Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Johnny B. Ralston, 69, Atchison, Kansas died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A visitation with the family will be Wednesday, beginning at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions can be left to Salvation...

Mar 9, 2025

Thomas John Ernzen, 89, of Waco, TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Corpus Christi, TX where he had been living with family.  Tom was born October 10, 1935, the fourth child and middle son of 8 born to Frances Domann Ernzen and Felix Ernzen.  He resided in Atchison County Kansas until 1968 when he married...

Mar 6, 2025

Ruth Ellen Braun Miller, age 83, of Atchison, passed away late Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.

Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Church, Good Intent, with interment in St. Louis Church Cemetery. The rosary will begin at 6:30...

Mar 4, 2025

Phyllis Jean Walton, age 88, of Atchison, KS, died March 4, 2025, while on a trip in Alaska, doing what she loved to do, enjoying life and making memories.

Phyllis was born on July 31, 1936, in Highland, Kansas, the daughter of Paul John Walton and Minnie Ellen (Dittemore) Walton. She is a graduate of Highland High...

Mar 3, 2025

Phyllis Elaine (Cushinberry) Downing, age 77, of Atchison, Kansas, passed peacefully on March 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Atchison, Kansas, and was the last living child of Paul Cushinberry, Sr., and Alta (Smith) Cushinberry. She went to Lincoln Grade School and is a graduate of Atchison High School.

Phyllis married the...

Mar 2, 2025

Jean Marie Cash, age 63, of Atchison, KS, passed away March 2, 2025, at her home.

Jean was born on March 6, 1961, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Weinmann) Kistler. She graduated from Atchison High School.

Jean loved her family and enjoyed working at her various jobs. Jean truly loved life...

Feb 27, 2025

Beatrice "Bea" Beth (Bennett) Brady, 80, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by her children after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:30 am at St. Benedict Church with Rev. Luke Turner, OSB as celebrant. A rosary will be on...

Feb 21, 2025

Marsha Kaye Ham, 57, of Atchison, KS, died unexpectedly on February 21, 2025.

A funeral service will be Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11 am at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. The family invites friends for a celebration of life visitation on Sunday, March 2nd from 2-4:00 pm at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest...

Feb 19, 2025

Donna Lee Gibson Cummings Slavens, 85, Valley Falls, Kansas died February 19, 2025 at Village Villa Nursing Center, Nortonville, Kansas.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Meinrad Miller, OSB officiating. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to services at...

Feb 18, 2025

"From the moment his mother introduced him to Jesus, he wanted Jesus to change his name."

George Andrew Kelley, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, with his beloved wife, Rita, by his side. Born in Atchison, Kansas, to Mary Cluke and Guy Kelley, Sr., George was a man of faith, family, and service.

Feb 18, 2025

Marilyn A. Grand Pre, 76, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral services will be Monday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Fr. Meinrad Miller, OSB, officiating. A visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the funeral home with a rosary being recited...

Feb 13, 2025

Laurali Sue (Robbins) Rideout, of Atchison, KS, died February 13, 2025, at Amberwell Health in Atchison.

Laurali was born on January 29, 1962, in Linden, New Jersey, the daughter of George Sanford Robbins and Dorothea Carol (Harrison) Robbins. Laurali enjoyed gardening and being in the nature. She made beautiful jewelry and had a keen eye for collectibles....

Feb 10, 2025

Porter DeWayne Hampton, age 51, died surrounded by his loved ones on February 10, 2025, at his home. He did not let cancer define his final years; he defined how to live life to the fullest during his battle. He modeled himself to be Super Man and Rocky through his treatments, with his fighting and strong-willed spirit. Porter would...

Feb 9, 2025

Sean Edward Bauer, a longtime resident of Atchison, KS, died unexpectedly on February 9, 2025. He was born the second oldest of five children on November 7, 1964, in Bremerton, WA, the son of Daniel J. Bauer and Bonnie (Lawrence) Bauer. He attended Star of the Sea Catholic Church and School in Bremerton. While Sean was growing up, he...

Feb 5, 2025

Daniel L. Wagner, 87, Atchison, Kansas died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Danny's life will be celebrated Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Joseph Church with a visitation to begin at 10:00 am and a rosary at 10:45 am. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest...

Jan 26, 2025

David Edward Fitzpatrick, of Winchester, KS, died at his home on January 26, 2025.

A Remembrance Service will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 10:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation care provided by the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

David...

Jan 25, 2025

Alan D. Williams, 75, Everest, Kansas, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence.

A celebration of Alan's life will be held by immediate family. Mr. Williams has been cremated under the care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Alan was born May 23, 1949, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Dale and Helen Louise (Rawlins)...

Jan 21, 2025

Laura Lee (Thompson) Behler, died January 21, 2025, at her home at the age of 59.

A service to remember and celebrate her life will be on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Lucas officiating. A visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Memorials may...

Jan 20, 2025

Harley Sargent, 69, Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, January 20, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Sargent was cremated, and a celebration of life will be at a later date. Memorial contributions to help with final expenses may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Harley was born September 27,...

Jan 19, 2025

Gerald Leroy Giles, who was known by most as Oscar, died January 19, 2025, at his home in Atchison, KS, at the age of 90.

A service to remember Oscar will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. The family will have a visitation for one hour prior to the...