Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.
Ever since we opened our gates we have approached life (and death) differently. While some just see the end of a loved one’s life as a time for grief and mourning, we prefer to think of it as a time for reflection, appreciation and even celebration. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are not a burial ground. We are a close knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.
Why Us?
In a nutshell? Experience, professionalism, compassion, and empathy.

We've learned a lot over many years. Like how to present options without overwhelming. And how to meet the needs of many caring parties. People come to us in difficult times, and we respond kindness, calmness and expertise. Our goal is to create a beautiful occasion and make you feel welcome, always. We spend our days planning with families. We stay up to date with industry developments. And we make hard times a little easier.
Learn the legacy.
In 1918, Edward C. Young, Sr. and his wife Adelheit, started Young and Sons Funeral Home. A company that has steadily grown and continues its growth and service to Perry County.
Edward's four sons later joined him in the business: Wally in 1933; Earl in 1935; James in 1945; and Edward C. Jr. in 1954. Their wives also became affiliated with the business. Ford and Young now continues with its third generation of Youngs plus other valuable employees.
Robert Young, son of Edward C. Young, Jr., joined the firm in 1974 as an embalmer and funeral director. Due to an illness, he retired in January, 2000. His wife Lois became a funeral director in 1988 and is still with the firm. Wayne Ochs, a funeral director, has been with the firm since 1972. Michael Sutterer, an embalmer/funeral director, joined the firm in 1980. and Phil Norman, an embalmer/funeral director, joined the firm in 1992.
John Young, the youngest son of Edward C. Young, Jr., is the manager and funeral director along with his wife Pamela, secretary and funeral director.
The Ford and Sons family of companies and Young & Sons Funeral Home of Perryville and Altenburg are grateful that our longtime friendship has grown into a formal business relationship. On May 1, 2019, Ford & Sons purchased Young & Sons to become Ford & Young Funeral Home. Together we continue to serve families in the region with compassionate care in their greatest time of need. "We have worked together for several years and felt it was the right time to develop a formal arrangement", said John Young. "This is an exciting time for our company and community." Few changes are planned in the near term aside from the name and a few cosmetic modifications at the Perryville location. No staffing changes are anticipated at this time, Kevin Ford says."
We are very proud to carry on the tradition that John's grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and brother started. It is truly an honor to serve our friends and families of Perry County.
Kevin Ford, Josh Ford and John Young
Who We Are
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.

John M. Young
Manager/Funeral Director
John M. Young is a licensed funeral director and manager in Perryville and Altenburg funeral homes. John is a 1974 graduate of St. Vincent High School and graduate of Linn Technical College in 1976. He began working at the funeral home in 1984 and married his best friend Pam in 1985. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. John was past president of the Southeast Missouri Funeral Directors Association and Young & Sons Funeral Home. He is a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Perryville Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Booster and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. John enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Pamela M. Young
Funeral Director/Administrative Assistant
Pamela M. Young is a licensed funeral director and administrative assistant in Perryville and Altenburg funeral homes. She is a 1980 graduate of St. Vincent High School and of Metro Business College. She began her job at Young & Sons Funeral Home in 1989. Pam is married to John Young and has two daughters, Chelsea and Sarah and three grandchildren. Pam is a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Perryville Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Network and a member of Impact 100 of Perry County. Pam enjoys gardening, swimming and being outdoors.

Michael L. Sutterer
Embalmer/Funeral Director
Mike is a 1977 graduate of Red Bud High School and a 1979 graduate of Southern Illinois University, Mortuary Science, Carbondale, Illinois. He has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Illinois and Missouri since 1981. Mike has been with the firm since 1980.
Mike and his wife, Barbara, have three children and three grandchildren. He is an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus of Perryville.

David Neislein
Funeral Director
David is a lifelong resident of Perryville, Missouri. He is a 2005 graduate of Perryville High School. He is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville and serves on the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Board. David and his wife Brandy (Weinkein) Neislein have one son, Gabriel. David enjoys serving families in their time of need.

Tyson Wunderlich
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Tyson Wunderlich comes from Altenburg and is a graduate of Perryville High School. He has music degrees from Southeast Missouri State University and New England Conservatory. He and his wife, Carrie, along with their daughter, Layne, are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. He enjoys serving as a musician in the area as an active pianist and conductor.

Ryan Wichern
Funeral Director
Ryan was a 2000 graduate of Perryville High School and a 2004 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He is a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville. He resides in Sedgewickville with his wife Jennifer and their son Nolan. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fishing and spending time with his family.

Cody Cox
Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
Cody is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. He then graduated with a bachelors degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He is currently attending mortuary school at Des Moines Area Community College and will graduate this coming October. Cody is a member of Last Days Ministries Church in Cape. In his spare time he enjoys caving in Perry County, golfing, hunting, and walking his six cats.

Olivia Metzger
Funeral Director/Administrative Assistant

Kelly Leible
Administrative Assistant
Kelly is a lifelong resident of Perryville, Missouri. She is a graduate of Perryville High School and a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Kelly and her husband Tom have 5 grown children. In their free time they enjoy spending time with family & friends, being outdoors and camping.

Florence Marshall Harold
Pre-Need Consultant/Monument Sales
Florence is a graduate of Notre Dame High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Arts, Pastoral Theology from St. Mary of the Woods College, St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana. She is a licensed pre-need agent, advising families in pre-arranging their own funeral or the funeral of a loved one, which helps relieve the burden for those left behind. She works with families after a funeral is complete, obtaining death certificates, designing cemetery markers or monuments and offering assistance as needed.

Kevin Ford
President/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Kevin was a 1979 graduate of Cape Central High School. He then graduated from Louisiana Tech.
He and his wife Cindy have two children, Josh (Julianna) and Kristen (Brad LaBruyere). He has five grandsons, Montgomery, Fisher, Hampton, Ford and Josh Jr. and one granddaughter, Engram. He is a lifetime member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape. He serves on the board at Centenary United Methodist Church and SoutheastHEALTH. Kevin is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his grandkids.

Josh Ford
Vice President/Funeral Director
Josh was a 2003 graduate of Cape Central High School and 2008 graduate of Arkansas State University with a degree in Business Management. While at ASU he was a member of the Red Wolves baseball team. A lifelong member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Josh serves as an Ambassador Board Member for Southeast Health, and is a member of St. Marks Masonic Lodge and the Lions Club of Cape Girardeau. He and his wife, Julianna, reside in Cape Girardeau with their sons, Montgomery, Fisher and daughter, Engram.

Walter Ford
Past President/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Walter "Doc" Ford began his career in July of 1957 along with his wife Iris who was Secretary/Treasurer and licensed Funeral Director of the firm for over 50 years. He currently is a member of the Elk's Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Moolah Shrine and the Eagle's Lodge. Lifetime active member of Centenary United Methodist Church.
He has been active in many other boards in the community.
Explore Our Locations
See where we are and find the place that best meet your needs.
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Ford and Young Funeral Home
Ford and Young Funeral Home
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110 South West Street
- Perryville, MO 63775
- Telephone: (573) 547-2566
- Fax: (573) 547-7873
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com
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110 South West Street
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Ford and Young East Perry Chapel
Ford and Young East Perry Chapel
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7961 Main Street
- Altenburg, MO 63732
- Telephone: (573) 824-5240
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com
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7961 Main Street
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Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home
Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home
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1001 N. Mt. Auburn Rd.
- Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Telephone: (573) 334-1313
- Fax: (573) 335-2323
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/
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1001 N. Mt. Auburn Rd.
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Ford & Sons Sprigg St. Funeral Home
Ford & Sons Sprigg St. Funeral Home
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118 S. Sprigg St.
- Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
- Telephone: (573) 334-1211
- Fax: (573) 335-2323
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/
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118 S. Sprigg St.
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Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Jackson
Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Jackson
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708 W. Main Street
- Jackson, MO 63755
- Telephone: (573) 243-2541
- Fax: (573) 243-5934
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
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708 W. Main Street
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Ford & Sons Benton Funeral Home
Ford & Sons Benton Funeral Home
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142 S. Winchester
- Benton, MO 63736
- Telephone: (573) 545-3529
- Toll-free: (573) 335-2323
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/
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142 S. Winchester
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Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery & Mausoleum
2315 Highway 61 North, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery & Mausoleum
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2315 Highway 61 North
- Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Website: https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/
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2315 Highway 61 North
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Ford & Liley Funeral Home - Patton
Ford & Liley Funeral Home - Patton
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44555 State Highway 51
Unit B - Patton, MO 63662
- Telephone: (573) 866-2050
- Email: [email protected]
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44555 State Highway 51
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Ford & Liley Funeral Home - Marble Hill
Ford & Liley Funeral Home - Marble Hill
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410 Union Street
- Marble Hill, MO 63764
- Telephone: (573) 238-2820
- Email: [email protected]
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410 Union Street
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Bollinger County Memorial Park
Bollinger County Memorial Park
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23785 State Highway 51
- Marble Hill, MO 63764
- Telephone: (573) 238-2825
- Email: [email protected]
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23785 State Highway 51