Bryan K. Duffield

Bryan is a 5th generation Coloma native.  After graduating from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1985, he met and eventually married Tara (Toth), his wife of 20 years.  They reside in Coloma with their two young daughters, Kendyl and Madyson.  

Bryan and Tara also own and operate Duffield’s Cottages on Little Paw Paw Lake in Coloma.

His 25 years of experience as an area licensed funeral director makes him an invaluable asset.  Families have come to rely on his years of experience and broad expertise in the many aspects of funeral service.

Michael S. Pastrick

Mike also brings 25 years of funeral service experience with him.  As a matter of fact, Mike and Bryan were both formerly employed by Florin Funeral Service prior to starting their own business.

Mike has an extensive background in funeral preplanning as well as funeral arranging. 

He and his two children, Nathan and Michelle, reside in St. Joseph.  He is a graduate of Western Michigan University and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

Ashley B. Cornell

Ashley, in addition to being the prettiest one of the group, is our Administrative Assistant.  She is knowledgeable in many aspects of funeral service and is Bryan and Mike’s right hand person.  She runs the daily office activities and assists families in the filing of any benefits or insurance claims. 

She is usually the first person to welcome you at the door and to answer your telephone calls. 

Nancy & Glen Dings

Glen and Nancy reside in Coloma.  Glen is retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation and Nancy retired from teaching at Washington Elementry School in Coloma.  They have two sons, Bruce (Diane) Dings of Eau Claire and Bryan (Cari) Dings of Portage, MI.  Both are active Lion members and the couple also recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Keith & Grace Duffield

Keith and Grace are the parents of Bryan, Allison, and Jeff, which all reside in Coloma.  Keith retired from Watervliet Paper Company at it’s closing in the mid 1990’s after more than 38 years of service.  Grace just recently retired from the JPMorgan Chase Trust Department, starting with them when it was Farmers & Merchants National Bank on Main Street in Benton Harbor.  When not working at the funeral home or preparing the trailer for a trip, Keith can be found around the area doing odd jobs and Grace volunteering at Watervliet Community Hospital. 

Kendyl A. Duffield

Kendyl, the daughter of Bryan and Tara, is a freshman at Coloma High School.  She enjoys playing the flute, bassoon, and piccolo in the Coloma High School Band, receiving the Band Directors Award for 2007-08.  She is also an active member of the Student Council and Honor Club.  As of right now Kendyl is planning on attending either LMC or MSU before finishing her studies at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.  When not on her laptop Kendyl enjoys going out to eat and hanging out with friends, especially during the summer when vacationers visit her at Duffield’s Cottages.   

Thomas Yops

Tom and his wife of 35 years, Merry have two children, Chad and Matt.  After graduating from Lakeshore High School in 1963 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.  In 2003 he retired from the Berrien county Sheriff’s Department after 36 years of service.  During his law enforcement career he also worked for Coloma Township Police Department, St Joseph Township Police Department, including 15 years on the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Swat Team.  Tom is also a member of Coloma American Legion Post 362 and a life member of FOP 96 in St Joseph.  In addition to working at the funeral home Tom can also be found making deliveries for Crystal Springs Florist. 

Caroll Brinkley

Caroll and his wife Audrey reside in Benton Harbor.  On August 1, 1998 he retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier for Benton Harbor.  Following retirement he worked for Florin Funeral Service until joining us in June of 2007.  Caroll is best described as our “Jack of all trades”.  It’s nearly impossible for even us to predict which task he will be doing from one day to the next.  Caroll is also a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army.

Seger

Let me introduce myself…I’m Seger, a two year old, friendly but respectful, chocolate lab.  My background is in service dog training through Paws With A Cause, but I am actually certified as a Therapy Dog through Therapy Dogs International.  As I neared the end of my training with Paws, I realized that working full time was not going to be for me.  I love to play ball, swim, do nothing, meet new people, and be on my best behavior when necessary so, I gave my application to Mike and Bryan and here I am.  Not much is expected of me other than try and be of comfort at visitations and services, which is fine with me.    A job I love with a full dish, many treats, and great health care….how could I go wrong.  I do think Ashley is my favorite though.