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Marilyn Hattan

Marilyn Hattan

Nov 24, 2024

Marilyn Hattan, age 84, of Atchison, Kansas, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Atchison Gran Villas surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph Church. Visitation with the family will be from 9:15 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. at the Church. A parish rosary will...

Dolores Wood

Dolores Wood

Nov 17, 2024

Dolores Jean Wood, born December 4, 1931, in Atchison, KS, to Carl F. and Rose M. (Enzbrenner) Wagner, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 92.

She attended Mooney Creek elementary school and the Mount St. Scholastica Academy for three years before graduating from Atchison High in 1949.  Growing up during the World War...

Marie (Ernzen) Landwer

Marie (Ernzen) Landwer

Nov 16, 2024

Dr. Marie Margaret (Ernzen) Landwer, who lived a long and full life of 90 years, passed peacefully with her family by her side, on November 16, 2024, at her home in Henderson, NV.

A Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 19286 234th Rd, Atchison, KS....

Greg Frakes

Greg Frakes

Nov 11, 2024

Gregory A. Frakes, age 65, died peacefully on November 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Meinrad Miller, OSB as celebrant. A parish rosary will be on Sunday, November 17th at 5:00 p.m. with visitation to...

Lorrie Dunning

Lorrie Dunning

Nov 10, 2024

Dolores "Lorrie" Dunning, 88, Atchison, Kansas passed from this world on November 10, 2024, at Amberwell Atchison to join her heavenly father and savior Jesus Christ.

The 8:15 a.m. mass on December 17, 2024, will be for the repose of the soul of Lorrie at St. Benedict Church. Inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas....

Edwarda Sukow

Edwarda Sukow

Nov 10, 2024

Edwarda Emilie Sukow, age 87, of Atchison, Kansas, died on November 10, 2024, at the University of Kansas Hospital following a vehicle accident.

Eddie had Pre-Planned her cremation care with the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at a later date.

Eddie was born on October 11, 1937, in...

Jadelynn Wentz

Jadelynn Wentz

Nov 3, 2024

A tiny but mighty fighter for sixty-five days, Jadelynn Ann Marie Wentz, went to her eternal rest on November 3, 2024. She was born on August 29, 2024, and fought through so many obstacles in her short time both at Stormont Vail and Children's Mercy and will be forever known as the warrior princess.

She will always...

Shirley Ann Ernzen

Shirley Ann Ernzen

Oct 31, 2024

Shirley Ann (Gore) Ernzen, 88, passed away October 31, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Luke Turner, OSB as celebrant. A rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with visitation to follow until time...

Sr. Mary Ellen Auffert, Osb

Sr. Mary Ellen Auffert, Osb

Oct 30, 2024

Sister Mary Ellen (Savio) Auffert, 90, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kans., died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The vigil service will be Sunday, November 3, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Monday, November 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Sister Mary Ellen was born on March...

Howard Smith

Howard Smith

Oct 26, 2024

Howard Albert Smith, of Cummings, KS, died peacefully on October 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 83.

A service to celebrate Howard's life will be on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating. Interment will follow in Sumner Cemetery. The family will...

Ronald Bahr

Ronald Bahr

Oct 25, 2024

Ronald E. "Ron" Bahr, 80, of Atchison, Kansas died Friday, October 25, 2024, at his residence.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Lantz as officiant. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday evening, Nov. 1st from 6-7:30 p.m. at the...

David Peltzer

David Peltzer

Oct 23, 2024

William "David" Peltzer, at the age of 55, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Pensacola, FL.

He was born on October 19, 1969, to William and Carol Sonnenmoser Peltzer. David was a loving and devoted father, husband, and son. Born and raised in Atchison, KS, he graduated from Maur Hill Prep School after which he...

Barbara Arensberg

Barbara Arensberg

Oct 23, 2024

Barbara A. Arensberg, age 86, of Atchison, KS, died October 23, 2024, at Two Timbers in Highland, KS.

Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Atchison. The family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial...

Irma Flores

Irma Flores

Oct 19, 2024

Erminia Maria "Irma" Flores, age 94, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully on October 19, 2024.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Meinrad Miller, OSB, as celebrant. A visitation will be on Tuesday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. prior...

James R. Myers

James R. Myers

Oct 19, 2024

James R. Myers, age 63, died on October 19, 2024, at his home in Atchison, KS.

James was born on April 15, 1961, in Atchison, KS, the son of Edward Myers, Sr. and Anna (Hays) Myers. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School.

James is survived by his wife, Tammy (Muller) Myers. They were...

Esther Mae Flohrs

Esther Mae Flohrs

Oct 16, 2024

Esther Mae Flohrs, 74, of Atchison, Kansas, met her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, at Amberwell Atchison while surrounded by family.

Esther was born on June 15, 1950, to Alvin and Susan (Payton) Eylar. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1968. She married Jim Kahl in 1968, then divorced in 1977. Esther was remarried...

Steven Andre

Steven Andre

Oct 9, 2024

Steven Kent Andre, age 73, of Atchison, KS, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Steve was born on August 5, 1951, in St. Joseph, MO, the son of the late John Harold Andre and Donna Jane (Witty) Andre. He attended public schools in Atchison, graduating from Atchison High School.

Steve and...

Rachel K. Green

Rachel K. Green

Oct 8, 2024

Rachel K. Green, 50, Atchison, Kansas died Wednesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by family and loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are...

James M. Wolters

James M. Wolters

Oct 8, 2024

James M. "Jim" Wolters, age 88, of Parkville, MO, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 18760 Rogers Rd, Atchison, KS 66002. Fr. William Dun-Dery will serve as celebrant. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. Memorials...

Don L. Turpin

Don L. Turpin

Oct 4, 2024

Donald Lee Turpin, age 92, of Atchison, Kansas, died peacefully on October 4, 2024, at his home.

A funeral service will be on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Don will...

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