Chris Karn

Managing Partner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Chris Karn moved to El Dorado in 2016 to pursue his funeral director and embalmer license in Kansas. He has worked with families in funeral service in Michigan for several years and has enjoyed the transition to living in Kansas. Chris has a wealth of experience and brings much creativity, dignity and respect to the people of Butler County. He is an Eagle Scout, member of the El Dorado Lions Club and member of Patmos Lodge #97 of the Free and Accepted Masons. 

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Lionell Butts

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Lionell Butts has served Butler County for over 43 years at both Carlson & Kirby-Morris Chapels. Lionell graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Leon High School. He is active on the board of the El Dorado Community Concert series, Leon Senior Center, Leon Christian Church, and El Dorado Kiwanis Club. He is an avid antique collector and a fixture at most every area auction. He is well respected for his outstanding work with families in their time of need.

Tierra Ehrlich

Office Manager/Assistant Funeral Director

Tierra, a lifelong Butler County resident, is a graduate of Circle High School, Class of 2013. She is married to Darren Ehrlich and has three daughters, Laykin, Layla and Laynee. She joined the staff at Carlson & Kirby-Morris Funeral Homes in May of 2015. She is a member of El Dorado Elk's Lodge. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.

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Katie Hollis

Funeral Ambassador

Katie, a lifelong Butler County resident, graduated from Augusta High School, Class of 2013. She received her degree in Mortuary Science from Kansas City Community College. Katie is currently gearing up to complete her national board exam to become an Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer. Katie has one son, Aiden. Outside of her compassion for the funeral home, she enjoys tagging along to Boy Scouts with her son and spending time with family. 

Sydney Scanlon

Aftercare Coordinator

Sydney graduated from El Dorado High School, Class of 2018. She is currently attending Fort Hays University, where she plans on majoring in radiology. Sydney joined our staff in December of 2019. Although, she does not hold office hours she is still a valuable asset to our team.

Stephen Shearburn

Facilities and Grounds Lead

Lifelong El Dorado resident Stephen Shearburn has been with Carlson & Kirby-Morris for many years, making sure that the grounds, buildings, vehicles and landscaping around the historic funeral home buildings in downtown El Dorado are maintained. Stephen loves spending time with his three grandchildren and attending their many activities.

Debbie Hall

Ambassador

Debbie joined Carlson & Kirby-Morris in 2009; she helps with services and visitations. Debbie also helps with community outreach and recognition. She is retired from 30 years in education, serving 28 of those years at Grandview Elementary. She now works at Oil Hill Elementary. Debbie is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and is married to David, who after 31 years retired from the Butler County Sheriff's Department. She has two sons, Josh (and his wife Amy) and Justin, and two grandchildren, Paxton and Harper Ellison.

Phil Wickwire

Lead Funeral Ambassador

Frank Kratzer

Funeral Ambassador

Frank has been an Ambassador for Carlson & Kirby-Morris for several years, and we are glad to welcome him as one of our full-time staff. He has recently retired as the Community Resource Officer for the El Dorado Police Department. Frank's position at Carlson & Kirby-Morris has him assisting with celebration of life services, making night calls, and working evening visitations. Frank enjoys participating and assisting with community festivals and parades and is a member of the Elks.

Frank is married to Kay and lives in the community of El Dorado.

David Lockard

Funeral Ambassador

John Scanlon

Monument Sales

Telephone: 1-316-323-2007

Karla Hermann

Pre-Need Insurance Sales