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Irving R. Symonds III & Magdalena Symonds

Irving R. Symonds III & Magdalena Symonds

Licensed Funeral Director/ Partner



Mark Symonds Sr.

Mark Symonds Sr.

Licensed Funeral Director / Partner



Matthew Symonds Sr.

Licensed Funeral Director / Partner



Maggie Symonds

Maggie Symonds

General Manager / Funeral Director Assistant

Continuing her Grandfather’s legacy, Maggie is 3rd generation in the family business and was raised in the industry. She was born in Chicago and raised in Lake Forest area where she graduated from Highland Park High School in 2011, she then continued her education at Worsham College in 2016. 




Erika Symonds-Rieke

Erika Symonds-Rieke

Office Manager / Funeral Director Assistant

Continuing her Grandfather’s legacy, Erika is 3rd generation in the family business and was raised in the industry. She was born in Chicago and raised in Lake Forest area where she graduated from Libertyville high school in 2013, she then continued her education at Worsham College finishing in 2016. Erika has a heart for grieving families and providing hospitality. She wants every person walking through the door to feel seen, heard, and comforted.


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Funeral Director Partners

Irving Symonds Jr. (late)

Adeline Symonds

Irving R. Symonds III

John Symonds (late)

Mark Symonds Sr.

Katherine Salyards

Matthew Symonds Sr.

Daniel Symonds

Licensed Funeral Directors

Mark Symonds, Jr.

Penelope Symonds

Allen Michael Jordan

Sonya Jefferson

Kate Salyards

Ron Salyards

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