Our Staff

Pat Day, native of Frankfort and resident of Flora, is the son of Richard and Donna Day, and grandson of Curt and Mary Helen Day.  He is a 1997 graduate of Frankfort Senior High School and attended Purdue University, majoring in Communications, where he also sang in the Purdue Varsity Glee Club.  He then went on to study at Worsham College of Mortuary Science near Chicago.

Pat’s funeral service career started while in high school working with Mark at Genda Funeral Home.  He has also worked for Soller-Baker Funeral Home in Lafayette, West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer, and Stout Funeral Homes in Kokomo before returning home to Day & Genda Funeral Homes.

He truly believes we all must play a part in making our community great.  He has participated in many organizations and community activities through the years including being one of the first “Frankie the Hot Dog” mascots with Frankfort Main Street and acting in Clinton County Civic Theatre productions.  He is currently a member of Flora Lions Club, Flora Community Club,  Frankfort Rotary, Board of Directors for Core Community Center and Paul Phillippe Resource Center and Clinton County Horseshoe Club.  

Patrick has two daughters, Ruby and Sophie Day.

Pat enjoys playing basketball, singing, hiking, traveling, experiencing new things, cheering on his Boilermakers and Cubbies, and spending time with his friends and family.

He is grateful to be serving families where he has grown up and giving back to the communities that have helped form the foundation for who he is today.  He is honored to be working with the wonderful people of Clinton and Carroll Counties.

Born and raised in Clinton County, Pam McKinney joined the Day & Genda Family as the Office Administrator in November of 2021, after serving residents at Wesley Manor for over 37 years.

Pam married her husband, Steve, in 1997 and has two children, Michael and wife, Alysha, Cline of rural Frankfort and Kaitlyn Cline of Indianapolis; and a granddaughter, Nayeli Hernandez-Cline.

In the past, Pam was active in Northeast VAS as an EMT and officer and Michigan Township VFD Auxiliary.  She was a graduate of Leadership Clinton County and served on the board in various officer roles.  Pam loves spending time with her family, reading, and traveling, when possible, to hopefully achieve her and Steve's goal of visiting all 50 states.

Rita J. Betts was born and raised in Clinton County.   She was employed at an air filtration plant for five years, a plastic manufacturer for 15 years, and a local financial institution for 15 years.  She joined the Genda Funeral Home Family in April of 2006.  Rita obtained her Certified Pre-Planning Consultant designation in 2007, becoming the first certified pre-planner in Clinton County. 

She is currently active in the Frankfort Optimist Club, The Zonta Club of Frankfort, and Rossville Business Association, Flora Main Street and Paul Phillippe Resource Center Board.  In the past Rita has served with Frankfort Main Street, Clinton County Chamber Board, Wesley Manor Board of Directors, and as a member of COACH Kids. She attends Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mulberry and is involved with several activities, including serving as Financial Secretary.  

She is married to Mel and has two step-children, four step-grandchildren, and a special fur baby, Mandy.

Atlee Oyler is a resident of Flora and has been a member of the Genda Funeral Home Family since June of 2013.  Atlee, son of the late Glenn and Mary Oyler, grew up on the family farm and farmed with his dad and brother.  After farming, he worked in the banking industry for 25 years, and retired from Lafayette Bank & Trust as the Sr. Vice President of Carroll County Market. 

He has been active in the community his adult life serving in several clubs and organizations and is a member of Living Faith Church of the Brethren. 

Atlee has been married to his wife Doris since March 25, 1961.  He has three children, Alan and wife Debbie of Noblesville, Mike and wife Caroline of Louisville, and Julie and husband Dean Orem of Dalton, Georgia.  His family also includes eight grandchildren, two sisters, Sarah Orem and Betty Hufford Sander, and brother Ed Oyler. 

Atlee currently works for the Flora Park and volunteers at Maple Lawn Cemetery.  He enjoys going to Florida in the winter, spending time with children and grandchildren, especially their sporting events, and golfing as time allows.

Blu Morales is a future Funeral Director blossoming at Ivy Tech, class of 2024 in the mortuary science

program. She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 2017. In high school she was part of

the color guard, orchestra, and the paintball club.

Proud first-generation grad with a heart full of gratitude for my family for their endless support.

Crafting memories since October '23 at Day & Genda.

In her free time, she likes to do arts and crafts, read, and go on walks with my partner and fur baby

Penny. She also enjoys playing Rainbow Six Siege with her friends.

Carly Mosson, the daughter of Christopher “Mike” and Cynthia Mosson, is a lifelong Frankfort resident, graduating from Frankfort High School in 2019 where she was active in student council and Euvola. She attended Ivy Tech - Lafayette and the University of the Cumberlands - Williamsburg, KY for her degree in Criminal Justice. She joined the Day & Genda family in October of 2022. Carly currently attends Worsham College of Mortuary Science where she will graduate in September of 2024 to become a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. She also holds her CANA Cremation Certification and a Substitute Teaching Permit from the State of Indiana to help teach the youth of Indiana. 

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughters, Nyla and Roslyn, shopping, antiquing, being outdoors, and traveling. 

Deb Walker, a lifelong Frankfort native, is the daughter of Omer and Ramona Sears.  She is a 1975 graduate of Frankfort Senior High School.  She has been employed with Community Schools of Frankfort, Manpower, and Subaru of America. 

Deb has served families of Genda Funeral Home for 22 years through assisting with special details for families, Senior Olympics, Grandma’s Cook-off, serving the community, and supporting the staff here at the funeral home.

She has two sons, Aaron and wife Erin Walker of West Lafayette, and Brock Walker of McCordsville, and is the proud “Mimi” of three granddaughters, Lolly, Kaylee, and Stevi.  Deb enjoys going to the YMCA, DIY projects, craft time with her granddaughters, going on walks, and spending time with her family and friends.

Don Hinesley is a lifelong resident of Clinton County.  He graduated from Rossville High School in 1958.  Don worked for Chrysler Transmission Plant in Kokomo and retired after 35 years.  He started with Bodine Funeral Home in 1999 and has continued working with Genda Funeral Homes.

He is a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, has served on the Rossville Town Counsel, Rossville Area Transit Board of Directors, Rossville Volunteer Ambulance Service for 14 years as an E.M.T., and served on their Board of Directors. 

He and his wife, Connie, have lived in Rossville for 56 years, and have two sons, Mark and Robert.  Don enjoys golfing, working on his cars, and spending time with his family in his free time.

Donna moved from Ohio to Frankfort, in 1976 to work for her uncle at Frankfort Hospital Supplies in Frankfort then later became the office manager of Lebanon Medical Supplies in Lebanon. Donna became a Big Sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister program where she met her husband, Richard. They married in September of 1977. Donna became a certified Youth Minister in 1998, earned her business degree in 2002 through Indiana Wesleyan University, and completed her Financial Peace Workplace Trainer Certification in 2007. Donna currently works as a legal assistant and attends Oakland Christian Church. Rich and Donna have 3 sons, Patrick, Brian and wife Christina, Joseph and wife Kelli, and 8 grandchildren. Donna loves being a mother and grandmother and has spent many happy hours through the years attending/supporting their many activities in school, church, sports, music and scouting. Donna

enjoys reading, needle work, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She joined Day & Genda Funeral Home in 2022.

Holly Kendall was born and raised in Carroll county.  She has a  son Landon and a step daughter Jessica and  4 grandkids that are her  world. She has owned and operated Holly's Hair Hut for 18 years.  

Holly is active in Carroll County, and is a member of Flora Christian Church.  She enjoys kayaking, golfing, hiking and camping. 

Holly McCleskey, daughter of Patrick and Miranda McCleskey, is a lifelong resident of Carroll County. She attended Delphi Community

School until 2018 when her family moved just outside the town of Rossville. Holly graduated from Rossville High School in 2021 where

she was active in the theatre, speech, and fine arts programs. Holly attends Ivy Tech Community College where she will receive her

degree in Mortuary Science May of 2024. After which she aspires to receive the licensure to become a Mortician and Funeral Director.

Holly is excited to share her passion for helping people and eager to know and serve the families of Clinton and Carroll County.

Holly joined the Day & Genda Funeral Home family in August of 2024.

In her free time Holly enjoys crocheting, hiking, painting, and taking up any new hobbies she can find. She can often be found spending

time with her friends, family, and most importantly her boxer, Chance.

Janiece Cooper was born and raised in central Michigan, where she spent many summers helping her father care for the grounds of the three local cemeteries in their county. Her family worked in the funeral business for over 25 years!

She has lived with her husband Jerry in Clinton County for 28 years, where they raised their three children Talon, Keegan, and Kallee. In those 28 years, she has worked as an office manager for two local businesses and been a nanny to multiple families in the community. In the past Janiece has served as a Clinton County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) as well as a leader/volunteer for Clinton County Right to Life, Pregnancy Resource Center, and Frankfort Covenant Academy PTF Board.

Janiece currently attends Oakland Christian Church where she is active in choir, media committee, and both children and women’s ministries.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, scrapbooking, reading, traveling, and drinking lots of coffee.

Marg has lived in the Rossville area all her life.  Graduated from Rossville High School in 1971 and married her husband Craig the same year.  They have been married 52 years and together they have 2 children.  Brad and Tonya along with 5 grandchildren Briley, Brant, Paiton, Parker and Tate which has made life a great journey. 

Marg has enjoyed employment at several places through the years and joined Day & Genda Funeral Home in June of 2022 which has been one of her biggest blessings.  

Marg likes to spend a few weeks in Florida during the winter months. She looks for the good in life which brings joy and smiles into each day.

Mary is a lifelong resident of Frankfort. She began serving our community at age 15 at a local food establishment (Wendy’s) and remained there for 5 yrs when she became a CNA. She worked locally serving the elderly until 2001 when she received her RN degree. Mary has worked in several specialties, most notably are nephrology, home dialysis, and hospice. She currently works as a full time on-call hospice nurse.

In September 2022 Mary joined the Day & Genda family. 

She is currently active in the Frankfort Eagles lodge #976.

She has 4 grown children and 7 grandchildren and is expecting many more. Mary loves animals and currently has a beautiful little French bulldog and 3 cats.

Melvin “Mel” Betts has been employed with Genda Funeral Homes since 2006.  He was born and raised in Grant County and moved to Clinton County in 1984.  Before coming to work with Genda Funeral Homes, Mel was employed with AT&T where he retired in June 2006 after almost 39 years of service.

Mel gives of himself for the betterment of others which began with the Frankfort Optimist Club where he has served as President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board member.  He also served at the district level as Lt. Governor and Governor, and the international level as Foundation Board member and President of the Board.  He has also served with the Clinton County Boys and Girls Club, Clinton County Foundation for the Youth Board, Frankfort Main Street, Frankfort Airport Authority, Frankfort Utility Service Board and is currently serving as President of the Rossville Lions Club.  Mel attends Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mulberry where he is involved with many activities, including President of the Church Council.  

Mel is married to Rita, has two children, four grandchildren, and a special fur baby, Mandy.

Phyllis and her late husband Jerry, are the former owners of Reinke Funeral Home in Flora, which is now the Reinke Chapel of Day & Genda Funeral Home.  They became part of the firm in 1968 when the firm was known as Leiter Funeral Home. In 1969, Mr. Leiter retired and sold the remaining interest in the business. The name was then changed to Leiter-Reinke Funeral Home, and eventually Reinke.

Phyllis has been very involved in the Flora community.  She is a member of the Flora Christian Church where she was the church secretary for 45 years and played the organ there for many years.  

Phyllis has a son, Jerry D., wife Cindy, Reinke and daughter, Sherry LeBeau, five grandchildren Abby Hannah, Ethan, Jessie and Kristie, and a great grandchild, Nora.

Phyllis enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Richard was born January 3, 1947 in Frankfort to Curt and Helen (O’Bryan) Day. He attended St. Mary Grade School (Now the Paul Phillippe Resource Center), St. Meinrad High School Seminary then Frankfort High School where he graduated as part of the class of 1965. He graduated from Purdue University in 1974, got his Gifted and Talented Certification in 1970, and his Masters in 1977. He served in the United States Navy as a Radioman 3 rd Class, and spent most of his time in Asmara, Ethiopia. He taught for 30 years at South Side Elementary School, and two years at Blue Ridge Primary School before he retired in 2010. He will forever be remembered as “Mr. Day” having taught nearly 2,300 students over his tenure. Richard married Donna Pugh in 1977, and they have 3 sons: Pat, Brian and Joe. He enjoys being socially active at Wesley Manor, doing yard work, playing cards and board games, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Richard has been a part of the Day & Genda Family since 2022.

Tashia Lindvall was born and raised in Floyd County until her move to West Lafayette in 1998. After graduating from Purdue, she lived in Culver and Winamac before returning to West Lafayette in 2018. She has been a member of the Day & Genda Funeral Home Family since the summer of 2022.

She received her B.S. in Financial Planning from Purdue University in 1998 and MBA in Healthcare Management in 2015. During her career, she has focused on healthcare revenue cycle, finance, and process improvement for a few county hospitals located in Northern Indiana. In 2020, she left the provider side and joined Salud Revenue Partners, a healthcare business partner located in Lafayette, as their Team Support Leader in Customer Service. 

Tashia is very active in Healthcare Finance Managers Association (HFMA) where she is a current Board Member, Membership Chair and incoming Secretary. 

She has two sons, Vander and Dane Lindvall. They enjoy being outdoors, hiking, traveling, cheering on their Boilermakers, golfing, and enjoying time with family and friends. 

While Tashia is new to the Day & Genda Family, she has years of customer service and working with the public and looks forward to serving families in the community.