History & Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Our History

About

Established in 1932. Fredrick Funeral Home is proud to serve our local area which includes Hampshire, Burlington, Plato Township, Genoa, Marengo, Elgin, and Kane, McHenry and DeKalb Counties.

Professional Associations
  • Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Certifications
  • Licensed
Areas Served
  • Hampshire
  • Burlington
  • Plato Township
  • Genoa
  • Marengo
  • Elgin
  • Kane, McHenry and DeKalb Counties

Fredrick Funeral Home, in Hampshire, IL, is the area's leading funeral home serving Hampshire, Burlington and surrounding areas since 1932. We offer funeral planning, cremation services, keepsakes, funeral and cremation merchandise and more. For more information, contact Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire.

Fredrick Funeral Home, in Hampshire, IL, is the area's leading funeral home serving Hampshire, Burlington and surrounding areas since 1932. We offer funeral planning, cremation services, keepsakes, funeral and cremation merchandise and more. For more information, contact Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire.

Our Valued Staff

  • Dale P. Tegtman

    Dale P. Tegtman Owner -Funeral Director/Embalmer

    Dale graduated from Hampshire High School in 1983. Received Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1985. Started serving an apprenticeship for Staab Funeral Home in Springfield in 1986 and became a full-time funeral director and embalmer at Staab's, working there for six years. He returned to the area in 1991 taking a position with Querhammer Funeral Home in Crystal Lake and Marengo Union Funeral Home until 2002. In October 2002, he had the distinct honor of becoming partners with Walter Leucht, the man responsible for the privilege of working in this industry. On Dec. 31, 2021, Walt retired and sold both Fredrick And James A. O'Connor Funeral Homes to Dale and Claire. Dale married Claire Ann Vonnahme of Springfield. Dale and Claire have three beautiful children--Luke, and twins, Ella Ann and Nicholas. As a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, you can find Dale ushering at 10:30 Mass. Also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11666. Claire is a member of the Double Dilemma (twins) Club. It is an honor and privilege for our family to serve the Huntley community.

  • Diane Schiffer

    Diane Schiffer Office Manager

  • Nicholas Tegtman

    Nicholas Tegtman Funeral Director/Embalmer

  • Luke Tegtman

    Luke Tegtman Funeral Director/ Embalmer

  • Erika Freund

    Erika Freund Funeral Director/Embalmer

    Erika M. Freund is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. She graduated from Marengo-Union Community High School in 1996 and went on to Southern Illinois University, Carbondale where she graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in 1998 and continued her education at SIUC to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service in 1999. She has actively worked in Funeral Service since the age of 16, where she learned how to be kind, caring, and compassionate while in a very demanding profession. Under the wings of her esteemed mentors, John L. Freund and Dale P. Tegtman, she found her place in funeral service and has served families to the best of her ability during one of the most difficult times in their life. Erika lives in Belvidere with her husband, Jason, and their three children. She can be reached by calling either Fredrick Funeral Home, Hampshire or James A. O’Connor Funeral Home, Huntley.