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Our Staff

Meet Our Caring Staff

Professional members of the Cheyenne community, who are here for you.

 Alex Aragon
Alex Aragon
Former Owner / Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner
Alex Aragon
Former Owner / Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner

A licensed Funeral Service Practitioner, Alex has been employed with the funeral home since 1983 and has resided in Cheyenne since 1969.  He is a graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, and purchased the funeral home with Jeff on January 28, 2010.  Alex is an active parishoner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Mary's Cathedral, and is a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He and his wife, Sarah, are actively involved in several motorcycle organizations.  Alex is also a member of the Kiwanis.

Jeffrey Jacoby
Jeffrey Jacoby
Former Owner / Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner
Jeffrey Jacoby
Former Owner / Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner

Jeff began his funeral service career with Schrader Funeral Home in 1995 and graduated from Arapahoe Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. He is a licensed Funeral Service Practitioner and the previous owner of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, New Hampshire. He returned to Cheyenne in August 2009 to purchase Schrader, Aragon & Jacoby Funeral Home with Alex. In October of 2011, he purchased Jacoby Funeral Home in Rawlins, Wyoming (formerly Carbon County Funeral Home/ Rostad Mortuary), and in October of 2018, he purchased Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home in Casper, Wyoming (formerly Bustard's Funeral Directors and Crematory). He and his wife, Wendy (Rabou), currently attend the Cheyenne Hills Church and they have two daughters. Jeff is a board member of the Wyoming Funeral Director's Association and enjoys playing tennis, spending time with his family and traveling to Lambeau Field to support the Green Bay Packers.

Rhonda L. Kline
Rhonda L. Kline
Office Manager
Rhonda L. Kline
Office Manager

Rhonda has worked in the legal field for thirty years as a paralegal ultimately working for herself for the last five years. Rhonda has always found her heart in the service of others as a volunteer for various organizations such as CASA (Court Appointed Child Advocate), the crisis hotline, and the women's shelter.  However, Rhonda found her passion to assist the families of the fallen while serving as the SW Colorado Blue to Gold Star Liaison.  She eagerly served in this capacity for twelve years while her son and daughter-in-law served in the Armed Forces.  As the first civilian point of contact for the families, immediately following notification, she would assist military families to navigate their grief as well as the system. Rhonda thoroughly enjoys people.  Working in the funeral industry allows her the opportunity to utilize all her skills and experience. In addition to spending time with her kids and grandkids Rhonda enjoys gardening, pottery, and exploring the area.

 David Van De Vliet
David Van De Vliet
Funeral Arranger and Certified Crematory Operator
David Van De Vliet
Funeral Arranger and Certified Crematory Operator

Born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, David has worked many jobs, from sales to finance to owning his own business before spending 18 years in ministry. He enjoys doing anything that makes people’s lives better. In his free time, you can find David working with children at church, playing soccer, and most importantly watching as many Oregon Duck games as possible. Preferably live and in person.

Steve Ellis
Steve Ellis
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner
Steve Ellis
Licensed Funeral Service Practitioner

Steve has worked for the funeral home since 1994 and is currently licensed in both Wyoming and Nebraska.

Brandon Wilson
Brandon Wilson
Funeral Arranger & Certified Crematory Operator
Brandon Wilson
Funeral Arranger & Certified Crematory Operator

Brandon grew up in the Cheyenne, and graduated from East High School. He started his working life with over a decade in the hospitality management industry earning multiple national service awards. After experiencing multiple losses in his personal life, he found his calling helping families during one of the hardest times in their lives. In short, Brandon's expertise is caring for people. The motto he uses for inspiration in his daily life is "Your family is our family." He is a Certified Crematory Operator and Funeral Arranger. He serves the community in multiple capacities during our services; overnights on our on-call staff, and also and also performs cremations at the beautiful Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematory.  Brandon is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of professionalism and support for the community, and the families that we serve. He is a member of the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club, The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, and is also a volunteer for various organizations in Cheyenne. When he is not serving families in a professional capacity, he is usually found with his loved ones in the great outdoors. He enjoys woodworking, restoring antique radios and furniture, hunting, fishing, and camping. He is a proud supporter of The University of Nebraska, and The University of Wyoming.

Anthony Sutherland
Anthony Sutherland
Cemetery Sexton / Certified Crematory Operator
Anthony Sutherland
Cemetery Sexton / Certified Crematory Operator


Phillip Trimarchi
Phillip Trimarchi
Heavenly Pets Crematory and Certified Crematory Operator
Phillip Trimarchi
Heavenly Pets Crematory and Certified Crematory Operator


Sheila Crowson
Sheila Crowson
Funeral Arranger and Certified Crematory Operator
Sheila Crowson
Funeral Arranger and Certified Crematory Operator


Elizabeth Artery
Elizabeth Artery
Funeral Arranger
Elizabeth Artery
Funeral Arranger


Amanda Cathcart
Amanda Cathcart
Funeral Assistant / Hostess
Amanda Cathcart
Funeral Assistant / Hostess


Taylor Baxter
Taylor Baxter
Funeral Assistant and Certified Crematory Operator
Taylor Baxter
Funeral Assistant and Certified Crematory Operator


Gayle Barkee
Gayle Barkee
Funeral Assistant / Hostess
Gayle Barkee
Funeral Assistant / Hostess


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