Ardena June Loch, 93, of Lawrence, KS, formerly of Atchison, KS, passed away Thursday, January 07, 2021 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, Lawrence, KS.

Memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Lantz officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt.Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or Mt. Vernon Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com. It is requested those attending to please wear masks and to social distance.

Ardena was born June 1, 1927, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Walter and Sarah (Young) Saggs. She was a homemaker for the majority of her life. Ardena also worked for Runyan Jewelry as a salesclerk. She was an active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, serving on the altar society and funeral dinners. Ardena was a member of The Order of Eastern Star Chapter #154. She enjoyed collecting fine china, fishing, and travelling with family. Ardena loved being with and taking care of her family.

Ardena married John Richard “Dick” Loch on March 19, 1950; he preceded her in death on February 14, 2020. Her parents, a son Rick Loch, (1991), a brother, Alfred, and sister Elizabeth (Mason) proceeded her in death. Survivors include a son, David and wife Angela (Ellison) Loch, Lawrence, KS, granddaughter Alyce (Adam) Dressman, two great grandsons Myles and Nolan Dressman, Frankfort, KS and grandson John Loch, Lenexa, KS. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.