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Kevin Chilson

Kevin Chilson

Funeral Director

Kevin Chilson is a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.


Telephone: 1-320-327-2417

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Nicolas Uecker

Nicolas Uecker

Funeral Director

Nick graduated from Buffalo Senior High School in 1990 and received a degree in Mortuary Science from the University of MN in 1995.  He and his wife Stacy ( Marty) live in Buffalo with their four children Elias, Olivia, Caden and Brandon.  Nick and his family are active members of the Buffalo Covenant Church.

Telephone: 1-320-327-2417


Candice Smrekar-Koeppen

Candice Smrekar-Koeppen

Funeral Director

Candice was born and raised in Ely, MN, where her grandfather owned and operated the funeral home for many years. She attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, and then graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program in May 2011. She enjoys hunting, fishing in Canada, and spending time with her family in Ely. 


Robert Gill

Robert Gill

Funeral Director

Robert “Rob” Gill graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2012. He is married to Bonita and they have three children. He practices Native Customs and is a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. He is a licensed funeral director in Minnesota.

Telephone: 1-320-327-2417


Maria Felger Ramos

Maria Felger Ramos

Family Advisor

Maria is a Spanish Family Advisor for Chilson Holdings, Inc. Maria has served in this capacity for over thirteen years. Maria is a native Spanish speaker and has taught Spanish in local schools for 15 years. Her experience and knowledge assist  the Maresh Funeral Home and the Chilson Chapel in Winsted in caring for the concerns and needs of the Spanish speaking community. Maria and her husband Ken live in the Buffalo area and have four adult daughters and six grandchildren. 

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Maria es una consejera de familias cuyo lenguaje es español con la Casa Funeral Maresh y la Casa Funeral Chilson Chapel. Maria a servido en esta capacidad por más de trece años. El lenguaje principal de Maria es español, ella a trabajado como maestra de español en las escuelas locales por 15 años. Con su experiencia y sabiduria ella le asite a la Casa Funeral Maresh y a sus clientes. Maria y su esposo Ken residen en Buffalo y tienen cuatro hijas y seis nietos.

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