Wickham Family Funeral Home

03/13/2026

Reaching out to Wickham Family Funeral Home in a time of sorrow can feel overwhelming. However, when Owner and Funeral Director Chad Wickham is asking the right questions and taking the right steps, the journey to peace can quietly begin. Call us at (620) 433-5901 in Chanute, (620) 702-6100 in Cherryvale, and (620) 378-4111 in Fredonia.

03/11/2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. At Wickham Family Funeral Home, caring for families is more than a profession. It's a calling! To the funeral directors who guide families with compassion and dignity every day, thank you for the quiet work you do for our community. Join us by sharing a word of appreciation for all they do.

03/09/2026

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View Gloria Ann Hight's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/09/2026

If peace seems elusive after a death, discover Wickham Family Funeral Home. Our beautiful facility and staff members all come together to create a sanctuary of serenity, give you comfort, and surround your loved ones with the very best. To learn more, call us at (620) 433-5901 in Chanute, (620) 702-6100 in Cherryvale, and (620) 378-4111 in Fredonia.

03/06/2026

Families considering cremation find comfort when they include traditional funeral services. A visitation and celebration of life benefit everyone in the healing process. To discover the Traditional Cremation, call Wickham Family Funeral Home at (620) 433-5901 in Chanute, (620) 702-6100 in Cherryvale, and (620) 378-4111 in Fredonia. This is Owner and Funeral Director Chad Wickham.

03/04/2026

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View Leyona Marie Burris's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/04/2026

Writing down your final wishes can be a meaningful parting gift to your family. Knowing exactly what you wanted takes the guesswork out of their decisions, leaving them confident they're honoring you well. Call Wickham Family Funeral Home at (620) 433-5901 in Chanute, (620) 702-6100 in Cherryvale, and (620) 378-4111 in Fredonia. This is Owner and Funeral Director Chad Wickham.

03/02/2026

If you've preplanned a funeral at another funeral home, either locally or from out of the area, you can transfer it to Wickham Family Funeral Home. Call us at (620) 433-5901 in Chanute, (620) 702-6100 in Cherryvale, and (620) 378-4111 in Fredonia. There is never a fee and the transfer can take place either before or after a death occurs.

02/28/2026

Karen Louise Briggs, 80, of Coyville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Fredonia Regional Hospital in Fredonia, Kansas.

Karen was born on September 23, 1945, in Neodesha, Kansas, the daughter of Roy Howard Shively and Ailene (Hull) Shively. She lived a fulfilling life marked by her deep devotion to family, her community, and a dedicated career in health care.

She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1963 and continued her education at Fort Scott Community College, where she earned her Associate Degree. Karen later obtained her Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license and began a long and meaningful career in health care. She served for many years as an administrator at Medical Lodge South in Pittsburg, Kansas. She later brought her leadership and compassion to Heritage Health Care in Chanute and eventually retired from Guest Home Estates in Iola, Kansas.
Karen embraced life with enthusiasm and heart. She loved spending time with her family and found joy in fishing, camping, turkey hunting, working puzzles, and caring for her beloved cats. She was especially proud of her volunteer service at the Methodist Church through the Sprigs and Sprouts children’s program and her work as an advocate for children through the Kansas CASA Association.
Karen is survived by her life partner of 26 years, Jeffery Dean Moran; her sons, Gerald (Allison) Swift of California, Maryland, and Michael (Angela) Swift of Shawnee, Kansas; and her stepchildren, Gavin (Kelsey) Moran of Augusta, Kansas; Deana Coester of Columbus, Kansas; Mark Briggs of Springfield, Missouri; Jackie Briggs of Shawnee, Kansas; and Daryl (Billie) Briggs of Anderson, Missouri. She also leaves behind several cherished grandchildren who brought her great joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Howard Shively and Ailene (Hull) Shively; her husband, Lloyd Briggs; her brother, Howard Shively; and her sister-in-law, Lola Shively.

A Celebration of Life honoring Karen Louise Briggs will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Wickham Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Fredonia, Kansas. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

02/27/2026

For a room to receive friends, a chapel for life celebrations, or simply a quiet corner to reflect, you'll find it at Wickham Family Funeral Home. Staff members like Office Manager Amy Jeffers are here to guide you. For more on our facilities, call (620) 433-5901 in Chanute, (620) 702-6100 in Cherryvale, and (620) 378-4111 in Fredonia.

02/25/2026

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View Elizabeth Jane Goodwin's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/25/2026

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View Norma Jean McBride's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.