Tim Hultgren
Funeral Director/Owner
Tim has been the owner of the funeral home for over 25 years and has been a licensed funeral director for almost 40 years. He and his wife, Susan, actively participate in all aspects of the funeral home.
Tim enjoys photography, sports and the outdoors. He has three adult children and lives in Wheaton.
Feel free to call his cell number with questions or concerns.
Tim Hultgren
Funeral Director/Owner
Tim has been the owner of the funeral home for over 25 years and has been a licensed funeral director for almost 40 years. He and his wife, Susan, actively participate in all aspects of the funeral home.
Tim enjoys photography, sports and the outdoors. He has three adult children and lives in Wheaton.
Feel free to call his cell number with questions or concerns.
Vern Hultgren
Funeral Director
Although Vern is retired, he can be found working around the funeral home almost every day. He and Joanne live at Windsor Park in Carol Stream. Vern is proud of his Swedish heritage and was honored to meet the King and Queen of Sweden through his son, Congressman Randy Hultgren.
Vern Hultgren
Funeral Director
Although Vern is retired, he can be found working around the funeral home almost every day. He and Joanne live at Windsor Park in Carol Stream. Vern is proud of his Swedish heritage and was honored to meet the King and Queen of Sweden through his son, Congressman Randy Hultgren.
Susan Dyer-Hultgren
Funeral Director/Owner
Susan Hultgren is a leader in the funeral industry. She is well known as the former embalming teacher at Worsham College. She is also a member of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Board, a longtime board member and current President of Cook County Funeral Director’s Association, and the Proctor for the State of Illinois Board of Professional Regulations. She loves her dog's, has been an active voluteer, and has lived in the Wheaton area most of her life.
Susan Dyer-Hultgren
Funeral Director/Owner
Susan Hultgren is a leader in the funeral industry. She is well known as the former embalming teacher at Worsham College. She is also a member of the Cook County Medical Examiner's Board, a longtime board member and current President of Cook County Funeral Director’s Association, and the Proctor for the State of Illinois Board of Professional Regulations. She loves her dog's, has been an active voluteer, and has lived in the Wheaton area most of her life.
Brad Aardema
Funeral Director
Brad grew up in Orland Park, Illinois and has been with Hultgren Funeral Home since 2019. Brad is a 2006 graduate of Chicago Christian High School and a 2010 graduate of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois. He completed his studies at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Illinois since 2013. Brad lives in Wheaton with his wife, Anna, and their five children: Tessa, Owen, Myles, Audrey & Micah. The Aardema’s attend Glen Ellyn Bible Church in Glen Ellyn.
Brad Aardema
Funeral Director
Brad grew up in Orland Park, Illinois and has been with Hultgren Funeral Home since 2019. Brad is a 2006 graduate of Chicago Christian High School and a 2010 graduate of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois. He completed his studies at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Illinois since 2013. Brad lives in Wheaton with his wife, Anna, and their five children: Tessa, Owen, Myles, Audrey & Micah. The Aardema’s attend Glen Ellyn Bible Church in Glen Ellyn.
Darcy Kolschefski, CPC
Preplanning Consultant & Business Director
Mr. Darcy Kolschefski is our Family Services Advisor and directs our Pre-Need and After-Care Services. He is state licensed and was awarded the nationally recognized Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) designation by the National Funeral Directors Association. He is a qualified and knowledgeable individual who is committed to providing ethical and caring advance planning and aftercare services to all families. “Those who have earned the CPC designation have achieved a unique career distinction that is highly valued by families that want to plan meaningful funerals in advance,” according to Colleen Murphy Klein, of the NFDA. Darcy and, his Wife, Holly live in Wheaton and they have two married daughters, Amanda and Kira and a son, Kyle. Amanda Salovich and, her husband, Jeff live in the Minneapolis area in Bloomington. They have four children, Hannah, Timmy, Kenan and Micah. Kira Wheat and, her husband Jonathan, live in the Chicago area in Wheaton and have two children, Jace and Ella. Holly is a resource specialist for Deloitte in Chicago. Amanda is a Teacher's Assistant for the Bloomington Public Schools System. Jeff runs the HVAC department for the Minneapolis Court House. They are active in their church, Hillside Church of Bloomington. Kira is a CPA with Blackman Kallick and Jonathan owns a retail store in Naperville called Gorilla Games. They are active in Wheaton Bible Church. Kyle is serving his country in the United States Marine Corp. Darcy and his family are deeply committed to their faith in Christ and are passionate about our country's heritage . They enjoy music, the arts, politics, and U.S. history.
Darcy Kolschefski, CPC
Preplanning Consultant & Business Director
Mr. Darcy Kolschefski is our Family Services Advisor and directs our Pre-Need and After-Care Services. He is state licensed and was awarded the nationally recognized Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) designation by the National Funeral Directors Association. He is a qualified and knowledgeable individual who is committed to providing ethical and caring advance planning and aftercare services to all families. “Those who have earned the CPC designation have achieved a unique career distinction that is highly valued by families that want to plan meaningful funerals in advance,” according to Colleen Murphy Klein, of the NFDA. Darcy and, his Wife, Holly live in Wheaton and they have two married daughters, Amanda and Kira and a son, Kyle. Amanda Salovich and, her husband, Jeff live in the Minneapolis area in Bloomington. They have four children, Hannah, Timmy, Kenan and Micah. Kira Wheat and, her husband Jonathan, live in the Chicago area in Wheaton and have two children, Jace and Ella. Holly is a resource specialist for Deloitte in Chicago. Amanda is a Teacher's Assistant for the Bloomington Public Schools System. Jeff runs the HVAC department for the Minneapolis Court House. They are active in their church, Hillside Church of Bloomington. Kira is a CPA with Blackman Kallick and Jonathan owns a retail store in Naperville called Gorilla Games. They are active in Wheaton Bible Church. Kyle is serving his country in the United States Marine Corp. Darcy and his family are deeply committed to their faith in Christ and are passionate about our country's heritage . They enjoy music, the arts, politics, and U.S. history.
Abi Davoust
Funeral Director
Abi Davoust has been with Hultgren Funeral Home for many years and strives to provide excellent and caring service through communications, accounts, and now as a Funeral Director! Abi is active in her church, illustrates children’s books as a hobby, and enjoys travel. She lives in Wheaton with her husband, Rob, and two daughters.
Abi Davoust
Funeral Director
Abi Davoust has been with Hultgren Funeral Home for many years and strives to provide excellent and caring service through communications, accounts, and now as a Funeral Director! Abi is active in her church, illustrates children’s books as a hobby, and enjoys travel. She lives in Wheaton with her husband, Rob, and two daughters.
Kassandra DiNardo
Funeral Director
Kassandra is originally from New Jersey, and relocated with her family to Batavia, Illinois, just before attending Batavia Senior High School. She joined Hultgren Funeral Home in October 2023. A proud 2013 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in Business Administration. Kassandra furthered her education at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and currently holds her Funeral Director and Embalmer License.
Now living in Glen Ellyn, Kassandra has strong ties to Wheaton, having previously worked in property management in the downtown area. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys traveling with her family, exploring the great outdoors, and discovering new restaurants with friends.
Kassandra DiNardo
Funeral Director
Kassandra is originally from New Jersey, and relocated with her family to Batavia, Illinois, just before attending Batavia Senior High School. She joined Hultgren Funeral Home in October 2023. A proud 2013 graduate of Northern Illinois University with a degree in Business Administration. Kassandra furthered her education at Worsham College of Mortuary Science and currently holds her Funeral Director and Embalmer License.
Now living in Glen Ellyn, Kassandra has strong ties to Wheaton, having previously worked in property management in the downtown area. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys traveling with her family, exploring the great outdoors, and discovering new restaurants with friends.
