Guideon Richeson
Owner
The youngest of five children, Guideon Richeson grew up in the small Missouri town of De Soto. He cut his teeth, so to speak, at the Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto where he did everything from cutting the grass to embalming and funeral directing. Some of his most memorable stories are from his days as an emergency medical technician for Mahn Ambulance Service. His degree from Mortuary School in Louisville, Kentucky afforded him the opportunity to be commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1989 by Wallace G. Wilkinson, Governor of Kentucky. His 23 year association with Service Corporation International began at Kriegshauser Mortuary in St. Louis. His assertion that he "learned from the very best" is directed to the late George W. Kriegshauser. Negotiations to purchase Laughlin Funeral Home from Jim Laughlin began in the Spring of 2007 culminating January 11, 2008.
Guideon Richeson
Owner
The youngest of five children, Guideon Richeson grew up in the small Missouri town of De Soto. He cut his teeth, so to speak, at the Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto where he did everything from cutting the grass to embalming and funeral directing. Some of his most memorable stories are from his days as an emergency medical technician for Mahn Ambulance Service. His degree from Mortuary School in Louisville, Kentucky afforded him the opportunity to be commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1989 by Wallace G. Wilkinson, Governor of Kentucky. His 23 year association with Service Corporation International began at Kriegshauser Mortuary in St. Louis. His assertion that he "learned from the very best" is directed to the late George W. Kriegshauser. Negotiations to purchase Laughlin Funeral Home from Jim Laughlin began in the Spring of 2007 culminating January 11, 2008.
Carol McCoskey
Administrative Asst.
Carol McCoskey serves the funeral home as director of the social support program FRIENDS. In addition, she assists with visitations, funerals and administrative duties. Carol was owner Guideon Richeson's secretary at an SCI firm for ten years prior to his acquiring Laughlin Funeral Home. Her backgroun in the funeral industry began in 1997 following the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, Woody McCoskey. Her own loss experience has given validity to her developing the successful social support program called FRIENDS.
Although Carol currently resides in Belleville, she was born and raised in East St. Louis. Carol is mother of three grown children, Karen, Steve and Mike, and proud grandmother of Kaitlin, Elise and Davis. She is a member of Signal Hill Methodist Church in Belleville. Earlier years found her active in the St. Clair County Junior Service Club and Twin Echo PTA in Collinsville, Illinois.
Carol is a valuable asset to the staff because of her compassion and eagerness to help others.
Allen Holloway
Funeral Assistant
Allen Holloway joined the Laughlin Funeral Home staff in August 2003. Allen and his wife, Sue, nee Fults, have been married since 1955. Allen has been in Troy since 1942. He attended St. Louis College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1958. After receiving his Pharmacist License in September 1958, he worked for Long's Pharmacy in Jacksonville, Illinois and then Mottar Pharmacy in Edwardsville, Illinois. He then purchased Kamm's Pharmacy in downtown Troy in January 1960. He owned and operated Allen's Drugs until his retirement in October 1998. Allen's Drugs is still in operation in the original building in downtown Troy. Over the years, Allen has been involved in various organizations, including Lions Club, Illinois Pharmacy Association, Madison-St. Clair County Pharmacy Association, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy Alumni Association. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing. Allen and Sue have four sons, Bryan, Bruce, Brent, and Brad and four grandchildren. They are members of the Troy United Methodist Church. Allen is well liked and respected by the people in our commuity and brings a long tradition of public service to our funeral home staff. Allen has recently taken over the monument sales and service department. Allen assists with visitations and funeral services and is a tremendous asset to Laughlin Funeral Home.
Allen Holloway
Funeral Assistant
Allen Holloway joined the Laughlin Funeral Home staff in August 2003. Allen and his wife, Sue, nee Fults, have been married since 1955. Allen has been in Troy since 1942. He attended St. Louis College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1958. After receiving his Pharmacist License in September 1958, he worked for Long's Pharmacy in Jacksonville, Illinois and then Mottar Pharmacy in Edwardsville, Illinois. He then purchased Kamm's Pharmacy in downtown Troy in January 1960. He owned and operated Allen's Drugs until his retirement in October 1998. Allen's Drugs is still in operation in the original building in downtown Troy. Over the years, Allen has been involved in various organizations, including Lions Club, Illinois Pharmacy Association, Madison-St. Clair County Pharmacy Association, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy Alumni Association. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing. Allen and Sue have four sons, Bryan, Bruce, Brent, and Brad and four grandchildren. They are members of the Troy United Methodist Church. Allen is well liked and respected by the people in our commuity and brings a long tradition of public service to our funeral home staff. Allen has recently taken over the monument sales and service department. Allen assists with visitations and funeral services and is a tremendous asset to Laughlin Funeral Home.
