Oreta Burnham Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2026, at the age of 89, Oreta Burnham in Rose Hill, Kansas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Oreta Burnham to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lowell Hinshaw and Hazel "Dollie" Hinshaw (Dagel); her son Martin Burnham; and her siblings, Venetia Nellis and Melvin Hinshaw.
She is survived by: her husband Paul Burnham; her children, Doug Burnham of Wichita, Brian Burnham (Arlita), Cheryl Spicer (Walt) of Manila and Felicia Reschke (Clint) of Emporia, Kansas; her daughter-in-law Gracia Burnham; her brother Galen Hinshaw of Rose Hill; and her brother-in-law Howard Nellis of Kansas City. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Derby Chapel (1415 N Rock Rd, Derby, KS 67037). A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Rose Hill Bible Church (1410 N Main St, Rose Hill, KS 67133).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rose Hill Bible Church, PO Box 186, Rose Hill, Kansas 67133 or to Martin Burnham Foundation, PO Box 10, Rose Hill, Kansas 67133.
