Jayme E. Lentz
Funeral Director Owner
Jayme E. Lentz
Funeral Director Owner
Jayme E. Lentz was born and raised in Emmetsburg, where he graduated from High School in 1991. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a medical specialist. He served at Fort Riley, Kansas, where he obtained the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge.
Jayme received an Associate of Arts degree from Iowa Western Community College in 1997, an Associate of Applied Mortuary Science from Carl Sandburg College in 2000, and a Bachelor's Degree in Business from St. Ambrose University in 2001. In 1999, he began working at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport, where he served his apprenticeship. In August of 2001, Jayme joined Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. On January 1, 2006, Jayme and Melissa purchased Wilson Funeral Homes, and on September 17, 2025, they purchased Martin-Mattice Funeral Homes.
Jayme is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and has received the Certified Preplanning Consultant and Certified Crematory Operator designation. He is also a member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, of which he is a Past President, Trinity Lutheran Church, Rotary, American Legion, and Pheasants Forever. Jayme enjoys following Logan and Maya's activities and hunting.
Melissa A. Naig - Lentz
Owner
Melissa A. Naig - Lentz
Owner
Melissa A. Naig-Lentz was born and raised on a farm near Depew. She graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1991. Melissa received a Bachelor of Science degree from Buena Vista College in 1995 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Creighton University in 1998. She works for Kossuth Regional Health Center as a Physical Therapist. She is also an active part of the funeral home, providing assistance with office and computer work. Melissa is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoys reading, working out at the YMCA, spending time with her family and her bible study group.
Alan Mattice
Funeral Director
Alan Mattice
Funeral Director
Received a B.S. Degree from Wayne State College. Attended mortuary school in Kansas City and served his internship in Boone, IA
Sydney Buscherfeld
Funeral Director
Sydney Buscherfeld
Funeral Director
Sydney F. Buscherfeld was raised in Britt, where she graduated from West Hancock High School in 2018. After graduation, she began her college education at the University of Iowa and later transferred to Des Moines Area Community College to begin her studies in Mortuary Science where she graduated in May of 2024. In August of 2021, she began working for Lentz Funeral Home where she served her internship and is a licensed funeral director. Sydney lives in Emmetsburg with her husband, Grant Buscherfeld, and three dogs, Monty, Millie, and Maverick, and baby boy Buscherfeld due in April 2026.
Jessica Ubben
Funeral Director
Jessica Ubben
Funeral Director
Jessica S. Ubben was born and raised in Humboldt, where she graduated from High School in 2005. Jessica received an Associate of Science degree from Des Moines Area Community College in 2007 and an Advanced Standing Diploma in Mortuary Science from Des Moines Area Community College in 2008. In 2007, she began working at Ewing Funeral Home in Britt, Kanawha, and Clarion, where she served her apprenticeship. In August of 2010, Jessica joined Lentz Funeral Home in Algona, Livermore, and Burt. Jessica is a member of Faith United Methodist Church and Algona Lions. Jessica lives in Algona with her four children, Griffin, Deegan, Beckham, and Brogan, and her significant other, Brady Koppen. Being a mom is Jessica's life passion. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Grant Buscherfeld
Office Manager
Grant Buscherfeld
Office Manager
Grant grew up in Algona, graduating from Bishop Garrigan High School in 2017. Following graduation, he attended Wartburg College, receiving his BA in Business Administration in 2020. Grant worked for Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg until October 2025. He then began working for Martin Mattice Funeral Home as their office manager.
Tracey Mattice
Funeral Assistant
Tracey Mattice
Funeral Assistant
Received B.A. Degree from Buena Vista University. Graduate work at Kansas University, receiving an M.S. Degree from Iowa State University