Our Caring Staff

Gregg Ridgeway

Licensed Funeral Director / Owner

Gregg is a graduate of Albion High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1988 and joined McKown Funeral Home in 1992. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #938. Gregg & his wife Shelly have three sons- Zachary, Nicholas, and Parker. The Ridgeways are members of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus.

Brad Eickhoff

Licensed Funeral Director / Owner

Brad is a graduate of Kearney Catholic High School. He received his degree in Mortuary Science from the Kansas City, Kansas, Mortuary School. Brad has been licensed since 1993. He joined McKown Funeral Home in 1996. Brad and his wife, Jackie, have three kids: Erick, Brianna, and Ryan. They are members of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus.

Chase Cherry

Licensed Funeral Director / Certified Celebrant

Chase is a graduate of Twin River High School in Genoa. He attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and received his degree in Mortuary Science from DMACC in Ankeny, IA, in 2019. Chase joined McKown Funeral Home in 2016 and has been licensed since 2019. Chase is active with the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2025, Chase successfully completed the training to become a Certified Celebrant. With this training, he was able to gain the skills needed to perform funeral celebrations that focus on an individual to create a truly unique tribute that is centered on their life story.

Parker Ridgeway

Licensed Funeral Director

Parker Ridgeway is the son of Gregg Ridgeway. Parker is a graduate of Columbus High School. He attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and received his degree in Mortuary Science from DMACC in Ankeny, IA, in 2023. Parker is board-certified with the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) and completed his apprenticeship at McKown Funeral Home. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with the State of Nebraska. Parker has been a licensed insurance producer with the State of Nebraska Department of Insurance since 2017. This allows Parker to assist in all aspects of pre-need funeral arrangements. Parker, his wife Sydney, and daughter Charlotte live in Columbus and are members of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.