Bob DeHaven

Bob DeHaven brings extensive customer service skills to his position as a pre-need counselor with Catholic Cemeteries from his past work in business and retail sales. Bob worked several years with the Jenkin’s Music Store in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area and also taught music for four years. His love of music carries over to his church where Bob has been active as a choir director and cantor in the past. He currently is a choir member at Holy Cross Parish, Overland Park, Kan. Busy in his roles as husband, father and proud grandfather, in his spare time, Bob enjoys woodworking, restoring antiques and fly fishing.

John Krumm

John Krumm has been with Catholic Cemeteries for the past 24 years. What he values most about his work as a family service counselor is that he can be there to help people during a difficult time in their lives. John considers what he does as a ministry—one of the corporal works of mercy. “It is truly a job where you can make a difference,” he said. “You have the opportunity to be there when tough decisions have to be made quickly.” John is a member of St. Ann’s Parish, Prairie Village, Kan., where he serves as a Eucharistic minister and an usher.

Mike Kuban

Mike Kuban brings 41 years of experience working for Catholic cemeteries in Florida, Kansas and Missouri to his role as a pre-need counselor. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisc., Mike came to Kansas City in 1978 to assist with marketing mausoleum crypts. He has remained in the Midwest and with Catholic Cemeteries because he enjoys helping people and values the dignity with which the Archdiocese treats people. Mike and his wife Lucy have two adult children. He is a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Leawood, Kan.

Karen Ohde

Karen Ohde joins other family service counselors in assisting people with important decisions about pre-arrangements and at the time of a death in their families. She brings 23 years of experience to the work that she does—14 years of it with Catholic Cemeteries serving Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. Being able to help people is what Karen appreciates most about her role.

Charlie Owens

Charlie Owens joined the Catholic Cemeteries staff as a family service counselor in August, 2005. He looks forward to applying his extensive marketing experience to helping families realize the value of pre-need burial arrangements. Charlie worked 30 years for Knight-Ridder newspapers, retiring from his position as a sales and marketing executive with nationwide responsibilities. Most recently, he spent five years as director of marketing for a Catholic publishing organization. Charlie is a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, Kan.

Anne Riley

Anne Riley is so committed to what she does as a family service counselor that she plans to spend the rest of her working career in this position. A member of St. Agnes Parish, Roeland Park, Kan., Anne has been with Catholic Cemeteries for 10 years. She defines her role as being responsible for working with “at need” families to help them get what they need and want at the time of the loss of a loved one. She also works with pre-need families so they can make informed decisions about burial arrangements in advance. “Without my help and friendship, their experiences might be more difficult,” she added.

Bill Riley

Bill Riley brings special talents in grief support to his role as a family service counselor. He has assisted parishes in their efforts to plan bereavement groups. Plus, Bill is responsible for marketing strategies and advertising for Catholic Cemeteries. He said that he wishes he had entered this field earlier in his life to be of assistance to individuals and families. His greatest reward is “the look in people’s eyes when you have helped them.” Bill has worked at Catholic Cemeteries for 13 years.

Carla Yarnell

Carla Yarnell has extensive customer service experience and communication skills that are focused on helping and assisting families with their needs and concerns. She was literally the “front door” to Catholic Cemeteries in her previous position as receptionist, greeting visitors, answering the telephone and handling a number of responsibilities. That role familiarized her with the many different services provided by Catholic Cemeteries—all of which she believes demonstrate respect and dignity for the deceased and for their loved ones. Carla is a member of St. Therese North Parish, Kansas City, Mo., and Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Kansas City, Kan.

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