Dieterle Memorial Home | Funeral & Cremation Services for Montgomery, IL - Montgomery, IL

Who We Are

Our professional staff has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. We are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.

When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

Our History

Our firm traces its roots back, deep into the 20th century, when our first facility was dedicated. Many years later, this location has seen renovations and changes, but has always been and will continue to be an integral part of this community.

Over the years, the original mission of the firm hasn't changed. We have always intended to provide the best, most professional services, complemented by the finest products. Today, we pride ourselves on being current with the major changes in funeral service trends - and bring those innovations and memorialization options to our client families with integrity and insight.

Our Valued Staff

Randy Valentine, Managing Partner and Funeral Director

Randy lives in Aurora. He was a graduate of Cincinnati Mortuary College and has over 15 years experience as a funeral director. He is a member of St. Annes Catholic Church in Oswego.
Mike Tumpane, Funeral Director

Mike and his family live in Aurora. He was a graduate of Worsham Mortuary College and has over 20 years experience as a funeral director. Mike is a second generation funeral director.
Bridgette Oester, Funeral Director

Bridgette and her family live in Aurora. She was a graduate of Worsham Mortuary College and she has over 5 years experience as a funeral director. She is a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church.
Eva Cruz, Ambassador

Eva is a resident of Montgomery. She is a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Aurora.
Chet Albright, Ambassador

Chet and his family live in Aurora. Chet is a member of Genesis Community Church. He is the past-Supreme Governor of the Moose Lodge International.
Dave Gumz, Ambassador

Dave lives in Aurora. He is a retired Supervisor in the Aurora Police Department. Dave is a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church.
Dale Augustine, Ambassador

Dale and his family live in Aurora. Dale is a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Aurora. Dale was the former owner of DRAugustine Trucking Company in Aurora.
Rich Fichtel, Ambassador

Rich lives in Sugar Grove. Rich is a retired executive from the Burlington Northern Railroad. He is a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church.
Tom Klucznik, Family Service Partner

Tom is our family service partner for Dieterle Memorial Home and Riverside Cemetery and he has over 40years experience in sales. Tom and his family live in Aurora
Jim Bennett, Ambassador

Jim and his family live in Oswego. Jim is a retired Captain of the Oswego Police Department. He is a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Aurora. He is a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Oswego Council.
Annette Golz, Licensed Cosmetologist

Annette and her family live in Montgomery. Annette recently celebrated 25 years as a licensed cosmetologist.
Patsy Zepeda, Reception Attendant

Patsy is a lifelong resident of Aurora, where she lives with her family.