Our Staff
Craig Ward
Licensed Funeral Director / Owner
Craig is the son of Steve Ward, and the grandson of the late Chester Ward. He and his wife, Jill, have two sons, Zach and Dylan. Craig will continue the traditions set down by his father and grandfather in the funeral business.
Telephone: 1-620-231-5600
Glenn White
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Glenn has been with Brenner Mortuary since the year 2000 and has been in Funeral Service since 1987. Glenn's empathy provides the families he serves with great understanding and consideration. His wife, Michele, is a 5th grade elementary science teacher at Central Elementary in Columbus. His son, Zach and daughter-in-law, are Physical Therapists in Rogers. Glenn is an avid horseman and enjoys roping and rodeos in his spare time.
Telephone: 1-620-231-5600
Steve Ward
Steve owned the funeral home after his father Chester Ward passed away in 2000. Steve retired in 2019 due to health reasons and still resides in Pittsburg, KS. He and his wife, Chris, have two sons Jason and his wife Theresa and Craig and his wife Jill. They also have three grandchildren Zach, Dylan, and Lilli.
David Friskel
Assisstant Funeral Director
David continues a lifelong commitment to Funeral Service at Brenner Mortuary. After his retirement from his family's second generation funeral home, Friskel's in Frontenac, David's love of people and Funeral Service brought him out of retirement to Brenner's, where he continues serving the public.
Telephone: 1-620-231-5600