Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Kimberly Kozel Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer kim@sheridanfuneral.com

Kimberly, known as Kim, moved from Minneapolis, MN with her family to Sheridan, WY in 1970. Graduating from Sheridan High School in 1983 she headed to Tempe, AZ to Respiratory Therapy school working in Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Kim moved back to Sheridan in 1989 working at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, returning to higher education to graduate in 1995 from the University of Montana in Missoula with a BA degree in Psychology.

Originally on course to become a Physicians Assistant, a part time job at a funeral home in Billings MT in 1996 gave Kim the opportunity to observe the significance of giving families support and help when they may need it most. Recognizing this was her calling Kim refocussed her career and returned to Minnesota for higher education graduating in 1999 from the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in Mortuary Science to become a licensed embalmer and funeral director, subsequently serving apprenticeships in Billings MT and Sheridan WY. During her time in Sheridan, she also served as a deputy coroner in Sheridan County.

Moving West from 2000-2012 to be closer to family in the Spokane and Seattle, WA region Kim continued serving families as a full-time funeral director. Never being able to shake her love for Sheridan WY, she again returned to be close to family, serving the Sheridan community as a funeral director from 2012 to 2019. In 2018, she ran for the office of Sheridan County Coroner.

Kimberly is a Wyoming licensed embalmer and funeral director and widely regarded as highly skilled. Her kind and gentle demeanor is especially comforting to the families which she serves. Having nursed her own mother through to the end of her life Kim understands personally the challenges grief presents and how important every small detail of a funeral arrangement is so important. Kim regards her work as a ministry as well as a privilege to be able to help families during their time of grief and bereavement.

She is happy to be serving the Sheridan area residents again at Sheridan Funeral Home. Kim is a member of First Presbyterian Church and PEO Chapter AM. Her interests include: attending classical music concerts, golfing, and rowing.

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Kerrie Kimmel Funeral Planner kerrie@sheridanfuneral.com

Kerrie Harnish Kimmel is a Sheridan native, born and raised.

Kerrie started her career in the funeral business in 2009 after her children were raised. She immediately discovered her passion and calling for helping families through some of the hardest times when facing the loss of a loved one.

Kerrie is an accomplished Funeral Planner. She is skilled in helping families make pre-arrangements and set up prepayment plans. Many families like to prearrange services and Kerrie is not only an expert at taking them through the process of pre-arrangements but also at responding to families requiring “at need” assistance providing guidance and support through every step. She truly understands how to help families with everything from the required documentation but also how best to create a personal and respectful tribute celebrating the life of your loved one.

Kerrie has also proudly served the people of Sheridan County Wyoming for 2 terms as a Deputy Coroner.

Given her long standing roots in the Sheridan County community, Kerrie brings a special connection and understanding to bereaved families and established relationships with, amongst others, the City of Sheridan, Sheridan Cemetery, the Hub-Senior Center, Nursing Homes, Sheridan Memorial Hospital, and Sheridan Veterans Administration.

When not at work Kerrie’s greatest love is her family of three children and five grandchildren. Nothing brings her greater joy than time spent with them, her brothers and sister, and an extensive group of friends in the Big Horn mountains making memories fishing, hunting and camping.

The compassion and commitment that Kerrie brings are exceptional and she is a highly valued member of our funeral home family.

Kerrie’s compassion has already met the needs of many grieving families.   She will meet you with kindness, calmness and expertise in your time of need.  

Kimberly Kozel

Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer
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Kimberly, known as Kim, moved from Minneapolis, MN with her family to Sheridan, WY in 1970. Graduating from Sheridan High School in 1983 she headed to Tempe, AZ to Respiratory Therapy school working in Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Kim moved back to Sheridan in 1989 working at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, returning to higher education to graduate in 1995 from the University of Montana in Missoula with a BA degree in Psychology.

Originally on course to become a Physicians Assistant, a part time job at a funeral home in Billings MT in 1996 gave Kim the opportunity to observe the significance of giving families support and help when they may need it most. Recognizing this was her calling Kim refocussed her career and returned to Minnesota for higher education graduating in 1999 from the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in Mortuary Science to become a licensed embalmer and funeral director, subsequently serving apprenticeships in Billings MT and Sheridan WY. During her time in Sheridan, she also served as a deputy coroner in Sheridan County.

Moving West from 2000-2012 to be closer to family in the Spokane and Seattle, WA region Kim continued serving families as a full-time funeral director. Never being able to shake her love for Sheridan WY, she again returned to be close to family, serving the Sheridan community as a funeral director from 2012 to 2019. In 2018, she ran for the office of Sheridan County Coroner.

Kimberly is a Wyoming licensed embalmer and funeral director and widely regarded as highly skilled. Her kind and gentle demeanor is especially comforting to the families which she serves. Having nursed her own mother through to the end of her life Kim understands personally the challenges grief presents and how important every small detail of a funeral arrangement is so important. Kim regards her work as a ministry as well as a privilege to be able to help families during their time of grief and bereavement.

She is happy to be serving the Sheridan area residents again at Sheridan Funeral Home. Kim is a member of First Presbyterian Church and PEO Chapter AM. Her interests include: attending classical music concerts, golfing, and rowing.

Kerrie Kimmel

Funeral Planner
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Kerrie Harnish Kimmel is a Sheridan native, born and raised.

Kerrie started her career in the funeral business in 2009 after her children were raised. She immediately discovered her passion and calling for helping families through some of the hardest times when facing the loss of a loved one.

Kerrie is an accomplished Funeral Planner. She is skilled in helping families make pre-arrangements and set up prepayment plans. Many families like to prearrange services and Kerrie is not only an expert at taking them through the process of pre-arrangements but also at responding to families requiring “at need” assistance providing guidance and support through every step. She truly understands how to help families with everything from the required documentation but also how best to create a personal and respectful tribute celebrating the life of your loved one.

Kerrie has also proudly served the people of Sheridan County Wyoming for 2 terms as a Deputy Coroner.

Given her long standing roots in the Sheridan County community, Kerrie brings a special connection and understanding to bereaved families and established relationships with, amongst others, the City of Sheridan, Sheridan Cemetery, the Hub-Senior Center, Nursing Homes, Sheridan Memorial Hospital, and Sheridan Veterans Administration.

When not at work Kerrie’s greatest love is her family of three children and five grandchildren. Nothing brings her greater joy than time spent with them, her brothers and sister, and an extensive group of friends in the Big Horn mountains making memories fishing, hunting and camping.

The compassion and commitment that Kerrie brings are exceptional and she is a highly valued member of our funeral home family.

Kerrie’s compassion has already met the needs of many grieving families.   She will meet you with kindness, calmness and expertise in your time of need.