Meet Our Caring Team

Born and raised in Newcastle, Marina has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and associate degrees in psychology, sociology, and funeral service science. She served in the Army from 2013 to 2017 and has worked for the county coroner since 2017. 

Marina has a daughter named Kimber and two stepsons named Levi and Lane. Her spouse, Chrisjen, passed away in 2021. Marina also has six dogs and two cats, and her family raises PRCA bucking bulls. In her spare time, she likes walking her dogs, playing with her daughter, and reading. She volunteers for the Weston County Humane Society and is a member of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. 

Given her own life experiences, Marina is especially empathetic and sensitive to the needs of those grieving. She is honored to serve families and help them through such a difficult time. 

Born and raised in Bangor, Wisconsin, Rita is a first-generation funeral director who is proud to serve in the community of Campbell County where she has lived for almost thirty years. Rita received her bachelor's degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and has been a funeral director since 1992. She is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), an achievement that signifies a commitment to raising the professional standards of funeral service practice and pursuing life-long learning. Rita has served Campbell County as a deputy coroner for ten years. Rita is certified in cornea and whole eye enucleation with the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, is a past member of the Hospice of Campbell County, and serves on the Campbell County Cemetery Board. She has three sons and enjoys spending time with her family. Her passions are gardening, read, ride bike, travel, and ski.

Tara was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. She earned her associate degree in mortuary science from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO, in August 2019 and has worked in Wyoming and North Dakota since then. Family is very important to Tara, and any of her spare time is spent with her five children—Thayden, Alyssa, Christopher, and twins, Liam and Cadence. 

Tara believes it is important to know that what she is doing makes a difference, and she strives to help families create meaningful goodbyes to their loved ones.

Vicki has loved living in Campbell County for almost 50 years. She has worked in the fields of energy, healthcare, and education, and she enjoys being active within the community. She is a member of Family Life Church, served on a non-profit board for equine-assisted therapy, worked as a victim’s advocate, and volunteered with hospice for several years. Vicki is passionate about caring for others and supporting them during difficult times. She has also served as a Celebrant in the past and loved helping families honor their loved ones in their final goodbyes.

Outside of work, Vicki and her husband, Clark, have spent years raising draft crossbred horses and have sold them all over the United States to be used in many different disciplines. She enjoys long-distance riding and has been blessed to ride in some very beautiful places. Vicki and Clark have two sons: Garrett and Justin. Both are married, and Vicki feels so fortunate that all of her grandchildren live close by.

After growing up in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Tamara graduated from USD with a bachelor’s in criminal justice studies. She found her “calling” in various law enforcement and corrections settings in South Dakota, Kansas, and, primarily, Gillette, WY, where she has lived since 1998.

After meeting her husband and best friend, Kelly, the two were married in 2000 and were blessed with two boys, the pride of their lives. Tamara eventually retired from her beloved career in 2011 and raised the boys, who are now grown. Tamara spends her free time watching hockey and football, and she enjoys music, photography, collecting vintage items, and spending time with family.

Tamara and her family enjoy fostering kittens, adopting senior and special needs dogs, and maintaining a welcoming home for the many friends of their boys who drop by for a meal, a few nights of sleep, or just a talk and some kitten-snuggling. Family is Tamara’s priority, and she believes working with other families during difficult circumstances is both important and humbling. She is excited about this next chapter of her professional life.

Cadence is originally from Richland, Washington. He attended college at the University of Idaho and is currently enrolled at Arapahoe Community College for mortuary science. Cadence is an NFDA-certified crematory operator. Growing up, he worked summers in Gillette building homes and helping out at the funeral home, assisting with funeral services. He feels honored to serve families now in this role, providing them with meaningful service and a special environment that will allow them to grieve healthily, gather with others, and remember their loved ones.

Outside of work, Cadence loves to sail, make music, and enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. He has a special gift and interest in language, and he is always working on improving his understanding and proficiency in many different languages.