Staff

Our dedicated staff 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.

Dean Spalding Owner/Funeral Director

Born and raised in Highland Park/Deerfield.

Graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Certified Crematory Operator.

James Spalding Owner/Funeral Director

Born and raised in Highland Park/Deerfield.

Graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Certified Crematory Operator.

Anna Maria DeRose Funeral Home Assistant

Born and raised in Highland Park.

Graduate of Loyola University School of Nursing.

Graduate of National Louis University.

Registered Nurse.

Licensed Counselor.

Benjamin Goldman Funeral Director Apprentice

Born and raised in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Graduate of Indiana University.

Graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Certified Crematory Operator.

Janet Wilson-Hendricks Funeral Home Assistant

Born and Raised in Northbrook, IL.

Graduate of Notre Dame University.

Graduate of Goodman School of Drama, Chicago, IL.

Kaitlyn Appleman Funeral Director Apprentice

Born and Raised in Amboy, IL.

Graduate of Robert Morris Univeristy.

Graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Certified Crematory Operator.

Pamela Kiefer Funeral Home Assistant

Raised in Naperville, IL

Graduated Miami University in Oxford, OH School of Business

Graduated Loyola University School of Nursing

Registered Nurse

Sarah Alverson Funeral Director

Born and raised in Manteno, IL.

Graduate of Western Illinois University.

Graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Certified Crematory Operator.

Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home and Crematory | (847) 831-4260
1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
kelleyandspalding@gmail.com