Our Staff

Brett Lundberg

Owner, Funeral Director's Assistant, Certified Crematory Operator

Brett is a 1999 graduate of Newton High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Iowa. He is a member of the Newton Elks Lodge and involved in coaching youth sports. Brett is also a licensed insurance agent. He enjoys being involved in the community, coaching, traveling, attending events at the Iowa Speedway and Knoxville Raceway, and most importantly spending time with his family.

M. Chantelle Lundberg

Owner, Funeral Director, Office Manager, Licensed to sell Preneed Insurance

Chantelle is a 1995 graduate of Newton High School, 1999 graduate of the University of Nothern Iowa, and a 2005 graduate of DMACC Mortuary Program. She became a licensed funeral director in the state of Iowa in 2006 and a licensed insurance agent in 2008. Chantelle has been active in many community organizations and boards. She is married to Brett Lundberg and they have three children, Dylann, Derek, and Chase.

Gary A. Wallace

Funeral Director, Certified Cremationist

Gary is a 1975 graduate of Newton High School. He graduated from Worsham Mortuary School in 1987 and became a licensed funeral director in the state of Iowa in 1988. Gary is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, and the Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. He enjoys traveling and going to Blues concerts.

Pat A. Wallace

Past Owner

Pat is a 1973 graduate of Lynnville-Sully High School. She owned the Coffee Cup Café and SOS in Sully until 1990. Pat was then a Realtor in Newton for 20 years, retiring in 2010. She enjoys her and Gary’s eight grandchildren, traveling, and being involved in the community.

Megan Cullison

Funeral Director Intern

Megan is a 2016 graduate of Dowling Catholic High School, 2019 graduate of Beloit College's Anthropology and Museum Studies programs, and 2021 graduate of the DMACC Mortuary Science Program. Megan and her husband are members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Megan enjoys reading and visiting museums in her free time.

Makayla Morrison

Funeral Director Assistant, Student

Makayla is a 2015 graduate of Southeast Polk High School, a student of Upper Iowa University's Psychology program, and a student of DMACC Mortuary Science Program. Makayla enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Travis Walter

Funeral Director

Travis is a 1991 graduate of Apple Valley High School. He studied sign language interpreting at DMACC and graduated from the Dakota County Community College Autobody Program and the DMACC Mortuary Science program. In his free time, Travis enjoys classic cars and woodworking.