Licensed Staff
Licensed Staff
All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.
 | D. Stacy Lewis, Owner/Licensed Funeral Director Email: splewis@machlink.com Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112 Office Phone: 1-563-263-8112 Fax: 1-563-263-4001 D. Stacy Lewis is the current owner of the Lewis Homes for Funeral and Cremation Services. He is a third generation funeral director, the descendent of Victor and Grace Stacy and Warren and Connie Lewis who were owners of the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home of Columbus Junction. He graduated from Columbus Community High School in 1969, Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor of Arts in French and a Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science and minor in Chemistry, and Indiana College of Mortuary Science with an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science. Stacy is a member of the Muscatine Rotary Club, BPO Elks Lodge 304, Moose Lodge, City of Muscatine Airport Commission, the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and attends Calvary Baptist Church. Stacy is actively involved in the IFDA, having held many positions such as past president and serving with the Insurance Commissioner reviewing funeral services, insurance and trust codes 523A and E. He is also active in the NFDA previously serving on the NFDA Policy Board and member and past chairman of the Pursuit of Excellence Committee. In his free time he enjoys flying his Cessna Stationair TU206 airplane, scuba diving in the Bahamas, skiing, biking and hiking in Colorado and spending time with his family. |
 | Eric Snyder, Licensed Funeral Director Email: lewisfuneral@iowatelecom.net Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112 Office Phone: 1-319-629-5118 Fax: 1-319-629-4918 Eric grew up in New London, Iowa, the son of Dennis "Abe" and Iva Snyder. He attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City and transferred to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois to pursue his education in Mortuary Science. Following graduation from SIU with a degree in mortuary science, he served his internship for the state of Iowa at the Surl's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. After becoming a licensed funeral director in 1992, Eric moved to Lone Tree where he was employed at the Sorden Funeral Home. In 1993, he became a partner in the funeral home. Following the retirement of his partner, Tom Sorden in 2000, Eric sold his part of the funeral home to D. Stacy Lewis. Eric is currently the manager of the Sorden-Lewis Homes for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree and Riverside and of the Stacy-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Columbus Junction, IA. Eric now lives in rural Riverside with his wife, Kim and two children, Sean and Chanda. When living in Lone Tree, Eric was very involved with the community. He was a member of the Lone Tree Fire and Rescue for 10 years and the Lone Tree Lions Club. Eric is currently a member of the Lone Tree United Presbyterian Church, Lone Tree Economic Development Committee and Iowa Wildlife Forever serving as President. Eric has also been very involved in coaching sports in Lone Tree. He helped coach Little Lions wrestling for 5 years, flag football for 3 years, baseball for 3 years and softball for 3 years. When there is time away from work and sporting activities, he enjoys boating with his family, fishing and hunting. |
 | Kirsten Hogan, Licensed Funeral Director Email: KHogan@lewisfuneralhomes.com Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112 Office Phone: 1-563-263-8112 Fax: 1-563-263-4001 Kirsten Hogan grew up in Muscatine, Iowa the daughter of Raymond "Pete" Ribbink and the late Beverly (Heuer) Ribbink. She is a graduate of Muscatine High School Class of 2003, Muscatine Community College and Arapahoe Community College, where she received her degree in Mortuary Science. Kirsten Began her career with the Lewis Homes for Funeral and Cremation Services in June of 2002. She currently resides in Muscatine with her husband, Kory and daughter, McKenna. She is a member of the Muscatine Moose Lodge, attends Hillcrest Baptist Church and enjoys bowling, volleyball, reading, and spending time with her family. |
 | Samuel Newkirk, Licensed Funeral Director Email: SNewkirk@lewisfuneralhomes.com Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112 Office Phone: 1-319-629-5118 Fax: 1-319-629-4918 Sam grew up in West Burlington, Iowa, the son of David and Michelle McLeland. He graduated West Burlington High School in 2007, and 2 years later received an Associate degree from Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City. Upon graduation, Sam moved to Ankeny, Iowa, to enroll in the Mortuary Science program at Des Moines Area Community College. In August of 2010, he then moved to Muscatine, Iowa, to start his Practicum and later his Internship with the Lewis Homes for Funeral and Cremation Services. Upon completion of his internship, Sam accepted a position as a licensed funeral director with the funeral home in 2011. Sam now lives in Lone Tree with his wife, Sammy and their Boston Terrier named Max. Sam is a member of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce and has just been accepted to join the Lone Tree Fire and Rescue. In his free time, Sam enjoys working out at the Muscatine YMCA, any activity that involves being outdoors, and spending time with his family. |
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