About Us
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.
Derek Jones
Preplanning Specialist
Cindy Crowl
Family Support Services
Doug Jacket
Family Support Services and Transport Services
Ricky Bushnell
Family Support Services
Tony Ysusi
Family Support Services and Transportation Services
Karen Almond
Family Support Services
Billie Wheatley
Family Support Services
Janice Cooper
Family Support Services
Rick Brock
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
As the founding owner of Countryside Funeral Home, Rick Brock moved to Fredonia, Kansas in 1990. A graduate of Arapahoe Community College, he holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mortuary Science. As an owner of Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia, Howard, Chanute, he is a licensed embalmer and funeral director, and crematory operator. A member of the Rotary Club of Fredonia.
Randy Robinson
Owner / General Manager/Assistant Funeral Director
Randy joined Countryside Funeral Home in November 2013 as the Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Assistant Funeral Director and licensed crematory operator, and brings many years of business management experience with him. He proudly served 8 years in the Armed Forces before joining a national Waste Management co-processing company where he was employed for 16 years. He held many positions from Operations, Sales, and Management during his tenure, with the last 8 years serving as Facility Manager of 2 locations with overall responsibility of 53 employees.
He currently serves on the Board for the Fredonia Area Chamber of Commerce and is the Immediate Past President of the Fredonia Rotary Club. Randy also serves on the board of the Fredonia area Adopt-A-Family and the Fredonia Economic and Development Committee. Randy has one son Austin.
Josh Shoop
Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer/ Crematory Operator
Josh Shoop grew up in Neodesha, Kansas and graduated from Neodesha High School. He is married to Lisa and they have two children, Jake and Rylie. Josh graduated from Kansas City Community College with an Associate’s degree in Mortuary Science and is a licensed funeral director, embalmer and crematory operator with the state of Kansas.
Jan Robinson
Administrative Assistant / Family Support Staff
Jan grew up in Independence, KS, studied business at ICC. She moved to Fredonia and worked for Ladow & Spohn for 30 years, the last 5 years as shipping manager. Jan worked 5 years for Dr. Morris and Hill Medical Clinic, and as the Manager of Roots & Blooms. Jan is married to Rudy Robinson and they have 3 children: Randy, Cary and Heidi and 7 grandchildren. Jan attends Grace First Assembly Church in Fredonia.
Terri Teeple
Office Manager Chanute
Terri is a native of Chanute, KS who started working for the funeral home in 2018; Terri has 3 children and 4 grandchildren that she loves spending time with. Terri attends Living Word Assembly Church of Chanute.
Pastor Otis Crawford Jr.
Family Support Services
Pastor Otis Crawford Jr. is a member of our family support services. He is also the Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church
Ruby Crawford
Family Support Service
A Leavenworth native and long-time Humboldt resident, Ruby is a retired teacher who enjoys music and theater, solving word puzzles, and spending time with her husband, Pastor Otis Crawford.
Randy Almond
Funeral Support Staff and Transportation Services
Randy is a member of our first call staff
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Countryside Funeral Home facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
Seamless Arrangements
We'll help you with everything you need with a simple step-by-step process for all of your funeral, cremation and cemetery plans.
Unique Funerals and Tributes
Every individual is unique. Which is why we offer fully customizable memorial services designed just for your family.
Around the Clock Support
We're here to answer any questions and help in any way we can – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Honoring excellence
We’re honored to be recognized for our dedication to excellence and genuine care. Explore the esteemed associations we're a part of, and the awards that celebrate our commitment to the communities we serve.
Countryside is honored as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
We're hiring
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Countryside Funeral Home offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.
