Our Staff

Our Staff

Maria Gerena
Maria Gerena
Office Manager
Maria Gerena
Office Manager

A life-long resident of Chicago, Maria has spent almost 20 years working in funeral service.  She is newly married and recently became a homeowner in North Chicago along with her wife Rose, and their little chihuahuas, Leo and Zina.



She handles a multitude of tasks in the funeral home and is frequently the first point of contact with many of our client families.  Maria's bilingual capabilities  (English/Spanish) are an essential part in making Warren Funeral Home a true asset to the community.

Nancy Klamm
Nancy Klamm
Sales Manager/Cemetery Manager
Nancy Klamm
Sales Manager/Cemetery Manager

Nancy has brought a wide range of background skills to her position here at Warren. She enjoys speaking to groups and educating them on being prepared for the end of life. Nancy enjoys visiting different cemeteries and seeing how people memorialize their families. As a lifelong learner, she is on the quest to always learn something new. Nancy lives locally with her dog Otto, who accompanies her whenever possible.

Bill Schmidt
Bill Schmidt
Grounds Superintendent / Maintenance Supervisor
Bill Schmidt
Grounds Superintendent / Maintenance Supervisor

Bill has been with Warren Cemetery since 2017. His dedication, attention to detail, and strong work ethic make him an excellent leader of our crew. He takes pride in curating our grounds and assisting families burying their loved ones. 

Bill lives in Kenosha with his wife, three children, and dog. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family.


Tony Rosa
Tony Rosa
Maintenance
Tony Rosa
Maintenance

Tony has been with Warren since 2023. Born on the south side of Chicago, Tony moved to Gurnee years ago to raise his three sons. He is a former chef for 15 years, a drummer, martial artist, and he enjoys comedy.


Tony feels like this job has always called to him and considers his work in both the cemetery and funeral home his true calling. We are truly proud to have Tony on our team. His customer service skills and kindness are a vital asset in serving our families.

James White
James White
Maintenance
James White
Maintenance

Jim has been with Warren since 2021. He resides in Kenosha and is a huge Packers fan, enjoys spending time with his friends and family, and loves classic cars, especially Corvettes.


Jim's kind and thoughtful nature really shine in his care of our grounds and our families. He takes care of everyone around him and is a key part of making our team work so well together.

Olivia Varo
Olivia Varo
Funeral Director/General Manager
Olivia Varo
Funeral Director/General Manager

Olivia started her career in funeral service in 2013. Coming from an old large farming family in Wisconsin, her work ethic and compassion stem from a life of busy hands and a full heart. Her love of service to others cemented her passion in funeral service and she cannot imagine doing anything else.


Olivia lives in Round Lake Beach with her husband Ben, daughter Sofia, and beloved pets Abbi and Riley. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, camping, and going back home to Wisconsin to help tend her parents farm.

Cheyenne Bluma
Cheyenne Bluma
Funeral Ambassador/Sales Assistant
Cheyenne Bluma
Funeral Ambassador/Sales Assistant

Cheyenne joined our team in 2024 and she has already proved herself to be a valueable asset to our funeral home team and our cemetery sales team. She lives in Beach Park with her husband and three cats. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and pets, and keeping up on her favorite TV shows.

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