History & 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.

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Our Valued Staff

  • David H. Moore ,CFSP, CCO

    David H. Moore ,CFSP, CCO Owner/Funeral Director

    Born and raised in Mason City, Dave is a graduate of Mason City High School, NIACC, and the University of Minnesota. While in high school, Dave began working for Chuck Hogan and Al Bremer. He holds funeral director licenses in both Iowa and Minnesota. He is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), and a Certified Crematory Operator (COO). In 1983 he returned to Mason City and began his career with Hogan-Bremer. In 2001 he purchased the firm which became Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels. His wife, Jamey (Scheuerman) Moore is a native of Iowa City. Dave and Jamey have two children; Grace, a periodontist, in private practice in Mason City; and Will, a dentist, in private practice in Pinellas Park, Florida, and a grandson, Gus. Dave currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees-North Iowa Area Community College, Board member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, Educational Trust Board-Selected Independent Funeral Homes, Iowa Board of Mortuary Science, NSB Bank Board of Directors, Cerro Gordo County Public Health Board, and the Newman Foundation Board. Previously he has served on the boards of Mason City Public Library, Hospice of North Iowa, Francis Lauer Youth Services, North Iowa Area Community College-Foundation, Newman Catholic School Board, Cerro Gordo Community Foundation, and North Iowa Regional Health Board.

  • Jamie R.  Locke

    Jamie R. Locke Funeral Director

    Jamie hails from Osage, where she was a graduate of Osage Community High School. She began working for the funeral home in 2008, while attending Mortuary School; following graduation Jamie joined the staff as a Funeral Director. She is a certified crematory operator and a member of The British Institute of Embalmers, Selected Independent Funeral Home's Leadership Academy, and Epiphany Parish Catholic Church, where she has served as a Sacristan and is currently a member of the Stewardship Committee and the Pastoral Council.She is married to Jared Locke who is employed with Dean Snyder Construction as a Project Engineer and they reside in Mason City.

  • Megan K. Ott

    Megan K. Ott Funeral Director

    Megan was raised in Manly, Iowa by her parents Rachel and Jack Ebel. She graduated from Central Springs High School in 2014, North Iowa Area Community College in December of 2015, and from Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny in March of 2017. Megan began working with the Colonial Chapel's staff in June of 2014. She and her husband, Dilan, live in Northwood with their dog Bear, a Chow Chow they rescued from the North Iowa Humane Society. Megan enjoys her family's daily walks, drawing, painting, and cooking. She is honored to be serving a community that is truly her home.

  • Chloe L. Enright

    Chloe L. Enright Funeral Director

    Chloe grew up in Maplewood, MN and graduated from North Iowa High School in Buffalo Center, IA. She began working at Colonial Chapels in 2016 while attending college to attain her goal of becoming a funeral director. Chloe enjoys spending time outdoors especially running and biking, she also loves to spend time with the people she cherishes most.

  • Paige N. Williams

    Paige N. Williams Funeral Director

    Paige grew up in small town St. Ignace, Michigan and attended Mortuary School in Detroit at Wayne State University, graduating in 2020. Paige joined the staff as a Funeral Director in 2022 and moved to Mason City with their beloved German Shepherd, Kiba. They enjoy going on hikes in the woods, fishing, and road trips.

  • Dano V. Morf

    Dano V. Morf Funeral Director

    Dano was born in Fredericksburg, Iowa and joined the Colonial Chapels funeral home group in 1980. He has enjoyed his work at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, where he continues on a part-time basis. Dano's greatest satisfaction has been serving multiple generations of families. He is a retired volunteer fireman and member of the Noon Lions Club. Dano has been active within the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, including serving as its president. He has also supported the Make-A-Wish organization and served as a grief camp counselor. He has two children and three grandchildren.

  • Gary A. Nerlien

    Gary A. Nerlien Funeral Director

    Gary is an Iowa native having graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1970. He is also an Army veteran who was stationed with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam. After graduating from mortuary school, Gary began his career in funeral service with DW Newcomers Son Funeral Homes in Kansas City, MO. He has been associated with Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels since January of 1990. Gary and his wife, June, live in Northwood. They have three children; Jennifer (Rusty) Wahl , Justin Nerlien, and Adam Nerlien.

  • Christina  Krumm

    Christina Krumm Family Services Counselor

    Christina Krumm attended Mason City High School and continued her education at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls & NIACC. In 2002 Christina was united in marriage to Jerry Krumm, who works in management at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton. They have 3 grown children and two grandchildren. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking her dog, baking, and spending time with family. Christina comes to Memorial Park Cemetery with over 20 years in customer focused roles. She looks forward to serving all of the families of Colonial Chapels and specializes in cemetery services including cemetery markers and headstones.

  • Denni Sue  Erickson

    Denni Sue Erickson Preneed Counselor

    Denni Sue (Iles) Erickson, a wintertime native of Des Moines, graduated from Roosevelt High School and Drake University and is a summertime native of Clear Lake. She moved to Clear Lake permanently in 1984. Her brother, Chuck Iles, was a funeral director in Des Moines and encouraged her to work with Hogan-Bremer Moore and Ward-Van Slyke. She joined the group January of 1995. Together, she and her husband, Tom Erickson, have two grown children: Andrea Tisor and her husband Brian, and Brandon Conway.

  • Tiffany Mustard

    Tiffany Mustard Preneed Counselor

    A native of Sterling, Colorado, Tiffany moved to North Iowa in 2012 with her 4 children. She helps families pre-plan their final arrangements and specializes in funeral insurance which offers a financial guarantee. She is also available to answer any questions regarding prearrangements and is proud to offer "Lunch and Learn" sessions periodically throughout the year.

  • Dana Peterson

    Dana Peterson Office Staff

    Dana Peterson joined the Colonial Chapels staff in January of 2016. She creates the personalized printed material and memorabilia for the families we serve. Dana grew up in St. Ansgar, Iowa, and now lives on an acreage near Plymouth with her husband, Jake, their children, Thomis, Carlie, and Brooklyn, as well as their many pets. In her free time, Dana enjoys creating art, especially watercolor and acrylic paintings, gardening, doing projects with her kids, reading books, and most of all spending time with her family.