Meet Our Team
Tina Schutz
Owner & Funeral Director
Contact TinaTina has been a funeral director at Evans-Nordby Funeral Homes for over 25 years, specializing in providing families with personal guidance. In her free time, Tina enjoys spending time with her husband, and two daughters.
Achievements:
- Member of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
- Featured guest speaker at community events
- Involved in continuing education
Brittney Chase
Funeral Director
Contact BrittneyMindful and dedicated, Brittney joined Evans-Nordby Funeral Homes as a funeral director in 2008. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters and their two dogs.
Achievements:
- Graduate of the University of Minnesota
- Degrees in Mortuary Science and Psychology
- Member of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
Mike Woelffer
Funeral Director
Contact MikeMichael “Mike” joined the Evan-Nordby staff in the fall of 2017. He currently lives in New Brighton with his wife and 4 daughters. In his free time he likes to cook, travel and take weekend trips to the family cabin in Brainerd. Mike attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with his Mortuary Science degree in 2000.
Achievements:
- Degrees in both Mortuary Science & Psychology
- Member of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
Chelsea Smolenski
Funeral Director
Contact ChelseaChelsea is a 2009 graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Mortuary Science program, United States Navy Veteran, proud dog mom & prep-room manager at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home. She enjoys spending time roller skating, crafting, adventuring with friends, collecting coffee mugs & so much more.
Achievements:
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou
Stephanie Stolt
Pre-Planning Specialist
Contact StephanieAs our pre-planning specialist, Stephanie supplies individuals and families with important information and caring support.
Andrea Karels
Pre-Planning Specialist
Contact AndreaAs our pre-planning specialist, Andrea supplies individuals and families with important information and caring support. Andrea graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program in 1996. She is passionate about funeral service and is honored to assist families making their pre-planned arrangements. In her free time she attends her children's activities and loves spending time at their cabin in Northern Wisconsin.
Achievements:
- Holds funeral director licenses in Wisconsin
- Insurance license
- Cheers for the Packers
Rachel Evenson
Funeral Director
Contact RachelRachel joined the Evans-Nordby staff the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crafting, traveling, and spending time at the lake in Holcomb, WI with her family and dogs.
Achievements:
- Graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as well as the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Member of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
It is a place of compassion, sincerity, professionalism, and staff who go above and beyond their call of duty. Our family has sadly used both chapels over the past months. The caring did not stop after the services. They offer their continued compassion to adults and children. With grateful hearts thank you.
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