Surrounded by loved ones, Curtis Hill, a valued member of the Grand Island community, passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 40, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center. His passing has left everyone in sadness. By making a difference in people’s lives as an organ donor, Curtis carries on his unselfish legacy. The arrangements will be handled by Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. On February 1, 2024, there will be a memorial service to celebrate his life, and the community is invited to attend.
The Tragic End of Curtis Hill’s Life
Curtis Peck was born to Ricky Eugene and Peggy (Bunner) Peck in Ogallala, Nebraska on December 30, 1983. He attended Centura High School and was a 2002 graduate while growing up in Ogallala. Unfortunately, Curtis did not have long to live, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
Dedicated Father: McKenzie and Jaden – The Center of Curtis’s Universe
Curtis Hill was an exemplary parent to his children, Jaden and McKenzie, and he cherished that job. For Curtis, nothing was more important than his children, and he did everything in his power to make sure they were happy and healthy. Being a single parent was something he was proud of, and he was devoted to his kids, McKenzie and Jaden.
Curtis took an interest in his children’s lives, helping them develop their passions and making memories that would last a lifetime. Curtis had an extraordinary impact on McKenzie and Jaden through his coaching of their athletic careers, planning of family camping vacations, and even just spending time with them. The love and principles he imparted to his beloved children will continue to carry on his legacy.
A Selfless Individual: Curtis’s Choice to Donate Organs
Curtis choose to be an organ donor even after he passed away, carrying on his legacy of kindness. His life was distinguished by kindness, and this unselfish gesture is a reflection of that. His altruism will continue to provide others the gift of life as his organs find new homes in the bodies of individuals who need them.
The Community Comes Together for a Memorial Service Honoring Curtis
A memorial service in remembrance of Curtis Hill is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Chapel. The service will be officiated by Pastor Luke Haidle, who will offer words of consolation to Curtis’s loved ones as they gather to honor his life. There will be time for introspection and commemoration before the inurnment, which is scheduled at a later date.
Little Jaden Hill and McKenzie Hill, who were Curtis’s world, are his cherished heirs. The death of a beloved son and stepbrother has befallen his mother, Peggy (Bunner) Mankin, and her partner, Michael Senff, as well as Michael’s children, Kaleb, Tiffany, and Brent Senff. Ryan (Hill) Shaw, Curtis’s sister, and her children Wyatt, Lane, and Shyann as well as their great-nephew Easton, all have warm memories of him. Mayeli and Katalina Venteicher, stepsisters of Sara (Scott) and Coral Mankin, and stepbrother Sara (Scott) are also mourning.
The following people have passed away before Curtis: his father, Ricky Peck; his maternal grandfather, Gordon Bunner; his aunt, Rhonda (Bunner) Horn; and his uncle, Donald Peck. The depth of their sorrow is a reflection of the influence Curtis had on the people he cared about.
Community Coming Together in Loss: Remembrances of Curtis
We respectfully request that memorial contributions be made in place of flowers; information regarding how to make such a contribution will be shared with the family at a later date. Through this act, the community can convey their sympathies and solidarity during this difficult time. As the people of Grand Island gather to honor Curtis Hill’s life, their shared sorrow is a reflection of the deep influence he had on the town and the affection that will endure forever in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to know him.
