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A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized
Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...
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Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler
They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...
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St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite
The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...
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Frances (Tworek) Brandl

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 12:44pm

Frances (Tworek) Brandl, 99, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Columbus, Neb., died Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Gateway Vista in Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 3921 20th St. , Columbus, Neb. Vigil was 5 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Columbus.

Visitation was 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at McKown Funeral Home Visitation continued Monday morning at 10 a.m. until service time at the St. Isidore Church. Interment was in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus.

Frances Brandl was born June 16, 1917, in Platte County to John and Agnes (Mostek) Tworek. She received her education in Tarnov before being united in marriage to Lawrence Brandl on April 24, 1939 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Tarnov.

The couple farmed in Platte County near Cornlea before moving to the Madison area in 1948 where they continued farming.

In 1980 the couple moved to Columbus. She was a member of St Isidore Church and the Christian Mothers.

She is survived by: Daughter:

Sharon (Robert) Mack of Humble, Texas

Daughter: Connie (David) Svik of Lincoln, Neb.

Son: Alvin (Janet Ahlers) Brandl of Madison, Neb. Daughter: Beverly Perez of Phoenix, Ariz.

Grandchildren: Aaron (Niki) Svik, Eric (Meghan) Svik, Chris (Teresa) Brandl, Kara (Andy) George, Darren (Priscilla) Brandl, Renee Brandl, Travis Schrock, Brittany (Giovanny) Gonzalez, Dylan (Camille) Gaudreault, Jacob Gaudreault, Michael Gaudreault.

Great-grandchildren: Ashley and Kaitlyn Svik, Peyton Svik, Drew and Mya Brandl, Madeline, Elliana, Abigail and Josephine George and Mia and Mason Brandl.

She is preceded in death by:

Husband Lawrence Brandl Daughter-in-law: Debi (Pfeifer) Brandl.

Parents, John and Agnes Tworek.

Six brothers and four sisters.

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