Meet Our Staff
Outstanding Service is Our Priority
The highest level of care starts with the quality staff members who will meet with your family. When you lose someone you love, you need someone who will listen to you and provide a healing and meaningful experience. Our highly qualified staff is ready to assist you throughout this difficult time.
If you are interested in preplanning for your funeral wishes, we invite you to book a meeting with our Preplanning Specialist to learn more about the process and its benefits.
Kevin and Judy TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Directors & Owners
Kevin and Judy were born and raised in Montevideo and graduated from Montevideo High School. Kevin received his degree in mortuary science from the University of Minnesota in 1985 before joining Anderson Funeral Home in 1992. Judy also graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and in 2014, completed the mortuary science program from the Des Moines Area Community College. In addition to being a licensed mortician, Judy is also trained as a funeral celebrant, a Certified Professional in Funeral Planning, a licensed social worker, and holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Southwest Minnesota State.
Kevin and Judy TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Directors & Owners
Kevin and Judy were born and raised in Montevideo and graduated from Montevideo High School. Kevin received his degree in mortuary science from the University of Minnesota in 1985 before joining Anderson Funeral Home in 1992. Judy also graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and in 2014, completed the mortuary science program from the Des Moines Area Community College. In addition to being a licensed mortician, Judy is also trained as a funeral celebrant, a Certified Professional in Funeral Planning, a licensed social worker, and holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Southwest Minnesota State.
Kyle TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Director
Born and raised in Montevideo, Kyle attended Montevideo High School and graduated in 2012. He then pursued a degree in Mortuary Science at the University of Minnesota, graduating from the program in 2016. Kyle worked at Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, MN, until July 2017, when he joined the family firm. He currently holds a funeral director's license in both Minnesota and South Dakota. Kyle has served on the Montevideo Chamber Board of Directors for many years and is a Montevideo Chamber Admiral. He is also a member of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association Board of Directors, serving as secretary on the executive board. Additionally, Kyle serves on the Granite Falls Lutheran Church Council. Kyle is married to Camille TeBeest, and they reside in Granite Falls with their three children: Campbell, Carsyn, and Kade. Both Kyle and Camille are active members of their community and cherish the relationships they have built since returning to the area.
Kyle TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Director
Born and raised in Montevideo, Kyle attended Montevideo High School and graduated in 2012. He then pursued a degree in Mortuary Science at the University of Minnesota, graduating from the program in 2016. Kyle worked at Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, MN, until July 2017, when he joined the family firm. He currently holds a funeral director's license in both Minnesota and South Dakota. Kyle has served on the Montevideo Chamber Board of Directors for many years and is a Montevideo Chamber Admiral. He is also a member of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association Board of Directors, serving as secretary on the executive board. Additionally, Kyle serves on the Granite Falls Lutheran Church Council. Kyle is married to Camille TeBeest, and they reside in Granite Falls with their three children: Campbell, Carsyn, and Kade. Both Kyle and Camille are active members of their community and cherish the relationships they have built since returning to the area.
Kurt TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Director
Born and raised in Montevideo, Kurt attended Montevideo High School and graduated in 2017. He then attended North Dakota State University, where he pursued a degree in Management. After graduating from NDSU in the spring of 2021, Kurt moved to the Twin Cities to attend the University of Minnesota, where he earned his degree in Mortuary Science. Following his graduation in 2023, Kurt began his career in the metro area, working at Bradshaw Funeral Homes and Metro First Call. Kurt is married to Alyssa TeBeest, and they reside in Montevideo with their son, Klayton, and their yellow Lab, Millie. In his free time, Kurt enjoys spending time with his family, traveling with his wife, and spending time on the golf course. In addition to being a funeral director, Kurt is a Certified Crematory Operator and a Certified Funeral Celebrant.
Kurt TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Director
Born and raised in Montevideo, Kurt attended Montevideo High School and graduated in 2017. He then attended North Dakota State University, where he pursued a degree in Management. After graduating from NDSU in the spring of 2021, Kurt moved to the Twin Cities to attend the University of Minnesota, where he earned his degree in Mortuary Science. Following his graduation in 2023, Kurt began his career in the metro area, working at Bradshaw Funeral Homes and Metro First Call. Kurt is married to Alyssa TeBeest, and they reside in Montevideo with their son, Klayton, and their yellow Lab, Millie. In his free time, Kurt enjoys spending time with his family, traveling with his wife, and spending time on the golf course. In addition to being a funeral director, Kurt is a Certified Crematory Operator and a Certified Funeral Celebrant.
Camille TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Director & Advance Funeral Planner
Camille grew up in St. Charles, MN graduating from St. Charles High School in 2011. She began her education at Minnesota State University, Mankato before earning her Mortuary Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 2016 where she met her husband, Kyle. Camille started her career working at Mankato Area Funeral Homes before joining Kyle in Montevideo working at the family firm in 2017. They moved to Granite Falls in 2018 and are raising their three children: Campbell, Carsyn, and Kade – along with their golden retriever, Minne. In addition to being a funeral director, Camille is a Certified Professional in Funeral Planning, and an advance funeral planner, obtaining her life insurance license in 2025. She is passionate about helping individuals and families make thoughtful, meaningful arrangements that bring peace of mind for the future. Camille has been an active member of the Granite Falls Lions Club since 2019 and Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Outside of work she enjoys time with her family, especially summer visits to the Kiwanis popcorn stand, trips with Kyle, and enjoying a good book.
Camille TeBeest
Licensed Funeral Director & Advance Funeral Planner
Camille grew up in St. Charles, MN graduating from St. Charles High School in 2011. She began her education at Minnesota State University, Mankato before earning her Mortuary Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 2016 where she met her husband, Kyle. Camille started her career working at Mankato Area Funeral Homes before joining Kyle in Montevideo working at the family firm in 2017. They moved to Granite Falls in 2018 and are raising their three children: Campbell, Carsyn, and Kade – along with their golden retriever, Minne. In addition to being a funeral director, Camille is a Certified Professional in Funeral Planning, and an advance funeral planner, obtaining her life insurance license in 2025. She is passionate about helping individuals and families make thoughtful, meaningful arrangements that bring peace of mind for the future. Camille has been an active member of the Granite Falls Lions Club since 2019 and Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Outside of work she enjoys time with her family, especially summer visits to the Kiwanis popcorn stand, trips with Kyle, and enjoying a good book.
Jeremy Abrego
Licensed Funeral Director & Certified Celebrant
Jeremy was born on September 22, 1969, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where he graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1988. He attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in Mortuary Science, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in 1992. Jeremy has worked as a Funeral Director at the Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield, Minnesota, and in Worthington, Minnesota, prior to joining the Zniewski Funeral Home Staff in April of 2008. Jeremy and his wife Shellie have three children and enjoy their lives in Benson. In the winter of 2021 he attended the insight institute program to become a certified funeral celebrant and is passionate about helping tell your loved one's story.
Jeremy Abrego
Licensed Funeral Director & Certified Celebrant
Jeremy was born on September 22, 1969, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where he graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1988. He attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in Mortuary Science, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in 1992. Jeremy has worked as a Funeral Director at the Lynner Funeral Home in Clarkfield, Minnesota, and in Worthington, Minnesota, prior to joining the Zniewski Funeral Home Staff in April of 2008. Jeremy and his wife Shellie have three children and enjoy their lives in Benson. In the winter of 2021 he attended the insight institute program to become a certified funeral celebrant and is passionate about helping tell your loved one's story.
Lynette Ray
Advance Funeral Planner
Lynette was born and raised in Pipestone, Minnesota. She graduated from SDSU with a B.S. in Business Administration. In 1983, she and her husband, Rick, moved to Montevideo, where they raised their three sons, Thomas, Shane, and Tyler. Lynette worked as the Inside Sales Manager at MTI for 35 years before joining the Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home. She loves spending time creating memories with her five grandsons, Grant, Gage, Jace, Oliver and George.
Lynette Ray
Advance Funeral Planner
Lynette was born and raised in Pipestone, Minnesota. She graduated from SDSU with a B.S. in Business Administration. In 1983, she and her husband, Rick, moved to Montevideo, where they raised their three sons, Thomas, Shane, and Tyler. Lynette worked as the Inside Sales Manager at MTI for 35 years before joining the Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home. She loves spending time creating memories with her five grandsons, Grant, Gage, Jace, Oliver and George.
Linda Saue
Administrative Assistant - Montevideo
Linda was born in Dawson, MN. She moved to Montevideo in 1974 and graduated from Montevideo Sr. High School. She married Dave, and they have two boys and seven grandchildren. She has worked various jobs in Montevideo, spending 28 years as the secretary for Lonny and Nancy Tostenson. Linda loves reading and spending time with family. She spends a lot of her time following the sports schedules and other activities of her grandchildren. As a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, she has served as President of the congregation and on many boards and committees. She loves working with families to make lasting tributes for their loved ones.
Linda Saue
Administrative Assistant - Montevideo
Linda was born in Dawson, MN. She moved to Montevideo in 1974 and graduated from Montevideo Sr. High School. She married Dave, and they have two boys and seven grandchildren. She has worked various jobs in Montevideo, spending 28 years as the secretary for Lonny and Nancy Tostenson. Linda loves reading and spending time with family. She spends a lot of her time following the sports schedules and other activities of her grandchildren. As a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, she has served as President of the congregation and on many boards and committees. She loves working with families to make lasting tributes for their loved ones.
Mary Alice Hoffman
Administrative Assistant - Benson
Mary Alice Hoffman was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, and moved with her family to Benson at an early age. She attended school in Benson, graduating from Benson High School. She then
received a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Library Media Education from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota. Mary Alice worked for the
Benson Public Schools for 30 years as the District Librarian and in the classroom teaching English. Upon retirement in the spring of 2023, Mary Alice joined the staff at Zniewski Funeral Home as the Administrative Assistant. She and her husband, Rob, live in Benson. She enjoys
spending time with her children, traveling with her husband, reading, baking, and quilting.
Mary Alice Hoffman
Administrative Assistant - Benson
Mary Alice Hoffman was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, and moved with her family to Benson at an early age. She attended school in Benson, graduating from Benson High School. She then
received a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Library Media Education from Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota. Mary Alice worked for the
Benson Public Schools for 30 years as the District Librarian and in the classroom teaching English. Upon retirement in the spring of 2023, Mary Alice joined the staff at Zniewski Funeral Home as the Administrative Assistant. She and her husband, Rob, live in Benson. She enjoys
spending time with her children, traveling with her husband, reading, baking, and quilting.
Kurt Dahl
Funeral Assistant
Kurt Dahl was born in Dawson and moved to Montevideo in 1953. He graduated from Montevideo and began a 47 year career in the publishing and advertising field. He is married to his wife Jenell of 47 years and have three children. Kurt retired in 2016 and returned to Montevideo. He is an avid motorcycle rider and member of District 7 American Legion Riders.
Kurt Dahl
Funeral Assistant
Kurt Dahl was born in Dawson and moved to Montevideo in 1953. He graduated from Montevideo and began a 47 year career in the publishing and advertising field. He is married to his wife Jenell of 47 years and have three children. Kurt retired in 2016 and returned to Montevideo. He is an avid motorcycle rider and member of District 7 American Legion Riders.
Marie Eckberg
Funeral Assistant
Marie was born and raised in Gibbon, MN. After graduating from Gibbon High School, she attended Augsburg College and earned a B.A. in Music Education. Marie taught elementary band and classroom music in Stewartville for several years. Her career path led her to positions in retail, accounting, and business as a manufacturer's sales representative. In 1990, Marie attended Luther Seminary and received her Master's in Divinity in 1994. She has served as pastor to First Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs and to Mount Olivet in South Minneapolis. In 2007, Pastor Marie was called to serve as pastor to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Luther Haven Nursing Home, and Jevnaker Lutheran Church in Montevideo. She retired in 2024. Two little-known facts – Pastor Marie has run and completed five marathons and has married over 100 couples at the Chapel of Love, formerly in the Mall of America!
Marie Eckberg
Funeral Assistant
Marie was born and raised in Gibbon, MN. After graduating from Gibbon High School, she attended Augsburg College and earned a B.A. in Music Education. Marie taught elementary band and classroom music in Stewartville for several years. Her career path led her to positions in retail, accounting, and business as a manufacturer's sales representative. In 1990, Marie attended Luther Seminary and received her Master's in Divinity in 1994. She has served as pastor to First Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs and to Mount Olivet in South Minneapolis. In 2007, Pastor Marie was called to serve as pastor to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Luther Haven Nursing Home, and Jevnaker Lutheran Church in Montevideo. She retired in 2024. Two little-known facts – Pastor Marie has run and completed five marathons and has married over 100 couples at the Chapel of Love, formerly in the Mall of America!
Rolfe Gomer
Funeral Assistant
A life-long resident of Swift County, Rolfe is a graduate of Benson High School and the
University of Minnesota. He is a retired farmer and loves working on carpentry projects. He is a
member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson and serves as the Chairman of the
Lake Hazel Church Association. Rolfe served his country for five years in the National Guard.
He and his wife, Pat, live outside of Benson and have three adult children, 11 grandchildren, and
eight great-grandchildren. Rolfe joined Zniewski Funeral Home as a Funeral Assistant in 2020.
Rolfe Gomer
Funeral Assistant
A life-long resident of Swift County, Rolfe is a graduate of Benson High School and the
University of Minnesota. He is a retired farmer and loves working on carpentry projects. He is a
member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson and serves as the Chairman of the
Lake Hazel Church Association. Rolfe served his country for five years in the National Guard.
He and his wife, Pat, live outside of Benson and have three adult children, 11 grandchildren, and
eight great-grandchildren. Rolfe joined Zniewski Funeral Home as a Funeral Assistant in 2020.
Dennis Minor
Funeral Assistant
Dennis Minor, Funeral Assistant, joined the Zniewski Funeral Home staff in 2007. He and his wife, Ann, are lifelong Benson residents.
Dennis Minor
Funeral Assistant
Dennis Minor, Funeral Assistant, joined the Zniewski Funeral Home staff in 2007. He and his wife, Ann, are lifelong Benson residents.
Bonnie Owens
Funeral Assistant
Bonnie Owens, Funeral Assistant, joined the Zniewski Funeral Home staff in 2014. Prior to that she worked for Dr. Kabatay for 33 years as his nurse in Appleton. Her husband Mike farms in the Holloway area. She enjoys spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Bonnie Owens
Funeral Assistant
Bonnie Owens, Funeral Assistant, joined the Zniewski Funeral Home staff in 2014. Prior to that she worked for Dr. Kabatay for 33 years as his nurse in Appleton. Her husband Mike farms in the Holloway area. She enjoys spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Pam Russ
Funeral Assistant
Pam Russ
Funeral Assistant
