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.

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

Brian was born at Britt and raised in Garner. He graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1987 and continued his education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.


He transferred to the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he was active in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He served his internship at Washburn McReavy Funeral Homes in the Twin Cities and graduated with distinction from the University Of Minnesota in 1991 with a bachelor of science degree in mortuary science. Brian served his apprenticeship in Iowa at Dunn’s and Westover Funeral Homes in Des Moines.


He then returned home to assist his father in 1994 and purchased the business from him in January of 2001. Brian is married to Bonnie Rayhons of Garner. They have three sons, Samuel, Ray and Reed.

 Debra A. Haugen
Debra A. Haugen
Support Staff
Debra A. Haugen
Support Staff

Debra (Waite) Haugen was born in Mason City and grew up in Garner.  She graduated from Garner Hayfield High School in 1970 and received her Long Term Care Administration degree from Iowa Lakes Community College in 1989.  She worked for forty years in skilled nursing facilities in Garner and other north Iowa communities.   Deb was married for over thirty years to John Haugen before he passed away.  She has three sons, Adam, Brent and Craig Roberts and two stepdaughters, Julie and Deanna Haugen.  Deb has ten grandchildren.  Deb helps with office duties and visitations. 

Dean Cataldo
Dean Cataldo
Funeral Director
Dean Cataldo
Funeral Director

Dean was born at Clarion and grew up in Garner. He graduated from Garner High School in 1956 and attended Mason City Junior College. He graduated from the University of Iowa and continued his education at the University of Minnesota where he received his mortuary science degree. Dean served his apprenticeship at Bruce’s Funeral Home in Fort Dodge and then returned to Garner to teach high school biology.


In 1975, he purchased the Boughton Funeral Home in Britt and Woden and in 1976, the Bohn Funeral Home in Garner. Dean is married to Beverly Schaefer of Britt. They have three children, Brian, Brent and Kristine.

Bonnie (Rayhons) Cataldo
Bonnie (Rayhons) Cataldo
Funeral Assistant
Bonnie (Rayhons) Cataldo
Funeral Assistant

Bonnie (Rayhons) Cataldo was born in Britt and raised in Garner. She graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1990 and continued her education at Waldorf College in Forest City where she was active in the women’s basketball team. She graduated from Simpson College in Indianola with a degree in elementary education. She and her husband, Brian, have three sons, Samuel, Ray and Reed. Bonnie helps with visitations and office work.

Doris (Schaefer) Boekelman
Doris (Schaefer) Boekelman
Funeral Assistant
Doris (Schaefer) Boekelman
Funeral Assistant

Doris (Schaefer) Boekelman was born and raised in Britt. She currently lives in Britt and helps with visitations, services and light housekeeping at the funeral home. She has three children, Sandy, Mike and Susan.



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