Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Steven Shipman, who most knew by and called "Shippy" of Atchison, Kansas, died December 23, 2023, at Amberwell Atchison.

He was born August 31, 1965, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Thomas Gregory Shipman and Kay Fowler Domann.  He graduated from Atchison County Community High School before attending Highland Community College and Emporia State University.

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Dec 17, 2023

Carole Baker, age 79, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully on December 17, 2023, surrounded by family.

A visitation to celebrate her life will be Friday, December 22, 2023, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the First Christian Church or Atchison Humane Society in care of the...

Dec 12, 2023

Robert Gene Peak, of Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Atchison Medicalodge, one week after celebrating his 84th birthday.

Robert was born on December 6, 1939, in Atchison, KS, the son of Walter and Sarah (Banker) Peak. He attended grade school in the rural schools and graduated from ACCHS in Effingham. He worked for...

Dec 11, 2023

Beverly Everett, age 94, of Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, December 11, 2023, at Vintage Park of Atchison.

No formal services are planned at this time. Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Beverly was born June 4, 1929, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Ellsworth and Margaret (Carter) Phillips. She attended...

Dec 3, 2023

Linda Sue Downing Dudley, 71, of Dallas, Texas died Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the home of her son in Dallas.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Elder Kenneth Smith officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.  Interment will follow...

Nov 19, 2023

Sister Jo Ann Fellin, OSB, 89, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kan., died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Friday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10:30 a.m.

Sister Jo Ann...

Nov 16, 2023

Sandra E. "Sandi" Burge, 67 years old, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully on November 16, 2023, at Providence Medical Center.

Sandi was born on February 28, 1956, in Southern California, the daughter of Ernest W. Burge and Delia (Hundley) Burge. She attended Cerritos High in California. Growing up, she basically was her daddy's shadow; they loved going...

Nov 16, 2023

On November 16, 2023, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Kimberly D. (Pruett) Clem, went to her eternal rest.

Kim was born in Atchison, Kansas, on December 8, 1967, the oldest daughter of Jerry Pruett and Joyce (Robbins) Pruett. She attended schools in Effingham and graduated from ACCHS. She earned her A.A.S in accounting...

Nov 12, 2023

Doris M. Smith, age 88, of Atchison, Kansas, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Amberwell Hospital.

Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to St. Benedict Catholic School or Operation Smile and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom final care has been entrusted.

Doris...

Nov 10, 2023

Stephen Charles Otte, age 69, of Atchison, Kansas, passed on November 10, 2023, at the Atchison Medicalodge.

A funeral service to celebrate and remember Stephen's life will be on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. He will be laid to...

Nov 7, 2023

Agnes Marie Lohman, of Atchison, KS, who lived a long full life of 98 years, passed peacefully on November 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, November 13, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. A parish rosary will be Sunday, Nov. 12th...

Nov 3, 2023

Sharon A. McElfresh, of Atchison, Kansas, died November 3, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital at the age of 79.

Sharon was born on May 8, 1944, at her home in Troy, KS, the daughter of Howard Vance Ramsey and Etta Mae (Boatwright) Ramsey. She attended schools in Troy.

Sharon's most important and favorite part of...

Oct 29, 2023

Mary Johanna "Jo" Thummel, age 71, of Cameron, MO, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Quail Run in Cameron.

A service to remember and celebrate her life will be Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB officiating. She will be laid to rest in Sugar Creek Cemetery....

Oct 6, 2023

Robert "Bob" Jones, age 74, of Effingham, KS, died on October 6, 2023, at his home.

A visitation for friends and family will be from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Services to celebrate and remember Bob's life will be Saturday, Oct. 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Sep 24, 2023

Wanda Fern Noll, age 92, of Atchison, KS, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Atchison Senior Village.

Private family services will be held with interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Wanda was born on November 19, 1930, in Oak Mills, Kansas, the daughter of the...

Sep 22, 2023

Geraldine A. "Gere" Greene, age 92, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Dooley Center at Mount St. Scholastica.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 A. M. at St. Benedict Church with Rev. Meinrad Miller, OSB as celebrant.  Interment will be Friday, September 29th at...

Sep 17, 2023

On Sunday, September 17, 2023, Cecelia Marie (White) Boos Patton, 88, formerly of Atchison and known by many friends and acquaintances as the "Butterfly Lady," peacefully accepted her call to Heaven, a call she dedicated her whole life to.

A Vigil Service will be held at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home in Atchison, Kansas on Friday, October 6, at...

Sep 14, 2023

Timothy Gerald Davenport, "Timmy Good Boy", 84, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on September 14, 2023, at University of Kansas Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.

He was married to Eleanor Kay Black Davenport on July 19, 1962.  Eleanor passed on March 9, 1991.  Tim entered marriage with Theresa Dooley on November 12, 1994.

Tim...

Sep 11, 2023

Judy Ann Powell, age 77, of Atchison, Kansas, died September 11, 2023 at her residence.

A service for friends and family to remember her life will be on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Noon at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Vernon Cemetery next to her parents. Cremation care...

Sep 10, 2023

Ryan Lamont Roper, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 28.

A service to celebrate his life will be on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with words of comfort by Rev. Tony Carter. He will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will...