Obituaries

Oct 8, 2025

Elmer G. Fangman, 90, was born in Seneca/Axtell Kansas on January 28, 1935, and died on October 8, 2025.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Church in Atchison with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be on Sunday, Oct. 12th at 3:00...

Sep 30, 2025

Donald Myers, 70, Huron, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care.

Memorial services will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison. Memorial contributions to assist with funeral care may be left to the funeral home.

Donald was born, January 16, 1955, in Atchison, Kansas, the...

Sep 30, 2025

Rhoda Jane Fisher, age 74, formerly of Atchison, KS, died on September 30, 2025, in Salina, KS, at the Pinnacle Park Nursing Facility, where she has resided for the last few years.

Rhoda was born on February 16, 1951, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of James Oliver Burton and Rhoda (Hunt) Burton. She attended schools in Leavenworth,...

Sep 29, 2025

Russell C. Myjak, age 58, a current resident of Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home with family by his side.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Benedict Church, con-celebrated by Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB and Rev. Jay Kythe, OSB. A rosary will begin...

Sep 27, 2025

Betty Lucille (Williams) Powers was born August 7, 1925, in Alix, Arkansas, to George and Carmen (Dowdy) Williams. Betty lost her mother when she was just 5 years old and was set adrift with her younger sister, Wilma Gene ("Willie"), who was her lifelong best friend and boon companion, her comfort and strength. The girls lived for a time...

Sep 27, 2025

Sarah Jane Dooley, of Atchison, Kansas, having composed her own obituary on her birthday in 2012, even choosing the date for her funeral, lived an extra thirteen years and passed peacefully on September 27, 2025, after a long, full life of 93 years.

Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at...

Sep 22, 2025

Robert A. McGregor, age 64, of Atchison, KS, died on September 22, 2025, at Amberwell Atchison.

Rob was born August 22, 1961, in Atchison, KS, the son of Gary McGregor and Donna (Buffon) and lived most of his life in Atchison. He was a 1979 graduate of Atchison High School, where he ran track and field and...

Sep 16, 2025

Kathy Sue Elias, age 75, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on September 16, 2025.

Kathy was born on September 7, 1950, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of William Dame and Doris (Baker) Dame. Her family moved to Garden Grove, California, and she graduated from Pacifica High School. She was...

Sep 15, 2025

Philip Mark Wolters, age 59, of Atchison, Kansas, died September 15, 2025. Mark was born on July 12, 1966, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Philip Maur Wolters and Roberta (Besette) Wolters. He was a graduate of Maur Hill Prep, class of 1984. He enjoyed Boy Scouts growing up, Troop #255, and achieved his Eagle Scout.

Mark...

Sep 13, 2025

Robert Leon "Bob" Harvey, age 88, of Topeka, Kansas, passed on September 13, 2025, at a local healthcare facility.

A homegoing service to celebrate Bob's long, beautiful life will be on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atchison United Methodist Church, 501 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS 66002. A viewing and visitation will begin at...

Sep 12, 2025

Donna Louise Hundley Hawk, 96, of Littleton Colorado passed away September 12, 2025.

Donna was born on October 5, 1928, the daughter of Floyd and Frieda Eisele Hundley in Atchison, Kansas. She was a 1946 graduate of Atchison High School. Donna was employed as a secretary at the Atchison Specialty Company until her marriage to Jack H. ...

Aug 29, 2025

Rhonda Hubbard, age 69, of Atchison, Kansas, passed peacefully on August 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Rhonda was born on September 15, 1955, in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of the late William Ruhnke and Wanda (Kiger) Ruhnke. She attended Troy High School.

Rhonda married Allen Hubbard on March 22, 1974,...

Aug 25, 2025

Brittany Leighann Kearney, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was a true fighter through her journey with cancer, and her strength and positive attitude will always be remembered.

Brittany was born on September 18, 1989, in Atchison, KS, and is a graduate of Doniphan West High School, class of 2008, and attended Highland Community College. She...

Aug 16, 2025

Sula Mulvaney, 87, Potter, Kansas, died unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Graveside services will be Thursday, August 21st, at 11:00 A.M. at Round Prairie Cemetery.

Sula was born October 23, 1937, in Arkansas, the daughter of Josh and Mattie (Carethers) Wilbourn. At a young age they moved to Kansas, and she...

Aug 15, 2025

Mark Phillip Wilson, a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and dear friend to many, passed unexpectedly on August 15th, 2025. He was born on February 26th, 1964, in Atchison, KS, the son of the late Phillip and Anna Christine (Sigrist) Wilson. He is a graduate of Atchison High School and earned his bachelor' and master' degrees from Benedictine...

Aug 12, 2025

Becky Sue Gerber, of Atchison, KS, died August 12, 2025, at the age of 44. She was born on September 13, 1980, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Clyde William Gerber, Jr., and Debra (McKibben) Gerber. She graduated from Atchison High School and earned her AAS in accounting from Highland Community College.

Becky formerly was employed at...

Aug 11, 2025

Sister Esther Fangman, OSB, 80, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kansas, died on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the monastery after a brief illness. The vigil service will be Friday, August 22, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Saturday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m.

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Aug 5, 2025

John James Halling, age 94, of Denton, KS, passed peacefully with family by his side on August 5, 2025.

A Con-celebrated Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Church at Good Intent with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. A rosary will be on Sunday, August...

Aug 2, 2025

Patricia Jo (Bunck) Gates, age 82, of Atchison, KS, died on August 2, 2025.

Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, as celebrant. A lunch will follow the mass at the church hall. A parish rosary will be on Wednesday evening Aug....

Aug 1, 2025

Clarence Leonard "Clay" Ball, age 81, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on August 1, 2025.

An Elk's Service to celebrate and honor Clay's life will be on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. prior to the...