Obituaries

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...

Jul 31, 2025

Lois Louise Lutz, of Atchison, KS, having just celebrated her 93rd birthday, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be Monday, August 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as officiant. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, beginning at...

Jul 23, 2025

Amanda Smith, 46, Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to KC Pet Project's Roadrunner Medical Fund to help with expenses for emergency care of incoming pets, http://www.kcpetproject.org

Amanda was born October 17, 1978,...

Jul 22, 2025

Ruthanna Keimig, age 96, of Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Louis Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a rosary to follow...

Jul 22, 2025

Having fought the good fight, and now having finished her race here on earth, Alexine Lee Blunt, age 35, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on July 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Alex was born on March 4, 1990, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Jerry and Karen (Regan) Blunt. She is a 2008 graduate of...

Jul 17, 2025

Stephanie Renee Hall, age 47, of Topeka, KS, died unexpectedly on July 17, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1977, in Russell, KS, the daughter of Albert Brian Hall and Brenda (Ehrlich). She attended schools in Oregon, MO, growing up.

Stephanie was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, arts and crafts and spending time with her family....

Jul 11, 2025

Robert Francis Kincaid, of Leavenworth, KS, passed at his home on July 11, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1951, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Robert Francis Kincaid, Sr., and Harriet (Hagen) Kincaid.

Robert married Jean Louise Ostertag on September 26, 1969, in Atchison, KS, and she survives of the home. He is also...

Jul 10, 2025

Bernard Wayne Bailey, age 68, of Rushville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Bernard was born on April 12, 1957, the son of John Wayne Bailey and Patricia Louise (Brown) Bailey in Lubbock, TX.

He married Mary Annette Thebo on December 10, 1983, in Kansas City, MO, and...

Jul 10, 2025

Mary Louise (Erpelding) Scheopner was born September 6, 1940, to Henry and Cecelia (Deveney) Erpelding in Atchison, Kansas. She passed peacefully on July 10, 2025. She attended St. Benedict's and Sacred Heart Grade Schools, Mount Academy High School and Mt. St. Scholastica College. She went to work for the former Schmierer's Drug Store at 6th & Commercial and after...

Jul 8, 2025

Matthew Wood, age 10, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on July 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born at just 29 weeks on November 25, 2014, Matthew faced life with a spirit far bigger than his tiny body. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, he spent much of his life in and out of hospitals, always bravely, and...