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About Us
Norm Juday
Funeral Director and Owner
Following the philosophy of service established by my grandfather and continued by my father, is my commitment to our community. Having a support, service oriented team is essential to fulfill this commitment to excellences. Together - we are able to support families and our community better than either of us could do individually.
Our commitment to do whatever a family needs and wants. Tailoring a service to meet each family's individual requests is the cornerstone of the personal service we provide.
Another important commitment for both Ginny and myself is to maintain an updated facility. We recently completed a significant renovation that we are proud to provide to our community.
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Ginny Juday
Funeral Director and Owner
My commitment to help in funeral service began early. My Dad died when I was 14 years old and my Mom openly discussed his death. This allowed me to also openly share. I began to realized I wanted to help others during this difficult time. When old enough, I worked during the summer at the funeral home that served our family.
As an owner, Norm and I have the opportunity and responsibility to carry on the tradition of excellence that Norm's grandfather started. I enjoy being able to implement new concepts that better serve our families and the community. Personal, quality service is the cornerstone of all we do. My personal commitment is to help during one of the hardest times in a person's life.
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Roy McNeal
Funeral Director
I began working for Haverstock Funeral Home in 2001 part time as a greeter. As I began to help in all areas of the funeral business I found myself wanting to serve the people of LaPorte community in their time of need. I graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2004, in Chicago, IL. In October of 2005 I was certified from In-Sight Institute as a Certified Funeral Celebrant.
A Celebrant is a person who is trained and certified to meet the needs of families during their time of loss. They serve by providing a funeral service or tribute that is personalized to reflect the personality and life-style of the deceased.
A funeral is a valuable source for healing in the lives of a grieving family. I’m blessed and honored to have been able to build a personalized funeral tribute for the families that I have served. I’ am proud to be part of the Haverstock family; we are a team that is committed to personally caring for those we serve in the community.
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Danny Cracknell
Funeral Director Intern
In 1991 I moved to La Porte County at the age of 12. I am 1998 Alumni from La Porte High School. I have decided to begin my professional career here as well. I started working at Haverstock Funeral Home in 2004. Because of the nature of this work, I quickly realized this is what I wanted to do. I attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois and graduated in March of 2006. Wanting to serve my community, I decided that the Haverstock team, with their commitment to our community, would be the right direction for me. I am currently a funeral director intern at Haverstock. I look forward to being a licensed funeral director in August 2008. My desire is to continue to be here for families in need and to serve this community for many years to come.
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Joan Adrian
Family Follow-up and Preplanning Advisor
It has always been important to me to help others. Being part of the Haverstock team in the important roles of family follow-up and preplanning has been very fulfilling. Helping people through unsettling experiences is one way I can provide relevant assistance.
Families we serve are the priority. I am grateful that Norm and Ginny implemented the family follow-up and preplanning programs.
Their commitment to provide innovative services has helped families at the important times in life. I greatly appreciate this opportunity to serve and educate.
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Carolyn Blake
Family After Care Specialist
Hello, I am Carolyn Emily Ann Blake - Family After Care Specialist with Haverstock Funeral Home.
While growing up my father taught me "We are put on this earth for what we can do for others." In my position of "Family After Care", I am able to continue the walk on which my father started me.
Haverstock's commitment to the families we serve does not end with the funeral, memorial or cremation services. The After Care program allows me to reach out to our families by extending a helping hand during the Physical, Emotional and Behavioral reactions that go along with the grief of loosing a loved one.
When I talk with families and they tell me, "The Haverstock staff treated them as family" it is a great feeling to know I am part of this team that works together serving others.
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Teresa Bluhm
Administrative Assistant
Being a part of another little family has been very rewarding. Since my husband died, I know what people are going through - loss and grief are tough hurdles to handle. That is just one of the reasons I enjoy being a part of the Haverstock team. Helping with the phones, answering questions, preparing memorial books, and the important paperwork tasks are ways that I can help families we serve. I worked visitations at the Funeral Home for several years when the opportunity became available to help administratively. I consider the responsibilities I handle to be the dream job.
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Craig Gloff
Funeral Assistant
I am proud to be a part of the Haverstock team for 38 years. I grew up across the street from the funeral home and started working for Norm's Dad when they still operated the ambulance service.
My fulfillment comes from serving. I understand how the little things help during one of the most difficult times in a person's life - the loss of a loved one. Whether it is running errands, delivering flowers, helping line up cars, keeping the automobile fleet clean for services - all are important ways for me to personally help families and our community. I am always anxious to assist in any way possible.
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 Wilbur Dadlow
Funeral Assistant
I started working at Haverstock's in 1984. For 10 years I worked full time and am now pleased to serve in a part time role. As an assistant, I help with visitations, drive vehicles during a service and deliver flowers afterwards.
I enjoy every minute of helping families and being a part of the caring staff at the funeral home. My reward comes when a family shares that everything is fine with the services we provided.
Norm and Ginny Juday are honest and hard working. It is a pleasure to work with such a nice group of people. |
