Joseph Wiedmaier
Feb 12, 2026
Joseph Benedict Wiedmaier, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from complications between pneumonia and emphysema. He was born August 10, 1961, the son of Ernest and Margaret Catherine (Burke) Wiedmaier and is survived by 4 brothers: Steve, Dave, Tom and Bob.
He was formerly employed by the City of Atchison with the water department.
He is preceded in death by his...
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...
Jerry W. Pruett
Mar 3, 2026
Jerry Wayne Pruett, Sr., departed this life peacefully on March 3, 2026, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. Born on June 15, 1939, in Atchison, Kansas, he is the son of Wilmer H. Pruett and Violet (Ofstad) Pruett.
A devoted husband and father, Jerry was married to Joyce (Robbins) Pruett on February 5, 1967, at the Cummings Christian Church and have shared...
Claudia Jo Payne
Mar 2, 2026
Claudia Jo Payne, of Atchison, KS, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the Atchison Hospital. She was a fighter of countless health issues, but she persevered through them all. She was born on January 23, 1951, in Atchison, Kansas, to Clyde Richard Van Wey and Bettie Jean (Hundley) Van Wey. Claudia was a graduate of Atchison High School, class...
Betty Rose Brown
Mar 1, 2026
Betty Rose Brown, a cherished member of the Atchison community, entered this world May 19, 1939, and gracefully departed into the arms of Jesus on March 1, 2026. She lived a remarkable life filled with unwavering dedication, love, and a profound commitment to her family and community.
Betty Rose's life will be celebrated on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a Homegoing...
Sister Sylvia Kenkel, OSB
Feb 28, 2026
Sister Sylvia Kenkel, OSB, 86, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kan., died Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Friday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m.
On May 24, 1939, she and her twin brother...
Lance Gasper
Feb 26, 2026
Lance Gasper, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2026, at Amberwell Hospital in his hometown of Atchison, Kansas. He was born on May 24, 1985, in Atchison, the son of Anthony Joseph Gasper and Brenda (Wood) Gasper.
A graduate of Atchison High School, Lance was an accomplished athlete, known particularly for his state wrestling accolades. He furthered his education, obtaining an...
Betty Pruett
Feb 25, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” (Bilderback) Pruett, of Atchison, KS, was born July 11, 1938, in Leavenworth, KS, to James V. and Mildred Christian Bilderback. She died peacefully on February 25, 2026. At a young age, the family returned to Atchison where Betty graduated from Atchison High in 1956. At the age of 48, she graduated with honors from Emporia State University.
She worked...
Barbara Trimble
Feb 23, 2026
Barbara Ann Trimble, daughter of Frank and Ruth Dvorak, was born April 15, 1948, in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. She passed away peacefully at Atchison Senior Village on February 23, 2026, after a 4-month health battle.
Barbara Married Raymond Trimble on August 26, 1967, at St. Lukes’s Lutheran Church in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. After 58 Years of marriage, they have 3 children: Melissa Trimble...
Frances Handke
Feb 22, 2026
Frances M. (Navinskey) Handke, 94, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Atchison Medicalodge.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Church, with interment to follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited before mass at 9:30 A.M with visitation following until service time...
Fr. Maurice Haefling, OSB
Feb 20, 2026
Father Maurice Haefling, OSB, died on Friday, February 20, 2026. He had been fortified by the Sacraments of the Church, and the Apostolic Pardon.
Father Maurice (Charles) was born on November 25, 1943 in Strong City, KS, the son of Marion and Mary Beumer Haefling. He attended Blessed Sacrament grade school. Kansas City, MO, and Lillis High School, where he was...
Terry Myers
Feb 11, 2026
Terry Ray Myers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on February 11, 2026, at his home on the farm in Lancaster, Kansas, surrounded by family. Born on October 21, 1954, in Atchison, Kansas, Terry lived life working hard and spending his free time doing the things he loved most.
He attended Lancaster Elementary School and Atchison County Community...
Tamera Lynn Redondo
Feb 10, 2026
Tamera Lynn Redondo, 58, Atchison, Kansas, formerly of Junction City, KS, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Gran Vilas Atchison.
Cremation care has been provided by the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, and no services are scheduled at this time
Tamera was born March 16, 1967, in Fort Riley, Kansas, the daughter of James R. Vance Sr. and Mildred (Ehnow) Vance. She attended schools...
Gloria Mae Wallingford
Feb 4, 2026
Gloria Mae (Boldridge) Wallingford, born on August 13, 1936, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Mattie Ruth (Beadles) Boldridge, gracefully departed this world on February 4, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. With a heart that united her family in love and laughter, she quietly passed surrounded by her beloved kin, enveloped in the warmth of their presence as...
Gayla Denise Shreve
Jan 22, 2026
Gayla Denise Shreve, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Lancaster, Kansas. She was born on December 31, 1960, in Kansas City, MO.
Gayla previously worked at Valley Hope in Atchison and RCI in Horton, and most recently served as a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Department for Children and Families in Atchison. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude...
Otha "Dude" Kelley
Jan 21, 2026
The anchored soul, Pastor Otha “Dude” Kelley, the bass-line of worship, the tower of strength in ministry and might, boarded the train to glory on January 21st, 2026 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He preached the word of God until his last breath. Born at home on April 1st, 1944 to Guy Kelley Sr and Mary (Cluke) Kelley,...
Patricia Betts
Jan 20, 2026
Patricia Betts, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri, on January 20, 2026, at the age of 73. In her final moments, Patricia was surrounded by some of her favorite nurses, her daughter, and her granddaughter. Born on July 27, 1952, in Globe, Arizona, Patricia was a proud graduate...
Rose Gerdes
Jan 20, 2026
Rose Gerdes, age 93, of Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village.
Services will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, at St. Benedict Church, beginning with a parish rosary at 10:00 AM, followed by visitation. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11:00 AM with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB, as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt....
Charlotte Thompson
Jan 15, 2026
Charlotte Rae (Thomas) Thompson, age 85, a resident of Atchison for 67 years, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 15, 2026, at Atchison Senior Village. A private burial will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, with a family graveside service to be held at a later date.
Charlotte was born on January...
Diane Dykstra
Jan 10, 2026
Linda Diane Dykstra passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on June 3, 1952.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 21st at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor, Russ Cooper, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Private family graveside services...
