Our Valued Staff
Committed to assisting you in commemorating your cherished one, our team possesses extensive experience in serving families from diverse backgrounds. We are accessible round the clock, reachable through email or phone, ensuring continuous support whenever you need it. With patience, compassion, and unwavering professionalism, our team remains dedicated and readily available to attend to your needs.
James E. Larkin has served as President of Warren-McElwain Mortuary since his ownership in 2013.
Born in Creston, Iowa, he attended Creston High School before graduating from Southwestern Community College in 1970 and Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1971.
Within three years of opening his first funeral home in Corning, Iowa, James had four locations and partnerships with funeral homes in Ottumwa, Iowa, Glen Falls, New York and Farmington, New Mexico. In 1999, he moved to Arcadia, California, and grew the family business to 16 locations.
With almost 50 years of experience in funeral service, he is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Kansas Funeral Directors Association and Crematory Association of North America.
Dedicated to his community, James is a member of Lawrence Rotary Club and Crest Masonic Lodge #522. He was elected for two terms on the Southwestern Community College Board of Directors, Corning Housing Authority.
Steven Marcom is a Kansas Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory manager. He was raised in California.
Sonia was born in Chihuahua Mexico. She grew up in Casa Grande, Arizona, where her interest in the funeral industry began. Sonia then moved to Kansas, where she completed the Mortuary Program at Kansas City Community College and came across the opportunity to work at Larkin & Garcia Funeral Care.
In her free time, Sonia likes to golf, play tennis, eat tacos and spend time with her family and two dogs.
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