OUR STAFF
LICENSED STAFF
All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.
GUY LINNEMANN
Chairman of the Board, CFSP, C. P. C.
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Guy Linnemann is a lifelong native of Northern Kentucky. Born at St. Elizabeth Hospital, he graduated from Covington Catholic High School and then received his accounting degree from Northern Kentucky University. He worked at Budget Rent-a-Car of Cincinnati and then attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary College where he graduated with honors.
Guy is a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and his civic involvements have been many, including immediate past president of the International Order of the Golden Rule, past president of the Erlanger Rotary Club, past president of the Kentucky Funeral Directors Association, Northern District, past chairman of United Ministries Advisory Board, past board member and trustee of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and he served on the Committee of Management at the Cincinnati YMCA. He is the hands-on leader of Linnemann Funeral Homes, which received the Eagle Emeritus Award from the National Funeral Directors Association’s “Pursuit of Excellence” program in 2009.
Guy is married to Marsha Moeves for 40 years and the couple has four children, including triplets.
Guy retired in 2016 after serving over 40 years in funeral service.
MARSHA LINNEMANN
CFSP, Registered Nurse, Licensed Funeral Director and Continuing Care Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Mrs. Linnemann is a graduate of Dixie Heights High School and Northern Kentucky University. Marsha has been a licensed funeral director since 1990. She lives in Ryland with her husband, Guy, and they have four children, Mavis, Louis, Paige, and Annie; and 6 grandchildren, Eliza, Reid, Sophia, Phoebe, Alanna, and Rylan. Marsha is a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and the President of Church Council, a member of the Whole Health Ministry at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Past President of Hinsdale Elementary School PTA, Member of Grief Network of Cincinnati, Co-founder/Co-director of STARS-Grief support for children, Grief facilitator for grief groups, an active member of PAR- People Advocating for Recovery from heroin addiction, an active supporter of Widows/Widowers Bereavement Group, and a member of Greater Cincinnati Aftercare Group. Member of the Northern Kentucky Suicide Prevention Coalition. Former Member End of Life Care Committee for Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Member of National Alliance for Grieving Children. Marsha took a step back from funeral service in 2020, but she remains involved as a Life-story writer.
LOUIS LINNEMANN
President, Funeral Director, CFSP, MBA
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Mr. Linnemann is a 2005 graduate of St. Xavier High School and a 2009 graduate of Miami University, where he obtained a BS in Accounting. He also graduated in August 2012 with his Masters in Business Administration at Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati Goering Center Leadership Development Institute. Louis currently serves as the Northern District Director for the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky Board, a Certified Funeral Service Professional (CFSP), and a member of Leadership NKY class of 2024. Louis, an avid sports enthusiast, was a co-founder and President of the Miami University Club Football Team and served as an assistant coach with Dick Maile for the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team at St. Pius X from 2013-2015. Louis grew up attending Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with his mother, Marsha, and St. Henry Church, with his father, Guy. He is the triplet brother to Paige Pindela and Annie Linnemann and a younger brother to Mavis Linnemann-Clark. Louis currently resides in Edgewood, KY with his wife, Chelsea; their children, Reid and Phoebe, and their energetic pit bull mix, Izzy. Walking in the footsteps of his late grandfather Bud Linnemann and his love of golf, Louis's family recently joined Summit Hills Country Club in Edgewood, KY, where Bud and Alice were members for over 30 years.
JOHN W. GAY
Funeral Director Emeritus, Burlington, CFSP
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
John W. Gay is a 1977 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the states of Kentucky and Ohio. He has been employed with Linnemann Funeral Homes since 1989. John is married to Christine (Tina) Gay and is the father of Heather Elliott and Jennifer (Jenny) Gay. They reside in Florence, Kentucky and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. John is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, Former President of the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky, Past President of Florence Rotary Club, Past President of the Northern Kentucky Funeral Directors Association, a member of the NFDA, a member of Historic Burlington Business Association, and a member of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Board of Trustees. John retired January 2019.
A.J. SCHIER
Director of Funeral Service Operations, Funeral Director, Embalmer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Mr. Schier is a 1997 Graduate of Paulding High School (Paulding, OH) and a 2001 Graduate of CCMS with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science. He has been employed with Linnemann Funeral Homes since 1999. He lives in Florence, KY with his wife Allison. He is the proud father of Ava Maxine and Sydney Kasper. Member of the Kentucky Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. Active candidate for A.P.F.S.P.
GENE MONELL
Crematory Manager Emeritus, Funeral Director, Embalmer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Mr. Monell is a 1976 graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2002 and has been employed with Linnemann Funeral Homes since 1998. Gene lives in Highland Heights with his wife, Betty, and three children, Bridget, Arnie and Jamie. He is a member of the Erlanger Lions, National Funeral Directors Association and Kentucky Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Monell Retired in September of 2020 after a 25 year career at Linnemann Funeral Homes.
JASON MONELL
Asst. Director of Funeral Service Operations,
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Mr. Monell is a 1992 graduate of Boone County High School and a 1996 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He has been employed with Linnemann Funeral Homes since 1994. Jason lives in Walton with his two children, Tyler and Brennan.
NONDA STRASBURGER
Director of Advanced Funeral Planning/Funeral Director
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Nonda holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College and a Masters from the University of North Texas. She and her husband Tom have been longtime members of St. Paul parish in Florence. They have 3 sons, Dylan, Evan and Collin who all are St. Henry High School graduates. Prior to joining the Linnemann Family, Nonda was the guidance counselor at St. Paul School for ten years. She is an avid Notre Dame fan and loves vacationing in South Carolina every chance she gets.
MICHAEL SPARKS
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Mr. Sparks is originally from Madison, IN. He attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he met his wife, Melinda. They both graduated in 2010 and moved to Harrisburg, PA where they worked as Funeral Directors for Bitner Family Funeral Homes. Mr. Sparks also acted as Manager for Bitner Memorials, LLC and sat on the Board of Directors the Shoops Cemetery Association as well as being a member of Linglestown Church of God and the Perseverance Lodge #21F. & A.M. After the Birth of their son Gideon, Mr. Sparks and his wife moved back to Northern Kentucky and now live in Union, KY. They attend church at Florence Baptist Church.
JOHN COMBS
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
John Combs is a 2011 Graduate of Northmont High School in Englewood, Ohio. In 2014 John graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and graduated in 2016. John is dually licensed as a Funeral Director/Embalmer in both Ohio and Kentucky. John served his apprenticeship at Linnemann Funeral Homes and entered into a full time position in 2020. John recently got married to Dixie Heights High School graduate, Leigh (Matchison) Combs and is a member of Crossroads Church in Florence.
JILL LEININGER
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-710-1739
Jill (Wainscott) Leininger is a 2006 graduate of Scott High School and a 2012 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary with an Associates of Applied Science and a bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science. She has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2014 and has been with Linnemann Funeral Homes since 2022. Jill resides in Independence with her husband, Kyle; children: Marshall, Mason and Kamdyn; and their chocolate lab, Laney. She teaches swim lessons at Silverlake “The Family Place”, is a parishioner at St. Barbara Church, a member of the PTA at RC Hinsdale Elementary School, as well as treasurer and member of the Dixie Youth Association Board. Jill is an active candidate for the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
LEXI ENGLE
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-710-1739
Lexi is a 2017 graduate of Northern Kentucky University and a 2021 graduate of The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with an Associates of Applied Science and a bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science. After graduation, Lexi served her funeral director and embalmer apprenticeship with us at Linnemann Funeral Home and has been licensed since 2022. Lexi grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio where she currently lives with her boyfriend, Josh, their two dogs, Norman and Louie, and pet hamster, Ham Jam. She loves; Ohio State football, spending time with her family and friends, trying new restaurants, and competing in bodybuilding competitions.
ROBERT LYTLE DOMINGUEZ
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-710-1739
Mr. Lytle Dominguez was born and raised in central Ohio and is a 1994 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He attended the Southwestern College of Business in Cincinnati as well as the Bradenton Beauty and Barber School in Bradenton, FL. He holds a dual license in Funeral Directing/Embalming in both Kentucky and Florida. Having worked in Funeral Homes in Florida; where he met and married his husband, Jose (who did police escorts for Funeral Homes); Colorado and now Kentucky, he has a long career in walking families through the most difficult time in their lives. In his free time; you can find him in the gym, taking in a good movie or spending time with family and friends.
NON LICENSED STAFF
ELIZABETH DEHNER
Chief Financial Officer/Controller
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Elizabeth was raised in Elsmere, graduated from Lloyd Memorial High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Northern Kentucky University. She and her husband, Brian, were married in the Erlanger Christian Church where she grew up. They moved to Erlanger (where they have been ever since) and raised their two sons. Elizabeth joined the team at Linnemann in 2012 and is grateful to be part of such a caring group of people. When not working in the yard or boating on Lake Cumberland, you will likely find her walking her four-legged best friend, or cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, although nothing makes her happier than spending time with her family.
DOTTIE BOONE
Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Dottie is a returning member of the Linnemann family. She worked as secretary for the funeral home for 6 years in the 1990s and has returned upon Judy Barnett’s retirement. Mrs. Boone is a graduate of Conner High School and went to Northern Kentucky University. Currently, she lives in Burlington with her husband Tommy and youngest daughter, Alexis. Their oldest daughter, Alicia, is a graduate from the University of Kentucky and their youngest daughter, Alexis, attends the University of Cincinnati. The Boone family attends 7Hills in Florence.
RACHEL JONES
Creative Director, Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Rachel Jones graduated from Liberty University in 2010. She is responsible for leading the creative aspect of our team through our Unforgettable Memories Department. Her work involves creating memorial tribute videos, photo displays, Lifestory programs, and providing personal and creative details to our services. Along with these responsibilities, Rachel also runs our social media, marketing projects, and community events. She enjoys using her creativity in unique ways to bring comfort and joy to the families we serve and educate our community on end-of-life needs. Rachel and her husband, Jordan, are the proud parents of a daughter, Kelsie, and twin sons, Kohen and Kennan.
JASON BALLARD
Crematory Manager, Director of Pet Services
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 859-727-1250
Fax: 859-727-7466
Jason Ballard joined team Linnemann in 2021 as our Crematory Operator. Born and raised in Grant County, Jason is a 2003 graduate of Grant County High School. He served as volunteer firefighter and EMT for 10 years before moving to Florence, Kentucky. Jason enjoys the simple things in life like fishing, camping and spending time with his dogs.
SUPPORT STAFF
Our Support Staff consists of associates that are on-call members of our team. Much like our Non-Licensed Staff, the members of our staff that make up our support team are vitally important toward the operation of our firm. These individuals help to make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.
HOSTS/HOSTESS
AMY BECK
Hostess
STEVE BURRUS
Host
TED THELEN
Host
LINNEA CALDON
Hostess
JOHN WILCOX
Host
JOYCE DRINGENBURG
Hostess
