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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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Geraldine "Gerri" Brandl

Funeral services for Geraldine “Gerri” Brandl, 84, of Norfolk, Neb., will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2019, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Norfolk. Burial will be in St. Leonard's Cemetery, Madison, Neb. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m., at Home for Funerals Chapel, 708 Georgia Ave.

Geraldine died Sunday, March 24, 2019, surrounded by her family, at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Geraldine was born July 25, 1934, to Albin and Mary (Martin) Cerny, at Clarks, Neb. She graduated from Madison High School in 1951. She married Merle Brandl on Feb. 6, 1952. The couple moved to Fort Bliss, Texas, for two years. They then moved to rural Humphrey, where they raised their family. She was a very caring and loving mother and wife.

Geraldine enjoyed embroidering, dancing and spending time with her family. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Norfolk, the Alter Society, Rosary Crusade and the Funeral Committee. She volunteered at Faith Regional Health Services.

She is survived by her husband Merle of Norfolk, their children, Marilyn and Ken Bonner of Madison, Neb., Linda and Alan Hall of Sioux Falls, S.D., Karan and Gary Wolken of Meadow Grove, Neb., and Richard (Dick) and Marita Brandl of Humphrey, Neb., 13 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren, a sister, Joyce Meysenburg of Columbus, Neb., and 2 brothers, Ed Cerny of Columbus, Neb., and Bill Cerny of Rogers, Neb.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a great-grandson Corban Nahrstedt, one brother Don Cerny and one sister, Arlene Weidner.

In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.homeforfuneralsinc.com.

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