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LICENSED STAFF
Eric Snyder
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112
Fax: 1-563-263-4001
Eric grew up in New London, Iowa, the son of Dennis "Abe" and Iva Snyder. He attended the University of Iowa and then transferred to Southern Illinois University to pursue his education in Mortuary Science. After becoming a licensed funeral director in 1992, Eric moved to Lone Tree where he was employed at the Sorden Funeral Homes in Lone Tree and Riverside. In 1993, he became a partner in the funeral home. Following the retirement of Eric's business partner, they sold to D. Stacy Lewis where he worked as the manager until March of 2019, when he, and business partner, Whitney Hollenbaugh purchased the Lewis Homes for Funeral and Cremation Services in Muscatine, Columbus Junction, Lone Tree and Riverside. In August of 2019, Eric and his business partner, Whitney Hollenbaugh purchased the Dudgeon McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello, the Hagele-Honts Funeral Homes in Morning Sun and Mediapolis and the Honts Funeral Home in Winfield. These locations are currently known as Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services.
Eric currently lives in Riverside with his wife, Kim and has two children, Officer Sean (Jessica) Snyder and Chanda (Cody) Timmerman. Eric and wife, Kim, recently became the proud grandparents of two grandchildren, Joslyn "Josi" Joy Snyder and Dawson Rhett Timmerman. When living in Lone Tree, Eric was very involved with the community. He was a member of the Lone Tree Fire and Rescue, Lone Tree Jaycees, Community Club and Lone Tree Lions Club. Eric is currently the Vice-President and founding member of Iowa Wildlife United. When there is time away from work, Eric enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and hunting.
Telephone: 1-563-263-8112
Whitney Huddle Hollenbaugh
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112
Fax: 1-563-263-4001
Whitney Hollenbaugh grew up in Wapello, Iowa, the daughter of Roger and Debbie Huddle. She is a graduate of Wapello High School and received her degree in Mortuary Science from Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois. She continued her education at the University of Iowa where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts with a major in Psychology. She is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the State of Iowa and the State of Illinois as well as an Iowa Life Insurance Producer. She first started her career in funeral service in Burlington, Iowa before moving to Muscatine to work at the Lewis Funeral Homes. In 2019, Whitney along with Eric Snyder, purchased the business along with locations in Wapello, Mediapolis, Morning Sun and Winfield. The funeral homes are now known as Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral Cremation Services. She currently sits on the advisory board for Carl Sandburg College Mortuary Science Program and is a member of P.E.O. Chapter MM-OE. Whitney and her husband Tony have two boys, Cal and Pete. Outside of work Whitney enjoys shopping, reading, spending time with her family and being involved with her children's many activities.
Telephone: 1-563-263-8112
Kirsten Hogan
Licensed Funeral Director
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112
Fax: 1-563-263-4001
Kirsten Hogan grew up in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of the late Raymond "Pete" and 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 (now known as the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services). She currently resides in Muscatine with her husband, Kory, daughter, McKenna and son, Maverick. When not at work, she stays busy volunteering with Sleep In Heavenly Peace - Muscatine, the Muscatine Soccer Club and supporting her children in their many activities.
Telephone: 1-563-263-8112
John Hansen
Licensed Funeral Director
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-263-8112
Fax: 1-563-263-4001
John grew up in Webster City, the son of David and Edie Hansen. He is a graduate of WCHS class of 1998, Iowa State University and Carl Sandburg Community College where he obtained his Mortuary Science Degree. In 2004 he served his apprenticeship with Lewis Funeral Homes in Muscatine and spent eight years in Muscatine, After moving home to Webster City for a short time, John has returned to re-join the former Lewis Homes for Funeral and Cremation Services family at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services.
Telephone: 1-563-263-8112
Eve Wainwright
Funeral Director
Eve grew up in Osage Iowa, the daughter of Dale and Carol
Anderson. She is a 2010 graduate of
Osage High School. Following high school
she attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa before attending Worsham
College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois graduating in 2013. Eve completed her internship in Clinton, Iowa
and started her career in Cedar Rapids; she then moved to Davenport before
joining the staff at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services
in 2025. Outside of work, Eve enjoys
reading, crochet, traveling to see friends and attending her nieces and nephews
various school events.
Telephone: 1-866-263-8112
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