Clark Moses
Nov 12, 2025
Clark Guy Moses, 76, beloved father, grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Effingham, Kansas.
Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Graveside Service and Celebration of Life HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE SPRING OF 2026.
Clark was born on July 21, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, and...
Otha "Dude" Kelley
Jan 21, 2026
The anchored soul, Pastor Otha “Dude” Kelley, the bass-line of worship, the tower of strength in ministry and might, boarded the train to glory on January 21st, 2026 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He preached the word of God until his last breath. Born at home on April 1st, 1944 to Guy Kelley Sr and Mary (Cluke) Kelley,...
Patricia Betts
Jan 20, 2026
Patricia Betts, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri, on January 20, 2026, at the age of 73. In her final moments, Patricia was surrounded by some of her favorite nurses, her daughter, and her granddaughter. Born on July 27, 1952, in Globe, Arizona, Patricia was a proud graduate...
Rose Gerdes
Jan 20, 2026
Rose Gerdes, age 93, of Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village.
Services will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. Benedict Church, beginning with a parish rosary at 10:00 AM, followed by visitation. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11:00 AM with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt....
Charlotte Thompson
Jan 15, 2026
Charlotte Rae (Thomas) Thompson, age 85, a resident of Atchison for 67 years, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 15, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village. A private burial will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, with a family graveside service to be held at a later date.
Charlotte was born on January...
Diane Dykstra
Jan 10, 2026
Linda Diane Dykstra passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on June 3, 1952.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 21st at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor, Russ Cooper, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Private family graveside services...
Chuck Trotter
Jan 2, 2026
With a heart full of laughter and a spirit that lit up every room, Charles Hilary Trotter, fondly known as Chuck, departed this world on January 2, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 68 years young, a proud son of Mary Jane (Janie Hayes) and Harry Darby Trotter, Sr. Born in Borger, Texas, and raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Chuck was...
Thomas Bonnel
Dec 28, 2025
Thomas James Bonnel, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO. He was born on August 15, 1958, in Maryland, the son of the late John Francis Bonnel and Paula (Nugent) Bonnel.
As a son in a Navy family, Tom moved throughout the country but is a proud graduate of Pioneer High School in...
Robert "Bob" Bona
Dec 27, 2025
Robert Edward “Bob” Bona, age 97, of Atchison, KS, passed on December 27, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO. He was born on August 14, 1928, to Henry and Helen (Kristyniak) Bona in New Brighton, MN. He graduated from De La Salle High School in Minneapolis, MN, in 1946, and studied for two years in Pre-Pharmacy at...
John Van Dyke, Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
John Malone Van Dyke, Jr. died December 24, 2025, at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas following an illness. He was surrounded by his family.
John was an organ donor in the hope of being a Christmas miracle for another person in need.
John was born on September 27, 1960, to John and Mary (Cochran) Van Dyke. He was the oldest of...
Nellie Odum
Dec 15, 2025
Nellie Kathleen Odum, age 85, of Atchison, KS, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the Medicalodge of Atchison.
Cremation care has been provided by the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Easton Cemetery at a later date.
Nellie was born on October 4, 1940, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Dan and Lola (Talbot) Bynan.
Nellie is...
Lee Eckert
Dec 7, 2025
Lee Eckert, a towering figure in the world of sporting goods sales, passed away on December 7, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System at the age of 85. He was born on May 6, 1940, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Ethel (Reynolds) Eckert. Lee was a man who not only left his mark on the...
Dylan Johnson
Dec 6, 2025
Dylan McGrath Johnson, formerly of Atchison, passed away Dec. 6th, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by friends and family at the age of 54 after losing his battle with cancer
On February 17th, 1971, the world became a little brighter with the birth of this beautiful human, a caring, charismatic, and charming character who loved to laugh and make others feel...
Mary Sexton
Dec 3, 2025
Mary Evelyn Sexton, a cherished member of the Atchison community, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Atchison, Kansas, surrounded by her family. Born on September 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Frank Regnary and Evelyn (Jansen) Regnary. Mary lived a life that centered around her family, dedicating herself as a housewife and homemaker while raising...
Melinda Smith
Dec 2, 2025
Melinda Sue Smith, a cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at her home in Rushville, Missouri, surrounded by her beloved husband and her favorite daughter. She was born the daughter of Marshall Goodlet, Sr. and Joy (Moudlen) on April 24, 1959, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Melinda led a life that was marked by simplicity, love,...
Maryann Hammond
Dec 1, 2025
Maryann Hammond, born on November 24, 1952, in Atchison, Kansas, passed away on December 1, 2025, in her hometown. As a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, she enjoyed creating various forms of art, from painting to weaving cloth. She is remembered fondly for her quiet nature and the devoted service she provided throughout her career, most notably at...
Pamela (Lutz) Yates
Dec 1, 2025
Pamela Yates, a dedicated medical secretary and accomplished newspaper reporter, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. As the daughter of a US Army SFC, she was born on October 16, 1950, in Heidelberg, Germany.
Pamela's academic journey began at St. Benedict's Grade School and continued through Mt. St. Scholastica Academy before culminating at Atchison High School. She...
John Crosswhite
Nov 24, 2025
John Crosswhite, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 24, 1951, in Atchison, Kansas, he was the son of Leigh Crosswhite and Alice Gallardo (Johnson). A graduate of Atchison High School, John furthered his education by earning a bachelor’s degree...
Pauline "Polly" Jones
Nov 23, 2025
Pauline A. Jones (Jackson) was born on Dec. 2,1930, to Pauline (Drakley) and Emmett Jackson in Atchison, KS. She passed away, Sunday, November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Emmett “Bud”, Charles “Butch” and Gerald, “Jerry” Jackson; four sisters, Mary Frances Moore, Margaret Larrison, Linda Jackson, and Patricia Pospisil; two...
Nathaniel Seymore
Nov 16, 2025
Nathaniel Seymore, a resident of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, after a brief illness.
Cremation care has been provided by the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Nate chose to have no formal funeral services.
He was born on March 21, 1962, in Atchison, KS, the son of Theodore “Pete” Seymore and Clara...
