Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.
Emily Boeke graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD in 2021 with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In the fall of 2022, Emily graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services. Emily served her apprenticeship in Wagner, SD and became licensed in the state of South Dakota in 2024. She has now returned to Hubbard and working on becoming licensed in the state of Iowa. She will be the sixth generation funeral director of Boeke Funeral Homes. Emily plans to work alongside her parents and service the communities as her family has done for so long. In Emily’s free time, she enjoys working out, riding horses, golfing, and being with her dog, Jimmy.
Mark Boeke graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and returned to Hubbard to serve his apprenticeship. In 1986, Mark received his license, bought the funeral business from Jack and continued to operate with assistance of Jack and Toni. He became the fifth generation funeral director of Boeke Funeral Homes and continues to serve our community with dignity during a difficult time. Mark is a volunteer fireman, chairman of the Hubbard Care Center Board, secretary of the Hubbard Cemetery Corporation and serves on the Pastor Parish Relations committee at church. He enjoys spending time with his family, riding his Harley, golfing, gardening and helping the communities we serve.
Kathy, an RN, BSN and EMT-B, and uses her knowledge to assist at the funeral home in numerous areas of operation. She assists in the office as secretary, with correspondence, notifications of death, and is responsible for the creation of the memorial folders as well as customized memorial folders and acknowledgements. She adds a special touch to each funeral and memorial service with a beautiful candle that expresses each persons’ heritage and interest. Kathy also assists with funeral and memorial services and visitations. Kathy is a member of the Zion United Church of Christ. She serves as the treasurer along with Mark on the Hubbard Cemetery Board. She is also the Commander of the Hubbard American Legion Post #4. Kathy enjoys spending time with family, golfing, landscaping projects and serving the wonderful communities we serve.