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

Our History

Our funeral home has  been Cast family owned and operated since 1946.  Our legacy and records date from 1883, when we operated the Crawfordsville Coffin Company.

Our Valued Staff

  • Marshall Stewart Sr

    Marshall Stewart Sr Funeral Director/Embalmer, President

    Marshall Stewart Sr. purchased Campbell-Cast Funeral Home from Joe and Cyndi Campbell in September 2021. He and his wife own a second funeral home in Higginsville. He is a life-long resident of Higginsville graduating from Lafayette Co. C-1 High School in 1997. He received his Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 2011 from Kansas City Community College. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club member, Treasurer for the Harvey Higgins Historical Society, Treasurer for the City of Higginsville - Industrial Development Authority, member of Highpointers Club, Board of Director - Habitat for Humanity, and a member of the First Baptist Church.He has two children, Randen and Shane, and is married to his wife Lia with her 3 children, Cameron, Cymen, and Peyton. Marshall is most known for his mountain climbing and exotic trips with his father, Dennis Stewart. He also is an avid ATV’er, gardener, fisherman, and golfer.

  • Lia Stewart

    Lia Stewart Funeral Director Apprentice, Vice President

    Lia Stewart joined her husband, Marshall with the Higginsville firm in November of 2018. Lia has been a life-long resident of Higginsville, attending Lafayette C-1 high school as well and is a member of First Baptist Church. Before joining the firm she had a fast paced tenure with a major restaurant chain, as a Director of Operations. She helps her husband with both funeral homes in many ways - assisting with removals, assisting with funerals and visitations, office administration, and bookkeeping. She brings many skills to the table and is an asset to both firms. She is excited to build upon what Campbell-Cast Funeral Home already stands for and expand on its legacy.

  • Mike Wakeman

    Mike Wakeman Funeral Home Diplomat

  • Kasey Koetting

    Kasey Koetting Funeral Director Apprentice