Justina Hermann
Owner/Funeral Director
Email: [emailprotected]
Phone: 815-232-2136
Justina Hermann, a 5th generation funeral director, brings with her 14 years of proudly serving families here in our local area at Hermann Funeral Homes with the same dedication her family did before her, and continues to do today.Over three of those years have been in the foreground here at Walker’s / Daughenbaugh as our second Licensed Funeral Director. Justina proudly and respectfully welcomes the call to serve the Freeport area by helping to carry-on the Walker name with the same care and compassion that Steve had taught all of us through the years.A few of Justina’s credits are:
*Graduating Pi Sigma Eta
*Receiving the Laura B. Worsham Memorial Award in recognition of receiving thehighest GPA in Business and Funeral Home Management
*Certified Aftercare and Grief Facilitator
*Current Jo Daviess County Coroner
She believes everyone should be handled with the same dignity and respect she would give to a member of her own family, a belief that has been handed down through the generations of her family owned and operated funeral homes which were founded in the Stockton area in 1900.
Justina currently resides in Stockton with her husband, Matt and their children, Grace & Layne. They are members of St. John Lutheran Church of Massbach and enjoy volunteering in the community. They are looking forward to becoming involved in the Freeport Community and being able to help more families in their time of need.
Michelle M. (Niblo) Stubbe
Funeral Director
Email: [emailprotected]
Phone: 815-232-2136
Cell Phone: 815-275-7058
Michelle came to work for Walkers in 1998 as a licensed Prearrangement Counselor. She exited the firm in 2011 for a short sabbatical and is now back with the Walker Family as of 2015. She graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2021 and is now serving as a full time funeral director for the Walker family.
Born and raised in the Freeport area she is now residing in Dakota where she and her husband have raised 3 children near her husband’s family farm. Michelle is available to meet with families regarding their final arrangements that they wish to plan in advance. By simply calling 815-232-2136, Michelle can make an appointment with you at your convenience at Walkers, Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota or in the comfort of your home.
Julia Hermann
Funeral Director
Email: [emailprotected]
Phone: 815-232-2136
Julia, a 5th generation funeral director, has been a part of the Walker Family since 2016 when she began helping her sister, Justina. Starting January 1, 2019, she has become a full-time funeral director for Walker Mortuary and Daughenbaugh Funeral Home.
Julia graduated from Stockton High School with the class of 2013 and went on to attend Highland Community College of Freeport. She then received her degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, IL. Julia served her apprenticeship working alongside her father, Bill and sister, Justina at Hermann Funeral Home, which serves the Stockton, Shannon and Pearl City Communities. She is also currently working at Hermann Funeral Home and serves as a Deputy Coroner for Jo Daviess County.
Julia resides in rural Stockton with her husband, Brock and their Labrador retriever, Ace. They enjoy working on their farmette and spending time with their nieces and nephews. They both were raised working in their family businesses and are pleased to serve in their local communities.
Julia brings with her years of experience in the funeral profession and has been brought up with the same ideals and compassion that have been handed down through the generations of the Hermann Family since 1900. She looks forward to carrying on the traditions of diligent, honest and warmhearted care that our communities have come to know and expect over the last 119 years.
Sarah Frint
Business Manager
Email: [emailprotected]
Phone: 815-232-2136
Sarah became part of the Walker family in 2007, when she married into the Turner family. She officially started at Walker's in 2013. In 2015, she took on the role as Business Manager. Sarah is a Freeport graduate and has her BA from Northern Illinois University.
John Scibona
Crematory Operator
Phone: 815-232-2136
John is retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation after 32 years of setting the example as a dedicated public servant. He spends his free time with family, attending sporting events and coaching the Aquin girls basketball team.
Don Parker
Crematory Operator
Phone: 815-232-2136
Don is retired from the Freeport Police Department after 30 years, serving as the Chief of Police for eight of those years. He spends his free time with family, attending sporting events, hunting and serving on the Stephenson County Board. He is now fully retired from Walker Mortuary and enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
