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The Kellers, owners of Main Street Market in Humphrey, have purchased the Lindsay Cooperative Market, and will take over in May. The deal was announced March 20 during the annual Cooperative Market community meeting. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Jessica McPhillips, Gene Werner, Joan Mejstrik, Cindy Klassen, Mary Chohon, Beth Keller and Phyllis McPhillips. Back row, Richard Bender, Glenn Pfeifer, Terry Oberhauser, Rebecca Keller, Lauren Keller and John Keller. Democrat photo

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Lindsay Holy Family students celebrated National Ag Day March 19 thanks to Bank of Lindsay, Lindsay Insurance and Elite Realty. Students were treated to breakfast at the bank and insurance office, served by the staff. Sausage, eggs and donuts were served, with the eggs provided by Four Sisters Backyard Farms, located just east and north of Lindsay. Stella (8), Scarlett (6), Eloise (4), and Lydia (15 months) Beller, with supervision from their mother, Summer Beller, have operated since 2021. Democrat photo

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The Goldenrod Conference recently released its all conference teams and the St. Francis Flyers and Lady Flyers were well represented. Earning 1st team honors were Nyla Kessler, Isabel Preister and Carson Wessel. Second team honors went to Karly Kessler and Ethan Wieseler. Jayda Krings and Devon Baumgart earned honorable mentioned recognition. Pictured, left to right, Karly Kessler, Nyla Kessler, Jayda Krings, Isabel Preister, Carson Wessel, Ethan Wieseler and Devon Baumgart. Courtesy photo

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Frances (Tworek) Brandl

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.

The Humphrey Democrat

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