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Jacqueline "Jackie" Bowen

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

Mary Elizabeth McClintock

Mary Elizabeth McClintock

Apr 12, 2026

Mary Elizabeth (Van Dyke) McClintock passed away on April 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She grew up in Atchison, Kansas, and spent the majority of her life in Kansas City, Missouri, where she built a home and raised her family over the course of more than 40 years.

Mary was raised in the Catholic faith, which remained...

Barbara Wood

Barbara Wood

Apr 8, 2026

Barbara Jean Wood, 80, passed away peacefully at home on April 8th, 2026. Barbara was born on August 17th, 1945, in Atchison, KS, to John and Virginia Willmeth. Barbara attended Spring Grove one-room school house in rural Doniphan County for 1st through 8th grade and then Troy High School, from which she graduated in 1963. Barbara married Alvin Wood, Jr....

Sister Kathleen Flanagan, OSB

Sister Kathleen Flanagan, OSB

Apr 6, 2026

Sister Kathleen Flanagan, OSB, 70, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kans., died Monday, April 6, 2026, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Sunday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Monday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Sister Kathleen was born in Riverside, Cal., to Dennis...

Marvin "Craig" Snyder

Marvin "Craig" Snyder

Apr 5, 2026

Marvin "Craig" Snyder, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri. Born on April 12, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, Craig lived a life marked by resilience, hard work, and a deep commitment to those he loved.

Craig’s early years were shaped by his upbringing in Salina and Wichita, where he graduated from Wichita Southeast...

Louis Penning

Louis Penning

Apr 1, 2026

Louis Henry Penning, a distinguished and well-respected businessman from Atchison, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village. Born on July 17, 1937, at Atchison Hospital, his life was marked by dedication, a strong work ethic, and an enduring commitment to his family and the community.

A proud graduate of Maur Hill Prep in 1955, Louis also attended...

Janice DeGisi

Janice DeGisi

Mar 31, 2026

Janice Clark DeGisi, 99, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Atchison, Kansas, passed from this world on March 31, 2026. Daughter of Joseph F. and Martha Hudgens Clark, dearly loved mother of Tom (Jane) of Overland Park, Kansas and Joe (Liza Hart) of Smithers, British Columbia. Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband Sabino "Sam" DeGisi; daughters Jane...

Father Aaron Peters

Father Aaron Peters

Mar 27, 2026

Father Aaron Peters, OSB, died on the morning of March 27, 2026. He received the last rites of the Church and the Apostolic Pardon, surrounded by brothers in prayer.

A native of Hutchinson, KS, Father Aaron was born on May 13, 1939, and given the name Sheldon. He was the son of the late Raymond and Violet (Trotter) Peters. Having lived...

Christopher Hamlin

Christopher Hamlin

Mar 18, 2026

Christopher Guy Hamlin, born on December 2, 1972, at Atchison Hospital, passed away at his home in Atchison, Kansas, on March 18, 2026. 

A graduate of Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri, Chris built a lifelong career within the restaurant industry. His professional life saw him dedicate many years to Palma's Mexican Restaurant in St. Joseph, MO, where his commitment...

Mary Huninghake

Mary Huninghake

Mar 14, 2026

Mary Huninghake, 71, Atchison, Kansas, died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Graveside services will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mary was born March 5, 1955, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Gene and Ruth (Baker) Marshall. She attended Washington and Franklin Schools before graduating from Atchison High School.

She and Lyle Huninghake were married March 5,...

Nicholas Brull

Nicholas Brull

Mar 8, 2026

Nicholas Ray Brull was born on January 26, 2006, at Atchison Hospital, a soul destined to leave a mark on the lives of those who knew and loved him. He left this world too soon on March 8, 2026, after just 20 years filled with joy, laughter, and a profound love for his family and friends.

A visitation with family and...

Michael Matthias

Michael Matthias

Mar 8, 2026

Michael Matthias, a cherished son, brother, and uncle, departed this world surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri. Born at the Atchison Hospital on March 18, 1967, he is the son of Henry H. “Hank” Matthias and Beverly (Helmstetter) Matthias. Mike's roots were firmly planted in the farmlands that shaped his...

Shannon Pettigrew

Shannon Pettigrew

Mar 5, 2026

Shannon Ruth (Purvis) Pettigrew, 66, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on March 5, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri. Shannon was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, getting lost in a good book, and traveling whenever she...

Denise Kimberling

Denise Kimberling

Mar 4, 2026

Denise R. Kimberling, 65, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on March 4, 2026, at KU after a brief illness.

Denise was born October 24, 1960, in Atchison, Kansas, to Pete and Helen (Boggs) Bailey. She spent much of her life as a go getter and entrepreneur of many trades. She was known for her free spirit and independent nature.

Denise had a...

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