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Members of the Class of 2024 at Humphrey St. Francis celebrates after Commencement Exercises Saturday afternoon, tossing their motar boards into the air. Democrat photos

Learning many lessons

An education is more than the classes and Humphrey St. Francis. Saturday afternoon, the Class of 2024 received their diplomas during Commencement Exercises at St. Francis Catholic Church. Valedictorian Karly Kessler, and Salutatorian Emma Classen...

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Ott defeats Pfeifer

The only area contested race saw challenger Joe Ott defeat incumbent Ron Pfeifer in the Platte County Board of Supervisors District 4 race in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Unofficially, Ott received 453 votes, and Pfeifer 368, who has spent 27 years...

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Karley Vering and Garett Durkop are heading to the state track and field meet this week. Vering qualified in the shot put and Durkop in the 400-meter dash. Courtesy photo

Vering, Durkop earn berths at state meet

Karley Vering and Garett Durkop are heading to state for the Bulldogs. Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family competed Thursday in the Class C-3 District track meet at Oakland-Craig. Vering placed second in the shot put with a personal record of 35-03.75 and...

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Qualifying for the Nebraska State Track & Field meet from Humphrey St. Francis are, front row, left to right, Lillie Beltz, Alexis Kuchar and Jayda Krings. Back row, Emerson Krings, Isabel Preister, Whitney Wegener and Kali Jarosz. Democrat photo

Field events lead HSF into state track meet

St. Francis is sending seven to the State Track & Field Meet in nine events. The Flyers competed May 8 in the Class D-2 District meet May 8 at Osceola. The girls scored 93 points to finish third, and the boys placed sixth with 32 points. Osceola...

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The America Red Cross held a blood drive May 8 for the Espiritu and Coble families. Deco Espiritu and Riggs Coble, preschoolers at Platte Center Elementary School, have acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pictured are Carlos Espiritu, Karla Espiritu, Karina Espiritu, JenCarlos Espiritu, Joaquin Espiritu and Jessica Coble. In the front are Deco and Riggs. Democrat photos

Community turns out for Riggs, Deco

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Platte Center May 8 for Riggs Coble and Deco Espiritu. The Platte Center Elementary School preschoolers each have acute lymphoblastic leukemia (A.L.L.), so a blood drive was held in their honor at the St. Joseph’s...

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Primary Election turnout expected to be low

There’s not much anticipation locally in the May 14 Primary Election. Just one race is contested as challenger Joe Ott goes up against incumbent Ron Pfeifer for a seat on the Platte County Board of Supervisors District 4. All other local races...

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Shirley Pfeifer

Wed, 04/19/2023 - 4:00am

Shirley Pfeifer, 71, of Genoa, Neb., died Monday, April 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 14, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa, and Father Bill L’Heureux celebrated the Mass. Visitation was on Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service and visitation continued Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time, all at the church. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery.

Shirley Ann Pfeifer was born on June 5, 1951, in Sterling, Colo., to Harold and Bernice (Stenger) Korth. She attended school in Lindsay, Neb., and graduated from Lindsay Holy Family School in 1969. On April 22, 1972, Shirley was united in marriage to Patrick Pfeifer at Lindsay Holy Family Church. She worked at Lindsay Manufacturing for over 15 years. Shirley cherished being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved nothing more than being surrounded by her family at the lake. She spent many hours outside helping her husband Pat with mowing, working cattle, or enjoying the warm weather. Shirley will always be remembered for her strength and kind heart.

Shirley is survived by: Son: Clint (Fiancee – Lindsey Traylor) Pfeifer of Genoa, Neb.

Daughter: Krystle (Justin) Brandt of Lincoln, Neb.

Grandchildren: Kinsley and Maddox Brandt

Shirley Pfeifer

Brother: Dave (Marilyn) Korth of Platte Center, Neb.

Brother: Jim (Kathy) Korth of Lindsay, Neb.

Brother: Alvin (Dodie) Korth of Lindsay, Neb.

Brother: Bill (Carol) Korth of Lindsay, Neb.

Brother: Gary (Jeanette) Korth of Lindsay, Neb.

Sister: Jane Korth of Lindsay, Neb.

Sister: Janet (Carsen) Kuehl of Lincoln, Neb.

Many in-laws, nieces, and nephews Shirley was preceded in death by: Parents: Harold and Bernice Korth Husband: Patrick Pfeifer In-laws: Sylvester and Luella Pfeifer Condolences may be sent to www.Ramaekersfh.com

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