History & Staff

Kendra Soley Managing Funeral Director, Embalmer & Crematory Operator- [email protected]

Kendra Bersche Soley, originally from Skiatook, Oklahoma, is a dedicated professional in the field of Mortuary Science. After graduating from Skiatook High School, she pursued her passion for Mortuary Science in Mississippi, where she earned her degree from Mortuary School. Since 2014, Kendra has been making a meaningful impact in the funeral industry. She found love with her husband, Daniel Soley, and they tied the knot on June 13, 2015. Together, they are proud parents to two amazing boys, Jamison and Axton.
In 2020, Kendra and her family relocated back to Oklahoma. Kendra takes great satisfaction in serving her community and supporting families during difficult times. During her free time, she enjoys gardening, baking, camping, and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.

David Stumpff Owner

I am an Oklahoma licensed funeral director, embalmer, and certified crematory operator in addition to being a licensed pre-planning specialist in Oklahoma and Texas. I’ve made my home in Tulsa to continue providing Oklahoma’s Cremation and Funeral Care in the Spring of 1987. Curating cremation and burial services for NE Oklahoma we have funeral homes, crematories, cemeteries in NE Oklahoma. Locations include Barnsdall, Bartlesville, Nowata and five firms in the Greater Tulsa Metropolis.

Lilly Close Funeral Director - [email protected]

Hi, I’m Lilly Close, a proud native of the Southeast Kansas/Northeast Oklahoma area. My husband and I reside in the rural Copan area, where we lovingly manage our small family property. In our free time, we cherish tending to our garden, spending time outdoors and serving as members at our church. I graduated from Northeast Texas Community College Mortuary Arts Program with honors to become a Licensed Funeral Director and have been a valued member of Stumpff Funeral Home since January 2024.

Keith Stumpff Funeral Director

Keith Stumpff started his career dream as a young 8 year old boy. He met a funeral director when his father died that made such an impact that it was the inspiration for the family business. Born and raised in Missouri, Keith moved to Bartlesville to attend Oklahoma Christian College. He continued his education and Graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science.
Keith is a veteran of the US Army where he served during the Vietnam War era as a Memorial Activities Specialist. After his service he returned to Bartlesville and established the Stumpff Funeral Home in 1966.
Keith has been a long standing member of the Woodland Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge, Akdar Shrine and the Oklahoma and National Funeral Directors Association.
He met and married Doris Harrison in 1958. They had two children Kim and David, and two Granddaughters that he hopes will be the third generation and legacy of his business. Keith was widowed after an untimely death of his wife, Doris, in 2002.
Today, Keith currently lives in Tulsa with his wife, Ruth and still plays an active role in the business.

Steve Walker Funeral [email protected]

Steve Walker has been with Stumpff Funeral Home since 2018. He is originally from Columbus, Nebraska. Steve attended the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and graduated in 1992 with a degree in Mortuary Sciences. After his graduation, he moved to Oklahoma and worked at funeral homes in Eufala and Tulsa. In 1999, Steve came to Bartlesville and founded the Walker-Brown Funeral Home. After over 20 years of business, Steve sold Walker-Brown and came to work at Stumpff Funeral Home. He has been an active member of the Bartlesville community serving as the past president of the Bartlesville Optimist Club and past Exalted Ruler for the Bartlesville Elks Lodge. He is also a former trustee and member of the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys traveling, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. Steve has two daughters, Sydney and Sophie.

Paul Bruns Funeral Director, Embalmer- [email protected]

Dave Demuth Funeral Director

Joshua Eastham Funeral Assistant/Apprentice

My name is Joshua Eastham, and I’ve been with Stumpff Funeral Home since August 2023. I have two years of experience in mortuary science and another two years in the funeral home industry. Over that time, I’ve discovered a genuine passion for working with families and helping them navigate difficult moments. This work has truly become my calling, and I’ve recently started school at Northeast Community College with plans to earn my Funeral Director and Embalmer license.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my son, mowing my yard, and trying out new restaurants around Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Lisa Shipman Funeral Director Apprentice/ Accounting- [email protected]

I’m Lisa and my husband and I have been happy to call Bartlesville home for the last 8 years. We enjoy traveling & love finding adventure together.

I started working at Stumpff Funeral Home part-time assisting with visitations & services. I found that giving families someone to walk through the grief process with was a rewarding experience. I have since started working there full-time and have decided to take that even further by becoming a funeral director myself so that I may better serve our families.

Nancy Hollis Office Manager Skiatook, Family Services

Nancy, a native of Skiatook and a graduate of Skiatook High School. Before joining our Oklahoma Funeral Care team at Stumpff- Skiatook Funeral Home in the spring of 1995, Nancy was employed with the Skiatook Public School system. Nancy is a member of the Community of Christ Church in Skiatook and serving as a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 89. She has two sons, Bradley and Kyle. Nancy loves quilting and supporting the Skiatook Bulldogs.

Chasity Bryan Directors Assistant - [email protected]

I'm Chasity Bryan, a Bartlesville, Oklahoma native, born and raised in this community. I'm happily married to a Bartlesville police officer, and we enjoy our downtime with movie dates and drives around town, especially when 90s country music is playing. We also love traveling to South Carolina to visit the other half of our family.

My journey with Stumpff Funeral Home began in March 2024 as a PRN employee. I quickly discovered a deep passion for assisting families during their most difficult times, which led me to transition to a full-time role. As the Director's Assistant, my primary goal is to provide compassionate support and ensure every loved one receives a well-deserved and dignified final goodbye.

Les Watson Preneed Counselor - [email protected]

Les Watson has been around Stumpff Funeral home since he was 16 years old and has had the opportunity to work in many different roles over the years. He currently serves as the Preneed Counselor helping others make decisions on final expenses. He has been a licensed insurance agent in the state of Oklahoma for over 40 years. Les is an active member of the Bartlesville community and previously served on the Elks Lodge and Optimist Club. He currently serves on the board of Safe-Now. He and his wife Teresa have two daughters, Rebecca and Tessa, and two grandchildren, Parker and Watson. Les says not to let the suit and tie fool you, he's a self-proclaimed "junk-collector". It's that same laid back demeanor that area families have come to love about Les.

Mike Bloyd Funeral Assistant

Steve Rohleder Funeral Assistant

Kevin Perkins Funeral Assistant

William Hewitt Funeral Assistant- [email protected]

William “Bill” Hewitt has been with Stumpff Funeral Home since 2003. He is originally from Nowata and moved to Bartlesville in 1971. He attended Northeastern State College and served on the Dewey Board of Education for 5 years. Bill has two children, son David, and daughter Rebecca. In his free time, he enjoys playing a round of golf.

Gordon Edward House Funeral Director

Gordon “Ed” Edward House has been with Stumpff Funeral Home since 1969. He attended both Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville and the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Ed is a Bartlesville native and an active member of the community. He served on the Bartlesville Police Reserve from 1977 to 2011 and was also a member of the Bartlesville Police Department Special Operations Team. He was previously a member of the Bartlesville Ambulance Commission, the Bartlesville Jaycees, and Bartlesville Sertoma club. He is currently a member of the Noon Rotary Club. Ed attends Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church. He enjoys golfing and traveling. Ed and his wife Paula have four children, Amber, Nick, Jodi, and Joe, and five grandchildren, Hudson, Sam, Abigail, Cooper, and Elenore.