Our Staff

Greg Henderson, CFSP (owner)

Greg Henderson, the new owner of Henderson Funeral Home, takes pride in the family tradition that has made Henderson Funeral Home what it is today. While preserving many of the things that have brought families back to Henderson Funeral Home time and time again, Greg has also implemented new ideas to help the community. Through Greg's guidance Henderson Funeral Home has received the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award. This mark of excellence honors firms for their outstanding community service, professional integrity and dynamic public relations programs. He has also initiated a series of grief seminars for the community hosted by nationally-renowned grief specialist Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.

Greg has also attended seminars at the Center for Loss in Fort Collins, CO. These seminars were Funeral Service Enrichment Experience, Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Grief and Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training. He is working towards his certificate in Death and Grief Studies from Colorado State University.

Greg graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1980 and received his Funeral Director's license in 1982. Greg is a member, past president and treasurer of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin. He also was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Pekin Rotary Club in 1996 and is a past president of that organization.

Additionally, Greg is chairman of the Pekin Main Street Promotions Committee, Pekin Marigold Festival Committee, Treasurer of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Past President of IFDA District #8, as well as a member of Moose Lodge #916, Pekin Elks Lodge #1271 and Pekin Hospital Foundation Ball committee. Greg is also involved with St. Jude, has been a VIP for the Central Illinois telethon and is co-chairman of the "A Toast for the St. Jude Kids" committee. Greg resides in Pekin with his wife, Marla, son, Ryan, and daughters, Lauren and Mallory.

Marla Henderson, Preplanning Specialist (owner)

Marla Henderson, is from the Manito-Springlake area. She is the youngest daughter of Marlowe and Alice Caulkins.

Marla received her life insurance license through the State of Illinois. And has received training for preplanning through the Academy Of Advance Funeral Planning. Marla has also attended Alan Wolfelt's seminar at the Center For Loss in Colorado on Creating a Meaningful Funeral.

Marla is a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pekin Hospital League, Co-chairperson of the Pekin Hospital Foundation Ball, Pekin Kiwanis Club member, Pekin Women's Club, and Women of the Moose Lodge Chapter #673. Marla is also involved with St. Jude and was part of the "A Toast for the St. Jude Kids" committee. Marla resides in Pekin with her husband, Greg, son, Ryan, and daughters, Lauren and Mallory.

George Henderson, CFSP/Preplanning Specialist

In 2006, George opted for an opportunity to not only work closer with the charities that were dear to his heart, but also support his brother, Greg, in the new ownership of Henderson Funeral Home. George now provides support to Greg in various areas of the funeral home, as well as working with families in the community to help them preplan their funeral services.

George is a 1978 graduate from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago and received his Funeral Director's license in 1979. He and his wife, Carla, have two daughters, Christine and Julie.

George is a member of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Manito, IL), serves as the President of the St. Fredrick's Catholic Cemetery (Manito, IL) and is active in The Cursillo in Christianity. He enjoys prison ministry through the Cursillo movement at the Pekin Federal Prison. George and his wife, Carla, are also Lay Coordinators with the Peoria Area Teens Encounter Christ. Additionally, George is a member of the Elks Club and past president of the Illinois Funeral Directors of District 8.

Don Henderson, Development Consultant

In 2006, Don Henderson, a licensed Funeral Director since 1993, found a way to release his creative energies when Miller Architects and Builders offered him a position as a development consultant. He now works with the firm to help develop innovative designs for funeral homes across the nation. Don is also serving as Regional Director of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA). Don is still available to serve families and help with funeral services.

Don served families in the Morgan, Cass, Menard and Mason County areas before returning to Pekin to join the family business in 1996. He resides in Pekin and has twin daughters, Ashlyn and Danielle. Don is a member of Pekin's St. Paul's United Church of Christ. He is also a member of St. Paul's Churchmen's Brotherhood and is past president of the Pekin AMBUCS Club.