 At Kok
Funeral Homes, we are honored to have earned the trust and
confidence placed in us by those that we serve. We pledge
to offer respectful and dignified professional service,
service that a family should expect, service that a family
deserves. From the time the first phone call is received,
throughout the service and beyond, each staff member at
our funeral home contributes in an important way. We are
very proud of our staff at Kok Funeral Homes, and hope that
you will take the time to learn more about them and their
families.
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Heidi
Ferguson
Licensed Funeral Director
Heidi Ferguson was raised in Barnesville, Minnesota; and
graduated from Barnesville High School in 1991. She attended
the University of Minnesota, Morris before transferring
to the twin cities campus where she graduated with high
distinction from the Program of Mortuary Science in 1995.
Upon graduation Heidi was awarded the MFDA Award of Merit
and the MFDA Past President's Continuing Education Award.
Heidi has been with Kok Funeral Home since April of 1998.
Heidi and her husband Corey, who is also a licensed funeral
director, live in St. Paul Park and they have two children,
Blake and Emma. Heidi is active in her church, Pullman Elementary
School and the Chamber of Commerce.
In her spare time Heidi enjoys scrapbooking and reading.
You may reach Heidi at the funeral home or at heidi@kokfuneral.com |
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Sue
Klicka
Licensed Funeral Director
Sue was born and raised in Goodhue, Minnesota, the youngest
of seven children. While in high school, she was active
in volleyball, basketball, softball, annual staff and class
leadership. She attended Mankato State University for two
years, transferring to the University of Minnesota, Twin
Cities Campus to pursue a degree in mortuary science. Prior
to graduating, she did her internship with Kok Funeral Home
in St. Paul Park. After graduating with her Bachelor of
Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 1986, and was employed
with Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home in Anoka. In October
1986, Sue moved to Cannon Falls. She has been employed as
a licensed mortician with Lundberg Funeral Home and Kok
Funeral Home since then.
Sue married Dave Klicka in June 2003 and they have four
children. She continues to play volleyball, golf and ski
with her family, enjoys sports (including the Vikings!)
and is involved with community activities.
You may reach Sue at the funeral home or at sueklicka@frontiernet.net. |
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Joel Kuehn
Licensed Funeral Director
Joel was brought up in Cottage Grove and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1991. After high school, he entered the U. S. Army and served as a Combat Medic for HHC 8th Engineers, 1st Cavalry Division and was decorated for service during Operation Desert Strike. Following his service in the Army, Joel entered the University of Minnesota and graduated in 2005, and was awarded the James Ellison Memorial Scholarship for that academic year. Joel joined Kok Funeral Home in 2008, and is proud to be a part of our firm.
“I am honored to serve each of the families that I work with. Helping folks work through the funeral process is a completely unique experience that I am privileged to be a part of.”
In his spare time Joel loves to camp, play board games, and read with his kids. He also is a big movie buff and a comic book collector. Joel, his wife Michelle and their children, John, Alison, and Alex; currently live in St. Paul Park and enjoy being a part of their community. |
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Julie Harrigan
Pre-Arrangement Specialist
Julie serves a very important role at Kok Funeral Homes, as
Prearrangement Specialist. As a licensed professional with
many years of experience, Julie is able to provide a service
to families that she truly believes in. She is able to assist
in pre-planning the funeral, a way to reflect on one's life
before the need, which helps loved ones plan a celebration
that is both meaningful and comforting to survivors. Julie
states, "It is sometimes difficult for families to discuss
the topic of funeral arrangements, however my experience has
been that after a pre-planning meeting, people feel a sense
of peace, knowing they have taken care of many important decisions."
She has been helping families prearrange and pre fund their
funerals since 1988.
Julie grew up in the St. Croix Valley and graduated from
the College of St. Catherine with degrees in political science
and psychology and is married with one child. She enjoys
fishing and gardening, as well as knitting. Julie is available
to meet with families one-on-one or to present free seminars
on the advantages of funeral planning. You may reach Julie
at the funeral home. |
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