Our Staff

Curt DeBaun III

Owner/Funeral Director

Employed since 1969 – Married to Debra DeBaun since 1977. Father of Curtis IV, Seth, Asia, Maddie, Sally and Pauline. Grandfather of 3

• Co-Founder and Past President of Independent Funeral Directors of Indiana
• Life Member of The Professional Car Society
• Life Member of Adventure Cycling
• Life Member of The League of American Bicyclists
• Member of Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Chapter 83
• Life member of the Experimental Aircraft Association
• Life member of the National Rifle Association
• Member St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Member of Vintage Aircraft Association, chapter 44
• Board member at Friends of Turkey Run and Shades State Parks
• Enjoys Flying, Photography, and Bike Riding.

Debra DeBaun

Owner

Employed since 1989 – Married to Curt DeBaun III since 1977. Mother of Curtis IV, Seth, Asia, Maddie, Sally and Pauline. Grandmother of 3

• Alumnae of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
• Member of Saint Joseph University Parish

Jack Gehring

Funeral Director

Employed since 1968 – Has a daughter Tisha Thompson, a son Tyceson Gehring, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

• US Army Vietnam veteran having served 18 months at the US Army Mortuary, Saigon.
• Life Member VFW #972
• Member and Past Commander of Prairie Creek American Legion Post #404
• Member and former Board Member of Terre Haute Senior Activity Center
• Attends Blackhawk Community Church
• Member of the Riley Township Lions Club

Brad Cramer

Manager/Funeral Director

Employed since 1987 – Married to Leeanne. Father of Amanda, Nick, Cayte and Susan. Grandfather to Colbie and Brecken

Licensed Funeral Director in Indiana and Illinois

St. Benedict Catholic Church

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Seth DeBaun

Employed since 2000 

• Sigma Pi Fraternity
• Vincennes University
• Member of Saint Joseph University Catholic Church
• General Manager of Precious Pet Forever
• Wife Meghan DeBaun (Phegley)
• Son Abram DeBaun
• Chicago Cubs Fan
• Member of the Sycamore Club

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Jeanne H. Strohm

Funeral Director

Employed since 2000

Husband-Larry

Children-Corey, Kylee, and Chelsea

Grandchildren-Conner, Alexis, and Alaina

Indiana and Illinois Licensed Funeral Director

Lisa Anne Goff

Office Manager

Employed since January, 2013. Mother of Cheri and “Special Mom” to niece, Mary-Katherine. “Grammy” to Colton, Katie, and Kelsie Anne.

• Lincoln Trail Jr. College, Robinson, IL
• 2015 Graduate, Magna Cum Laude, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Terre Haute, IN
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2010
• Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
• Administrative Assistant to the Chinese School of the Wabash Valley
• Secretary of the Board of Directors, Chinese School of the Wabash Valley
• Attends Maple Avenue United Methodist Church and is in the church choir and praise band
• Member of Terre Haute Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra; Terre Haute Community Band; Brazil Community Band; Fabulous 40’s Dance Band.

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Amy McMullen

Funeral Director

Employed since 2017

Licensed Funeral Director in Indiana and Illinois

Sons-Spencer and Cooper

Honors graduate South Vermillion High School

Vincennes University

Enjoys-Traveling, antiques and spending time with her family

Breast Cancer Survivor

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Lane Hutchison

Funeral Director

Employed since June 2019

2021 Graduate of Indiana State University, B.S. in Psychology

2022 Graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service

2019 Graduate of North Central High School

Board member of Fairbanks Community Center

Enjoys baking and spending time with family

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Ron Wingler

Maintenance

Employed since 1995 – Father of Christy, Amber, Levi and Eli. Grandfather of five.

Elizabeth "Libby" Knight

Samaritan Office manager

Employed since 2019

Mother of Lucas

Graduate of Terre Haute North High School 2002

Enjoys: baking, traveling, and family 

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Amber Lockwood

Administrative Assistant

US Air Force Veteran

Member American Legion

Deputy Coroner for Monroe County

Former Chief Deputy Coroner for Owen County

Enjoys Notre Dame Football, going to concerts, reading and spending time with family and friends.

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Justin Thompson

Funeral Assistant

Married to Maria Thompson; 2 daughters, Gabby and Nikki.

10 Service in the US Army as Military Police.

Member of American Legion.

Former Deputy Coroner of Marion County for 13 years.

Enjoy Notre Dame Football, riding Harley, going to concerts, and spending time with family and friends.

Michael Clements

Funeral Assistant

Married and have 4 sons.

Member of Plumbers & Steamfitters

Member of F.O.P

Member Vigo County Conservation Club

Enjoys wood burning art, fishing, and camping

Michael Switzer

Funeral Director

Wife, Sarah; son, Cameron; daughters, Madelyn, Natalie, and Julia; and dog, Grace.

Enjoys spending time with family, computer games, and working on cars.

Mike Burch

Funeral Assistant

Wife Linda Burch; son, Scott Burch; daughter, Stacey Hutchison; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 157.

MC at Boot City Opry

Raises Nigerian Dwarf Goats.

Enjoys hunting, fishing, and metal detecting.

Nicholas Cramer

Funeral Assistant

Employed since 2020

Parents, Brad and Leeanne Cramer; 3 sisters, Amanda Drake, Cayte Perry, and Susan Cramer.

2010 Graduate of West Vigo High School.

Lee Ann Nickless

Funeral Assistant/Office Staff

Husband-Steve

Children-Matt and Cody

Grandchildren-Morgan, Wyatt, and Andrew

Member of Pimento Methodist Church

Enjoys mowing, yard work, and family gatherings. "Home is my Happy Place"