Obituaries

Aug 27, 2024

Judith Ann "Judy" Zachary, 83, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, after a short battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Judy was born on October 3, 1940, in Atchison, Kansas, to Henry "Dutch" Wolters and Helen "Nellie" (Fuhrman) Wolters. She grew up in Atchison Kansas in a two-bedroom house with 5 Siblings. 2 older brothers...

Aug 26, 2024

James E. "Jim" McCubbin, 94, Atchison, Kansas died Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Nicole Schwartz-Eck officiating.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday at 10:00 until time of service at the funeral home.  ...

Aug 13, 2024

Jerome R. "Jerry" Seeger, age 89, of Independence, MO, passed peacefully on August 13, 2024.

Jerry's life will be celebrated on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 801 Spring Garden, Atchison, KS. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. with burial to...

Aug 11, 2024

Ellen Mae Miller Hickman, 87 years old, of Loveland, CO, formerly of Good Intent, died Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Mass of Christian burial to celebrate Ellen's life will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. A rosary will be on Tuesday evening, Aug. 20th beginning at 6:00 p.m. with visitation to follow...

Jul 22, 2024

Carl Heugel, 41, Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at his residence.

A memorial service will be Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church (2101-10th Ave.; Leavenworth, KS). Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at the church. Interment will be at Larkinburg Cemetery in Larkinburg, Kansas. Memorial...

Jul 21, 2024

Katie M. Winans-Smith, 38, Atchison, Kansas, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her residence.

Katie was born November 17, 1985, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the daughter of Brian L. Winans-Smith and Velora "Jeannie" Matt.

As a child she enjoyed hunting and fishing. Katie was a sports fan and loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs. Above...

Jul 16, 2024

Chester E. Gardner, 73, formerly of Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at Mt. Washington Cemetery, 614 S. Brookside Ave, Independence, Missouri 64053. Funeral care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Chester was born July 17, 1951,...

Jul 16, 2024

Mary Elaine Liggett, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after an extended illness during the early evening hours of July 16, 2024 in Atchison, Kansas. She was born on February 1, 1957 in Atchison, Kansas to John and Betty Mae (Jones) Cameron, two loving parents who instilled in her a strong sense of family and faith.

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Jul 11, 2024

Debra Hooper, age 68, of Bean Lake, MO, died July 11, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Debbie's life will be celebrated on Monday, July 15, 2024, with a visitation for friends and family from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to NEK-CAP, in care of the funeral home....

Jul 8, 2024

Lilly R. Westmoreland, 53, Atchison, Kansas died Monday, July 8, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, with Pastor Tony Carter, officiating. A visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home....

Jul 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" Carl Stuebs, 77 years old, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully at his home from complications of cancer on July 7th, 2024; surrounded by love from his devoted wife of 56 years Angela Coleen (Clites) Stuebs, as well as many family members and friends.

Bob was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on October 14,1946, to Ralph...

Jul 6, 2024

Peter M. Arensberg, age 90, of Atchison, KS, died peacefully on July 6, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Pete was born on May 13, 1934, in Atchison, KS, the son of Pierre Leo "Jiggs" Arensberg and Mary Louise (Martin) Arensberg. He attended St. Joseph's Grade School and graduated from Maur Hill Prep in 1952.

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Jun 12, 2024

Richard W. Thomas, age 65, of Atchison, KS, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Rick believed in Our Good Lord whole heartedly and believed that as a family anything was possible to get through because of God.

Rick was born on April 5, 1959, at Pepperrell Air Force Base in St. John's Newfoundland,...

Jun 11, 2024

Phillis Muntz, 88, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her residence.

Memorial services will be Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Phillis was born June 2, 1936, in Vermillion, Kansas, the daughter of Ira B. and Bessie (Hazel) Silver. In her youth her family...

Jun 8, 2024

Father Benjamin Tremmel, OSB, August 26, 1937 – June 8, 2024, died on the morning of June 8, 2024. He had received the last rites and the Apostolic Pardon, and was surrounded by brothers in prayer.

Father Benjamin was born on August 26, 1937 in Sibley, IA. He was the son of the late Albert and Helen...

May 31, 2024

Wanda S. Briggs, 76, Atchison, Kansas, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

A visitation with the family will be Friday, June 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Mall Towers (103 South 7th Street; Atchison, KS). Final arrangements have been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Wanda...

May 29, 2024

Sister Laetitia Chavez, OSB, 97, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kans., died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Sunday, June 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there on Monday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m.

Sister Laetitia was born...

May 23, 2024

Gilbert C. Campbell, Jr., 67, of Topeka, Kansas, died Thursday, May 23,2024, at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka, Kansas.

A visitation with the family will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Gilbert was born December 17,...

May 20, 2024

Sister Agnes Helgenberger, OSB, 90, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kan., died Monday, May 20, 2024, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Friday, May 24, at 7 P.M. in the monastery chapel; and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Saturday, May 25 at 9:00 A.M. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 5001...

May 20, 2024

Richard Wayne Downing, Jr., of Atchison, Kansas, passed unexpectedly on May 20, 2024, at his residence.

A memorial service to celebrate and remember the Life of Richard will be Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Richard was born on...