Janet L. "Jan" Hixson

Janet L. "Jan" Hixson obituary

Janet L. "Jan" Hixson

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Janet Hixson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chapel Oaks Funeral Home - Hiawatha on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Janet L. 'Jan" Hixson, 85, of Hiawatha, passed away peacefully August 27, 2025 at Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A celebration of Jan's eternal life is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Shane Spangler officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope Brown County Cancer Fund or Jan Hixson Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Sep

2

Calling hours

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

124 S. 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434

Send Flowers

Sep

3

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Hiawatha

124 S. 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.