Our Staff
Our Caring Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Brian Tetrick
General Manager

Brian Tetrick
General Manager

Jessie Moore
Assistant General Manager
Jessie has devoted her career to supporting families with compassion and care during their most difficult moments. In 2019, Jessie entered the funeral profession. Jessie is also a proud attendee of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, where she further refined her expertise.
Outside of work, Jessie finds joy in the simple things — spending time with her loved ones and exploring the great outdoors.

Jessie Moore
Assistant General Manager
Jessie has devoted her career to supporting families with compassion and care during their most difficult moments. In 2019, Jessie entered the funeral profession. Jessie is also a proud attendee of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, where she further refined her expertise.
Outside of work, Jessie finds joy in the simple things — spending time with her loved ones and exploring the great outdoors.

Mike Harre
Funeral Director

Mike Harre
Funeral Director

Terry Felty
Funeral Director

Terry Felty
Funeral Director
Joe Michael Harre
Funeral Director
In 1981 current owner, Joe Michael Harre, moved into the funeral home feeling that since he was born in this community and has had roots in the community since before the turn of the century, he could return something to Hamilton County.
Graduating from Southern Illinois University with a degree in mortuary science, he quickly integrated new modern techniques with old traditions to provide what he felt was the best possible Facilities, Service, Professional Staff, and Funeral Merchandise he could provide.
Joe Michael Harre
Funeral Director
In 1981 current owner, Joe Michael Harre, moved into the funeral home feeling that since he was born in this community and has had roots in the community since before the turn of the century, he could return something to Hamilton County.
Graduating from Southern Illinois University with a degree in mortuary science, he quickly integrated new modern techniques with old traditions to provide what he felt was the best possible Facilities, Service, Professional Staff, and Funeral Merchandise he could provide.

April Kesterson
Funeral Director

April Kesterson
Funeral Director

Amberlea Smith
Apprentice Funeral Director
Amberlea is proud to call Harrisburg, Illinois home and is a 2025 MSFS graduate with honors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare—particularly caring for individuals with special needs—she brings deep compassion and dedication to her role in funeral service.
As an apprentice at Harre Funeral Home, Amberlea assists with meeting families, transportation, and coordinating funeral services. She is committed to serving her community with empathy and respect.
Outside of work, Amberlea is a devoted mother to two teenage boys. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and has a true passion for cooking and baking for those she loves.

Amberlea Smith
Apprentice Funeral Director
Amberlea is proud to call Harrisburg, Illinois home and is a 2025 MSFS graduate with honors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare—particularly caring for individuals with special needs—she brings deep compassion and dedication to her role in funeral service.
As an apprentice at Harre Funeral Home, Amberlea assists with meeting families, transportation, and coordinating funeral services. She is committed to serving her community with empathy and respect.
Outside of work, Amberlea is a devoted mother to two teenage boys. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and has a true passion for cooking and baking for those she loves.

Riley Jones
Funeral Assistant

Riley Jones
Funeral Assistant

Cathy Young
Funeral Assistant

Cathy Young
Funeral Assistant

Anthony Mangus
Funeral Assistant

Anthony Mangus
Funeral Assistant

Megan Nordby
Apprentice Funeral Director
Megan is proud to call Ridgway, Illinois, home. She graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Mortuary Science and Funeral Service (MSFS) Class of 2026. As an apprentice at Harre Funeral Home, she is committed to serving families with compassion and dignity, with a desire to learn and grow while providing comfort during life's most difficult moments.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys painting, hiking, and gardening—activities she often shares with her brother. She also loves spending quiet time at home with her cats and enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen.

Megan Nordby
Apprentice Funeral Director
Megan is proud to call Ridgway, Illinois, home. She graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Mortuary Science and Funeral Service (MSFS) Class of 2026. As an apprentice at Harre Funeral Home, she is committed to serving families with compassion and dignity, with a desire to learn and grow while providing comfort during life's most difficult moments.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys painting, hiking, and gardening—activities she often shares with her brother. She also loves spending quiet time at home with her cats and enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen.


