Meet Our Caring Team
As leaders in the profession, our team takes great pride in caring for our community. We are here for you.
Shannon Gilbertson
Licensed Funeral Director
Justin Turpie
Licensed Funeral Director
Eliana Branch
Funeral Director Intern
Eliana is from Minneapolis. She has bachelor’s degrees in mortuary science and in sociology of law, criminology and justice. Eliana has spent time working as a night attendant and doing clinical rotations at funeral homes. She received her cremation certificate in 2023. Eliana chose this career path because she wanted to diversify the funeral service profession and make every individual and community feel like they have a place to go in their greatest time of need. She values kindness and enjoys meeting new people every day.
Outside of work, Eliana’s hobbies include painting, playing drums, and playing the piano. She also likes soccer and volunteers as a youth coach. She has three nieces and two nephews.
Delaney Wilker
Office Manager
Delaney spent several years working in funeral service prior to joining the team here in 2023. Her interest in the field came through a friend at Lake Mills High School whose parent was a funeral director. In 2018, Delaney moved to Minneapolis to start her career. She first served as a funeral attendant and administrative assistant, later gaining her crematory operator license.
From helping families plan services to working behind the scenes with funeral directors, Delaney has enjoyed learning all sides of funeral service. She's thankful for the team around her supporting and coaching her through her career development. Knowing she is making a difference in the lives of others has been a very gratifying experience.
Delaney and her partner live in Minneapolis with their pets and enjoy being outdoors, attending concerts, thrifting, and trying new restaurants.
Laura Kepke
Crematory Manager
Laura was born and raised in Buffalo, MN. After high school, she went to college to become a professional photographer and then again to be a park ranger. After working in customer service for around 20 years, she decided to go to school a third time. She then attended the University of Minnesota Program of Mortuary Science where she graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree.
Laura lives with her two dogs, Ragnar and Taz. She enjoys going to concerts and spending time with friends, family, and dogs.
