Meet Our Caring Team

Guy first entered funeral service in 1989 in Dayton, Ohio and has worked in Northern Kentucky, West Virginia, Idaho, and Colorado since that time.   He joined Gillette Memorial Chapel in February of 2022, and brings his vast experience, expertise, and commitment to compassionate care to our local community.  Guy can also be found in the online pages of CEOWorld Magazine, Real Leaders Magazine, and the bookshelves of many stores, having written multiple articles and co-authoring a leadership book that helps business leaders address the change-management tactics required when employees are grieving over any traumatic event. 

You can often find Guy releasing stress at the keys of our chapel piano with any free time he has, or spending time with his most cherished cohorts....his family.

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 raise 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, reading, riding a bike, traveling, and skiing.

After experiencing the loss of her father at the age of 15, Corrine became passionate about eventually pursuing a career where she could help others through their own grief. In 2018, she began her schooling and is set to graduate with her degree in Mortuary Science in the fall of 2023. Corrine’s background is in customer service, and she brings years of experience from a variety of industries to her current role. As an Apprentice Funeral Director, she has the opportunity to combine her service skills with her passion for helping families through loss. While not at work, Corrine spends her time with her husband and their two daughters. She enjoys traveling, reading, and listening to live music.

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.

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.

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.

Originally from Newcastle, KC obtained her bachelor’s degree in social work in 2016 with certification in grief. She is currently working towards her master’s degree in social work, with a goal of offering therapy services upon completion. KC is currently the social services director for Weston County Health Services and facilitates a Caregiver Support Group for the Newcastle community. As an employee of Weston County Health Services, KC received the Community Service Award in 2016, the Merit Award in 2017, and the Respect Award in 2020. 

Serving others has always been important to KC; she considers it a part of who she is. She is honored to help families through one of the most difficult times in their lives through her work here at the funeral home. KC and her husband, Chad, have three children: Brock, Addie, and Indy. Her interests include four-wheeling, camping, music, and faith. 

Jerrica was born in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. She grew up throughout South Dakota and Wyoming, and she moved to Gillette in 1992. Jerrica married her husband, Ronny, in 1995 and they have three handsome sons, Garrett, Gavin, and Guthrie. Jerrica joined the staff at Gillette Memorial Chapel in January of 2014 and is very dedicated to her work as a caring member of the funeral home team. Jerrica enjoys working with our communities, and she strives for perfection when working with a family. She does her best to make certain everything is just as the family wants when creating each celebration of life.