Bonnie was born on April 16, 1938, in Omaha, NE, the oldest daughter of Berthal Kelley and Emma “Pauline” (Torkelson) Kelley. She attended public schools in Falls City, and graduated with the class of 1956. After finishing school, she moved to Omaha and started working at Mutual of Omaha. While living in Omaha, one of her favorite stories to tell and one of her favorite memories was attending an Elvis Presley concert with her girlfriends.

Bonnie married the love of her life, Eldon Aberle, on June 12, 1960.  In 1979, they acquired the Ford dealership from McFall Motors, and 47 years later, Aberle Ford remains a family business.  

Bonnie enjoyed socializing, playing Bridge, and being in the Red Hat Society. She was a member of the NorthRidge Church in Sabetha. She was a passionate traveler, entertainer, and lover of a clean home. She found joy in exploring new places, hosting friends and family, and whistling happily while dusting her home, always creating a warm, welcoming environment wherever she went. She was a constant presence at her grandchildren’s sporting events, cheering them on with love. She was known for her zest for life and bright spirit. Although dementia affected her ability to communicate in her later years, those who loved her never forgot the lively spirit that defined her. She is now at peace, reunited with her beloved husband, Eldon, whom she deeply missed over the years.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eldon, on April 24, 2002, and her son, Mike, on October 20, 2020. 

Bonnie is survived by her son, Scott (Laura) of Sabetha; her daughter-in-law, Kelly of Boca Raton, FL; her four grandchildren, Anna (Roy) Stafford of Oklahoma City, OK, Brett (Alyson) Aberle of Sabetha, Chad Aberle of Lawrence, KS, and Lindsey (Mitch) Aberle-Swanson of Gretna, NE; two great-grandchildren, Benny Michael Aberle and Lane Cody Aberle; her brother, Ron (Nancy) Kelley of Falls City; her two sisters, Sandy (John) Nore of Mesa, AZ and Jane (Steve) Minikus of Altamonte Springs, FL; her many nieces and nephews; and her dearly, devoted friend, Barbara Agee.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the NorthRidge Church in Sabetha. Prior to the funeral service, a visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be made in the Albany Cemetery, north of Sabetha. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Apostolic Christian Home, Sabetha Community Hospital, and the NorthRidge Church and may be sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, KS 66534. Condolences can be shared online at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

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Tighe was raised in Falls City and graduated from Falls City High School in 1993. Following graduation, he worked various places until becoming employed by the BNSF Railroad in 2012 working in maintenance in way.

Tighe is survived by his wife, Barb of Salem, children, Abby Gilkerson of Lincoln, NE, Emily Gilkerson of Falls City, Trey Gilkerson and his fiancé Jordyn Curtis of Falls City, mother, Peg Gilkerson of Hermitage, MO, father, Dick and his wife Judy of Falls City, Siblings, Todd and his wife Jean of Cross Timbers, MO, Jill Elting and her husband Mike of Lincoln, Tedd and his wife Becky of Falls City, Adam and his wife Sam of Hemingford, NE. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5 PM at the family home.

No visitation, viewing or book to sign at the funeral home. Friends may leave cards and memorials at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home during regular business hours.

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The funeral service will be held on July 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Federated Church in Columbus with Rev. Edward Yang officiating. Interment will be on July 11 at 11:00 AM, at Maple Cemetery, Salem, Nebraska. Visitation will be on July 9 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue July 10 from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to Federated Church in Columbus, Columbus Center for Survivors, or Richardson County Museum in Falls City, Nebraska.

Emalie Kay and her twin, Rosalie Fay, were born on December 12, 1935, to Ralph and Lydia Anna (Giesman) Whitney in Sabetha, Kansas. Shortly after their birth, their paternal grandfather, Lambert Whitney, left a note on the kitchen table saying that the twins should be named after their grandmothers, Emma (Giesman) and Rosa (Whitney). However, asserting their own independence, Ralph and Lydia named their newborns Emalie Kay and Rosalie Fay. Rosalie died at the age of 2 months.

Kay, as everyone knew her, and her parents’, loved life on their family farm south of Dawson, Nebraska. Their community life was centered on rural Zion Evangelical & Reformed Church and Honey Creek School. Kay rode along as her father drove the school bus until she was old enough to attend herself. Kay missed many months of elementary school due to illness. At the recommendation of her doctors, a young Kay and her mother moved to Boulder and later Tucson to help stabilize recurring asthma. They wrote frequent letters to her father who remained at home on the farm. Kay recalled being in Tucson when World War II ended. She and her mother walked to the town square in Tucson for the celebration. Kay graduated from Honey Creek School in 1953 with her class of 10 students.

Kay graduated with an elementary education degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1957 where she was an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Her first teaching job was at Lincoln’s Saratoga Elementary School.

In 1957 while still at NWU, Kay Whitney and Lloyd Castner, a University of Nebraska student, met on a blind date to the Auto Show at Omaha’s Civic Auditorium, where they saw the McGuire Sisters perform. They were engaged by December of that year and married May 17, 1958, in Dawson, NE, a loving bond that lasted 66 years until Lloyd’s passing in 2024.

In 1958, Kay and Lloyd set out for what would be the first of many adventures as Lloyd took on his first full-time role in Eugene, Oregon, as Assistant City Manager. Kay continued her teaching career at Frances Willard Elementary School until she was expecting their first son, Ralph. In 1965, the family of three moved to Ontario, Oregon, where both Clarey and Anna were born. It was there that Kay taught English to migrant workers’ preschool children in an effort to help them learn the language before entering first grade. When asked about teaching to students that only knew Spanish, she said “we all got along just dandy.”

The Castners returned to Nebraska in 1971, spending five years in Bellevue. Kay was active in the Alpha Gamma Delta Alumni group, First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, and was initiated into PEO, Chapter M. She also served as leader of her kids’ Cub Scout and Brownie troops.

In 1976, the family moved to Columbus, Nebraska, which they quickly knew would be their forever hometown. It was here that Kay found long-term community and friendships that lasted for the rest of her life. She served as a substitute teacher for Columbus Public Schools, and faithfully served in many roles – including being the first woman to serve communion – at The Federated Church in Columbus where she and her family worshiped. She was also very active in the community and involved with the Columbus Public Schools Foundation, Friends of the Lied (Lied Center for Performing Arts), PEO Chapter HA, served as Job’s Daughter Guardian for Bethel #39 and also active in Daughters of the Nile, Topaz Book Club, Sewing Club and multiple bridge clubs.

Throughout her adulthood, Kay continued to be an active owner of the Whitney family farm near Dawson, Nebraska. In 2006, she received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award honoring a century of continuous ownership of a family farm.

Survivors include her loving children: Ralph Castner of Lincoln, Nebraska, Clarence L. Castner, Jr., (Estee Levy) of New York, and Anna (Jack) Castner Wightman of Omaha; grandsons Luke (Chelsea) Castner; and Nicholas (Emmy Jo) Castner of New York City, NY; William (Max) Grove of New York City, NY; Samuel Castner (fiancée Jenny Kortus) and Cole Castner of Lincoln; granddaughters Emalie Wightman and Margaret Wightman of Omaha; great-grandchildren Wesley Castner, Walker Castner, Kim Castner and Ann Castner. Kay also valued her relationships with her loyal cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Castner, parents, Lydia and Ralph Whitney. In addition to her twin, she also was preceded in death by her infant sister, Patricia June, and her niece, Pat (Castner) Grant.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Marney Gass, Aksarben Retirement Village, Josie Harper Hospice House and Goff Family Farms, Inc., for their support and care.  

Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com

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Born on July 25, 1947, in Humboldt, Nebraska, Fred was the son of Ralph Deckinger and Delma Fetzner. A true country boy, he grew up on the family farm near Preston and attended country school before transferring to Falls City High School, where he graduated in 1965.

Fred spent many years at Seid Implement hauling machinery and painting tractors. He later worked several years in the auto body shop at Armbruster Motor Company. In September 1985, he purchased a lot on the south end of Falls City and opened Deckinger’s Body Shop. He spent the next 38 years restoring tractors, repairing vehicles, and visiting with anyone who stopped by. The shop became a gathering place for friends, neighbors and family. Plenty of people stopped in just to see what Fred was up to and visit for awhile.

Outside of the shop, Fred proudly served nine years in the Nebraska National Guard and was a longtime member of the American Legion Honor Guard. He was an active member of Elks Lodge No. 963, where he was named Elk of the Year in 2003, and was also a member of the Falls City Jaycees. In 2018, he and his wife, Gracie, were honored with the Jaycees Good Neighbor Award. Fred was a faithful member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. 

Fred married Gracie (Schawang) on September 14, 1968, and together they shared 57 years of marriage. Through the years, they enjoyed attending football, basketball and volleyball games, taking Sunday road trips and dancing to their favorite local band, Partners N Crime. 

Fred truly didn’t know a stranger. He was known for his jokes, his laugh and his ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone.

He spent hundreds of hours cheering on the Irish and once attended a Sacred Heart State Tournament game the day after being released from the hospital. He loved John Deere tractors, cold iced tea and spending time in his “Man Cave” with his beloved dog, Rosie.

One of Fred’s favorite titles was “Grandpa.” If you talked to him for more than five minutes, chances were he’d tell you what one of his grandkids was up to. He was proud of every one of them and loved watching them grow into adulthood.

Fred was a friend to many, and a stranger to none. His stories, laughter and generosity will be remembered by all who knew him. 

Fred is survived by his wife, Gracie; his children, Steve Deckinger, Christi Marx (Pat), and Julie Berten (Cody); his grandchildren, Eric Marx, Jordan Marx, Molly Roe (Mike), Preston Deckinger (Biyonka), Regan Deckinger, Saylor Hutfles, and Hudsyn Hutfles; his great-grandchildren, Dante Deckinger and Treyden Marx; his sister, Shirley Bradley; his brothers, Lanny Deckinger, Harlan Deckinger (Susan), and Curtis Deckinger (Teresa); his brothers- and sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, nephew, Isaac Deckinger and his in-laws, Paul and Bettie Schawang.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Meysenburg as the presiding priest. Inurnment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

No viewing, friends may sign the guest registry at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home during regular business hours.

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She married Leonard Kimmel on March 25, 1972 at Nebraska City, NE. He passed away October 23, 2007.

Beverly was raised in Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1946. Her life was surrounded by music, animals, flowers, wonderful friends and chocolate.

Beverly sang professionally for a few years following graduation, traveling with the popular big bands at the time. Later she worked for the United Telephone Company of Kansas for over 30 years. She then attended Kansas School of Floral Design and opened The Flower Cart and worked there until retirement. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Methodist Women’s Group and Reavis Ashley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She and JoAnn Dunn started the Humane Society of Richardson County.

Beverly is survived by her brother, James Sefried and his wife Diane of Falls City, niece-in-laws, Barbara and Kris Sefried, great-nieces, Rachel, Sarah, Katie and Cynthia, honorary daughters, Sharolyn Adams, Donna Simpson, Sherry Prater and Glenda Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, nephews, Doug and Brad Sefried.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Steele Cemetery with Pastor Michelle Lessard officiating.

No viewing or visitation, friends may sign the guest registry during regular business hours at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, family prefers memorials to the Humane Society of Richardson County or First United Methodist Church.

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He married Amanda Prosser on February 1, 1997 in Jamaica.

Scot was raised in Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1993. When married the couple established their home in Omaha where he managed a lawn care company. They moved back to the family farm in Barada in 2000 and he worked to manage the family farm with his father. In 2021,  he and his son started S & J Hartman Farms.

Scot is survived by his wife, Amanda of Falls City, son, Jack and his wife Hailey of Barada, parents, Ed and Sandra Hartman of Falls City, sister, Kristen Poppe and her husband Brian of Falls City, grandson, Declan and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Harris Cemetery in Barada.

Friends may sign the guest registry during regular business hours and on Sunday after 12:00 PM until 5.

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She married Leonard Oliver June 14, 1958 at Falls City. He passed away October 5, 1966.

Delores was raised in the Barada area and graduated Shubert High School in 1958. When married the couple established their home in Falls City. She was an Omaha World Herald distributor and she worked managing a detasseling crew in the area until becoming employed at Flairfold. She later became a counselor at Region 5 at Auburn and Nebraska City. She retired in 2004 to become a fulltime grandma and helped care for her grandson. She enjoyed attending her children’s sporting events. She was also a proud breast cancer survivor. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, serving in several state positions, PCCW, and was a former DOES member.

Delores is survived by her sons, Brad and his wife Kim of Juniata, NE, Kirby of Falls City and Jeff of Lincoln, NE, grandson, Braden and his wife Alaina of Hastings, NE and a sister, Rita Willey of Lincoln, NE. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Jim Meysenburg officiating. Interment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery.

A Parish Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. Family will receive friends following the rosary.

A Catholic Daughters Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 4:00 P.M. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

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Joe was known for his work ethic.  He worked in concrete construction and lended those skills to neighbors and friends.  Joe created sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and benches throughout the community.  His greatest joys in his later years were attending local sporting events where his grandchildren competed and venturing to nearby casinos visiting with other retired friends.

Joe passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of seventy-seven years, 1 month, and twenty-seven days.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Josie Taylor, siblings: Harvey Michael “Mike”, William “Bill”, Melvin “Lee”, and Harriet, grandson Ezekiel Metschke, parents-in-law Cyril and Evalyn Clancy, and sister-in-law Julie Halverson.

Joe is survived by his children: Tim Taylor and wife Shelly of Holmesville, NE; David Taylor and wife Stephanie of Beresford, SD; Dawn Metschke and husband Marty of Johnson, NE; grandchildren: Hayley (Cody) Coon, Zack (Hannah) Taylor, Zayda Taylor, Coralee and Ryman Taylor, and Charlotte and Noah Metschke, brothers-in-law: Greg Clancy and wife Pam of Belleville, KS; Steve Clancy and wife Cindy of Dawson, NE; Bob Clancy and wife Kim of Brookville, KS; sisters-in-law: Mary Clancy of Dawson, NE; Patricia Eastman of Dawson, NE; Amy Sanford and husband Darrell of Lincoln, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Humboldt Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Wherry Mortuary, 207 N. Nemaha Street in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends at the mortuary from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Interment will follow services at the Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Nebraska. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

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

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She married Monroe Magdanz on June 30, 1946 at Pierce. He passed away March 17, 2007.

Ada was raised in Pierce and graduated Pierce High School in 1942. She worked as a teacher in a rural school, then moved to Denver for a year before returning to Pierce. When married the couple established their home in Norfolk, NE. They moved to Falls City in 1953 and in 1966 she began working at J. C. Penny, retiring after more than 20 years of employment. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at 20th and Towle St. In retirement she volunteered on the Elections Board and was very active in her church.

Ada is survived by her sons, David and his wife Joann of Houston, TX, Scott and his wife Joan of Falls City, granddaughters, Amy (Trevor) Rose and their children, Jonathan and Charlotte, Lindsey (Mike) Crawford and their children, Luke and Noah, Sara Magdanz, Abigail (Toller) Hoffer, Elizabeth (Chaz) Dunn and their child, Kamren and Rachel Magdanz. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and nine siblings.

Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30 A. M. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Joanna Kathol officiating. Inurnment will be in Steele Cemetery.

The service will be live streamed on Dorr and Clark Funeral Home’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dorrandclarkfuneralhome

No visitation or viewing. Friends may sign the guest book at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home during regular business hours.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran  Church

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   He attended Southeast Consolidated from kindergarten to graduating with the class of 1976. Dave knew farming was not his best option, so he joined the Navy. He was proud of his service, following in the footsteps of his dad in the Army and his 5 uncles in Naval Service.

    David married Marie Land on December 23, 1978, in Nemaha, Nebraska. Marie followed him to each duty station and through deployments to the    Middle East. His first ship assignment was the USS Enterprise, followed by the USS Coral Sea, USS Forrestal, and the USS Kalamazoo, from which he retired after attaining the rank of Chief. Following retirement Dave followed his Navy friend Jay to Alabama for work.

   Nikki Marie was born March 7, 1981, followed by Joshua David on June 21, 1991. Dave said goodbye to Marie on September 23, 2017. Life was lonely for David, and he began to spend more and more time in Stella after losing Marie, his father-in-law Bill Land, and his own dad the same year.

   David returned to Stella and became active in the Stella Community Church where he served on the church council. He was also involved in the American Legion doing military honors and with Bedford Cemetery.

   David found life and love again uniting in marriage to Jana Geyer Anderson on September 3, 2022. Dave and Jana had adventures camping, enjoying his motorcycle, fishing in Minnesota, helping Jana with her Christman Display, and being in the Halloween spirit at Indian Cave State Park. Dave also went back to his farming roots working for various farmers, Stella Ag, and Kennedy Farms. He was a help to his mom whenever she called.

   God decided He needed David on June 9, 2026, peacefully.

   Those left to remember and love him include his wife Jana; children Nikki (Danny) and Joshua, both of Alabama; grandchildren Landon (Ceci) Davis,  Logan Davis, Ethan Savage, Paisley and Alexander Gentry; mother Joan Wheeler; sisters Pamela (Vern) Mayfield and Lisa (Gary) Juilfs; Jana’s children Dustin (Mariana) Anderson, Dru Anderson, and Cassidy (Billy) Lotter; her grandchildren Chaelee, Brynlee, Quinn, and Everly Lotter, Cole and Kyler Anderson; mother-in-law Betty Land; brother-in-law Jim (Amy) Land; sisters-in-law Lila (Lancer) Land, Beth (Deon) Griffith; aunt Mary Behrends; nephews Eric, Jason (Jamie), Drew, Danny, Lucas (Jessica); nieces Amy (Scott), Mattie, Acacia, Schaulis, Kaylee, Lacee (Adam); great-nieces and nephews, all of whom loved Uncle David; many cousins and many friends.

   David was preceded in death by his wife Marie, father Keith, father-in-law Bill Land, grandson Lukah Wheeler, grandparents Helen and Richard Wheeler and Hazel and Lester VanDeventer.

   He will be missed.

    A funeral service for Dave was Tuesday, June 16, 2025, at the Stella Community Church. Rev. John States and Bob Beckett conducted the service, and Carolyn Bredemeier was accompanist for congregational singing. Casket bearers were Rick Ramer, Steve Kennedy, Vance Hutton, Jay Tumlin, Jim Land, and Dustin Anderson. Jim Owings, John Wheeler, Darren Santana, Dayton Kennedy, Steve Stanley, Joe Schlosser, and Marlin Joy were honorary bearers. Burial followed in Bedford Cemetery at Howe, Nebraska.

Services were entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

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