We honor the remarkable life of Karen Sue Slack, who left us on June 29, 2025, at the age of 69.
She was born on September 23, 1955, in Seneca, Kansas. Karen was a beacon of warmth and kindness, qualities that defined her throughout her life. Her journey brought her to Wamego, Kansas, where she created a home filled with love, laughter, and open doors for anyone in need.
Karen's life was a testament to the beauty of generosity and the strength of a compassionate heart. As a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, she nurtured those around her. She will be missed dearly.
Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Mae Slack; father, Otto Slack; son-in-law, Rex White; and grandson, Skyler Havens. Karen is survived by; siblings twin sister Sharon Slack, brothers Randy Slack, and William Slack (Victoria Slack); her four children, Crystal Swanson (Justin Swanson), Janet Weeks (Jon Weeks), Brian Havens, and Christina White (Jay Duckworth); grandchildren Ashley Farmer (Matt Farmer), Harley Weeks (Braden Seamen), Jon Weeks, Michael Swanson (Cayla Connor), Cordell Swanson, Austin Swanson, Stacey Womack (Anthony Womack), Amber Malleck (Michael Malleck), Kellie White, Kaleb Havens, Jace Havens, Kiera Havens, and Kameron Havens. 16 great grandchildren and one on the way.
If roses grow in heaven,
Lord, please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother’s arms
And tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
But there’s an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
Karen’s family will greet visitors during a visitation held at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS, on July 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the funeral home on July 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jol Klein officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crystal Swanson to be used for medical costs incurred in Karen's last days. Checks may be made payable to Crystal Swanson and left in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.