| Our History
In 1985 Burnell and Theresa Hass purchased the former Harrison House Restaurant. Following a complete renovation it became the Hass Funeral Home. Burnell and Theresa’s mission was to provide the highest quality service at the most affordable prices. They gained the trust and friendship of the community through the years and the Hass name is now known throughout the area for superior service. As family, we take pride in the fact that Burnell and Theresa came to Burlington knowing very few people and built such a respected funeral home.
Our Founders |
Adam Thielen began assisting his grandparents in 1992 while still in high school. The knowledge gained from his grandfather remains a priceless benefit to the families served by the Hass-Thielen Funeral Home.
In 2009 construction was completed on the current Hass-Thielen Funeral Home at 3940 Division Street. The 10,000 square foot facility is the first in the area to be built from the ground up as a funeral home and includes a 350-seat chapel that can be configured to accommodate groups of multiple sizes. A community room is also available for luncheons or relaxed Celebration of Life services and includes a kitchen, fenced in patio and children’s play area. Visitors will also find ample and easily accessible parking available.
Our funeral home is a family owned and operated business. We are large enough to give our families the same service as the largest funeral homes around, yet we are small enough that each family gets the level of attention and care they deserve. We are dedicated to the importance of family and community and feel we can serve both through the work we do. Our lives are dedicated to this service.
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| Our Family |
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Owner/Funeral Director
Adam
Thielen graduated from Burlington Notre Dame High School. Following a few classes at Southeastern Community College he graduated from Carl Sandburg College of Mortuary Science in Galesburg, IL. Adam is an Iowa and Illinois Licensed Funeral Director. He is a member of SS. John & Paul Catholic Church, Nights of Columbus, Council No. 568, 4th Degree Member of the Mackin Assembly, Coordinator of the Black Knights volunteer pallbearers group, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 579, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Burlington Aerie No. 150, Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. Adam is the father of two daughters, Julia Catherine and Claire Elizabeth. He is an avid golfer, a longtime sufferer of the Chicago Cubs, enjoys watching movies, and playing with their Italian Greyhound “Frankie.”
Owner/Funeral Director
Theresa
Thielen graduated from Burlington High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant. She graduated from Carl Sandburg College of Mortuary Science in Galesburg, IL. Theresa is an Iowa Licensed Funeral Director and has an Iowa Insurance Producer’s License. She is a member of SS. John & Paul Catholic Church, Chapter NI of PEO, Rotary, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council No. 568, Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. Theresa is the mother of two daughters, Julia Catherine and Claire Elizabeth.
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Funeral Director
Ted Horn graduated from Danville High School, Southeastern Community College and Forest Park Mortuary Science College. He has been an Iowa Licensed Funeral Director since 1975. He worked for Al Lunning, the former owner of Lunning Chapel, for 14 years. He is married to Barb Van Dorin and they have four children and have been foster parents to over 50 children. He is a member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. He attends the Church of the Open Bible. Ted enjoys the outdoors and family singing. |
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Funeral Director Assistant
Richard Hagemeier graduated from Burlington High School. He served in the Korean Conflict. He had worked for I.R.C. Resister Inc. for 15 years. He retired from Iowa Southern Utilities in 1996. He married Janet Nafziger and they have three children. He belongs to Grace United Methodist Church. Richard is an avid golfer and enjoys working in his yard. |
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Funeral Director Assistant
Joe Stevens graduated from Burlington Notre Dame High School. He married Barb Wade in 1972 and they have 5 children. He retired from the Case Corporation after 30 years. Joe has been very active with the organizations of his church, S.S. John & Paul’s Parish. Not only working, but helping to run St. John’s Bingo off and on for over 15 years, was a member of St. John’s Parish Council for 9 years. Helped organize the Regional Parish Council was their 1st President. Joe has always been involved in the Notre Dame School System, where his children graduated from. He was a member of the Home & School Association, organized the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Elementary School, and was a member of the Notre Dame Music Boosters for 19 years. He also served on Notre Dame’s God’s Portion Day Auction Committee for 14 years. Joe enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends, enjoys the Arts and plays golf.
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Office Manager
Cheryl Timmerman graduated from Burlington High School. She worked for a telecommunications company for 13 years where she completed several NCTI courses and training programs. She and her husband Kent have two sons. She is a member of Parkside Baptist Church. Cheryl enjoys spending time with her family and friends on the river, at sporting events or just at home. |
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