Michael D. Weber

Funeral Director, Co-Owner

Michael D. Weber is the fourth generation of the Weber family to run the business. He is a life long resident of Edwardsville, and a 1976 graduate of EHS. He graduated from Forest Park Community College in St. Louis in 1979 with a degree in Mortuary Science. Mike has a daughter Brook Stutz & husband Chris, son Michael Weber, daughter Julia Weber, and two grandsons, Conner & Logan Stutz. He is past chairman and sponsor chairman of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Ducks Unlimited Chapter. Mike is also well known in the Midwest for his talent as a golfer, he has traveled throughout Japan and North America performing a trick shot show and long drive exhibitions since 1991. He was a 1990-Quarter Finalist in the National Long Drive Competiton & 2004 Quarter Finalist in the World Long Drive Championship Sr. Division.

W. Edward Rodney

Funeral Director, Co-Owner

W. Edward Rodney, co-owner of Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is a 1967 graduate of Herrin High School in Herrin, Illinois and Southern Illinois University School of Mortuary Science. Ed started as a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer with Weber Funeral Home in 1969. He became a principal in running the business in 1990. Ed is a Madison County Deputy Coroner and a licensed insurance producer. He is past president of the Madison County Funeral Director's Association, and has also served on the Education Committee for the Illinois Funeral Director's Association. He is a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, a life member of the Edwardsville Knights of Columbus, a life member of the Edwardsville Jaycees, where he received the Distinguished Service Award, Keyman, and Jaycee of the Year. Ed also served on the Board of Directors of Eden Village, is a Past President of the Edwardsville Rotary Club, where he received a Paul Harris Fellowship. Ed is also a Past President of the Herrin Rotary Club. He enjoys traveling with his family and riding his Harley with his friends, trout fishing, and golf. Ed is married to Joan (Ottolini) Rodney. They have a daughter, Amanda (Husband George) Touchette, a son, Brandon, also a licensed funeral director and business partner, and grandchildren, Skylar, Hunter, & Kylie Touchette.

Brandon M. Rodney

Funeral Director, Co-Owner

Brandon M. Rodney, co-owner of Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is a 2002 graduate of Edwardsville High School. While attending high school Brandon worked at the Edwardsville Schnucks Market. Brandon then started working for Cassens and Sons in Glen Carbon until his completion of mortuary school. Brandon graduated from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park in St. Louis in 2008 with a degree in Mortuary Science. In December of 2016, Brandon was appointed a Reserve Madison County Deputy Coroner. He is the second generation of the Rodney family at Weber & Rodney after his father W. Edward Rodney. Brandon is a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, Edwardsville Loyal Order of Moose, and the Illinois State Rifle Association. Brandon enjoys fishing, traveling, collecting historical signatures and has an immense passion for history. Brandon has been working at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home since 2003.

Jett Kennedy

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Jett Kennedy, graduated from Red Bud High School class of 2018. She furthered her education by getting her degree in mortuary sciences at Worsham college of mortuary science in Wheeling Illinois. She has been working in the funeral profession since her senior year of high school and has found her passion in caring for the deceased as well as advocating for grieving families with their best interest at heart. Jett also has a passion for animals and likes to volunteer for animal shelters when they are in need. She likes to spend her personal time painting and crocheting as well as being with her family and friends.

Michele Todd

Support Staff

Michele Todd was born and raised in Alton, Illinois and is a graduate of Marquette High School. Michele has been employed in the funeral business since 1987 & with Weber & Rodney Funeral Home since 1997. Growing up, most Sundays were spent visiting relatives in Edwardsville where her dad Hugh Lanham and his family were born and raised. Michele and her husband Raymond Todd live in Edwardsville. They have three children, Maureen Bailey of Glen Carbon, Illinois, Dr. Michael Todd of Glen Carbon, Illinois & Melissa Berman of West Bloomfield, Michigan. They have seven grandchildren. Michele is a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Michele has held numerous offices with her church and school and enjoys giving her time for volunteer duties. Her way of relaxing is singing in the church choir, cross-stitch, reading and any activity that involves family.

Raymond R. Todd

Support Staff

Raymond R. Todd was a native of Wood River, Illinois. He graduated from East Alton - Wood River Community High School in 1959. In 1964 he received a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. He was hired by National Steel Corporation and during that time acquired a MS degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Missouri - Rolla graduate center in St. Louis. During his 39 years employment at National Steel he had various positions, Hot Strip Metallurgist, Inspection and Testing Supervisor, and Senior Technical Service Metallurgist. He is married to Michele (Lanham) Todd and they have three children, Maureen Bailey of Glen Carbon, Dr. Michael Todd of Glen Carbon, and Melissa Berman of West Bloomfield, Michigan. They also have seven grandchildren, which is a hobby in itself. Other hobbies include an addiction to golf, singing in the St. Boniface Catholic Church choir and with the Collinsville Chorale. He has worked at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home since 2003.

Charlene Hackethal

Support Staff

Charlene Hackethal was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan. She is a graduate of Waterford Twp. High School and has two years of college at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. She has resided in Edwardsville since 1960. Charlene had been married to Cletus Hackethal for over 40 years until his passing on September 16, 2017. They have 4 daughters, 1 son, 6 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. All live in the area except a daughter, who lives in New Mexico. Charlene is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she is active in the Dorcas Society and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. She has been employed at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home for 32 years.

Donald J. Lask

Support Staff

Donald J. Lask was born in Parma, Ohio. He is a graduate of Padua Franciscan High School and graduated from Quincy College in Quincy, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts. Don married Kathy (Knibb) Lask from Edwardsville in 1976, and both are members of St. Boniface Parish, Edwardsville. They have three children, Dr. Nikki (Ph.D.) Aitken (Brian) living in Bloomington, Illinois, who teaches at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Michael (DMD) Lask (Kyle Jebe) and Mark Lask (Katie Sheehan), both living in Edwardsville. Dr. Michael Lask practices dentistry in Vandalia, Illinois, and Mark is currently an Edwardsville Police Officer. Don and Kathy also enjoy five grandchildren of various ages. Don was hired by the Edwardsville Police Department as a police dispatcher in 1974 and became a sworn Police Officer in 1978. He served as the first D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officer from 1989 to 1998, teaching in all the schools of the Edwardsville School District 7. Don was promoted to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Major, and served two terms as Interim Chief, finally retiring in March 2013 as Deputy Chief after 36 years of service. Don is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 1143 and is a recipient of the Edwardsville Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellowship Award and the City of Edwardsville Heart of the City Award. Don enjoys outdoor activities, especially fishing, hunting, and camping, and enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, now a retired District 7 special education teacher and grandchildren. Don has been part of the funeral home since 2013.

Bradley J. Heuchert

Support Staff

Bradley J. Heuchert came to the Edwardsville area in 1972, after growing up in the small town of Worden, Illinois and graduating from Worden High School. While attending Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville he gained employment as a property claims adjuster for a local insurance company. During these years, he was hired and trained as a fire fighter/first responder with the Edwardsville Fire Department. Thirty-Three years later holding various positions, from being a member of the original Honor Guard to the current title of Community Resource Officer. Brad is still active in promoting the community events of the Edwardsville Fire Department. Brad is married to Faye, and has 2 sons, Cory & Dusty and 1 daughter, Jill. His family has been blessed with wonderful, loving grandchildren. Brad and Faye were very active in starting the Feeding of the Hunger Children Program in the Edwardsville area, called TWIGS. His hobbies include golfing, fishing, and just spending time with his family.

Keith L. Schroeder

Support Staff

Keith L. Schroeder was born in Watseka, Illinois, and is a 1976 graduate of Crescent-Iroquois Community High School. He graduated from Blackburn College in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in social science/economics. Keith moved to Edwardsville in 1986 and is married to Beverly (Wieseman) Schroeder of Edwardsville where they are both members of Trinity Lutheran Church. They have six children: Colby Drum (John) of Carlinville, Illinois, Darci Butcher of Edwardsville, Cole Butcher of Naples, Florida, Ethan Schroeder (Ann) of St. Louis, Seth Schroeder of St Louis, Eli Schroeder (Grace) of Orlando, Florida. Keith and Bev have three grandchildren. Keith worked as a vehicle damage appraiser and claims service consultant for a national insurance company and retired in 2021, after 36 years. Besides volunteering at his church and serving on various boards there over the years, Keith also works with the International Student Ministry at SIUE and sings with the Heartland Community Chorus, Highland.

Megan Walker

Licensed Apprentice Funeral Director