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A Brief History of The Staab Family
A Brief History of The Staab Family

The first generation begins very humbly at the corner of 7th & Vine. From 1927-1937 the
The first generation begins very humbly at the corner of 7th & Vine. From 1927-1937
The Simple Choice™ . . . Is The Inclusive Service Option
Staab Family partnered with John O’Donnell in operating O’Donnell & Staab Funeral
the Staab Family partnered with John O’Donnell in operating O’Donnell & Staab
This service can be formal or informal, held at our funeral home, your place of
Funeral Home and Ambulance Service.
Home and Ambulance Service.
worship or a meaningful location of your choosing hosted by the Staab Family &
In 1937, George Staab and his wife Christine Ize founded Staab Funeral Home at
In 1937, George Staab and his wife Christine founded Staab Funeral Home at the
Associates.
the present location, 5th & Allen. This comfortable Victorian style home, built
present location, 5th & Allen. This comfortable Victorian style home, built in 1873, was in
The visitation & funeral as well as gathering & memorial service are ways
1873, was not only used as a funeral home but as a private residence for George
not only used as a funeral home but as a private residence for George and Christine to
and Christine
along with their five children George Jr., Marie, Paul, Vincent and Catherine. Paul then
celebrate life.. along with their five children George Jr., Marie, Paul, Vincent and
Catherine. Paul then married Jean Reichart.
married Jean Reichart.
The difference between these services is the deceased person is present at a funeral
Two children of George and Christine, George Jr. and Vincent, enlisted in the United
Two children of George and Christine, George Jr. and Vincent, enlisted in the United
and not present at a memorial.
States Army serving in WWII. Between the two of them they received many awards,
States Army serving in WWII. Between the two of them they received many awards,
including the Purple Heart, 7 Bronze Battle Stars and a Bronze Star Medal.
including the Purple Heart, 7 Bronze Battle Stars and a Bronze Star Medal.
Cremation takes place either after a funeral service or before a memorial service,
followed by a graveside service held at the final place of honor such as a cemetery.
In 1948, at the direct request of the US Army, Staab Funeral Home served 445 Gold Star
In 1948, at the direct request of the US Army, Staab Funeral Home served 445 Gold
Star Families whose loved ones died overseas during WWII. This Reburial Program
Families whose loved ones died overseas during WWII. This Reburial Program ended
The sanctity of human life is respected and honored by choosing either service.
in 1953.
ended in 1953.
Graveside services commonly conclude the event.
In 1950, the first of many major building additions and enhancements took place, with
In 1950, the first of many major building additions and enhancements took place,
renovations continuing through present day.
with renovations continuing through present day.
In 2014, the Staab Family assembled historians, expert craftsmen and a combat Veterans
In 2014, the Staab Family assembled historians, expert craftsmen and a combat
The Online Choice™ Is The Cost Efficient Service Option
build team, from all over the country, to reverse engineer and re-create our Nation’s
Veterans build team, from all over the country, to reverse engineer and re-create our
This New Era Option, Honoring Life™, provided by STAAB , is created for the
®
“Icon of Freedom”, the Abraham Lincoln hearse. The following year, this hearse became
Nation’s “Icon of Freedom”, the Abraham Lincoln hearse. The following year, this
online consumer and reduces the upfront cost of the basic services of funeral
the centerpiece of the 150th anniversary re-enactment of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral and
hearse became the centerpiece of the 150th anniversary re-enactment of Abraham
director & staff for the personal visit, personalization, guidance and facilities.
burial.
Lincoln’s funeral and burial.
In 2017, The Staab Family opened a second funeral home in Sherman, IL to better serve
In 2017, The Staab Family opened a second funeral home in Sherman, IL to better
Cremation First as well as Burial First™ are online options with cost efficiencies
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the communities north of Springfield.
serve the communities north of Springfield.
complemented by the “A la carte” menu of goods and services enhancing a
celebration Honoring Life™.
Since the beginning and now in the fourth generation, the Staab Family and Associates
Since the beginning and now in the fourth generation, the Staab Family and Associates
consider it a distinct privilege and high honor to serve the Greater Springfield
consider it a distinct privilege and high honor to serve the Greater Springfield
Community.
Community.
The Four Steps
M ISSION S TATEMENT
Step #1 You Initiate at StaabOnline.com / General Price List / Goods & Services Guide
TO EMULATE OUR FOUNDERS BY SERVING OTHERS AS OUR OWN WHILE
Step #2 You Complete the Information Data Fields / Positive ID Protocol Begins
PROVIDING A MEANINGFUL SERVICE OF LIFE.
Step #3 You Complete the Selection of Goods & Services and “A la carte” Options
TO MAINTAIN OUR LEADERSHIP ROLE THROUGH
Step #4 You Make Payment in Full / Validated by Licensed Staab Family Associate
EXCELLENCE OF SERVICE, ASSOCIATES, AND FACILITY BY
ACTIVELY PURSUING COMPASSIONATE, FLEXIBLE INITIATIVES.
The Staab Family

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