Curtis G. Keith
Aug 17, 2026
Curtis G. Keith, age 60, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2026. He did everything in his power to fight recent health issues and has now earned his peace.
He was born in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Eleanor (Seeger) Keith. Curtis began his education at St. Joseph’s Grade School, graduated from Maur Hill Prep...
Daniel Kentzler
Sep 5, 2026
Daniel Lawrence Kentzler, age 67, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on September 5, 2026, at his home, peacefully surrounded by the love of his wife and children. He was born on June 20, 1959, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of the late Charles Henry Kentzler and Imogene Helen (Weber) Kentzler.
Dan was a graduate of Maur Hill Prep and furthered his...
Theresa Marie Miller
Sep 1, 2026
Theresa Marie Miller, 89, of Atchison, KS, passed away peacefully at her home in Trinity, FL, on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her family in prayer. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday October 5, 2026, at 11:00AM at St Benedict Church. The rosary will begin at 9:30AM at the church, followed by visitation at 10:00AM. Theresa will be...
Maxine Buchanan
Aug 31, 2026
Maxine C. Carey Buchanan, 89, of Atchison, Kansas, completed her earthly journey peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Twin Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Lansing, Kansas, after being blessed with nearly 90 years of life.
Maxine was born September 25, 1936, in Atchison, Kansas, to Ruth Ross Carey and David Carey. Her life was marked by devotion to family, enduring...
Richard "Ric" L. Bomberger
Aug 30, 2026
Richard “Ric” Lee Bomberger, age 64, of Effingham, KS, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care surrounded by his wife and children.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:30 am at Cummings Cemetery. A meal and celebration of his life will follow at the Effingham Blue Building beginning at 12:00 Noon. Ric wanted...
Dorothy Spencer
Aug 19, 2026
Dorothy Lee Spencer was born on April 11, 1932 in Larmon, Mississippi to Alfred and Lucille Gaines. She was the 9th child of 12 born in the family. She attended Gibbs school until 6th grade. In her early adult years, Dorothy met Arthur Scott, and to this union, they had four children, this marriage was later dissolved. Dorothy moved her...
Wayne Hundley
Aug 18, 2026
Wayne Patrick Hundley, age 56, of Atchison, Kansas, died August 18, 2026, at his home with his family at his side.
Funeral service will be on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will begin at 12 Noon prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Memorials...
Debbrina "Bre" Dawn Johnson
Aug 7, 2026
Debbrina Dawn “Bre” Johnson, 37, Horton, Kansas, died Friday, August 7, 2026.
A visitation with the family will be Saturday, August 15th, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home at 208 N Fifth St. Atchison, KS 66002.
Debbrina was born, September 25, 1988, in Murray, Utah, to Debra Kay Rodgers and Thomas Anthony Rodgers Sr.
Debbrina had a great and fulfilling...
Daryl D. Meyer
Aug 1, 2026
Daryl D. Meyer, 73, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with his daughters by his side.
Born on June 4, 1953, in Beatrice, Nebraska, Daryl was the son of Gerald and Merrill (VonSteen) Meyer. He grew up in Beatrice, where he developed a lifelong love of agriculture and the rural way of life. He graduated from...
Freda Pickman
Jul 30, 2026
Freda M. Pickman, age 91, of Atchison, KS, died Thursday, July 30, 2026, at an assisted living facility in Lawrence, KS.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 3, at St. Joseph Church in Atchison. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, and a luncheon will be in the lower level of St. Joseph Church. A parish...
Regina Hund
Jul 28, 2026
Regina M. Hund passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, with her family by her side following a brief illness.
Regina was born on August 24, 1960, to George Harold Betts Sr. and Mary Ann (Davenport) Betts. Regina worked as a security guard for Atchison Casting/Bradken for over 30 years, retiring in 2025. She was a wonderful cook and baker, an...
Phyllis Chapman
Jul 27, 2026
Phyllis F. Chapman, age 74, of Effingham, KS, passed on July 27, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care.
A visitation will be on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 12 Noon until 1:00 PM at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A procession to the cemetery will leave the funeral home at 1:00 PM for a Graveside Service at 1:30 PM at Sumner Cemetery with...
Ryan Ray White
Jul 26, 2026
Ryan Ray White, age 41, of Atchison, KS, died July 26, 2026.
A visitation with the family will be on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:30-7 PM at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Ryan will be cremated following the visitation. Memorials may be left to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.
Ryan was born on December 15, 1984, in Atchison, KS, and is the son...
Raymond Becker
Jul 25, 2026
Raymond Charles Becker, 84, peacefully finished a life fully lived on July 25, 2026, with his family nearby.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Purcell, Kansas, with a reception to follow. A parish rosary will be on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 PM with visitation to follow until...
Phil Boos
Jul 16, 2026
John Philip “Phil” Boos, 84, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on July 16, 2026, with his family at his side.
Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11 AM at St. Joseph Church in Atchison with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. The rosary will be on Thursday, July 23 at 6 PM with visitation to...
Debra A. Dorsey
Jul 13, 2026
Debra A. Dorsey (née Schmidt), age 72, departed this world on July 13, 2026, in her hometown of St. Joseph, Missouri. Debra was born on August 26, 1953, the daughter of John and Janice (Anderson) Schmidt.
She was a proud graduate of Lafayette High School class of 1971. She married Ronald Dorsey on October 27, 1973; he preceded her in death...
Frances Williamson
Jul 3, 2026
Frances M. Williamson, passed away at age 88, on July 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born to parents Edward Handke and Emma M. (Speer) Handke on May 31, 1938, in Oak Mills, KS. She began her education at the District #74 School until eight grade and is a 1955...
Rose Marie Shrout
Jul 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Shrout, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Rose peacefully departed this life on July 1, 2026. Born on September 13, 1936, in Independence Community, Doniphan County, Kansas, Rose was the cherished daughter of Carl Lutz Sr, and...
Ryan Keith Berkhalter
Jun 28, 2026
Ryan Keith Berkhalter, fondly known as “Hambone,” passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2026, with the love of his family at his side. He was the beloved son of Randle Keith Berkhalter and Stephanie Allison (Birch) Berkhalter, born in Atchison, Kansas, on September 28, 2009.
Ryan’s smile and laughter brought warmth into every room he entered. Even as a little one,...
Lisa Newson
Jun 25, 2026
Lisa Renee Newson, age 55, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. She was born on August 22, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Marilyn Hontz and is a graduate of Westport High School. She served as a CMA for a few nursing homes in Atchison for over twenty years, most recently at Medicalodge. She...
