Bonnie M. Warnken, age 81, of Wilber, passed away at Crete Area Medical Center on Oct. 31, 2025.
She was born Sept. 20, 1944, in Beatrice to Orris and Evelyn Heller. Bonnie attended school in Clatonia. After graduation, she worked a variety of jobs during her life, including the Grocery Store in Clatonia, the Clatonia Bar and the Wilber Bakery. She even owned and operated her own cleaning business while taking the time to care for her family. She will be remembered for her spicy energy and zest for life.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Duane.
She is survived by her sons and daughter in law, Don and Bonnie Warnken of Diller and Dennis Warnken of Lincoln, nieces, Sue Nelson and Shari Wilkins; cousins, Linda Lawler and Jim Heller.
The funeral service is Monday, Nov. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the family for future designation.
Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber.
