Our Staff

Michael "Kelly" Martin

President/Manager

Kelly is a third generation funeral director, following in the footsteps of his grandparents, Miles and Mildred Martin, his father Patrick J. Martin, and his uncle Miles "Tom" Martin.  He joined his father in North Branch in 1996, working with him until Pat's death in 1998.

Kelly served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1978.  He earned his Associate of Arts Degree from Mott Community College, a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint, and Bachelor of Science Degree from Wayne State University.  Kelly has also studied at the Fountain National Academy of Professional Embalming Skills, in Springfield, MO, gaining valuable skills in massive trauma reconstruction surgical techniques.  He also served as President of the Thumb Funeral Directors Association form 2007 to 2009.

Cheri Hemingway

Licensed Funeral Director

Cheri is a licensed Funeral Director.  She graduated from Mt. Morris High School and she received her Associates in Science from Mott Community and her bachelors in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University in 2009.  Cheri is a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, a member of the Michigan Embalmers Society and the Thumb Funeral Directors Association.

Tony Crawford

Greeter and Parking Attendant

Tony is a resident of our area, graduating from North Branch High School in 1971.  Tony serves as a greeter and parking attendant for the funeral home.  He married Joannne Stevens in 1972.  They have 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

Sandra (Scramlin) Smith

Greeter

Sandy serves as a greeter at our funeral home.  She is a lifelong resident of North Branch area and graduated from North Branch High School.  Sandy and late husband, Bob Smith, were owners of Smitty's Market and Smitty's Gun Shop in Kings Mill.  Sandy has 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. 

Pamela (Minkstein) Frampton

Hairstylist and Greeter

Pam is a lifelong resident of North Branch and graduated from North Branch High School.  She has been our hairstylist and greeter for over 17 years.  Pam is married to Les Frampton.  They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.

John Welke

Greeter and Parking Attendant

John has been working in the funeral home service since 2000.  He has served as an EMT for the North Branch and Mayville Area for 34 years. John also owned his own insurance agency in Mayville for 32 years.   John serves as a greeter and parking attendant. He has been married to Sally (Hunkins) for 41 years, and they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. 

Anna (Schank) Seaman

Greeter and office assistant

Anna is a lifelong resident of North Branch. She joined our staff in 2018. She graduated from North Branch High School in 1968. Anna was married to Ron Seaman for 48 years until his death in 2017. She has four children and eleven grandchildren.