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Nathan A. Jensen Owner and Funeral Director
Nathan Jensen, a Galva native, graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City prior to attending Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. He is a graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville. He is the proud parent of a daughter, Elli, and a son, Braxton.
Nathan is a member of the Storm Lake Hy-Noon Kiwanis, Storm Lake United, Ducks Unlimited and B.V. County Pheasants Forever. He had also served on the Parade of Flags Board and has assisted with other organizations in the area: Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Storm Lake Basketball Jamboree and Lake Preservation. In 2007, Nathan was co-chair of the Buena Vista University Capital Campaign. He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake where he has served as the Congregational President. -
Timothy J. Smith Funeral Director
Timothy J. Smith, a Webb native, graduated from Iowa State University in Ames with a degree in Agricultural Business. He worked in the agri-banking industry prior to his enrollment in mortuary school. Tim graduated from Kansas City, Kansas Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. He and his wife, Erin, have four children: Bennett, Avery, Eden, and Emerson.
Tim is an active member of the community serving on different boards and organizations: Storm Lake Hy-Noon Kiwanis, was a past Commodore for Star Spangled Spectacular and is currently on the Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation. He attends Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta. Tim enjoys coaching various sports for his children. -
Jennifer A. Hustedt Funeral Director
Jennifer A. Hustedt, a Newell native, graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake with a degree in Exercise Science. While attending BVU, she completed an internship with Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home which lead to her enrollment in mortuary school. Jennifer graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny with a degree in Mortuary Science.
Jennifer and her husband, Chad, live in Alta. They are the proud parents of three children: Paisley, Presley and Grady. Jennifer is an active member of the community serving as a Board of Director for the Storm Lake Parade of Flags Foundation and a 2018-2019 Co-Chair for the Buena Vista University Community Campaign. She also enjoys volunteering for other events in the area. Jennifer is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alta. In her spare time, she enjoys coaching and attending her children's activities and spending time with her family.