Greg Henderson
CCO, President/Owner/Funeral Director
Greg Henderson, the owner of Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, takes pride in the family tradition that has made Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory what it is today. While preserving many of the things that have brought families back to Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory Home time and time again, Greg has also implemented new ideas to help the community. Through Greg's guidance Henderson Funeral Home has received the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award. This mark of excellence honors firms for their outstanding community service, professional integrity and dynamic public relations programs. He has earned the designation of Certified Crematory Operator by the National Funeral Directors Association. He has also initiated a series of grief seminars for the community hosted by nationally renowned grief specialist Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Greg has also attended seminars at the Center for Loss in Fort Collins, CO. These seminars were Funeral Service Enrichment Experience, Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Grief and Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training. He is working towards his certificate in Death and Grief Studies from Colorado State University.
Greg graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1980 and received his Funeral Director's license in 1981. Greg is a member, past president and treasurer of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin. He also was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Pekin Rotary Club in 1996 and is a past president of that organization.
Additionally, Greg is a Past President of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association. a member the Pekin Area Chamber Commerce and past director on its board, past chairman of the Pekin Marigold Festival Committee, Past Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Past President of IFDA District #8, as well as a member of Pekin Elks Lodge #1271. Greg is also involved with St. Jude, has been a VIP for the Central Illinois telethon, 10 year veteran of the Memphis to Peoria run for St. Jude. Greg resides in Pekin with his wife, Marla. They have three children, son Ryan, and daughters, Lauren Phillips, Mallory (Cody) Henderson-Morris and grandchildren, Brayden, Alexis, and Maddison Phillips, Ryker and Knox Morris.
Greg Henderson
CCO, President/Owner/Funeral Director
Greg Henderson, the owner of Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, takes pride in the family tradition that has made Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory what it is today. While preserving many of the things that have brought families back to Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory Home time and time again, Greg has also implemented new ideas to help the community. Through Greg's guidance Henderson Funeral Home has received the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award. This mark of excellence honors firms for their outstanding community service, professional integrity and dynamic public relations programs. He has earned the designation of Certified Crematory Operator by the National Funeral Directors Association. He has also initiated a series of grief seminars for the community hosted by nationally renowned grief specialist Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Greg has also attended seminars at the Center for Loss in Fort Collins, CO. These seminars were Funeral Service Enrichment Experience, Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Grief and Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training. He is working towards his certificate in Death and Grief Studies from Colorado State University.
Greg graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1980 and received his Funeral Director's license in 1981. Greg is a member, past president and treasurer of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin. He also was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Pekin Rotary Club in 1996 and is a past president of that organization.
Additionally, Greg is a Past President of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association. a member the Pekin Area Chamber Commerce and past director on its board, past chairman of the Pekin Marigold Festival Committee, Past Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Past President of IFDA District #8, as well as a member of Pekin Elks Lodge #1271. Greg is also involved with St. Jude, has been a VIP for the Central Illinois telethon, 10 year veteran of the Memphis to Peoria run for St. Jude. Greg resides in Pekin with his wife, Marla. They have three children, son Ryan, and daughters, Lauren Phillips, Mallory (Cody) Henderson-Morris and grandchildren, Brayden, Alexis, and Maddison Phillips, Ryker and Knox Morris.
Marla Henderson
Owner/ Preneed Consultant
Marla Henderson is from the Manito-Springlake area. She is the youngest daughter of Marlowe and Alice Caulkins.
Marla received her life insurance license through the State of Illinois and has earned the National Funeral Directors Association's Certified Preplanning Consultant designation. She has received training for preplanning through the Academy Of Advance Funeral Planning. Marla has also attended Alan Wolfelt's seminar at the Center For Loss in Colorado on Creating a Meaningful Funeral.
Marla is a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pekin Hospital League, Past Co-chairperson of the Pekin Hospital Foundation Ball, Pekin Women's Club and a Member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Marla is also involved with St. Jude and was part of the "A Toast for the St. Jude Kids" committee. Marla resides in Pekin with her husband, Greg. They have three children, son Ryan, and daughters, Lauren Phillips, Mallory (Cody) Henderson-Morris and grandchildren, Brayden, Alexis, and Maddison Phillips, Ryker and Knox Morris.
Marla Henderson
Owner/ Preneed Consultant
Marla Henderson is from the Manito-Springlake area. She is the youngest daughter of Marlowe and Alice Caulkins.
Marla received her life insurance license through the State of Illinois and has earned the National Funeral Directors Association's Certified Preplanning Consultant designation. She has received training for preplanning through the Academy Of Advance Funeral Planning. Marla has also attended Alan Wolfelt's seminar at the Center For Loss in Colorado on Creating a Meaningful Funeral.
Marla is a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pekin Hospital League, Past Co-chairperson of the Pekin Hospital Foundation Ball, Pekin Women's Club and a Member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Marla is also involved with St. Jude and was part of the "A Toast for the St. Jude Kids" committee. Marla resides in Pekin with her husband, Greg. They have three children, son Ryan, and daughters, Lauren Phillips, Mallory (Cody) Henderson-Morris and grandchildren, Brayden, Alexis, and Maddison Phillips, Ryker and Knox Morris.
David Fisher
Funeral Director /Certified Preplanning Consultant
David has been with the Henderson Team since 2013. Dave earned his degree in Mortuary Science from Carl Sandburg College, graduating with highest honors. He received his life insurance license through the State of Illinois and has earned the National Funeral Directors Association's, designation of Certified Pre-planning Consultant and Certified Crematory Operator. Dave also handles the technology related operations at the funeral home including producing tribute videos, running audio and video during services and maintaining our computer systems. Dave and his wife Anna were married in 1988 and have two daughters, Danie and Allie. Dave and Anna are especially proud of grandsons, William, Cooper & Briggs. He is active in several ministries at Saint Joseph Church and is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. Dave finds the greatest reward in assisting families in their time of need and participating in the Corporal Work of Mercy of burying the dead.
David Fisher
Funeral Director /Certified Preplanning Consultant
David has been with the Henderson Team since 2013. Dave earned his degree in Mortuary Science from Carl Sandburg College, graduating with highest honors. He received his life insurance license through the State of Illinois and has earned the National Funeral Directors Association's, designation of Certified Pre-planning Consultant and Certified Crematory Operator. Dave also handles the technology related operations at the funeral home including producing tribute videos, running audio and video during services and maintaining our computer systems. Dave and his wife Anna were married in 1988 and have two daughters, Danie and Allie. Dave and Anna are especially proud of grandsons, William, Cooper & Briggs. He is active in several ministries at Saint Joseph Church and is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. Dave finds the greatest reward in assisting families in their time of need and participating in the Corporal Work of Mercy of burying the dead.
Mallory Henderson-Morris
Funeral Director Intern / Administrative Assistant
Mallory Henderson-Morris officially joined the Henderson Team in 2016, but as Greg and Marla’s daughter, she has been involved with the family business in one way or another all her life.
Mallory, her husband, Cody Morris live in Pekin and are members of Pekin First Nazarene Church. She is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Pekin Womens Club. Mallory graduated from Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg with a degree in Mortuary Science in May of 2019. She enjoys balancing being a wife and mother while gaining practical experience in the day-to-day operations of the funeral home.
“It’s been a life long dream to be involved in my family business. The opportunity to interact with and serve the families who place their trust in us is both humbling and gratifying. Knowing that I am part of a team that is dedicated to service is very rewarding.”
When Mallory is not serving families, she enjoys spending time with her husband and sons, and traveling.
Mallory Henderson-Morris
Funeral Director Intern / Administrative Assistant
Mallory Henderson-Morris officially joined the Henderson Team in 2016, but as Greg and Marla’s daughter, she has been involved with the family business in one way or another all her life.
Mallory, her husband, Cody Morris live in Pekin and are members of Pekin First Nazarene Church. She is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Pekin Womens Club. Mallory graduated from Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg with a degree in Mortuary Science in May of 2019. She enjoys balancing being a wife and mother while gaining practical experience in the day-to-day operations of the funeral home.
“It’s been a life long dream to be involved in my family business. The opportunity to interact with and serve the families who place their trust in us is both humbling and gratifying. Knowing that I am part of a team that is dedicated to service is very rewarding.”
When Mallory is not serving families, she enjoys spending time with her husband and sons, and traveling.
Dan Heisel
Funeral Assistant
Dan Heisel joined the Henderson Team in 2012. He retired in 2017 from the Pekin Fire Department last working as Assistant Chief after almost 30 years of service. Dan enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and wine making. Dan and his wife, Kathy, have two daughters, Jenna and Alissa and are members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Dan appreciates the opportunity to greet friends and meet people who come to the funeral home for visitations and services.
Dan Heisel
Funeral Assistant
Dan Heisel joined the Henderson Team in 2012. He retired in 2017 from the Pekin Fire Department last working as Assistant Chief after almost 30 years of service. Dan enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and wine making. Dan and his wife, Kathy, have two daughters, Jenna and Alissa and are members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Dan appreciates the opportunity to greet friends and meet people who come to the funeral home for visitations and services.
Joe Stubbs
Funeral Assistant
Joe Stubbs joined the Henderson Team in 2015. Joe retired from the Pekin fire department after 29 years of service to the Pekin area. Joe enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. Joe has one son, Blake. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Pekin, Joe appreciates the opportunity to greet friends and meet people who come to the funeral home for visitations and services.
Joe Stubbs
Funeral Assistant
Joe Stubbs joined the Henderson Team in 2015. Joe retired from the Pekin fire department after 29 years of service to the Pekin area. Joe enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. Joe has one son, Blake. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Pekin, Joe appreciates the opportunity to greet friends and meet people who come to the funeral home for visitations and services.
Dale Noyes Jr.
Funeral Assistant
Dale Noyes joined the Henderson Team as a Funeral Assistant in 2015.
Dale is retired after 30 years in the construction industry and currently owns and operates D&M Enterprises, a local lawn care service. He serves as an usher, lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Saint Joseph Parish and is active in the Knights of Columbus. His interests include NASCAR Racing and sports.
Dale enjoys the team atmosphere at Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory. “Every one gets along and helps each other with whatever task is at hand. It’s a great working atmosphere.”
Dale and his wife, Mary Jo, live in Pekin. They have two grown daughters, Stephanie (Noyes) Davis and Jennifer (Noyes) Larimore.
Dale Noyes Jr.
Funeral Assistant
Dale Noyes joined the Henderson Team as a Funeral Assistant in 2015.
Dale is retired after 30 years in the construction industry and currently owns and operates D&M Enterprises, a local lawn care service. He serves as an usher, lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Saint Joseph Parish and is active in the Knights of Columbus. His interests include NASCAR Racing and sports.
Dale enjoys the team atmosphere at Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory. “Every one gets along and helps each other with whatever task is at hand. It’s a great working atmosphere.”
Dale and his wife, Mary Jo, live in Pekin. They have two grown daughters, Stephanie (Noyes) Davis and Jennifer (Noyes) Larimore.
Mike Sloter
Funeral Assistant
Mike Sloter joined the Henderson Team in 2021. Mike retired from Pekin Insurance Company after 37 years of service. Mike spent most of his career in Commercial Underwriting with his last position being Assistant Vice President of Business Transformation. Mike enjoys golfing, fishing and raising Pheasants and Peacocks. Mike and his wife Kristi have two daughters, Melissa and Kelsey. Mike appreciates the opportunity to help families at their time of loss.
Mike Sloter
Funeral Assistant
Mike Sloter joined the Henderson Team in 2021. Mike retired from Pekin Insurance Company after 37 years of service. Mike spent most of his career in Commercial Underwriting with his last position being Assistant Vice President of Business Transformation. Mike enjoys golfing, fishing and raising Pheasants and Peacocks. Mike and his wife Kristi have two daughters, Melissa and Kelsey. Mike appreciates the opportunity to help families at their time of loss.
Kevin Stark
Organist
Kevin Stark has been playing the organ at wedding, church and funeral services in Central Illinois for over 40 years. He joined the Henderson team in 1975. Kevin especially enjoys providing comfort to the families we serve by enriching the funeral service with music played on the Rodgers Pipe Augmented Organ at the funeral home. In addition to his work as a member of the the Henderson Team, Kevin owns and operates Will Harms Office Supplies and is the Director of Music at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.
Kevin Stark
Organist
Kevin Stark has been playing the organ at wedding, church and funeral services in Central Illinois for over 40 years. He joined the Henderson team in 1975. Kevin especially enjoys providing comfort to the families we serve by enriching the funeral service with music played on the Rodgers Pipe Augmented Organ at the funeral home. In addition to his work as a member of the the Henderson Team, Kevin owns and operates Will Harms Office Supplies and is the Director of Music at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.
Deacon Mark Wilder
Ordained Clergy / Celebrant / Grief Speaker
Deacon Mark is a 1987 graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.
He was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria in 2002, and is currently assigned to Saint Joseph Parish in Pekin, where he is involved in the RCIA program, Liturgy and Spirituality Committee and Prison Ministry.
He joined the staff of Henderson Funeral Home in 2010.He finds assisting families during the loss of a loved one to be a spiritually rewarding experience. "Each situation has unique requirements and we work to exceed the expectations of every family we serve. Working for a family owned and operated business allows me to spend more time attending to the details that make their journey of loss a little easier. It’s this attention to detail and personalized service that a family remembers and will help them to carry on."
His wife, Susan, and he are lifelong Pekin residents. They were married in 1988 and reside here in Pekin. They have four children, Aaron (Rachel), Daniel, David and Mary Bernadette, and three granddaughters: Siena, Ella and Annelise.
Deacon Mark Wilder
Ordained Clergy / Celebrant / Grief Speaker
Deacon Mark is a 1987 graduate of Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.
He was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria in 2002, and is currently assigned to Saint Joseph Parish in Pekin, where he is involved in the RCIA program, Liturgy and Spirituality Committee and Prison Ministry.
He joined the staff of Henderson Funeral Home in 2010.He finds assisting families during the loss of a loved one to be a spiritually rewarding experience. "Each situation has unique requirements and we work to exceed the expectations of every family we serve. Working for a family owned and operated business allows me to spend more time attending to the details that make their journey of loss a little easier. It’s this attention to detail and personalized service that a family remembers and will help them to carry on."
His wife, Susan, and he are lifelong Pekin residents. They were married in 1988 and reside here in Pekin. They have four children, Aaron (Rachel), Daniel, David and Mary Bernadette, and three granddaughters: Siena, Ella and Annelise.
