Our Staff
Jon Helgeson
Owner/ Funeral Director
Jon has been with Helgeson Funeral Home since 1995. Before that, he worked with Werness Brothers Funeral Home in Minneapolis, and interned at Mueller Mortuary in St. Paul. He received his mortuary science degree from the University of Minnesota., and he also holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is married to Jill, and they have five children.
Telephone: 1-218-463-1211
Chris Olson
Cemetery/Buildings Maintenence Director
Chris is originally from Roseau/Badger, MN and joined the firm in June of 2017. He has four children; Mackenzie, Benjamin, Gabriella, and Emma.
Donna Dostal
Office Assistant
Donna joined Helgeson's in September 2015, after retiring from the local high school where she was an office secretary for 34 years. She and her husband, Steve, have five children and eight grandchildren. Donna and Steve are avid bicyclists. She also enjoys cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, gardening, and renovating, along with spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Jeff Olson
Funeral Assistant
Jeff has worked at Helgeson's since August of 2015. He is married to Sara and they have two children, Amy and Grace.
Louise Cook
Assistant
Louise joined Helgeson's in April 2015. She is married to Dale and they have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes are traveling, reading, fishing, and spending time with her family.
Joyce Strand
Assistant
My life long dream was to become a teacher; so after our 3 children were in middle school, my husband and I went back to college. After I received my diploma, I was offered a third grade job at the Warroad Elementary School, and I excitedly accepted. I taught for 25 years and loved every experience that was offered.
Our 3 wonderful children went to college, and we're so fortunate to have 3 lovely grandchildren, which we dote upon. We enjoy their activities whenever possible.
After retiring, I had the pleasure to become employed by the Helgeson Funeral Home. I appreciate the ministry of comfort that I offer to families that have lost loved ones. What a fulfilling experience to have!.
Jill Helgeson
Bookkeeper
Jill started as the bookkeeper in the fall of 2015. In addition to Helgeson's, she is a substitute teacher at the Roseau High School.
Marian Endrizzi
Funeral Lunch Host
Marian has been with Helgeson's for over 30 years as the office manager. She now serves families as the luncheon host at the Roseau facility.
Larry Bilyeu
Baudette building maintenence
Rachel Green
Funeral Assistant
Rachel came to Helgeson’s in 2019 with several years of nursing experience. She lives near Greenbush with her husband Roger. They have two grown children. She helps care for the sheep and goats on their farm when needed, and enjoys knitting and quilting.