Regina Hund
Jul 28, 2026
Regina M. Hund passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, with her family by her side following a brief illness.
Regina was born on August 24, 1960, to George Harold Betts Sr. and Mary Ann (Davenport) Betts. Regina worked as a security guard for Atchison Casting/Bradken for over 30 years, retiring in 2025. She was a wonderful cook and baker, an...
Phyllis Chapman
Jul 27, 2026
Phyllis F. Chapman, age 74, of Effingham, KS, passed on July 27, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care.
A visitation will be on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 12 Noon until 1:00 PM at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A procession to the cemetery will leave the funeral home at 1:00 PM for a Graveside Service at 1:30 PM at Sumner Cemetery with...
Ryan Ray White
Jul 26, 2026
Ryan Ray White, age 41, of Atchison, KS, died July 26, 2026.
A visitation with the family will be on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:30-7 PM at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Ryan will be cremated following the visitation. Memorials may be left to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.
Ryan was born on December 15, 1984, in Atchison, KS, and is the son...
Raymond Becker
Jul 25, 2026
Raymond Charles Becker, 84, peacefully finished a life fully lived on July 25, 2026, with his family nearby.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Purcell, Kansas, with a reception to follow. A parish rosary will be on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 PM with visitation to follow until...
Phil Boos
Jul 16, 2026
John Philip “Phil” Boos, 84, of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on July 16, 2026, with his family at his side.
Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11 AM at St. Joseph Church in Atchison with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. The rosary will be on Thursday, July 23 at 6 PM with visitation to...
Debra A. Dorsey
Jul 13, 2026
Debra A. Dorsey (née Schmidt), age 72, departed this world on July 13, 2026, in her hometown of St. Joseph, Missouri. Debra was born on August 26, 1953, the daughter of John and Janice (Anderson) Schmidt.
She was a proud graduate of Lafayette High School class of 1971. She married Ronald Dorsey on October 27, 1973; he preceded her in death...
Frances Williamson
Jul 3, 2026
Frances M. Williamson, passed away at age 88, on July 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born to parents Edward Handke and Emma M. (Speer) Handke on May 31, 1938, in Oak Mills, KS. She began her education at the District #74 School until eight grade and is a 1955...
Rose Marie Shrout
Jul 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Shrout, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Rose peacefully departed this life on July 1, 2026. Born on September 13, 1936, in Independence Community, Doniphan County, Kansas, Rose was the cherished daughter of Carl Lutz Sr, and...
Ryan Keith Berkhalter
Jun 28, 2026
Ryan Keith Berkhalter, fondly known as “Hambone,” passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2026, with the love of his family at his side. He was the beloved son of Randle Keith Berkhalter and Stephanie Allison (Birch) Berkhalter, born in Atchison, Kansas, on September 28, 2009.
Ryan’s smile and laughter brought warmth into every room he entered. Even as a little one,...
Lisa Newson
Jun 25, 2026
Lisa Renee Newson, age 55, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. She was born on August 22, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Marilyn Hontz and is a graduate of Westport High School. She served as a CMA for a few nursing homes in Atchison for over twenty years, most recently at Medicalodge. She...
Terry Cave
Jun 24, 2026
Terry Marie Cave, of Atchison, KS, died June 24, 2026, at a Lansing, KS, nursing facility. She was born on August 1, 1953, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Eugene Servaes and Sally (Anthony) Servaes.
She married Robert Vessar, Sr. and they have two children, Robert, Jr., and Stacey; they later divorced. She married Danny Cave, and they were also later...
Dian Black
Jun 23, 2026
Dian Black, 75, of Rushville, Missouri, died, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with her family by her side.
Cremation care has been provided by the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home and no services are planned at this time.
Dian was born March 5, 1951, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Bonnie (Andre) Nitz. She is a graduate of Atchison High School, class of...
Ruby Phillips
Jun 18, 2026
Ruby Deanne Phillips left this physical plane on June 18, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born November 27, 1972, in Winchester, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Laurence and Bonnie Jane Clem Thompson.
She attended schools in USD 377 district graduating in 1990. While in high school music was her passion. She sang with the Soundmasters and played six different instruments in...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Bowen
Jun 9, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Bowen, 87, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mrs. Bowen will be cremated and no services are scheduled. Interment will be at a later date in Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Jackie was born August 7, 1938 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Clarence “Kitty” Trainer and Jan Roberts Trainer....
Jack B. Vandiver
Jun 1, 2026
Jack B. Vandiver, 81, Atchison, Kansas, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at Amberwell Atchison.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. William Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested...
Richard A. Chapman, Jr.
May 14, 2026
Richard A. Chapman, Jr., 50, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on May 14, 2026.
Per his wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Lancaster School Building, 300 Kansas St., Lancaster, KS 66041.
Born May 19, 1975, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Richard Arnold...
Angela Jo Dugger
May 13, 2026
Angela Jo Dugger, “Angie” to most of those who knew her, was someone who could never truly be tied down, and someone who was simply a good human with one of the biggest hearts and brightest smiles, passed away on May 13th, 2026. Angela was born in Atchison, KS the daughter of William M. Dugger and Ronda (Walker) Dugger.
Angie was...
Michael J. Boldridge, Sr.
May 2, 2026
Michael John "Mike" Boldridge Sr., 84, lovingly known as "Leatherman," of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away on May 2, 2026, at Amberwell Hospital. Born December 12, 1941, in Atchison, Kansas, he was the son of Walter Boldridge Sr. and Grace R. Beadles Boldridge. He attended Sumner Grade School and Effingham High School, beginning a life marked by curiosity, craftsmanship, and deep...
George Garrison
Apr 23, 2026
George E. Garrison, Atchison, Kan., passed away April 23, 2026. He was born Nov. 15, 1945, to Elmer and Lillie (Wolfe) Garrison.
George retired from Blair Milling & Elevator in July 2005, and was a member Of the BCTGM Union. He enjoyed wood-working, four-wheeling, and horse riding - in parades, trail rides, a cattle drive, and participated in the wagon trail...
Michelle Quinlan
Apr 13, 2026
Michelle (Schuler) Quinlan, passed away on April 13, 2026, at the Amberwell Atchison Hospital. Born on August 13, 1960, she is the daughter of Bernard "Clair" Schuler and Beverly (Pierce) Schuler.
A 1978 graduate of Mount St. Scholastica Academy, Michelle devoted much of her working years as a waitress and in various factories throughout Atchison.
Michelle delighted in babysitting and playing with...
