Obituaries

Jun 2, 2022

Candyce Ann Rueb, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the age of 68 in Bonham, Texas.

Candyce was born January 14, 1954, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to CMSgt Duane and Mary (Miller) Rueb. She attended Muscotah High School her Freshman through Junior years. Her Senior year, she attended Atchison High School,...

May 26, 2022

Thomas Charles Barnett, 93, Belton, Missouri, formerly of Atchison, Kansas, departed this life Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home.

Tom was born June 22, 1928, in Atchison, Kansas.  He was the youngest son of Odie Garland and Grace Irene Barnett.  He graduated high school in Atchison, Kansas. Tom received a certificate of completion for...

May 21, 2022

Jennifer Lathen Falk, 46, Atchison, Kansas died peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Amberwell Hospital of Atchison.

A Memorial Service and visitation are scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 6:00pm – 7:30 pm at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be scheduled at a later date.  Cremation care has been entrusted to Arensberg-Pruett...

May 20, 2022

Becky J. Reynolds, of Atchison, Kansas, died Friday, May 20, 2022, at her residence at the age of 72.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Atchison Humane Society or Atchison Salvation Army or Atchison Child Care. Cremation care has...

May 19, 2022

Fredrick Obermeyer, 79, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Obermeyer has been cremated with no services planned at this time.

Fredrick was born April 19, 1943, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Alfred E. and Martha M. (Badehus) Obermeyer.

He and Kathleen Trautloff were...

May 16, 2022

Frances M. Sanders, 93, Potter, Kansas died Monday, May 16, 2022 at Amberwell Hospital of Atchison.

Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, May 20, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Lawrence Church in Easton, Kansas with Rev. Jeremy Heppler as celebrant.  Interment will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery at Mooney Creek.  A parish rosary will be...

May 15, 2022

Orville Francis Watowa, 90, Buena Park, California, formerly of Atchison, Kansas, passed away May 15, 2022, In God's hands.

Orville was born October 11, 1931, son of Lawrence G. Watowa and Phoebe E. (Thrift). He attended St. Benedict's Elementary School, and the Good Intent Grade School west of Atchison and Atchison County Community High School, Effingham, Kansas....

May 7, 2022

Catherine J. "Cathy" (Regan) Gonzales, age 51, of Atchison, Kansas died May 7, 2022. She was born on June 23, 1970, the youngest daughter of the late Vincent and Phyllis (Brull) Regan. She graduated from Atchison High School and attended Highland Community College where she played basketball. Cathy was a CNA and served as a caretaker for numerous individuals. ...

May 4, 2022

Matthew Bernard (Matt) Baker, 63, of Atchison, KS, died on May 4, 2022 with loving family at his side.

A family memorial is planned later this year.

Matt was born on April 4, 1959 in Atchison; graduated from Maur Hill Prep high school in 1977; and went on to study at WSU.

A...

Apr 30, 2022

Betty Laverne Neavitt, 91, of Topeka, Kansas formerly of Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Cyd Stein officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will...

Apr 27, 2022

Judith Marie Hargrove, 81, passed away peacefully from this life to the next, surrounded by her loving family on April 27, 2022, at her home in Farmington, New Mexico.

Graveside services will be Friday, May 13, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Sunset Memory Gardens.

On August 30, 1940, Judith was born in Atchison, Kansas, to...

Apr 22, 2022

Donna Lee (Auxier) Miller, 76, of Bendena, Kansas, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri, of complications from a massive stroke.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Fr. Michael Guastello officiating. Interment will follow in St. Benedict's Cemetery, Bendena. Visitation...

Apr 21, 2022

Linda K. Pennington, 77, Atchison, Kansas died Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Lucas officiating.  Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Monday, April 25 th...

Apr 14, 2022

Mattie Fleta Thomas McDonald entered this world on June 25, 1934, in Atchison, Kansas. She was born the daughter of Dave Edward Thomas and Clara Odessa Givens, both of which preceded her in death. Mattie departed this world on April 14, 2022, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Celebration of Life services will be Friday,...

Apr 8, 2022

Janet "Jan" (Foley) Merritt, 86, of Atchison, Kansas, died Friday, April 8, 2022, at Atchison Senior Village.

Jan has been cremated under the care and direction of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at a later date.

Jan was born July 3, 1935, in Goose Creek, Texas, the daughter...

Apr 7, 2022

Dwight Andrew Downing Sr., (DAD) was born on September 4, 1949, in Atchison, Kansas to George and Naomi Downing.

Mr. Dwight closed his eyes on the morning of Thursday April 7th 2022, with his daughter Sheila at his bedside, in the comforts of his home.

Dwight enjoyed early life, growing up in Atchison with his...

Apr 5, 2022

Ruth M. Conner, 80, Cameron, Missouri died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ruth will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.  Interment and celebration of life services for family and friends will be at a later date at the Perrin Cemetery, Perrin, Missouri.  The Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home,...

Mar 27, 2022

Mary Jane Roloff, 70, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2022, at Atchison Senior Village nursing home with family by her side.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 1, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Petering officiating.  Interment will follow in the Alderson Cemetery, Atchison, Kansas.  Visitation with...

Mar 26, 2022

Brenda G. Kerford Vaughn, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri formerly of Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Celebration of Life services will be Friday, April 8, 2022 at 12:00 Noon in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Kelley officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. ...

Mar 18, 2022

Kelvin Wayne Ross, 60, Topeka, Kansas died March 18, 2022, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas.

Homegoing services will be Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Kelley officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday, April 30 th from...