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...
Heráclides "Gladys" Quintana Murillo
Nov 16, 2025
Heráclides “Gladys” Quintana Murillo, de 78 años, residente de Valley Falls, Kansas, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar el domingo 16 de noviembre de 2025, rodeada de su familia.Los servicios fúnebres serán el miércoles 3 de diciembre de 2025, a las 11:00 a. m., en la capilla de la Funeraria Arensberg-Pruett.Heráclides, cariñosamente conocida como Gladys, nació el 29 de septiembre de...
Virginia Paul
Nov 16, 2025
Virginia Lee Paul, age 89, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on November 16, 2025, with her son Danny and his girlfriend Ann Slate by her side. Virginia was born on April 9, 1936, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Arch and Marie (Hughes) Gragg.
Virginia graduated from Atchison High School in 1954 and began as the secretary for the Board of...
Michael Church
Nov 16, 2025
Michael Church, who was affectionately known to so many as Mike, Mikey, Churchy, Chapel and Uncle Mike, passed unexpectedly on November 16, 2025, at his home in Atchison, KS, at the age of 64.
A Celebration of Mike’s life for friends and family will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the lower level of the Elk’s Lodge from 5:00 –...
Phil Chew
Nov 16, 2025
Phil Chew, age 74, passed peacefully on November 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Benedict Church. A lunch and time of visiting with the family will follow the mass at St. Joseph Church lower level. Private family burial will take place...
Lynn Hook
Nov 13, 2025
Lynn Dee Hook, 68, passed away last week doing what he loved. He was hunting on the family farm, always looking for that trophy buck.
Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pat Clary officiating. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
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