Our Staff

“They’ve done so much for us...”

Chip Krebs

Chip graduated from Moline High School in 1994, and finished school at Mid-American College of Mortuary Science in Louisville, Kentucky. Chip and his wife Lora, have two children. Chip is a member of Moline Rotary and the Orion Lions Club. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer as well as a certified crematory operator. In April of 2011 he became a co-owner and partner.

Bart Krebs

Bart graduated from Moline High School in 1999 and later attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. He graduated from Carl Sandburg College of Mortuary Science in 2003. Bart currently sits on the Parish Council of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Milan, where he, his wife Jamie, and their one son Ben are members. Bart is a licensed funeral director and embalmer as well as a certified crematory operator. In April of 2011 he became a co-owner and partner.

Sandy Bingman

Sandy, an Edgington native, graduated from Rockridge High School and attended Blackhawk College. She is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Skokie, IL. Sandy has been an associate of the funeral home since 1979, as a licensed funeral director and embalmer

Jamie Krebs

Jamie is a 2001 graduate of Rockridge High School and a 2003 graduate of Carl Sandburg College of Mortuary Science. She is and her husband, Bart, are members of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan and have one son, Ben. Jamie is a licensed funeral director and embalmer.

Scott Welch

Scott Welch graduated from Moline High School in 1983 and Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1994. He is a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Alaska. Scott has been married to his wife, Kathy, for over 20 years and they have two children. He and his family currently reside in the Geneseo area. Scott is a licensed funeral director and embalmer.

Luke Steen

Luke graduated from Alleman High School in 1992. He is also a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Luke started as an associate of Esterdahl Mortuary in 1996 before relocating to another area. He resumed his position with the firm after returning to the community in 2008. Luke is a licensed funeral director and embalmer as well as a certified crematory operator.

Mary Ann Krebs

Mary Ann is a 1965 graduate of Alleman High School, and worked at Blackhawk College before becoming a stay-at-home mother for 23 years. Upon the death of her husband, Phil, in 1998, she became owner of the funeral home until 2011. She still assists with visitations and funerals. Mary Ann is the mother of three children, and grandmother of 5. She is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Moline, where she remains quite active; she also sits on the Salvation Army Board.

Judi Evans

Judi, a Rock Island native, is a 1968 graduate of Alleman High School and a 1972 graduate of Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin. She joined the staff of Esterdahl in 2002 as a secretary. Prior to her position at Esterdahl, Judi was an associate of D.G. Horan in Davenport. She is an avid Duke fan and is the proud aunt of her two nieces and two nephews.

Robert Rock

Bob is a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He is a WWII Veteran of the United States Navy having served on the Aircraft Carrier, USS Leyte, and was later employed by the U.S. Government, stationed with the Rock Island Arsenal. After retiring in 1975,Bob joined the Esterdahl staff. Today, he continues to help with the day-to-day operations of the funeral home.

Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson is a life-long resident of Orion. He is a 1964 graduate of Orion High School. Prior to joining the staff of the funeral home in 1999, he was an associate in the accounting department at Deere and Co. Larry stays active serving as Fire Chief of the Orion Volunteer Fire Department, president of the Orion Sportsmen’s Club and the Orion Lions Club, where he is past president. Larry is married with two sons and three grandchildren.