OUR STAFF

Jeff Lillemoen, Owner/Director Email: jeff@carlsonlillemoen.com Born in Cambridge, MN and raised in Isanti.  He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1983 and from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program in 1992.  In November 1992 he began working for Carlson-Labatte Funeral and in April 2004 Jeff and his wife Kelly purchased the funeral home from Cindy Labatte and named it Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home.  He and wife Kelly have two sons Grant and Gavin who attend the Cambridge Public School.  Jeff is a member of Joy Lutheran Church in Cambridge and is an Ambassador with the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce.

Kelly Lillemoen, Owner Email: kelly@carlsonlillemoen.com Kelly grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1987.  After college Kelly worked for Silver Lake Clinic in NE Minneapolis area for 17 years.  She enjoyed working in the administrative roles in the health care field.  After purchasing the funeral home in 2004 she continued working as a consultant for Silver Lake Clinic until 2006.  Most recently she has been taking over the business roles of the funeral home and also funeral assisting.  When not working; her two children Grant and Gavin keep her busy with basketball and baseball.  Kelly is an active member of Joy Lutheran Church of Cambridge and enjoys volunteering at many community events.

Rebecca Nelson, Director/Pre-Need Counselor Email: rebecca@carlsonlillemoen.com Born in Cambridge, MN and raised in Cambridge.  She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1994 and from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program in 1998.  She began working at Carlson-Labatte Funeral Home in 1998.  She and her husband Ryan have three children Jacob, Anna Grace, and A.J.  Rebecca is a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Cambridge.

Curt Olson, Funeral Assistant Curt was raised in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1958.  He was a member of the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department and also worked as a photographer with Carlson Photography of Cambridge.  He has since retired from photography and assists in many ways at the funeral home.  He is a member of North Isanti Baptist Church.

Gordon Carlson, Retired Director, Owner 1952 - 1974 In Memory of Gordon Carlson 1916 - 2010.  Gordon owned the Carlson Funeral Home from 1952 until 1974 along with his brother Stanley.  After retiring in 1974, Gordon had been an active part of the funeral home, helping out in many different capacities until 2004. Gordon was a longtime member of North Isanti Baptist Church.

Terry Labatte, Owner 1974 - 2001 In Memory of Terry Labatte 1944 - 2001, owner 1974 - 2001 Terry came to Cambridge in 1969 to work for the Carlsons.  In 1974 he purchased the funeral home and ran the business until 2001 when he passed away.  Terry was involved in many community activities.

Stanley Carlson, Owner 1952 - 1974 In Memory of Stanley Carlson 1923 - 1999, owner 1952 - 1974 Stanley owned the funeral home along with brother Gordon.  Stan was very active with First Baptist Church.  After retiring from the funeral home he sold memorials for Braham Monument Company.  Stanley passed away in January 1999.

Alvin Berglund Sr., Owner 1923 - 1952 In Memory of Alvin Berglund Sr. 1892 - 1986 Alvin Berglund Sr. owned and operated the Berglund Funeral Home beginning in 1923.  He was born in Cambridge, graduated from Cambridge High School and later attended the University of Minnesota College of Mortuary Service.  He was a charter member of the Cambridge American Legion Post 290, was mayor of Cambridge for several years, was the coroner for 30 years and was an active Zurah Shriner.