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Our History
In 1985 Burnell & 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 & Theresa came to Burlington knowing very few people and built such a respected funeral home.
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. Following the death of his grandfather,
Adam’s ownership of the funeral home became official
on July 1st, 2004. Adam and wife, Theresa, began a complete
facelift of the facility shortly after taking ownership.
Outside, the sidewalks in the front of the building have
been replaced, the bay windows in front of the chapel have
been replaced, parking has been expanded to maximize parking
stalls and re-asphalting has been completed. Inside, all
new carpet, paint, draperies, and furniture create a comfortable
atmosphere.
When people visit our funeral home when there is no service
or visitation taking place, they usually notice a big screen
television and ask about its purpose. We offer photo tribute
videos for every family we serve. We have two plasma TVs
in the Chapel. We are very excited about
this cutting-edge industry advancement and have fully embraced
the technology because we have experienced the benefits to
the family for whom we’ve cared. We use pictures provided
by the family to make a video on DVD. We repeat the video
all day during the visitation. You can always take home a
memorial folder… but
the music, photos and emotions captured by the videos can
truly bring about memories that are impossible to cultivate
using only the printed pieces.
2005 marks our 20 th anniversary and we are happy to show our commitment to the families that we are honored to serve. Placing your most prized possession, your loved one, in someone else’s care is a very important decision and we want to provide the highest level of quality service. We take the extra time to get to know our families and take care of every detail in a professional, caring manner which we know you deserve.
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Founder/Funeral Director
Burnell Hass was a 1944 graduate of
Springville High School in Springville, IA. He was a
Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving in the Medical
Corp. during World War II in the Philippines and Japan.
He was a 1950 graduate of The College of Mortuary Science
of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Hass was an Iowa Licensed
Funeral Director and Embalmer starting in 1952. In 1985
he and his wife, Theresa founded the Hass Funeral Home.
Burnell was a fun loving guy who loved to talk with people
and, occasionally, tease them. We remember his passing
on November 8, 2003.
Founder
Theresa Hass is a 1946 graduate from Immaculate Conception High School and Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, IA. Theresa was a Nurse at several care facilities. In 1985, along with her husband, Burnell, they founded the Hass Funeral Home in Burlington. Theresa helped in most aspects of the funeral home. She especially helped many grieving widows as she had a morning coffee “club” that would meet at the funeral home periodically. She felt that the listening sessions were a priceless time for the families she met with. Today some of the same people meet at Theresa’s private residence. She continues to attend visitations and funerals on a limited basis.
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Owner/Funeral Director
Adam
Thielen graduated from Burlington’s
Notre Dame High School in 1996. Following a few classes
at Southeastern Community College he graduated from
Carl Sandburg College of Mortuary Science in 1999.
Adam is
an Iowa and Illinois Licensed Funeral Director and
Embalmer. He is a member of SS. John & Paul
Catholic Church, Knights 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 Noon
Lions Club, Burlington/West Burlington Optimist Club,
Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce,
Iowa Funeral Directors Association, and the National
Funeral Directors Association. Adam is an avid golfer,
enjoys watching movies, and playing with their Italian
Greyhound "Frankie" and their daughter Julia Catherine who was born January 13, 2007.
Owner/Funeral Director
Theresa
Thielen graduated from Burlington High
School in 1999 and attended Iowa Wesleyan College
in Mt. Pleasant. She graduated from Carl Sandburg
College of Mortuary Science in 2003. Theresa is an
Iowa Lincensed Funeral Director and has an Iowa Insurance
Producer's License. She is a member of SS. John & Paul
Catholic Church, Chapter NI of PEO, Burlington Kiwanis
Club, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council No.
568, Burlington/West Area Burlington Chamber of Commerce,
Iowa Funeral Directors Association, and the National
Funeral Directors Association. Theresa is an avid gardener
and enjoys taking care of all the beautiful flowers at
the funeral home, and spending time with their Italian
Greyhound "Frankie" and their daughter Julia Catherine who was born January 13, 2007.
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Funeral Director
Ted Horn graduated from Danville
High School in 1971, Southeastern Community College in
1973 and Forest Park Mortuary Science College in 1974.
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 in 1953. 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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Advanced Funeral Planner
Joe Stevens graduated from Burlington Notre Dame High School in 1970. 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 and was their 1 st President. Joe has always been involved in the Notre Dame School System, where his children graduated from. He was a member and of the Home & School Association, organized the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Elementary School, 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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