Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home and Ambulance Service Information

When John Mitchell arrived in Mattoon in 1934, he brought with him the dream of establishing a business rooted in the ideals of quality service and customer satisfaction. Today, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home and Ambulance Service continues to provide local and area families with compassionate support and professional service. Originally named Mitchell Funeral Home in 1934, the home was built in 1899 at 1204 Wabash Avenue. Three generations have continued the legacy at the same location. The house was constructed for Lewis L. Lehman by George B. Ballard, grandfather of George S. Jerdan and great-grandfather of Gregory L. Jerdan. In 1946, the Mitchell's only daughter, Lois, married George S. Jerdan. John Mitchell died two years later and George S. Jerdan became involved in the operation of what became known as Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home and Ambulance Service. Mr. and Mrs. Jerdan both were graduates of Mattoon High School. Mrs. Jerdan graduated from McMurray College, while Mr. Jerdan graduated from the University of Illinois School of Engineering as well as the College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis, Missouri. The Jerdans raised two sons:Myles, a physician in Marietta, Georgia and Gregory. After Gregory studied Mortuary Science at Southern Illinois University, graduating in 1976, he earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University in 1978. In 1977, Gregory joined his father in the operation of Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home and Ambulance Service. In 1980, Gregory married Sylvia Nunez. Sylvia graduated from Mattoon High School and Eastern Illinois University. They are the parents of four daughters: Brooke, Courtney, Kimberly and Kendra. Since 1985, Gregory and Sylvia Jerdan have operated the family business with a commitment to serve their community and surrounding area with dignity and respect. They plan to continue into the future as the "People you can rely on, both today and tomorrow".