Our Staff

Mark Styninger

Owner, Funeral Director/ Embalmer in Illinois and Missouri

Mark is a native of Lincoln, Illinois and graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science and then a degree in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.  He married Becky Hastings in 1987 and they have 3 children; Brock, Bryce and Bridget.  He has served as the Washington County Coroner since 2008 and is also a licensed Pre Need Insurance Producer.  Mark is past president of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Hoyleton Lions Club and Washington County Sportsman's Club.  He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he serves on the church council.  He enjoys hunting, watching NCHS Hornet sports and spending time with his grandchildren.

Telephone: 1-618-327-3211

Becky Styninger

Owner

Becky is a native of Mattoon, Illinois and attended Millikin University where she studied music.  She and Mark were married in 1987 and have 3 children; Brock, Bryce and Bridget.  Becky is the owner and operator of Becky's Music Studio in Nashville where she teaches piano.  She also serves as the music director at Nashville Primary School and is a church pianist.  She  is a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Nashville and loves music and playing the piano.  Her other hobbies include watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas Jayhawks and traveling

Telephone: 1-618-314-2449

Raymond Kolweier

Funeral Assistant

Raymond has served as the mayor of Nashville for many years.  He is retired from Farm Service Company where he supplied area farmers with fuel for several decades.  He married Sandra Holzhauer in 1963 and sadly she passed away in 2018.  Raymond has 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren.  He is a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville and enjoys bowling and helping his brother in law farm.

Denise Schuette

Visitation Attendant

Denise has been with our staff for over 10 years and has taken over the duties of her mother Sandra Kolweier after her passing in 2018.  She is married to Keith Schuette of New Minden and between them, they have 3 children.  Denise is a full time employee in the office at Friendship Manor Health Center in Nashville.  She is a member of St. John's Lutheran church in New Minden.

Brock Styninger

Funeral Director Assistant

Brock is the son of Mark and Becky and grew up in the funeral business.  After graduating from Nashville High School, he obtained his degree in Criminal Justice from Kaskaskia College.  He married Roxzen Pelczynski in 2018 and they reside in Nashville along with their twin children Brixton and Brighton.  Brock is a Lieutenant with the Nashville Police Department and also serves as a Washington County Deputy Coroner.  He enjoys going to the gym, hunting, fishing and traveling.

Curtis Grote

Funeral Assistant

Curt and his wife Kathy reside in Hoyleton and are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton.  Curt also serves as the golf coach at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School.

Tom Polczynski

Funeral Assistant

Tom and his wife Martha reside in Nashville.  Tom is retired from the construction business and is an active volunteer in the community.  He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville where he serves as an Elder.

Ron Brown

Funeral Assistant

Ron, retired from Nashville Community High School after serving many years as a Biology teacher.  He is a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he sings in the choir.  He is also active in the Nashville Lions Club and serves on the Board of Directors of the Washington County Vocational Workshop.  He and his wife Judy reside in Nashville.