Dan met the love of his life, Neala Halterman, while attending high school in Nebraska City. The couple was united in marriage on December 22, 1967, beginning a partnership that would span nearly 59 years.

Answering the call to serve his country, Dan left college to honorably serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot. Following his tour overseas, he and Neala moved to Ft. Rucker, Alabama, where Dan served as an instructor pilot. During that time, they welcomed their son, Daniel “DJ.”

The family later returned home to Nebraska, settling in southeast Nebraska, where Dan began his career as a probation officer in Pawnee City. There they welcomed their daughter, Marnie. Dan continued his military service for the next 35 years with the Nebraska National Guard, serving both as an instructor pilot and in the JAG office. Professionally, he advanced to become Chief Probation Officer, overseeing a 13-county area in southeast Nebraska.

Dan dedicated countless hours to creating the family’s permanent home in Pawnee, helping remodel and build the house and lovingly constructing numerous flower beds for Neala. He had a lifelong passion for hunting quail, pheasant, and deer, as well as a deep appreciation for firearms from an early age. In retirement, he opened “The Lower Forty” gun store in Falls City, which was more a joyful hobby than a business.

Of all the roles Dan held in life, none brought him greater happiness than being “Grandpa” or “PaPa.” He treasured every moment spent with his grandchildren — from family vacations and teaching them to shoot, to nightly phone calls to check in, be silly, or to just hear about their day.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Bettie Weddle of Nebraska City, and sister-in-law Donna Hamling.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Neala Weddle; son, DJ Weddle and wife Melissa of West Point, Nebraska, and their children Taylor, Makenna, Brooklyn, and Treven; daughter, Marnie Brezack and husband David of Omaha, Nebraska, and their daughter Ellie; brother, Tom Weddle and wife Ruth of Nebraska City; brother-in-law Rick Halterman and wife Mickey; sister-in-law Sandy Cummings and husband Pat; brother-in-law Leroy Hamling; along with many cherished nephews, nieces, extended family members, and friends.

Dan will be greatly missed, but remembered for his patriotic service and love of his country, dedication to his community, and the unwavering love for his family.

Dan wishes was to be cremated.  Celebration of Life at a later date.

Memorials to the Pawnee County Memorial Foundation towards the Ambulance service.

Services pending with Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska

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She married Donald Kratz on December 18, 1952 at Hiawatha, KS. He passed away July 22, 2010.

Myra was raised at Leona and graduated Leona High School. Following graduation, she moved to Hiawatha, KS were she waited tables and met her future husband, Don. When married the couple established their home in Falls City and she sold Avon for a number of years but was mainly a homemaker. She did antiquing with her husband and they attended many flea markets together. She also collected glass and hummels and enjoyed raising house plants. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Myra is survived by her sons, Greg and his wife Kelly of Lawrence, Gary of Omaha and a grandson, Keegan of Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sisters, Donna and Darlene

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Steele Cemetery.

On Friday from 10-11:00 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

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In 1977, Gary and Sharon moved to Atlanta to attend Georgia Tech. They lived in married student housing while completing their degrees in Electrical Engineering. After graduating, they both accepted positions with the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga, Tennessee. At TVA, Gary worked in substation design, energy conservation and monitoring. Later in his career, he became the manager of substation supervisory control and powerline carrier. He retired from TVA in 1999 after 20 years of service.

Gary was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a kind individual who was liked by all. He spent countless hours helping family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers build houses, decks, barns, and garages. He wired houses, fixed cars and tractors, and solved his neighbors’ drainage problems. He even assisted neighborhood kids with their science fair projects. Gary was a multitalented individual – he could do pretty much whatever he set his mind to. After retiring, Gary returned to the farm and worked on renovating the Ogle Family farmhouse in Dawson, NE. After starting renovations, he decided to move the house to the top of the hill so he could enjoy a better view — one he shared with Sharon every evening.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Martha (Harlan) Ogle, and his brother, Terry. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ogle; son Terry (Jennifer) Ogle of Clemson, SC; grandchildren Sam Ogle and Emma Ogle; brother John (Cindy) Ogle of Grand Island, NE; and many beloved family and friends.

Visitation for Gary will be held from 9 AM-8 PM on Thursday, May21, 2026, at the Wherry Mortuary, 207 N. Nemaha Street in Humboldt.  Family will greet friends from 6:00–7:00 PM at the mortuary.

Private Family Graveside Services will be held at the Maple Cemetery in Salem, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Naval Funeral Honors Team.

Family requests any memorial donations be made to the Maple Cemetery in Salem, Nebraska. 

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-207 Nemaha St-Humboldt, Nebraska 68376       (402) 862-2915

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She married George Jones, Jr. on December 31, 1941 at Falls City. He passed away August 13, 2007.

Dorothy was raised in Falls City and she graduated Falls City High School in 1941. She attended Highland College and Peru State College earning a teaching degree. Dorothy taught at the Little Chapel Rural School. She retired from teaching in 1953, becoming a farm wife and homemaker, living on the farm in the Reserve area after her husband returned from the war. They moved into Reserve in 1975. Dorothy lived there until she moved to Falls City Nursing and Rehab in 2018. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, gardening and bible studies. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Falls City Music Club.

Dorothy is survived by her son Wayne Jones and his wife Debra of Reserve, seven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two great grandchildren, Kyler and Libby.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Grant Speece officiating. Interment will be at Steele Cemetery.

Family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Viewing will begin Sunday afternoon.

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Helen was born on January 11, 1928, in Dawson, Nebraska, to William E. and Anna C. (Cummins) Kean. She attended elementary and high school in Dawson and graduated in 1946.  She then attended Peru Teacher College.  Helen taught elementary school in Iowa and Nebraska for ten years.

On February 23, 1957, she married Lowell E. Wells, a widower with three daughters.  She dedicated the rest of her life to helping Lowell on their dairy farm and raising his daughters, Judy, Phylurie, and Sally, as her own.  Later in life, Helen worked as a certified nurse aide and physical therapy assistant at the Sabetha Community Hospital and Sabetha Manor.

Helen was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha, the Sacred Heart Altar Society, and the VFW Post 7285 Auxiliary.  Lowell and Helen valued time with each other and their extended family.  They enjoyed fishing, attending their grandchildren’s school events, traveling with Lowell’s United States Submarine Veterans of World War II group, and visiting family stationed at military posts across the United States and internationally.

Helen had a deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren.  She cherished every moment with them and spent as much time as she could helping to care for them. Her beautiful smile was never brighter than when her grandchildren came to visit.  Helen’s nieces and nephews also have fond memories of their time at Aunt Helen’s farm, and she maintained close relationships with them throughout her life.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her two daughters, Judy Neal and Phylurie Johns; one grandchild; two great-great grandchildren; her two brothers, John and Bill Kean; and her two sisters, Ruth Kuster and Marie Conn Nester.

Survivors include her daughter, Sally (Alan) Hartter of Sabetha; her six grandchildren, Lisa (John) Suhr, Brian (Tara) Hartter, Jared (Myra) Hartter, Monica (David) Cook, Melanie (Johnny) Huynh, and Louis Fulton; her 12 great-grandchildren; her 11 great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Virginia (Bob) Moran of Jamestown, North Dakota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha.  Before the Mass at the church, starting at 10:00 a.m., a rosary will be prayed, and there will be a visitation with the family.  Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Sabetha Cemetery in Sabetha.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sabetha Community Hospital and the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, Kansas 66534.  Condolences can be shared online at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

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Monica married Lawrence Hixson and they had two daughters Mary and Brenda.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence, daughter Mary, son-in-law Charles, grandson Kyle as well as her sisters Emma, Anna, Mary and brother Francis.

Monica is survived by her daughter Brenda, grandsons Kris (Marcy) Kody (Christine) and Kolton. She is also survived by her great grandkids Taylor, Kyarna and Rex, her brother. Father Nick Baker and sister Rose as well as her husband Meryl.

Monica has numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass was be held at Saint Stephens the Martyr on May 20 at 10:30AM. Address at 16701 S Street Omaha, NE.

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Stephanie was raised in the Falls City area and graduated from Falls City High School in 1996. She went on to attend Highland College and earned an accounting degree in 2000. She then began working for United Tribes as an accountant. She retired due to her health in 2012. She was a member of Riverside Fellowship Church at Rulo and baptized in 2014. She enjoyed crafting, her family and grandchildren were very important to her and she had a generous soul.

Stephanie is survived by her daughter, Hailey Moyer of Rulo, mother and step-father, Michele and Jeff Frederick of Rulo, brother, Jeffrey Frederick and his significant other, Becky Fouraker of White Cloud, KS, sisters, Monique Swim and her husband Richard of Hiawatha, KS, Jessica Palmer and her husband Jason of Auburn, NE, Adrianna Havens of Topeka, KS, Sara Cromier and her husband Travis of Wetmore, KS, step-sister, Kayla Stalker and her husband Josh of Hiawatha, grandmother, Beverly Frederick of Rulo, grandchildren, Kylian and Aislynn Thomas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, and a grandmother, Cheri Ludwig

Her memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Pastor David Showalter officiating.

Friends may sign the guest register during regular business hours at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

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Mary was a loving and devoted wife and mother whose purpose was to serve her Lord and family.  She worked various jobs over the years that included a nurse’s aide at the Humboldt Hospital, office manager at Albright & Christiansen Auction Service, and parts person at Lewis Implement Company in Humboldt.  Mary was a member of the Christian Church in Humboldt where she served the church over the years in many capacities including Elder.  Mary enjoyed reading, crocheting, writing poems, finishing jigsaw puzzles and pencil coloring.  Her biggest joy and love were spending time with her family and attending all their activities

 Mary went to her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska, having reached the earthly age of eighty-nine years, eleven months, and twenty-five days.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Don, daughters Donna (Overfield) Winker and Deane “DeeDee” Overfield, great-grandson Devin Hunzeker, sisters: Mildred Louise, Donna Jean, and Marjorie “Darlene”, brothers: Willard Eugene, Mark Duane, and Richard “Dick” Keith Mullins, and son-in-law Bruce Winker.   

Mary is survived by her children: Debbie James and husband Danny of Humboldt, Dan Overfield and wife Cindy of Auburn, Darcy Weldon of Lincoln, 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.  Interment will immediately follow services at the Humboldt Cemetery. A livestream broadcast of Mary’s service will be on our Wherry Mortuary/Monument Face Book page for those not attending services.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Wherry Mortuary, 207 Nemaha Street in Humboldt.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-207 Nemaha Street-Humboldt, Nebraska 68376 (402) 862-2915.

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He married Jenny Massey on September 4, 1990 at Shubert. She passed away January 31, 2021

Max was raised at Shubert and graduated from Southeast Consolidated High School in 1977. Following graduation he attended community college. He then started working as a security guard at Cooper Nuclear Station and then became a guard at the Tecumseh State Prison. He retired in 2016 as a sergeant. He enjoyed being outdoors on the farm and being around his animals. He loved his family and Jesus more than anything. In his younger days he enjoyed powerlifting. He was a member of Shubert Christian Church.

Max is survived by his son, Max Shafer, IV of Shubert, step-son, Jeff Kosmicki and his wife Tyeisha of Omaha, NE and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, Penny and a daughter, Treia.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Prairie Union Cemetery near Shubert with Pastor Pamela Fullbright officiating.

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