Our funeral home is a family owned and operated business. Families have been placing their trust in us for generations. We have nearly 140 years of combined experience and we take pride in serving Algona and our surrounding communities. Outstanding service has always been, and always will be our number one priority. We are large enough to give our families the same service as the largest funeral homes around, yet we are small enough that each family gets the level of attention and care they deserve.

	Victor Garry Funeral Director Victor Garry was born and raised in Bancroft. He graduated from St. John's Catholic High School in 1987 and continued his education at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Vic graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati, Ohio, in December of 1990 with a Bachelor of Mortuary Science Degree. He then worked as a funeral director at Hogan Bremer Colonial Chapels, Mason City until October 2000, when he returned to join his father and business partners at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Homes. Vic and his wife Tricia live in Algona, and together, they have two children, Madeline and Luke.
	Reg Roberts Funeral Director Reg Roberts came to the area in 1982. He lived in LuVerne for one year, lived in Corwith for the next 15 years before moving to Algona in 1998. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri in 1971. He taught school in Manilla, Iowa, for one year and then attended The Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in Dallas, Texas, graduating in 1973. Reg worked at several funeral homes in Iowa before moving to the Algona area. Reg is married to Roleene and they have three children, Christopher, Corey and Gina, one granddaughter, Amelia and a grandson, Jaxon. Reg and Roleene are members of The First United Methodist Church in Algona. Reg also belongs to the Algona Lion's Club, Prudence Lodge #205 A.F. & A.M., The Scottish Rite Bodies in Sioux City, Iowa, ABU BEKR Shrine in Sioux City and The Kossuth Shrine Club.
	Rick Murphy Funeral Director Rick Murphy came to Algona in 1984. He graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1976 with a Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Management. Rick worked at funeral homes in Illinois and Iowa before moving to Algona. Rick is married to Julie (Irwin) from Sac City and they are members of First Lutheran Church in Algona where Julie is the Handbell Choir Director. Rick is secretary of the Morwens Kiwanis Club, a member of the Algona Ambassadors, Prudence Lodge #205 A.F. & A.M., The Scottish Rite Bodies in Sioux City, Iowa , ABU BEKR Shrine in Sioux City and The Kossuth Shrine Club. Rick serves on the City of Algona Cemetery Board. At Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company, Julie is the I.T. Manager. She is the Co-Chair of the Algona branch of A.A.U. W., is President of the Kossuth County Concert Association Board of Directors and is currently serving on the Performing Arts Center committee.
	Brian Schaaf Funeral Director Brian was born and raised in Algona and graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School in 1991. He earned an Associate of Arts from Iowa Lakes Community College in 1994 and continued his education at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois, graduating in 1995. He served his apprenticeship in Sioux City, Iowa, before returning to the Chicago area where he worked as a Funeral Director for three years. Brian and his wife, Mary, moved to Algona in May of 2000 where he joined his father and business partners at Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Homes. Brian, Mary and their son, Kyle, and daughter, Ella are members of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Brian is also a member of the Algona Rotary Club,the Knights of Columbus Council #952 and is currently serving on the Good Samaritan Society Advisory Board.
	Thomas Garry Funeral Director Thomas W. Garry was born and raised in Bancroft, Iowa . He became interested in funeral service through his father, Thomas D. Garry who was a funeral director and 30-year member of IFDA. After graduating from Ft. Dodge Community College and Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Tom moved back home to Bancroft to work with his father. In 1976 he purchased his father’s interest in the funeral home and later he became a partner in Oakcrest Funeral Services, Inc. In 2000 Tom retired and sold his share in Oakcrest to his son, Victor T. Garry. Another son, Anthony graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2003 and is presently working at a funeral home in Northbrook, Illinois . Tom and his wife, Adrienne have five grown children and nine grandchildren. Tom was recently recognized as a 40-year member of IFDA. He is a charter member and current president of the Bancroft Area Rotary Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
	Michael Schaaf Funeral Director Michael was born and raised near Atkinson, Nebraska, graduated from St. Joseph's High School and then moved to Omaha where he worked for Western Electric. He later moved to Estherville, Iowa, where he attended Iowa Lakes Community College and then went on to attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 1965. After working in Spencer and Avoca, Iowa, Michael moved to Algona in October of 1969 and joined the McCullough Funeral Home staff. In 1971 Michael and Henry Geilenfeld purchased the funeral home from Robert McCullough. Michael and his wife, Karen, are members of St. Cecelia's Parish. They have four grown children, all of whom graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School. They have four granddaughters and three grandsons. Michael is a member and past president of the Algona Rotary Club; member of the Knights of Columbus Council #952; a past District 8 Governor of IFDA and was one of the original organizers of the Avenue of Flags in Algona which started in 1970.
	Ginger Krebsbach Family Services Representative Ginger was raised between Wesley and Titonka. She worked in Algona as a cosmetologist for many years and started Hope Center, which is a drop in center for the mentally ill people. Ginger started working with the funeral home in 1991 as a Family Service Representative, making advance funeral plans, providing After Care and working visitations. Ginger is married to Maurice Krebsbach, who is originally from the Bancroft-Ledyard areas. They have two grown daughters and four grandsons. She has belonged to the National Cosmetology Association and Algona Soroptomist, North Iowa Mental Health Board and Advisory Board to Board of Supervisors on Mental Health for many years and is a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona.
	Carol Eischeid Office Manager Carol grew up on a farm near Ottosen, Iowa. She graduated from West Bend Community School and later Briar Cliff College with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education. She began working at the funeral home in the fall of 2001 as the office manager. Carol handles the majority of paper work, accounts payable and receivable, death certificates and maintains funeral home records. She enjoys reading, cross stitching and movies. Carol is also active in the Countryside Community Playhouse, both as a board member and performer. She and her husband Mark are members of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona.
	Judy Junkermeier Family Services Representative Judy started with the funeral home in June of 1985 as a Family Service Representative, working with pre-arrangements, visitation and After Care. Judy and her husband, Lamont, farm south of Titonka and are the parents of two grown children. Judy and Lamont are members of the Titonka United Methodist Church and she is also a lay pastor.
	Rose Walker Family Services Representative Rose was born and raised in Whittemore, Iowa. She graduated from Garrigan High School in 1982, and went on to attend Mount Mercy College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She has worked both in acute care and long term care. She is married to Dennis and they have two children, Dillon and Nicole who attend Seton Grade School. Rose is a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. She is actively involved in church functions and a member of the Whittemore Womens Club. Rose enjoys spending time with her family and friends and listening to music.
	Carol DeGroote Family Services Representative
	Frank Merrill Funeral Assistant
	Pat Wilhelmi Funeral Assistant