Anna (Ann) Marie Sand, 98, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at home in Humphrey, Neb., surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. Interment to follow at Humphrey St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was Monday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service. Visitation continued Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until service time, all at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Francis School Wish List.
Ann was born on March 15, 1925, to John and Margaret (Tonyon) Brandl near Cornlea, Nebraska. She grew up on the family farm as one of 8 children. After graduating from Sacred Heart in Cornlea, she moved to Omaha for a couple of years and was employed as a nanny. On Feb. 8, 1945, Ann married the love of her life, Wilfred Sand, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cornlea, Neb. After their marriage, they settled in Humphrey and bought the IGA Store. Ann helped Wilfred in the store until their retirement in 1985.
