Our Staff

Jason J. Telford

Owner and Funeral Director

Born and raised in Streator to John & Christine (Stortz) Telford, Jason is a lifetime resident of Streator. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1998.

He graduated from St. Anthony’s Grade School in 1986 and Streator Township High School in 1990. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Illinois State University and also graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in March of 1998.

He married the former Dolly Stone on August 3, 1996. They have two sons: Hunter John born April 14, 2000, and Mason William born August 11, 2003.

Jason has owned and operated the funeral home since July 1, 2002.

Jason is a member of numerous civic and social organizations including: Streator Knights of Columbus Council 790, Streator Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #591, Sons and Friends of Erin, and has also coached both of his 2 sons in baseball and basketball over the years. He has also served as a mentor for Streator Grade Schools. He currently serves on the board of directors for Streator Home Building and Loan Association. He formerly served as a board member for Streator Youth Baseball and The Friends of St. Mary's Hospital. Jason and his family are members of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish.

Dolly Telford

Marketing/Advertising

Dolly was born and raised in Streator. She attended Streator Grade Schools and Streator Township High School, Class of 1991. She attended Illinois State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing. On August 3, 1996, she married Jason Telford and they have 2 sons, Hunter and Mason.

Dolly is involved with many activities in the Streator area including the Streator Township High School Foundation Board, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Streator Area United Way. She was a former member of the Streator Township High School Red & White Booster Club, Meals on Wheels,  St. Michael School Spirit Club, and an OSF Liaison Committee.  She was also formerly on the YMCA Board of Directors where she served as President. Dolly is a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church and has been involved in many bible studies over the years.

Dolly helps with the marketing aspects of the funeral home and often assists at visitations and funerals.

Joe Rabbitt

Funeral Director

Joseph “Joe” Rabbitt has been a licensed funeral director since 1974. He was raised in Streator and has been active in the operation of funeral homes in Streator, Crystal Lake, Rochelle, Rock Island, Moline, and Lincoln. Joe has also been a licensed insurance producer since 1988. Joe graduated from Streator High School. In 1970 he attended Illinois Valley Community College and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1972. He is a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Msgr. George A. Dzuryo Knights of Columbus # 790, Streator Kiwanis Club, Streator Area Chamber of Commerce, and Streator Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #591. Joe recently returned to his hometown and will be assisting Jason and Dolly at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home.

Darel Good

Funeral Director

Darel was born in Streator and raised in Blackstone. He attended Sunbury Grade School and graduated from Streator High School in 1992. Darel graduated from Illinois Central College with an Associate's Degree and recently completed his studies at Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Darel has 3 children, Ashton Belle, Reagan Lynn and Sawyer Michael.

Over the years Darel has been active in the community, serving as President of Streator Youth Baseball and as a board member. He has also been a board member for Streator Youth Soccer and has coached his children in baseball, soccer, basketball and football. 

Darel is a full-time licensed funeral director and assists in all aspects of the funeral business.

Patrick J Gibbons

Funeral Director

Pat is a graduate of Loyola University with a degree in Business Management and Marketing. He is also a 1967 graduate of the Worsham College of Mortuary Science obtaining his Funeral Directors license in 1968. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, in 1973 Pat took a leave of absence from the funeral business and moved to Streator to accept an opportunity to service the fast-growing industrial markets in the Illinois Valley. For the next 37 years, Pat continued to work and eventually become President and part-owner of SCI Corporation and President and owner of the company he founded in 1983, DSI Corporation. Retirement now allows Pat to return to the career he loved so much. He works part-time in assisting Solon-Telford Funeral Home in caring for and helping the people of Streator in their time of need.

Pat has been a member of the "Live Drug Free" committee which is an arm of "Live Well Streator" for several years. He and his wife Debbie enjoy traveling and spending time with their 7 grandchildren.

Tim Redd

Funeral Director Assistant

Tim Redd, a life-long Streator resident has been employed by the funeral home since 2002. He is married to the former Jamie Sauers. They have one son Jordan. Tim is also employed by the Streator Fire Department as a fireman.

Tim assists the funeral home in various capacities including funeral director assistant.

Bill Lee

Funeral Director Assistant

Bill Lee has been employed by the funeral home since 2003 and is also a lifetime Streator resident. He is married to his wife, Kathy and they have one daughter, Jenny. Bill is a former co-owner of Lee Ambulance in Streator and currently works with the Streator Police Department in Records for the City of Streator.

Bill assists the funeral home in various capacities including funeral director assistant.