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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Seth Coughlin Owner / Funeral Director
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Heidi Coughlin Owner, and Certified Funeral Celebrant
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Julia Mahoney Funeral Director
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Holly Austreim Funeral Assistant
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Maureen Laqua Funeral Assistant
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Mark Wrolson Funeral Assistant
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Norma Acker Office Manager and Funeral Assistant
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Madi Bibelheimer Funeral Assistant
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Malloree Falcon Funeral Assistant
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Emily Monson Funeral Assistant
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Jason Lewis Funeral Assistant
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Garvin Semenko Funeral Assistant
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Katherine Pendergast Pre-need Specialist
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David Brevik Funeral Assistant
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Bob Evans Funeral Assistant

Seth Coughlin

Owner / Funeral Director
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Seth Coughlin was born and raised in Williston, ND. His parents are Gail (Bakken), and the late Thomas Coughlin. He graduated from Williston High School in 1994. He enlisted in the United States Army while a Senior in High School and served as a combat medic before being commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2004.

 

Seth attended College in Grand Forks ND for three years before transferring to the Mortuary Science Program at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Upon graduation, Seth returned to Williston to serve his Apprenticeship under George Everson. While serving his Apprenticeship, he met and married Heidi Brevik. The two established their home in Williston where they are raising their three beautiful children, Reagan, Lucy and Jack. Seth is very active in the community.

 

He has been involved with several organizations including; Serving as Past President of the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association, President of the Williston Boy’s Baseball Committee, Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge, Past Chamber of Commerce Board Member. He is actively involved with the American Legion, Moose Lodge, and former Chef De Gare of the 40 ET 8. He is also a life member of Funeral Service Professionals.

Seth and Heidi are active members of the Saint Joseph's Parish, Williston, ND.

Heidi Coughlin

Owner, and Certified Funeral Celebrant
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Heidi (Brevik) Coughlin was born and raised in Williston. Her parents, David and Mary Lynn (Quarne) Brevik are from the Grenora / Zahl communities. Heidi graduated from Williston High School in 1995. Following graduation Heidi traveled in the youth service organization “Up With People!” After traveling with the group, she moved to California and attended the Gemological Institute of America. She is a Graduate Gemologist, has a certificate in Jewelry Design and Jewelry Appraisal. Heidi and Seth have 3 children: Reagan, Lucy and Jack. Heidi is active in the Williston community and enjoys attending all of her children’s activities.

Heidi and her family are members of Saint Joseph’s Parish, Williston, ND.

Julia Mahoney

Funeral Director
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Julia (Crisman) Mahoney was born in Denver, Colorado.  She moved to Lakota, ND when she was young and graduated from Lakota High School in 2012.  Julia went to Arapahoe Community College where she graduated with her Mortuary Science Degree in 2015.

Julia received her emergency medical technician license and is currently employed with the Willison Fire Department as a firefighter/EMT.  She met her husband, Chris while working there.  Together, they have a daughter, Adelina and hope to expand their family soon.

Holly Austreim

Funeral Assistant
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Holly was raised in Crosby and Williston, and graduated in 1976.  She served our community at Bethel Nursing Home and The Arbor House for many years as a hairdresser.  Holly continues to serve families at Everson Coughlin Funeral Home.  She is married to Chad Austreim, and together, they have 5 children and 7 grandchildren.  Holly enjoys attending the grandkids sporting events, and camping.  Holly is a member of Life Church in Williston.

Maureen Laqua

Funeral Assistant
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Maureen was born and raised in Williston ND. She graduated from Williston High School in 1965. She attended one year of college in Williston, then spent a year traveling in Europe. She worked with the Williston School system for 29 years. Maureen has worked at the Funeral Home since 1998. She and her husband Larry enjoy fishing and traveling. Their son Ryan and Jackie Laqua have 3 daughters; Paige, Kirsten, and Ella. Maureen is on the Bethel Foundation Board, and attends Our Redeemers Lutheran Church.

Mark Wrolson

Funeral Assistant
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Mark was born and raised in Williston, North Dakota, and is a 1971 Williston High School Graduate.  Mark and his wife, Laurie have four children, and six grandchildren.  They are active members of St. Joe’s Catholic Church.  Mark is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Mark made life-long friends in the community as a UPS driver for 37 years.  He enjoys fishing and pheasant hunting in the North Dakota outdoors with his dog, Dakota.  Long walks in the prairie landscape and taking photos is also a hobby he enjoys.  Mark is also a die hard Boston Celtics fan!

Mark stays active in the Williston Community and is a volunteer for the Mon-Dak Humane Society.  He mows lawns at the humane society in the summer and likes to check in on all of the animals in need.  

Norma Acker

Office Manager and Funeral Assistant
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Norma Acker was born and raised in Reedley, California and graduated from Reedley High School in 2013.  Norma was raised a devoted Catholic and later branched out to love and study and learn other religions over the years.  Norma had worked in Agricultural Farming and in restaurants until she found her passion in serving her community while working for Dopkins Funeral Chapel where she worked for a few years.  Norma is attending a Mortuary Science Program to become a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the future.  She now lives in Williston with her husband Axel, daughter Samantha and her two dogs Mochi and Bellatrix.  Norma loves learning new instruments, watching movies, traveling, making art, thrift shopping, reading/writing, and exploring new places while trying new things.  You can find Norma at the local booksotre buying new books to read for the book club she attends.

Madi Bibelheimer

Funeral Assistant
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Madi Bibelheimer was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated from Williston High School in 2021.  She was a barista before joining our staff in January 2021.  Madi is currently attending Williston State College and is working towards her Associates In Arts degree.  She loves spending time with her family and dog, Milo.  She enjoys serving the community, learning about the funeral business, and is interested in a future in the funeral service industry.

Malloree Falcon

Funeral Assistant
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Emily Monson

Funeral Assistant
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Jason Lewis

Funeral Assistant
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Garvin Semenko

Funeral Assistant
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Katherine Pendergast

Pre-need Specialist
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David Brevik

Funeral Assistant
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David Grew up in Williston and is married to Mary Lynn Brevik. David enjoys working on projects at First Lutheran Church and playing with his four grandchildren.

David and Mary Lynn are members of First Lutheran Church in Williston.

Bob Evans

Funeral Assistant
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