Lentz Funeral Home completes purchase
Phil Harris (left) has sold Harris Funeral Homes in Gilmore City, West Bend and Mallard to Jayme Lentz (right) of Lentz Funeral Home. The sale is effective July 1. They are pictured in front of the funeral home in Gilmore City. Humboldt Independent photo.
Lentz Funeral Home is purchasing Harris Funeral Homes effective July 1.
Harris Funeral Homes has locations in Gilmore City, West Bend and Mallard.
Lentz Funeral Home has locations in Algona, Burt, Livermore, Humboldt, Spirit Lake and Fort Dodge.
“It’s a good fit for us geographically, plus we are excited that two staff members from Harris Funeral Home will be joining our staff. Tracy Johnston will join us full-time and Jenny Girres will continue part-time,” Jayme Lentz, funeral home owner, said.
Phil Harris has owned and operated Harris Funeral Homes since 1987. He’s been in the funeral business since 1975. Harris, who lives in West Bend, said he plans to retire after selling the business.
“We’re glad it will continue as a family-owned business with Jayme and Melissa,” Harris said.
Read the full story in this week's Humboldt Independent.
