The Sharing of Experience

Read testimonials from people who have planned and experienced services here.

Oftentimes the best way to get a sense of how you’ll feel is to hear directly from families that have held services for loved ones at Sturino Funeral Home. We invite you to read and explore a range of testimonials and get the best sense possible of what your experience can be. Please ask us any questions, any time. We want nothing more than to help you through a difficult time with ease, peace and healing.

Darryl + staff were nothing but absolutely wonderful to us during an extremely shocking and difficult time in our lives. They answered every phone call and email very promptly, referred us the whoever else we needed in the process (graveyard + headstone) and were just so generous with their time, energy and effort.

Samantha July 17, 2024
5 stars

Daryl was so helpful to my family. I couldn't have done it without him. He helped me figure all of the things that I needed to do with the death certificates, to life insurance, everything! I feel in my loss I made a new friend.

Debra Kruger November 01, 2023
5 stars

Thank you all for going above and beyond for our mom (Gail Freehling). Everything was perfect! She looked beautiful. Thank you doesn't seem to be enough. You did an amazing job.

Clyde Freehling and the girls; Traci, Kristin, Kelli and Tricia August 07, 2023
5 stars

David took care of us and made us feel comfortable during this difficult time. He showed us compassion and professionalism. He made sure we had a meaningful goodbye to our mother.

Naomi Villalobos June 13, 2023
5 stars

When pricing around, we felt we got the most for less money. Everyone was so kind and understanding. Very patient, did not ever rush us with anything. Staff was wonderful and understands your grief. They are very accommodating with each and every request, even last minute ones! The owner was there when I wanted to pay half of the amount with my credit card. He said I could wait and write a check because their credit card company charges a 3% fee. This saved me over $300. Then he said my husband was ready if I wanted some alone time before tomorrow. How wonderful and what a kind gesture for me! I recommend Sturino Funeral Home and will refer all of my family and friends. Thank you Sturino!

Gloria Garcia May 27, 2023
5 stars

David Herbst made our whole process easy. He's very professional, but also, very kind hearted and easy to talk to. David also assisted my husband's family with arrangements for his parents. Sturino is exceptional.

Karen Velzka April 12, 2023
5 stars

David was a great help!

Kathy Grasser February 18, 2023
5 stars

My mothers' funeral was beautiful. I wouldn't change a thing. I would like to thank you for making my 94 year old mother, beautiful again

Karen Bauer October 31, 2022
5 stars

The Sturino team was outstanding on all areas! From writing obituary to planning and day of service, all were flawless. It was such a beautiful experience given the situation.

Vernon Lee/Valerie Fosbinder September 26, 2022
5 stars

We lost our son (late miscarriage). They were amazing helping us get him buried. They were kind, gracious and empathetic. In our darkest time they were just phenomenal. I highly recommend and we are so grateful to them. They honored our sweet Grayson and we are forever grateful!

Jessica Larsen July 29, 2020
5 stars
Mark McCool April 10, 2018
5 stars
Danna Hinderer October 16, 2017
5 stars
Pam Riggs October 19, 2016
5 stars
Melissa Hensley June 17, 2015
5 stars
JElaine AndersonOlson October 23, 2013
5 stars

Thank you for providing ASL interpreter at my grandmother's funeral at last minuted notice. It was a beautiful service too.

KJ Keefers July 12, 2024
5 stars

I THINK A YEARS SUPPLY OF COOKIES SHOULD BE INCLUDED - HOT OUT OF THE OVEN : ) SERIOUSLY - ANYTHING WE NEEDED OR HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT WERE TAKEN CARE OF OR ANSWERED ASAP. THERES A REASON OUR FAMILY HAS USED THIS FUNERAL HOME FOR GENERATIONS.

Sarah Anspaugh September 21, 2023
5 stars

Mr. Sturino, We were blessed to have elected you for your wonderful and professional services. David is an exceptional person and cared for us during our time of sorrow. He simply is the BEST!! We thank you again for everything that you have done for us!

Timothy Pie Sr and RoxAnn Pie June 19, 2023
5 stars

Darryl, you all did a great job at assisting us and making us feel comfortable during such a difficult time and the cookies helped!

Bonnie Kaprelian and family June 06, 2023
5 stars

We were so impressed with how quickly and efficiently Darryl and his staff worked to organize our brother's funeral. They were supportive and gave us several suggestions for things we never thought of. Most importantly, they actually listened to us and made this painful process more bearable. Thanks so much!

Carol Rudy and Paul Burdick April 14, 2023
5 stars

The celebration of my wife's life went better than I had expected.

Gary Heggland February 20, 2023
5 stars

David Herbst did a great job. Very easy to work with. Good communication.

Lynne (Schilke) Matthews January 04, 2023
5 stars

Everyone was so kind and helpful, he looked so bad the week he passed and you made him look good and normal for our family. David was so good to us from start to finish, so we thank you and glad we chose you. Your place is beautiful, peaceful.

Donna Parenteau October 13, 2022
5 stars

I was recently hit with two losses. My husband who was the youngest boy in the family passed from Lung cancer on July 30th. I entrusted Sturino Funeral Home with his care after his death. They came to my home after the hospice nurse pronounced death. The owner and son came quickly and we’re both professional and compassionate. They explained step by step as they prepared to take my husband to their facility. My husband was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer just 2 weeks before his passing. I had reached out to Sturino at that time. I spoke with David who also was both professional and compassionate. He took all the general information at that point to make things go smoothly after his passing. Sturino worked in coordination with the veterans cemetery to save me from that task. My husband was a Vietnam veteran and since the VA cemetery was booked solid until mid September, Sturino coordinated military honors at my husbands service. Two days after my husband was placed on hospice, his oldest brother was also placed on Hospice. His situation financially was very different than my husbands. He had no life insurance or funds for final arrangements. He passed one week from the day from my husband. I again reached out to Sturino and spoke with David. He once again treated me with compassion. He drove to the nursing home in Kenosha to pick up my Brother in law. He went out of his way to call me after he picked him up and was on his way back. Sturino handled my Brother in law with the same care and professionalism. I have been to other funeral homes in Racine, but Sturino is the one I would gladly recommend to anyone with complete confidence. Thank you Sturino for your care and compassion during this very trying time. I also want to extend a special Thank you to Daryle for his diligence in preparations for the service. He will be an asset as a new funeral director.

Laura Brook August 19, 2021
5 stars

I world absolutely recommend Sturino funeral home, highly professional and efficient. All the staff is wonderful. Going to a funeral home isn't where we want to go, but Darryl has compassion for each family and what they are going through. I would definitely have any funeral through Sturino's.

Vicki Sturino July 03, 2020
5 stars

When my husband passed away in 2015 my family and I were treated with the utmost compassion and respect. I am glad that we pre-planned our funerals with Sturino and know that when my time comes my family can rest easy knowing they will be treated compassionately.

Tracy K. December 15, 2017
5 stars
Scott Reading February 05, 2017
5 stars

Following the death of our 11-month old daughter, Serena, we were recommended by a family member to reach out to the Sturino Family. In the days to follow, Darryl Sturino and David Herbst showed unmatched kindness and overwhelming generosity, offering us support and guidance through this most tragic and uncertain time in our family's history. They are two examples of people who still very much care for what is right. They have our unending gratitude and thanks, and would very much recommend them for any in need of hospitable and genuine care in their time of grief. Thank you, Sturino Family, and God bless.

John Staats June 02, 2016
5 stars

This is the first time I've personally dealt with Sturino Funeral Home and everyone there is truly amazing. From the first contact we had with them, through the service, they have been wonderful. Darryl and David are so very personable and so caring for you, as well as your needs. I would recommend them for all your funeral needs.

Kathy Valetti May 11, 2015
5 stars