Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

Keith Dingess Atlakson, age 92, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023, with his daughter by his side.

Graveside service will be Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, where he and his wife, Dorothy, will be laid to rest together. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to...

Sep 8, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Bridget Eleanor Merkle, our beloved sister, daughter, niece and friend.  She was a beautiful, kind, caring, sweet and loving soul to all who knew her. She is survived by her father Peter Merkle of Atchison, KS, sister Faith Merkle of Atchison KS, brothers Tobias (Julia) Merkle and...

Sep 8, 2023

Kathleen Myers, 93, Atchison, Kansas, died Friday, September 8, 2023, at Amberwell Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 11, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at St. Benedict's Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be Monday, at 12:00 P.M. and visitation will follow until time of service at the church....

Sep 6, 2023

Paula Sue (Maycroft) Andrews, 43 years old, of Atchison, Kansas, died unexpectedly on September 6, 2023, at her home.

Services to celebrate Paula's life will be Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor George Baugh officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 2 pm on Sunday before the service....

Aug 27, 2023

Paula M. Amrein, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 72.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14, at St. Benedict's Church with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, O.S.B. as celebrant and Deacon Frank Olmsted assisting. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m.,...

Aug 26, 2023

Ruth E. Reinhart, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died peacefully Saturday, August 26, 2023, at her residence in Atchison, KS.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 10:30 am at St. Benedict Church, Atchison, KS. She will be laid to rest at a later date in Mt. Olivet Cemetery...

Aug 24, 2023

William "Bill" Seager, age 66, of Atchison, Kansas, passed peacefully at his home on August 24, 2023, with family by his side.

Bill's life will be celebrated on Monday, August 28, 2023, with a visitation from 6-7:30 pm at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Memorials can be made...

Aug 20, 2023

Anna Marie Banks, 96, of Atchison, Kansas died peacefully on August 20, 2023 at Atchison Senior Village surrounded by her family.

Anna's life will be celebrated on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with a visitation at 10 am followed by a rosary and funeral service at 11 am with Fr. Jeremy Heppler,...

Aug 16, 2023

Leonard O. Downing, Jr., who most knew as Tort, passed on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Midland Care in Topeka, KS.

Tort was born on March 12, 1964, Casper, Wyoming, the son of the late Leonard O. Downing, Sr., and Ruth (Tucker) Downing. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1982 and then he played football at...

Aug 14, 2023

Elaine Torbett, 78, Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, August 14, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home and no formal services are planned. A private burial will be at a later date at Sumner Cemetery.

Elaine was born, October 14, 1944, in Holton, Kansas,...

Aug 11, 2023

Roselee Smith, 71, of Atchison, Kansas, passed from this life Friday, August 11, 2023 at Atchison Senior Village.

Roselee was born June 10, 1952, in White Cloud, KS, the daughter of Charles David Blakley and Elizabeth Jane (Staines) Blakley. She graduated from Weston High School.

She married Ernest J. Smith, Sr., on July 21, 1973,...

Aug 10, 2023

Georgia M. Baublit, 95, Rushville, Missouri, died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Carriage Square Nursing Home in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Memorial services will be Sunday, August 13th, at 4:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery...

Aug 9, 2023

Anthony Kirk Fast, 43, Lawrence, Kansas died August 9, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Private funeral services will be held under the care and direction of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, Kansas.  Memorial contributions are suggested to K9's for Warriors or Gary Sinise Foundation and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, 208 North 5th Street, Atchison,...

Aug 6, 2023

Flora Shasteen, born October 18, 1924, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, surrounded by her cousin, Paula (Bob) Hall and long-time neighbor and friend Sharon (Jim) Krone.

Her parents were the late Louis and Flora Knecht. She lived in Atchison all her life. She attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Atchison High School in 1942. She...

Aug 2, 2023

Michael Eugene Bewley, age 71, of Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his home.

Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home and private family services will be held. He will be laid to rest in the Trinity Episcopal Gardens.

Mike was born on November 22, 1951, in Atchison, Kansas, the...

Jul 25, 2023

Nancy Lou Wessel, 91, of Atchison, died peacefully Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023, at her home after a short illness.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a visitation and luncheon immediately following the service in the church's parish hall.

Jul 23, 2023

Daryl Drimmel, 71, Atchison, Kansas, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Amberwell Hospital Atchison, with his family at his side.

No services are planned at this time. A private burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Amberwell Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be...

Jul 23, 2023

Georgia Ford, 99, of Atchison, Kansas, died, Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Atchison Medicalodge.

Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home and no formal services are planned. Interment will be at a later date at Sunset Memory Gardens in Atchison, Kansas.

Georgia was born February 29, 1924, in Atchison, Kansas to George...

Jul 19, 2023

LTC, Robert M. "Bob" Seute, United States Air Force, Ret., age 82, of Edmond, Oklahoma, died Wednesday July 19, 2023, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Kara Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Memorial contributions...

Jul 17, 2023

Duane John Rueb, age 95, of Atchison, Kansas died Monday, July 17, 2023, at Vintage Park.

Services to celebrate Duane's life will be Wednesday, July 26, 2023 , at St. Joseph Church. A parish rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m., visitation with the family will follow until the Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m....