Obituaries

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...

Jan 18, 2025

Joseph Edward Keimig, age 79, of Atchison, KS passed away peacefully on Sat. Jan 18th, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born Sept. 25, 1945, in Atchison, KS, son of Ruthanna & J.W. Keimig.

Joseph attended Atchison Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Effingham High School in 1963.

Joseph proudly served his country in...

Jan 13, 2025

Graveside service and burial will be on Saturday, September 6, 2025. A procession will leave the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home at 11 am to Mt. Vernon Cemetery for a graveside service by Russ Cooper followed by Interment.

Douglas L. Thomas, 82, Atchison, died at his home January 13, 2025. A visitation will be held at Arensberg...

Jan 11, 2025

Dorothy Henrietta Rindom, age 92, died peacefully on January 11, 2025.

Dorothy was born on April 28, 1932, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of the late Clarence Meharry and Anna (Urban) Meharry. She attended catholic grade schools and graduated from Mount St. Scholastica.

Dorothy worked in Atchison as a secretary for a few years before...

Jan 8, 2025

Catherine (Katy) Chapman, 92, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Medicalodge in Atchison.

Katy was born on November 25, 1932, in Atwood Kansas to John and Anna Jesch Kacirek.  She had 13 Siblings.  They all preceded her in death.  She graduated from Colby High School in 1950 and later moved to Horton KS where she met...

Jan 7, 2025

Charles Albert Schletzbaum, a man who loved life and lived every moment to its fullest, died January 7, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1965, in Atchison, KS, the son of the late Vincent John Schletzbaum and Rose Marie (Prohaska) Schletzbaum. He graduated from ACCHS and went on to Vo-Tech to study Auto Mechanics.

Charlie was...

Jan 7, 2025

Jacob "Jake" Koehler, a man who loved life, loved his family and loved Jesus, died January 7, 2025, at the age of 64.

A funeral service will be Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Mike Carney. A visitation will begin at noon before the service at the church. Jake will...

Jan 3, 2025

Brenda Merrill, 60, of Huron, Kansas, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at her residence.

Memorial service will be Friday, January 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. Jon Hullinger as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the church garden. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to assist with service expenses, left in care...

Jan 1, 2025

Amy Lynn West, age 54, of Atchison, Kansas, died January 1, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care.

Amy's life will be celebrated with a funeral service on January 9, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Wednesday evening, January 8th from 6-7:30 pm at the funeral home....

Dec 31, 2024

Sara Rae Kresin, of Atchison, KS, passed on December 31, 2024, at the age of 28. We know that Lyle and Amber were there to greet her.

Sara was born on March 15, 1996, in St. Joseph, MO. She was loved and raised by her parents, Cathy (Dahl) Ebrecht and step-father, Donald Ebrecht and her daddy, Neal...

Dec 28, 2024

Linda Sue (Corkins) Metcalfe, 78, Atchison, Kansas died December 28, 2024.

Funeral services will be Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Watkins officiating.  Interment will follow in Hackett Cemetery, Dearborn, MO.  A visitation with the family will be Thursday, Jan. 2nd from Noon until time of...

Dec 24, 2024

Sue Ellen Bromley, 80, of Atchison, KS, passed away December 24, 2024, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born on April 2, 1944 to Donald and Thelma Hartman, in Maryville, MO.  Sue married the love of her life, Howard Gene Bromley on February 23, 1963, in Atchison, KS. They had five children:...

Dec 22, 2024

Joseph J. Buford, age 62, of Atchison, Kansas, passed on December 22, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born on September 5, 1962, in West Memphis, Arkansas, the son of Gwendlyn Buford and later moved to Atchison.

Most of Joe's friends referred to him as "Dancing Joe". He loved his family and enjoyed model cars and...

Dec 17, 2024

Mary Margaret (Gates) Ruhlman, 92, of Prairie Village, formerly of Atchison, KS, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Atchison, KS. A rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. with visitation to follow...

Dec 1, 2024

Joseph Benedict Paolucci, 81, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on December 1, 2024. Born on March 2, 1943, to Nicholas Paolucci and Minnie LaPenta Paolucci, Joe was a lifelong Atchison resident with deep community roots.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Benedict Church. The rosary will begin...