OUR STAFF
Meet Our Caring Staff
Our caring staff at Coburn Funeral Homes is a dedicated team of individuals who are committed to providing compassionate and attentive care to those in need. They are highly trained and experienced professionals who possess a deep sense of empathy and a genuine desire to help others. They go above and beyond to ensure that the people they serve are comfortable, safe, and well-cared for. We are grateful for their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support to those who need it most.

Chuck Henkenius
Owner/Funeral Director
Chuck and his wife Shannon purchased Coburn Funeral Home & Cremation Services upon the retirement of its previous owner, Lowell Coburn, in January 2004. Chuck had been employed with the funeral home three years prior to this purchase. Chuck is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, as well as the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Chuck and his wife live in Monroe with their two children, Noah and Katie.

Chuck Henkenius
Owner/Funeral Director
Chuck and his wife Shannon purchased Coburn Funeral Home & Cremation Services upon the retirement of its previous owner, Lowell Coburn, in January 2004. Chuck had been employed with the funeral home three years prior to this purchase. Chuck is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, as well as the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Chuck and his wife live in Monroe with their two children, Noah and Katie.

Noah A. Henkenius
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer, Pre-Need Counselor
Noah grew up in Monroe, Iowa and graduated from PCM High School in 2018. He attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated in December, 2021 with a BA in Movement and Exercise Science. Upon graduation from UNI, he attended DMACC for mortuary school, graduating in March of 2023.
Noah grew up helping at the funeral home and found that it was what he wanted to do. He worked at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory during summer breaks in college. In 2022 he came back to Coburn Funeral Home full time. His favorite parts about working back home are interacting with families he's known since he was a kid, getting to know community members better/learning about their lives, and making connections through serving. He enjoys working with families and getting to learn about their loved one in their time of need.
In his spare time, he enjoys running, golfing, and anything to be physically active. He also enjoys reading and spending time with friends, family, and his dog, Fritz.

Noah A. Henkenius
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer, Pre-Need Counselor
Noah grew up in Monroe, Iowa and graduated from PCM High School in 2018. He attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated in December, 2021 with a BA in Movement and Exercise Science. Upon graduation from UNI, he attended DMACC for mortuary school, graduating in March of 2023.
Noah grew up helping at the funeral home and found that it was what he wanted to do. He worked at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory during summer breaks in college. In 2022 he came back to Coburn Funeral Home full time. His favorite parts about working back home are interacting with families he's known since he was a kid, getting to know community members better/learning about their lives, and making connections through serving. He enjoys working with families and getting to learn about their loved one in their time of need.
In his spare time, he enjoys running, golfing, and anything to be physically active. He also enjoys reading and spending time with friends, family, and his dog, Fritz.

