Burton Prugh

Owner | Funeral Director

Burton Prugh is the owner of Prugh Funeral Service. He is the fifth generation of his family to operate the business. He is a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College with a degree in Business Administration and also a graduate of The Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science. Burton is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He served in the US Army Mechanized Artillery during the Vietnam War. His hobbies include boating, woodworking, playing the guitar, gardening, creating pen and ink drawings and restoring classic cars. Burton is a member of Divine Mercy Parish, past president of the Burlington Rotary Club, past president of the Art Guild of Burlington, past president of the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County and treasurer of the Crapo Park Foundation.

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Joanne Prugh

Owner

Joanne Prugh is the office manager for Prugh Funeral Service. She has worked with her husband Burton for over 20 years and they have been married since 1971. Joanne and Burton have two daughters; Lindsay (John) Fruehling and Molly Prugh and three grandchildren, Coulter, Hannah and Ava. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and traveling. She is a member of Divine Mercy Parish, past treasurer of the Southeast Iowa Symphony Pops Concert and served on the board of the Visiting Nurses Association.

Lindsay Prugh Fruehling

Owner

Lindsay Prugh Fruehling is the sixth generation of her family to be associated with Prugh Funeral Service. She attended Southeastern Community College and Bradley University. She and her husband John were married in 2000 and have one son, Coulter and two daughters, Hannah and Ava. She is a proud member of Divine Mercy Parish, Hetta Gilbert and serves on the board of Great River Friends.  She enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

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John Fruehling

Funeral Director Assistant

John is the son of Barb and Henry Bohlen.  He is a graduate of Burlington Community High School and Western Illinois University.  As well as assisting at Prugh Funeral Service, he is the owner of Precision Companies, Inc.  He married Lindsay in 2000 and they have three children; Coulter, Hannah and Ava.  He is a member of the New Crystal Lake Club, South East Iowa Builders Association, on the board of the YMCA Burlington Bullsharks swim team and enjoys biking, running, and participating in triathlons.

Sam Newkirk

Managing Funeral Director | Embalmer | Certified Crematory Operator | Preplanning Specialist

Sam grew up in West Burlington, the son of David and Michelle McLeland. He graduated from West Burlington High School in 2007, and 2 years later received an Associate Degree from Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City. Upon graduation, Sam moved to Ankeny, Iowa, to enroll in the Mortuary Science Program at Des Moines Area Community College.  Sam is an Iowa Licensed Funeral Director and an Iowa Life Insurance Producer. Sam is a member of the Burlington Kiwanis Club and formerly served as a board member for the club. He is also a member of the Greater Burlington Young Professionals and he is a 2018-2020 graduate of the Leadership Academy for Selected Independent Funeral Homes. He and his wife Sammy have two children; Wyatt Bruce & Quinn Rose and their Golden Retriever, Daisy. In his free time, Sam enjoys disc golf, working out, fishing, kayaking, riding his bike, anything outdoors, and spending time with his family.

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Lindsay Oliver

Funeral Director | Embalmer | Certified Crematory Operator

Lindsay Oliver graduated from Danville High School, and received her Associate of Science degree from SCC.  She graduated from Carl Sandburg College of Mortuary Science in Galesburg, IL in 2015. Lindsay volunteers at Old Threshers, Children Cancer Connection Camps and the University of Iowa dance marathon.  She enjoys the outdoors, working on her family's farm, playing various musical instruments and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Travis have a daughter, Evelynn Rose.

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Geoff Young

Funeral Director | Embalmer | Certified Crematory Operator | Preplanning Specialist

Geoff started his career in Funeral Directing in 2011 in Metro Detroit.  Having a desire to help people, he interviewed several local funeral directors to greater understand the importance of their role in their community.  One of those directors was kind enough to extend the opportunity to work in his funeral home and Geoff has been serving families since.

In Summer of 2023, Geoff and his wife, Kathryn, made the move to Burlington.  The kindness of Iowans and the rolling beauty of the state was an instant draw and an easy choice for a new home.

When not serving families, Geoff enjoys spending time with Kathryn and their two dogs and cat; hiking in the surrounding parks, photography, gardening and working on the house.

Brandon Stewart

Funeral Director | Embalmer | Certified Crematory Operator | Preplanning Specialist

Brandon Stewart graduated from Kirksville Senior High in Missouri and received his Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Truman State University. After working in the optical profession, he attended and graduated from the Mortuary Science Program at Des Moines Area Community College. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys exploring new places, cooking, flea markets, antiques, and spending time with friends and family. What Brandon enjoys most about his career is meeting families and hearing the memories and stories of their loved ones and learning about their journey through life.

Courtney Allen

Aftercare Advisor | Preplanning Specialist

Courtney was born and raised in the Burlington area and is the daughter of Amy and Jeff Laue. After graduating from Mediapolis Community High School, she attended the University of Iowa and is a registered Iowa Life Insurance Producer. She grew up around the funeral industry and is very passionate about helping families. Courtney and her husband Kyle are the proud parents of their two sons, Karsen and Kane, and their daughter, Cohen. She enjoys traveling, going to classic car shows, gardening, watching baseball and hockey, and spending time with her family.

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Jill Moore

Administrative Assistant

Jill and her husband, Patrick, live in Burlington. Jill graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL in 2015 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Biopsychology. In her spare time, Jill enjoys reading, baking, playing the piano and spending time with family. She also provides canine assisted therapy services to various facilities in the area through her organization Big Red Dog AAT Group.

Mary Margaret Wagner

Funeral Director Assistant

Mary Margaret graduated from Fairfield High School and St. Joseph Hospital in Ottumwa with a registered nursing degree.  She worked as a public health nurse with the Des Moines County Public Health Department for over 20 years.  Mary Margaret is on the board of directors at ADDS, she volunteers with Birthright, St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, and is a Master Gardener where she volunteers her talents by working on the Mary Garden and other garden areas at St. Johns Catholic Church.  She is passionate about child safety.  She is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and was in the first certification class in Iowa.  She provides carseat checks and education for individuals and groups.  Her support and involvement continue with child abuse prevention, parenting education and children injury prevention.  Mary Margaret is a member of SS John and Paul parish where she is a lector, Eucharistic Minister, Health Ministries, takes communion to residents at Burlington Care Center, and is active with Garden Angels and Mary Garden.  She enjoys time spent with her family, especially her grandsons high school and college music activities and her only granddaughter, Evie who was born in 2014.  She loves spending time outside in her yard, gardening, baking, sharing cookies, brownies, and cheesecakes with her family and providing goodies for concerts at Starr's Cave Nature Center and various other events.  She enjoys the arts, music, plays, going to continuing education, conferences, and workshops.

Karen Hassel

Funeral Director Assistant

Karen graduated from Warren High School, Monmouth, Il and completed two years of college at The University of Iowa.  She and her husband Bill have two children, Jeffrey (Marie) Hassel of LeClaire, IA and Wendy (Ryan) Bowen of Highlands Ranch, CO along with five grandchildren: Isabel, Benjamin, Zachary, Reagan and Evyn.  Karen worked as a ward clerk at Burlington Medical Center, a receptionist for Dr. Clarence Singsank, Oral Surgeon, and office manager of Burlington Pediatric Association, PC retiring after 32 years.  She has been involved with PTA, Junior Women’s Club, Medical Managers Assoc., Burlington Fine Arts League, Bel Canto Chorale, P.E.O. and is a long standing member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Her interests include singing, volunteering and spending time with her family and friends. 

Tim Agnew

Funeral Director Assistant

Tim was born to a railroad family and is the 5th generation of his family to live in Burlington. During his youth he was an avid 4-H member with a special interest in quarter horses. His interest in quarter horses continued for more than 35 years. Tim is a graduate of Truman State University majoring in education/business. He served in the military for 8 years and recently retired from The Hawkeye Newspaper as a major account representative. Tim is a member of St. John's Catholic Church. He is an active member of Kiwanis, The Eagles Club and The Knights of Columbus. He serves on the advisory board of the Great River Medical Center Rehabilitation Health and Fitness Center. Tim's hobbies include boating on the Mississippi and restoring older homes. He is also a vintage automobile enthusiast.