Obituaries

Oct 30, 2025

As we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Charlie Kramer, he would sure hope that you are not reading this while at work, Charlie would say, "You should be working, not reading about me". He passed peacefully on October 30, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on November 14,...

Oct 26, 2025

Scott Wayne Dryden, age 59, of Atchison, KS, passed unexpectedly on October 26, 2025.

Services to remember and celebrate Scott's life will be on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Lucas officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 am prior to the service. Burial will follow...

Oct 22, 2025

Betty Ann Downing passed away at the age of 97, peacefully at her home in Atchison, Kansas on October 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday from Noon until time of...

Oct 20, 2025

John W. Holt, of Nortonville, KS, died peacefully on October 20, 2025, at his home.

John was born in Kansas City, KS, on February 26,1962, the son of John Robert Holt and Carol Jean (Lewis) Holt. His mother died when he was young, and his father remarried Donna Holt and she raised John with his father. Growing...

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara Louise (Fowler) Lively, age 73, of Leavenworth, KS, died October 15, 2025, at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS.

Barbara was born on November 26, 1951, in Cummings, KS, the daughter of Charles Howard "C.H." Fowler, Sr. and Lela Maude (Heater) Fowler. She is a graduate of Atchison County Community High School, class of 1969. Barbara...

Oct 8, 2025

Elmer G. Fangman, 90, was born in Seneca/Axtell Kansas on January 28, 1935, and died on October 8, 2025.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Church in Atchison with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be on Sunday, Oct. 12th at 3:00...

Sep 30, 2025

Donald Myers, 70, Huron, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care.

Memorial services will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison. Memorial contributions to assist with funeral care may be left to the funeral home.

Donald was born, January 16, 1955, in Atchison, Kansas, the...

Sep 30, 2025

Rhoda Jane Fisher, age 74, formerly of Atchison, KS, died on September 30, 2025, in Salina, KS, at the Pinnacle Park Nursing Facility, where she has resided for the last few years.

Rhoda was born on February 16, 1951, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of James Oliver Burton and Rhoda (Hunt) Burton. She attended schools in Leavenworth,...

Sep 29, 2025

Russell C. Myjak, age 58, a current resident of Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home with family by his side.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Benedict Church, con-celebrated by Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB and Rev. Jay Kythe, OSB. A rosary will begin...

Sep 27, 2025

Betty Lucille (Williams) Powers was born August 7, 1925, in Alix, Arkansas, to George and Carmen (Dowdy) Williams. Betty lost her mother when she was just 5 years old and was set adrift with her younger sister, Wilma Gene ("Willie"), who was her lifelong best friend and boon companion, her comfort and strength. The girls lived for a time...

Sep 27, 2025

Sarah Jane Dooley, of Atchison, Kansas, having composed her own obituary on her birthday in 2012, even choosing the date for her funeral, lived an extra thirteen years and passed peacefully on September 27, 2025, after a long, full life of 93 years.

Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at...

Sep 22, 2025

Robert A. McGregor, age 64, of Atchison, KS, died on September 22, 2025, at Amberwell Atchison.

Rob was born August 22, 1961, in Atchison, KS, the son of Gary McGregor and Donna (Buffon) and lived most of his life in Atchison. He was a 1979 graduate of Atchison High School, where he ran track and field and...

Sep 16, 2025

Kathy Sue Elias, age 75, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on September 16, 2025.

Kathy was born on September 7, 1950, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of William Dame and Doris (Baker) Dame. Her family moved to Garden Grove, California, and she graduated from Pacifica High School. She was...

Sep 15, 2025

Philip Mark Wolters, age 59, of Atchison, Kansas, died September 15, 2025. Mark was born on July 12, 1966, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Philip Maur Wolters and Roberta (Besette) Wolters. He was a graduate of Maur Hill Prep, class of 1984. He enjoyed Boy Scouts growing up, Troop #255, and achieved his Eagle Scout.

Mark...

Sep 13, 2025

Robert Leon "Bob" Harvey, age 88, of Topeka, Kansas, passed on September 13, 2025, at a local healthcare facility.

A homegoing service to celebrate Bob's long, beautiful life will be on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atchison United Methodist Church, 501 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS 66002. A viewing and visitation will begin at...

Sep 12, 2025

Donna Louise Hundley Hawk, 96, of Littleton Colorado passed away September 12, 2025.

Donna was born on October 5, 1928, the daughter of Floyd and Frieda Eisele Hundley in Atchison, Kansas. She was a 1946 graduate of Atchison High School. Donna was employed as a secretary at the Atchison Specialty Company until her marriage to Jack H. ...

Aug 29, 2025

Rhonda Hubbard, age 69, of Atchison, Kansas, passed peacefully on August 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Rhonda was born on September 15, 1955, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of the late William Ruhnke and Wanda (Kiger) Ruhnke. She attended Troy High School.

Rhonda married Allen Hubbard on March 22, 1974,...

Aug 25, 2025

Brittany Leighann Kearney, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was a true fighter through her journey with cancer, and her strength and positive attitude will always be remembered.

Brittany was born on September 18, 1989, in Atchison, KS, and is a graduate of Doniphan West High School, class of 2008, and attended Highland Community College. She...

Aug 16, 2025

Sula Mulvaney, 87, Potter, Kansas, died unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Graveside services will be Thursday, August 21st, at 11:00 A.M. at Round Prairie Cemetery.

Sula was born October 23, 1937, in Arkansas, the daughter of Josh and Mattie (Carethers) Wilbourn. At a young age they moved to Kansas, and she...

Aug 15, 2025

Mark Phillip Wilson, a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and dear friend to many, passed unexpectedly on August 15th, 2025. He was born on February 26th, 1964, in Atchison, KS, the son of the late Phillip and Anna Christine (Sigrist) Wilson. He is a graduate of Atchison High School and earned his bachelor' and master' degrees from Benedictine...