Edward Carraher

Edward Robert Carraher, of Franklin, Nebraska, was born on February 11, 1958, in Spalding, Nebraska, to Francis and Norma (O'Brien) Carraher. He was surrounded by his family at his passing on October 18, 2016, at the Franklin Care and Rehabilitation Center, Franklin, Nebraska. Ed was at the age of 58 years, 8 months, and 7 days.

He attended the Spalding Public School through his sophomore year. Ed moved with his family to Franklin, where he attended the Franklin Public School his junior and senior year. Ed graduated from high school with the "Class of 1976" in Franklin.

Following his graduation, Ed worked as a dry-waller / carpenter in Franklin. Ed dedicated his whole life to working and helping his community.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis B. Carraher, and his step-father, Don R. Smith.

Ed is survived by is mother, Norma J. Smith; brothers and sisters - James J. and wife Janice Carraher, Sheryl and husband, Dave Brehm, Dave and wife, Joan Carraher, Ben and wife, Bonnie Carraher, Lynn (Carraher) Levos and Mike Levos. He is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.

Ed's smile lit up a room. Everyone who knew him loved him. He will be missed by all.

A mass of Christian burial was October 25, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Spalding, Nebraska, with Father's James Murphy, and Anthony Thekkekara officiating. Mr. Willard Severson was the lector, Mrs. Maureen Thome, the organist, and Mr. Dan Walch the cantor. Casket bearers were - Chad Carraher, Shannon Carraher, Chase Carraher, Shane Carraher, Jimmy Carraher, Christopher Carraher, David Carraher, and Cole Carraher, Tyler Levos, and Jerrod Levos. Bearers of the gifts were - Kim Webb, Kelly Bonifas, Kymberly Brehm, Elizabeth Carraher, and Savannah Levos. Visitation was Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hutchins Funeral Home, and Sunday, October 23, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary and vigil service following at the Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska. Visitation on Monday, October 24, 2016, was 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Spalding, Nebraska, with a vigil and rosary service following. Memorials can be left to the family and a charity will be named at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.hutchinsfh.com. Hutchins Funeral Home, 1402 M. Street, Franklin, Nebraska, 68939, was in charge of arrangements.