Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Lee Eckert, a towering figure in the world of sporting goods sales, passed away on December 7, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System at the age of 85. He was born on May 6, 1940, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Ethel (Reynolds) Eckert. Lee was a man who not only left his mark on the...

Dec 3, 2025

Mary Evelyn Sexton, a cherished member of the Atchison community, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Atchison, Kansas, surrounded by her family. Born on September 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Frank Regnary and Evelyn (Jansen) Regnary. Mary lived a life that centered around her family, dedicating herself as a housewife and homemaker while raising...

Dec 2, 2025

Melinda Sue Smith, a cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at her home in Rushville, Missouri, surrounded by her beloved husband and her favorite daughter. She was born the daughter of Marshall Goodlet, Sr. and Joy (Moudlen) on April 24, 1959, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Melinda led a life that was marked by simplicity, love,...

Dec 1, 2025

Maryann Hammond, born on November 24, 1952, in Atchison, Kansas, passed away on December 1, 2025, in her hometown. As a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, she enjoyed creating various forms of art, from painting to weaving cloth. She is remembered fondly for her quiet nature and the devoted service she provided throughout her career, most notably at...

Dec 1, 2025

Pamela Yates, a dedicated medical secretary and accomplished newspaper reporter, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, in Independence, Missouri. As the daughter of a US Army SFC, she was born on October 16, 1950, in Heidelberg, Germany.

Pamela's academic journey began at St. Benedict's Grade School and continued through Mt. St. Scholastica Academy before culminating at Atchison High School. She...

Nov 24, 2025

John Crosswhite, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 24, 1951, in Atchison, Kansas, he was the son of Leigh Crosswhite and Alice Gallardo (Johnson). A graduate of Atchison High School, John furthered his education by earning a bachelor’s degree...

Nov 23, 2025

Pauline A. Jones (Jackson) was born on Dec. 2,1930, to Pauline (Drakley) and Emmett Jackson in Atchison, KS. She passed away, Sunday, November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Emmett “Bud”, Charles “Butch” and Gerald, “Jerry” Jackson; four sisters, Mary Frances Moore, Margaret Larrison, Linda Jackson, and Patricia Pospisil; two...

Nov 16, 2025

Nathaniel Seymore, a resident of Atchison, KS, passed peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, after a brief illness.

Cremation care has been provided by the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Nate chose to have no formal funeral services.

He was born on March 21, 1962, in Atchison, KS, the son of Theodore “Pete” Seymore and Clara...

Nov 16, 2025

Heráclides “Gladys” Quintana Murillo, de 78 años, residente de Valley Falls, Kansas, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar el domingo 16 de noviembre de 2025, rodeada de su familia.Los servicios fúnebres serán el miércoles 3 de diciembre de 2025, a las 11:00 a. m., en la capilla de la Funeraria Arensberg-Pruett.Heráclides, cariñosamente conocida como Gladys, nació el 29 de septiembre de...

Nov 16, 2025

Virginia Lee Paul, age 89, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on November 16, 2025, with her son Danny and his girlfriend Ann Slate by her side. Virginia was born on April 9, 1936, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Arch and Marie (Hughes) Gragg.

Virginia graduated from Atchison High School in 1954 and began as the secretary for the Board of...

Nov 16, 2025

Michael Church, who was affectionately known to so many as Mike, Mikey, Churchy, Chapel and Uncle Mike, passed unexpectedly on November 16, 2025, at his home in Atchison, KS, at the age of 64.

A Celebration of Mike’s life for friends and family will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the lower level of the Elk’s Lodge from 5:00 –...

Nov 16, 2025

Phil Chew, age 74, passed peacefully on November 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Benedict Church. A lunch and time of visiting with the family will follow the mass at St. Joseph Church lower level. Private family burial will take place...

Nov 13, 2025

Lynn Dee Hook, 68, passed away last week doing what he loved. He was hunting on the family farm, always looking for that trophy buck.

Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pat Clary officiating. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. 

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Nov 12, 2025

Clark Guy Moses, 76, beloved father, grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Effingham, Kansas.

Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Graveside Service and Celebration of Life is being planned for Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery in Effingham, the community he called home for most of...

Oct 30, 2025

As we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Charlie Kramer, he would sure hope that you are not reading this while at work, Charlie would say, "You should be working, not reading about me". He passed peacefully on October 30, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on November 14, 1966,...

Oct 26, 2025

Scott Wayne Dryden, age 59, of Atchison, KS, passed unexpectedly on October 26, 2025.

Services to remember and celebrate Scott's life will be on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Lucas officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 am prior to the service. Burial will follow...

Oct 22, 2025

Betty Ann Downing passed away at the age of 97, peacefully at her home in Atchison, Kansas on October 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday from Noon until time of...

Oct 20, 2025

John W. Holt, of Nortonville, KS, died peacefully on October 20, 2025, at his home.

John was born in Kansas City, KS, on February 26,1962, the son of John Robert Holt and Carol Jean (Lewis) Holt. His mother died when he was young, and his father remarried Donna Holt and she raised John with his father. Growing...

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara Louise (Fowler) Lively, age 73, of Leavenworth, KS, died October 15, 2025, at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS.

Barbara was born on November 26, 1951, in Cummings, KS, the daughter of Charles Howard "C.H." Fowler, Sr. and Lela Maude (Heater) Fowler. She is a graduate of Atchison County Community High School, class of 1969. Barbara...

Oct 8, 2025

Elmer G. Fangman, 90, was born in Seneca/Axtell Kansas on January 28, 1935, and died on October 8, 2025.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Church in Atchison with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be on Sunday, Oct. 12th at 3:00...