Staff and Board

Caden Goerlitz is a Cemetery Groundskeeper at Columbia Cemetery, where he began his role in 2025. A Columbia native, Caden brings four years of cemetery experience and an associate degree to his work, which he approaches with care and dedication. One of the most meaningful aspects of his role is setting beautiful headstones to honor and commemorate the lives of those we serve.
Outside of work, Caden enjoys creating epoxy resin crafts, fishing, and watching football and baseball.

Colleen Maddix is the Cemetery Office Manager at Columbia Cemetery, where she began serving families in 2023. With over 15 years of family history in the funeral profession, transitioning into the cemetery side of the industry felt like a natural and meaningful step. Colleen was born in Kirksville, Missouri, spent part of her youth in Chicago, and has called Moberly home for the past 20 years.

She holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education with a specialist in Curriculum and Instruction. Colleen is a member of St. Pius Catholic Church and enjoys spending her free time with her two daughters, two grandsons, and two beloved grandcats. She also enjoys reading—finishing two to three books a week—and working on refurbishing her recently purchased home. (She proudly notes she’s only ever given up on finishing one book!)