Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home

Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home Welcome to Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home. We are a family owned and operated, full service funeral home, serving Southern Illinois since 1930.

Our facility was recently remodeled and updated in 2017/2018. The Riggin Funeral Home in Carterville, Illinois was established in 1930 by William Henry Riggin. His funeral home was first located on West Illinois Avenue in Carterville and was moved to its present location, 322 North Division, in 1935. Henry Riggin died in 1940 leaving the funeral home to his wife, Verna, and his two sons, Gordon and Geddes. In 1952, Gordon bought both his mother and brother's shares of the funeral home and became the sole owner of Riggin Funeral home. Gordon and his wife, Lucille, retired in 1976, selling the funeral home to Craig Pillatsch and his wife, Mary. The name changed, adding Pillatsch to the name to become Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home. After Mary's death, Craig married JoAnn Fields. Craig and JoAnn Pillatsch retired in 2003, selling the funeral home to Michael Ray "Junior" Burke and his wife, Lori. Michael Burke began his career at Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home in 1982 as an apprentice. He worked for Craig Pillatsch for over twenty-one years. Michael and Lori Burke have owned the funeral home since 2003 with the funeral home name changing again, by adding Burke as is now known as Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication.Your service and sacrifi...
11/11/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication.

Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thank you to all veterans — from all of us at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home.

Tonight scholarships were awarded to SIUC Mortuary Science Students during the annual banquet held at Giant City Lodge a...
11/07/2025

Tonight scholarships were awarded to SIUC Mortuary Science Students during the annual banquet held at Giant City Lodge and two of our student workers/ summer interns were very deserving recipients!

Pictured with Tiffany, who is the Secretary/ Treasurer for the Egyptian Funeral Directors’ Association is:

Leioni Bickett, a current Junior in the program, who was awarded the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home Scholarship!

Matt McGowan, a current Senior in the program, was awarded the Webb Sullivan Memorial Scholarship and the Gene & Jean Houle Scholarship! You will be seeing more of Matt as he will be serving his internship with us beginning in January.

We are so proud of you both! Keep up the excellent work!

Our very own Tiffany and her husband Rob joined in the fun at the Chamber Pumpkin Path downtown as part of Crainville Ba...
11/01/2025

Our very own Tiffany and her husband Rob joined in the fun at the Chamber Pumpkin Path downtown as part of Crainville Baptist Church’s trunk-or-treat! 🎃👻 What a fun night in the community!

10/30/2025

We want to share some information about local resources available for families. Please see the attached flyer for details on community programs, food assistance, and other support options.

Help us wish Junior a Happy Birthday! 🎉 Hope you’re out hitting the links between the raindrops and enjoying your day! ⛳...
10/26/2025

Help us wish Junior a Happy Birthday! 🎉 Hope you’re out hitting the links between the raindrops and enjoying your day! ⛳️

🌟 Happy National Boss’s Day! 🌟Today we celebrate the leaders who inspire, guide, and support us every step of the way. G...
10/16/2025

🌟 Happy National Boss’s Day! 🌟

Today we celebrate the leaders who inspire, guide, and support us every step of the way. Great bosses don’t just manage—they lead with vision, integrity, and heart. 💼❤️

A huge THANK YOU to JUNIOR BURKE for your dedication, mentorship, and for always having our backs. Your leadership makes all the difference.

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322 N Division Street
Carterville, IL
62918

Telephone

+16189852131

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