Michael, the son of Dallas and Nancy Seitz, graduated from Moweaqua High School in 1984. He then received a BS from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1988 and a degree in Mortuary Science from SIU Carbondale in 1989. Michael married Laura(Weatherford) in 1989 and they have 2 children, Breck and Paige. Michael is very involved in many school and church activities. He serves as Chairman of the Moweaqua Golf Course Board, Dewitt Savings Bank Board of Directors and The Little Theatre on the Square Board of Directors. He was President of the Moweaqua Park District for over 30 years and served as Chairman of the Central A&M Foundation. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and playing golf.
Craig Collins grew up in Newton, IL and joined the staff of Seitz Funeral Home in 1990. He graduated from SIU Carbondale with a degree in Mortuary Science in 1989. Craig married his wife, Kathy, in 1994 and they live in Assumption. Craig enjoys following his children with their different activities, and coached in Central A&M sports for several years. Craig is very involved in community activities and is a founding member of the Assumption Community Pride Association and Owner of 1905 Brewing Company.
Laurie Coffman joined us in 2012. She is a long time resident of Moweaqua. Laurie graduated from Moweaqua High School and Illinois Central College. Later, she returned to Moweaqua where she married Bryon Coffman, a third generation farmer and life long resident. They have two children who both attended Central A&M schools and one granddaughter. Laurie is also an active member of the First United Methodist Church.
Paige, the daughter of Michael and Laura Seitz, joined the family business in April of 2020. Paige married Zachary Ludwig in 2022, both graduates of Central A&M High School, Class of 2015. They welcomed their daughter, Stella, in late 2024. Paige received her BS in Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2018 and a degree in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2020. Paige lives in Moweaqua where she serves as a Deputy Coroner for Shelby County, she is the Central A&M High School Girls Track & Field Coach, serves on the Moweaqua Township Zoning Board and serves as Recruitment Supervisor for her alumni chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Abbie, the daughter of Craig and Kathy Collins, joined our staff in September of 2022. A graduate of Central A&M High School, Class of 2015, and a graduate of SIU Carbondale with a degree in Mortuary Science, Class of 2019. Abbie now lives in Vandalia.
Zachary grew up in Assumption, IL and joined the staff of Seitz Funeral Homes in 2024. Zach and Paige married in 2022, both graduates of Central A&M High School, Class of 2015. Zach went on to graduate from Illinois State University with a B.S. degree in Finance and B.S. degree in Accounting, Class of 2020. He currently attend the DMACC Mortuary Science Program and will graduate this summer. Zach lives in Moweaqua where he enjoys playing golf and serves on the Board of the Central A&M Foundation.
