graham.
Tony is preceded in death by his grandparents and infant brother, Daniel Dennis Wagoner.
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Patricia Dunn Jarolimek
July 8, 2025
So very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Renee Widga
June 27, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Wagoner Family!Sending lot's of Hug's &Prayers RIP TONY.
Amy Conklin
June 27, 2025
I am praying for strength, peace and healing for the entire family. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and give you peace that passes all understanding during this most difficult time.
Deb and Mike Cleary
June 27, 2025
We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Krueger
June 26, 2025
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very time. Tony, was a friend of my son´s and I knew him when they attended Central Catholic and through the years in Religious Education classes at St Mary´s. He was witty and polite. He´ll be missed. God bless and help you through this difficult time.
Terri Mudloff Cole
June 26, 2025
so very sorry for your loss
Shad Fowler & Family
June 26, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss!! Your in our prayers !!
Don and Judy Herzog and family
June 26, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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