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Theresa E. Schneider

Theresa E. Schneider

Mar 18, 2024

Theresa E. Schneider, age 82, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, with her daughters by her side.

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Benedict Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Visitation with the family will be Saturday at the church from 1:00-1:45...

Sherre D. Hildman

Sherre D. Hildman

Mar 18, 2024

Sherre D. Hildman, 67, Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, March 18, 2024.

No services are scheduled at this time. Interment will be at a later date at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and left in care of the...

Patsy M. Valliant

Patsy M. Valliant

Mar 15, 2024

Patsy Valliant, age 70, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully on March 15, 2024, at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Patsy was born on April 13, 1953, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of the late Lila (Revell) Patterson and LeRoy Patterson. She attended Concordia Public Schools and graduated from Concordia High School in 1971. She continued her education at Cloud...

Robert Jon Nourie

Robert Jon Nourie

Mar 10, 2024

Robert Jon "Bob" Nourie passed away at home on March 10, 2024. He is survived by his wife Kitty, son Andre (Zlata), daughter Marisa Phillips (John), son Nick (Kristi), and three grandchildren Noah, Andreana, and Avery, as well as beloved dog, Dora. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Stella, and his brothers, Richard and Lee....

Michael Green

Michael Green

Mar 7, 2024

Michael J. Green, 79, Everest, Kansas, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, with Pastor, Marty Reed, officiating. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 12th from 5:30...

Chris Elias

Chris Elias

Mar 7, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Elias, age 96, of Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care.

Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. He will be laid to rest in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish and Knights of Columbus...

Celia M. Kasper

Celia M. Kasper

Mar 7, 2024

Celia Kasper, of Lawrence, Kansas, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center at the age of 30 surrounded by family and closest friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 11, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Church in Atchison, Kansas, with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, officiating. Interment will follow...

Sharon Ann Gering Stauffacher

Sharon Ann Gering Stauffacher

Mar 5, 2024

Sharon A. Gering Stauffacher passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle against ALS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict Church with Fr. Meinrad Miller, OSB, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 9:30...

John M. Burton, Jr.

John M. Burton, Jr.

Feb 24, 2024

John Morgan Burton, Jr., aka Big John, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2024.

A visitation with the family to remember and celebrate Big John's life will be on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with a short prayer service at 7:00 p.m. by Rev. Jim Cormode, to conclude the...

David E. Scholz

David E. Scholz

Feb 23, 2024

David Eugene Scholz, 72, of Atchison, Kansas, died Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home.

David's life will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Benedict Church. A visitation will be from 10 – 10:45 a.m. A parish rosary will begin at 10:45 followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. He will be...

Shawn Schuler

Shawn Schuler

Feb 19, 2024

Shawn Michael Schuler, age 41, of Atchison, KS, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2024.

A visitation to celebrate and remember Shawn's life will be Monday, February 26, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with a short prayer service by Rev. Dr. Rachel Dannar to conclude the visitation. Shawn will be cremated following the visitation....

Caroline Harris

Caroline Harris

Feb 18, 2024

Caroline Ann (Miller) Harris, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on February 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Mass of Christian burial to celebrate and remember Caroline's life will be Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. until the start of the rosary...

Terry Brox, Jr.

Terry Brox, Jr.

Feb 15, 2024

Terrance Alfred Brox, Jr., who was well known as Terry, died unexpectedly on February 15, 2024, in Manhattan, KS.

Mass of Christian burial to celebrate Terry's life will be on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Church with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, as celebrant. A rosary will be Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 5:30...

Robert Lee Page

Robert Lee Page

Feb 13, 2024

Robert Lee Page, Sr., aged 78, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away on February 13, 2024, at Mountain Vista Hospital in Mesa, Arizona, after battling cancer.

Robert, the third eldest of five children, was born on March 14, 1945, in Atchison, Kansas, to Raymond and Viola (Weir) Page. He graduated from Atchison High School in May...

Oscar Taylor Wilson, Jr.

Oscar Taylor Wilson, Jr.

Feb 10, 2024

Oscar Taylor Wilson, Jr, age 88, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully on February 10, 2024.

Oscar was born on July 23, 1935, in Atchison, KS, the son of Oscar T. Wilson, Sr. and Jessie B. (Hanna) Wilson. He attended Lincoln School and graduated from Atchison High School and Atchison Vo-Tech.

He proudly served his country...

Joshua David Pace, Sr.

Joshua David Pace, Sr.

Feb 9, 2024

Joshua David Pace Sr, of Atchison, KS, passed away February 9, 2024, at The University of Kansas Hospital.

Joshua was born December 13, 1985, in Kansas City, MO to Miley and John Pace. Joshua grew up playing baseball and football in Blue Springs, MO. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. His favorite hobbies...

Tracy Lynn Brull

Tracy Lynn Brull

Feb 8, 2024

Tracy Lynn Brull, of Effingham, KS, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Tracy was born on October 21, 1971, to Leonard and Deann (Kearney) Wehking. She attended Atchison County Community Schools where she made many life-long friends. She graduated from ACCHS in 1990.

Tracy always had a love for...

Beulah Kane

Beulah Kane

Jan 27, 2024

Beulah B. Kane, a lifelong resident of Atchison, KS, and the best wife, mother and grandmother that her family could have ever wished for, died Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home at the age of 85.

Beulah's life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at...

Larry G. Mccray

Larry G. Mccray

Jan 18, 2024

Larry McCray, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation with the family will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date at Old Huron Cemetery. Memorials may be left to St....

Bonnie Louise Handke

Bonnie Louise Handke

Jan 11, 2024

Bonnie Handke, age 85, of Atchison, KS, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at a care facility in Overland Park, KS.

Bonne Louise Ballinger was born on August 1, 1938, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Richard Ballinger and Mary Lou (Boyle) Ballinger. She attended St. Louis Grade School at Good Intent. She moved to Great Bend, KS,...

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