Shirley Jean Burcham Obituary

Shirley Jean Burcham of Fort Scott, Kansas passed away on September 2, 2026. Shirley, born on May 15, 1936, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Jean Burcham to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Warren Wheeler (Fay) and Dorothy Barker Wheeler (Lorene); her husband Bob; her brothers, Jerry Wheeler and Rex Wheeler; her siblings-in-law, Kay Wheeler, Fran Burcham and Jack Burcham; and her nephews, DeWayne Post and Joshua Wheeler.

She is survived by: her children, Eric Burcham (Mary) and Chris Comstock (Rick) of Fort Scott; her grandchildren, Michael Burcham (Kira) of Decatur, GA, Amber Hunziker (Ryan) of Fort Scott, Hayley Crowder (Landon) of Springfield, MO and Chase Comstock of Phoenix, AZ; her great grandchildren, Cadence, Camrie, Kiptyn and Keatyn Hunziker of Fort Scott; her siblings, Fletcher Wheeler and Cynthia Post of Fort Scott; and her sisters-in-law, Phyllis Wheeler of Onamia, MN and Lynne Wheeler of Fort Scott. She is also survived by four nieces and four nephews, and several great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Cheney Witt Chapel (201 S Main St, Fort Scott, KS 66701). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at the U. S. National Cemetery (900 E National Ave, Fort Scott, KS 66701).

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.