About Us

Our Valued Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Robert Erickson
Robert Erickson
Funeral Director
Robert Erickson
Funeral Director

Robert Erickson

Funeral Director

Bob graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 1982. He served his apprenticeship with Dunns/Westover Funeral Homes in Des Moines returning to Mason City in 1984 to join his father. Bob purchased the business in 1990. Bob and his wife, Toni, (DiGregorio) have one son, Ryan, and are members of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Brian Cataldo
Brian Cataldo
Funeral Director/Owner
Brian Cataldo
Funeral Director/Owner

Brian attended St. Olaf College and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 1991.  While attending the U of M he worked at Washburn McReavy Funeral Home in Minneapolis.  Brian served his apprenticeship at Dunn's/Westover Funeral Homes in Des Moines before returning to Garner in 1994 to assist his father in the family business.  Brian and wife, Bonnie (Rayhons) have three sons, Samuel, Ray and Reed.  He is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball and attending community and church events.

Tyler Schaefer
Tyler Schaefer
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner Preneed Specialist - CCO
Tyler Schaefer
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner Preneed Specialist - CCO

Tyler is a 2016 graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago, Illinois.  Prior to attending Worsham, Tyler graduated with a degree in business administration from Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa. Tyler is a native of Spencer, Iowa.

Shelby Meyer
Shelby Meyer
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner Certified Crematory Operator
Shelby Meyer
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner Certified Crematory Operator

Shelby graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2018.  Prior to obtaining her mortuary science degree, she graduated from Wartburg College in 2017 with a degree in biology.  She is a native of Edgewood, Iowa.

Colin O'Donnell
Colin O'Donnell
Funeral Director Intern - CCO
Colin O'Donnell
Funeral Director Intern - CCO

Colin recently joined our team as a funeral director intern. He was raised in Readlyn, Iowa and comes from a funeral service background with his father, Darren a partner at Kaiser Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Colin graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 2021, he received his Associate's Degree at Des Moines Area Community College in 2023, and received his mortuary science degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago in 2024. He enjoys family time, golf, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones. He is glad to return to Iowa and begin his journey as a funeral director in Mason City. 



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