Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Alan Ritchie Owner / Funeral Director


Alan is a 1978 graduate of the Bedford High School, a 1982 graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa with a degree in Business / Biology. He graduated from Kansas City Mortuary School in 1983 and served his internship under Boyd Novinger at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. In November of 1982 he was united in marriage to Kristi Gustoff. The couple have three grown children, Kyle, Kara and Kirsten. Alan's interests include spending time with his family; riding his Harley with his wife and traveling. Alan feels truly honored and humbled to serve and be supported by the four communities. He feels very proud of all the facilities and staff.

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Kristi Ritchie
 Owner / Office Manager


Kristi is a 1980 graduate of Clay Central High School in Royal, Iowa. She attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in 1981. In November of 1982 she was united in marriage to Alan Ritchie. The couple have three children, Kyle, Kara and Kirsten. Kristi's interests spending time with her family, walking and reading. She truly enjoys spending time with her children and "taking care of them" when they come home for a visit.

Alan Ritchie

Owner / Funeral Director

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Alan is a 1978 graduate of the Bedford High School, a 1982 graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa with a degree in Business / Biology. He graduated from Kansas City Mortuary School in 1983 and served his internship under Boyd Novinger at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford. In November of 1982 he was united in marriage to Kristi Gustoff. The couple have three grown children, Kyle, Kara and Kirsten. Alan's interests include spending time with his family; riding his Harley with his wife and traveling. Alan feels truly honored and humbled to serve and be supported by the four communities. He feels very proud of all the facilities and staff.

Kristi Ritchie


Owner / Office Manager

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Kristi is a 1980 graduate of Clay Central High School in Royal, Iowa. She attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in 1981. In November of 1982 she was united in marriage to Alan Ritchie. The couple have three children, Kyle, Kara and Kirsten. Kristi's interests spending time with her family, walking and reading. She truly enjoys spending time with her children and "taking care of them" when they come home for a visit.