Rick Walter
Manager & Mortician
Rick Walter was born and raised in Butte, Montana. He graduated from the University of Montana Western with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. In 1998, Rick joined the staff at a local Butte funeral home. In 2001, he received his Mortuary Science Degree from Mt. Hood Community College in Portland, Oregon.
Rick moved to Great Falls and worked at Schnider and O’Connor Funeral Homes until 2010 when he moved to Missoula and worked at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Garden City Funeral Homes. In 2017, he moved back to Great Falls to work at Schnider Funeral Home.
In 2025 he moved back home to Butte to work at Longfellow Funeral Home in Anaconda.
In his spare time, Rick enjoys reading and collecting books, as well as camping and kayaking. He is also a fan of the Green Bay Packers in football and the Atlanta Braves in baseball.
Rick Walter
Manager & Mortician
Rick Walter was born and raised in Butte, Montana. He graduated from the University of Montana Western with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. In 1998, Rick joined the staff at a local Butte funeral home. In 2001, he received his Mortuary Science Degree from Mt. Hood Community College in Portland, Oregon.
Rick moved to Great Falls and worked at Schnider and O’Connor Funeral Homes until 2010 when he moved to Missoula and worked at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Garden City Funeral Homes. In 2017, he moved back to Great Falls to work at Schnider Funeral Home.
In 2025 he moved back home to Butte to work at Longfellow Funeral Home in Anaconda.
In his spare time, Rick enjoys reading and collecting books, as well as camping and kayaking. He is also a fan of the Green Bay Packers in football and the Atlanta Braves in baseball.
Brianne Mulvaney
Owner & Mortician
Brianne has worked in a funeral home since 2014. Getting her start at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Helena, Montana. She achieved her dream when she graduated from American Academy McAllister Institute with her Mortuary Science Degree in 2016 and became a fully licensed Mortician in Montana in 2017.
God’s greatest blessing to Brianne and her husband, Nick, has been moving to Butte, Montana, to serve families at Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services, Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services and through other civic involvements. Outside of the funeral home, Brianne is a member of Butte Sunrise Kiwanis Club, a PEO Sister – Chapter AL, and participates in local community events across Butte, Anaconda, and Deer Lodge whenever she is available. In her spare time, spending time with family and friends and practicing yoga are her passions.
Together, Brianne and her husband have found what a special community Butte and the surrounding areas of Anaconda and Deer Lodge are and are pleased to plant their roots in Butte. Since a child, Brianne has followed one belief: “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World” – Mahatma Gandhi. Her contribution to this belief is the work she does as a mortician.
Brianne Mulvaney
Owner & Mortician
Brianne has worked in a funeral home since 2014. Getting her start at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Helena, Montana. She achieved her dream when she graduated from American Academy McAllister Institute with her Mortuary Science Degree in 2016 and became a fully licensed Mortician in Montana in 2017.
God’s greatest blessing to Brianne and her husband, Nick, has been moving to Butte, Montana, to serve families at Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services, Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services and through other civic involvements. Outside of the funeral home, Brianne is a member of Butte Sunrise Kiwanis Club, a PEO Sister – Chapter AL, and participates in local community events across Butte, Anaconda, and Deer Lodge whenever she is available. In her spare time, spending time with family and friends and practicing yoga are her passions.
Together, Brianne and her husband have found what a special community Butte and the surrounding areas of Anaconda and Deer Lodge are and are pleased to plant their roots in Butte. Since a child, Brianne has followed one belief: “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World” – Mahatma Gandhi. Her contribution to this belief is the work she does as a mortician.
Shera Konen
Preplanning Consultant
I’m a Montana native who has always been passionate about working with people and helping however I can. Over the years, I’ve seen the heartache and confusion that can follow an unexpected death without any pre-planned arrangements. Those experiences stayed with me.
When I was offered the opportunity to become a pre-need counselor, it felt like a meaningful way to make a difference. I now help individuals and families take care of important decisions ahead of time—bringing peace of mind and easing future burdens. It’s a privilege to offer support, clarity, and compassion during life’s most challenging moments.
Shera Konen
Preplanning Consultant
I’m a Montana native who has always been passionate about working with people and helping however I can. Over the years, I’ve seen the heartache and confusion that can follow an unexpected death without any pre-planned arrangements. Those experiences stayed with me.
When I was offered the opportunity to become a pre-need counselor, it felt like a meaningful way to make a difference. I now help individuals and families take care of important decisions ahead of time—bringing peace of mind and easing future burdens. It’s a privilege to offer support, clarity, and compassion during life’s most challenging moments.
Charity Jones
Office Administrator and Certified Care Assistant
Charity relocated to Montana ten years ago from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, bringing with her valuable experience from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. Known for her professionalism and compassionate nature, Charity is dedicated to serving her community and fostering a positive impact through every interaction.
Charity Jones
Office Administrator and Certified Care Assistant
Charity relocated to Montana ten years ago from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, bringing with her valuable experience from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. Known for her professionalism and compassionate nature, Charity is dedicated to serving her community and fostering a positive impact through every interaction.
Nick Mulvaney
Funeral Ambassador
Nick Mulvaney hails from Helena, Montana, where he was born and raised. Nick has Butte roots as his mother was born and raised in here. When Nick’s wife, Bri, was offered the opportunity to move to and serve the Butte community at Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services, Nick couldn’t have agreed more about what a perfectly timed opportunity this was to end up in the greatest city on earth.
Shortly after their move to Butte from Helena, Nick began working at the Axelson and Longfellow to help on services and assist with other needs at the funeral home. He quickly realized what a rewarding profession it was to serve families when they experienced a death.
Nick has a deep love for soccer and sport spectating of any genre, considers himself a rockhound, and a music aficionado. He appreciates the colorful and charming history of Butte, loves golfing, playing board and card games with his wife, and building intricate Lego models in the winter months.
One of the most notable experiences he and Bri have had in Butte since their move here in July of 2019 was discovering that the building on Harrison Ave that they work out of is the same building that his late grandfather, Jim Matteucci, worked out of for many decades when it was Don’s Office Machines. When Nick and Bri made this discovery, they knew for certain that there was a divine hand in their migration to the Richest Hill on Earth and they haven’t looked back since.
Nick Mulvaney
Funeral Ambassador
Nick Mulvaney hails from Helena, Montana, where he was born and raised. Nick has Butte roots as his mother was born and raised in here. When Nick’s wife, Bri, was offered the opportunity to move to and serve the Butte community at Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services, Nick couldn’t have agreed more about what a perfectly timed opportunity this was to end up in the greatest city on earth.
Shortly after their move to Butte from Helena, Nick began working at the Axelson and Longfellow to help on services and assist with other needs at the funeral home. He quickly realized what a rewarding profession it was to serve families when they experienced a death.
Nick has a deep love for soccer and sport spectating of any genre, considers himself a rockhound, and a music aficionado. He appreciates the colorful and charming history of Butte, loves golfing, playing board and card games with his wife, and building intricate Lego models in the winter months.
One of the most notable experiences he and Bri have had in Butte since their move here in July of 2019 was discovering that the building on Harrison Ave that they work out of is the same building that his late grandfather, Jim Matteucci, worked out of for many decades when it was Don’s Office Machines. When Nick and Bri made this discovery, they knew for certain that there was a divine hand in their migration to the Richest Hill on Earth and they haven’t looked back since.
Stephanie Shumway
Funeral Ambassador
Stephanie Shumway has called Butte her home for two years now. When she isn’t serving the clients of Axelson’s and Longfellow's, she is working as a paraprofessional for BSD#1.
Stephanie is a wife and mother of two children. She and her family enjoy fishing, camping, and exploring the outdoors with their dog, Pepperoni. You can always find Stephanie with either a book or yarn in her hands.
Stephanie Shumway
Funeral Ambassador
Stephanie Shumway has called Butte her home for two years now. When she isn’t serving the clients of Axelson’s and Longfellow's, she is working as a paraprofessional for BSD#1.
Stephanie is a wife and mother of two children. She and her family enjoy fishing, camping, and exploring the outdoors with their dog, Pepperoni. You can always find Stephanie with either a book or yarn in her hands.
Katlyn O'Brien
Certified Care Assistant
Katlyn is a Montana native, where she was born in Glendive and raised in Butte. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Information Technology, with an Accounting Option, from Montana Tech in Butte.
Since January 2022, Katlyn has been a vital member of Axelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, where her natural caregiving abilities shine through. Driven by a desire to support families during their most challenging times, she has taken on a meaningful role in funeral and cremation services, ensuring that every experience is handled with compassion and dignity.
In December 2023, Katlyn expanded her professional scope by being hired as a Deputy Coroner for Anaconda Deer-Lodge County. In this role, she applies her skills and compassion to assist in the investigation of deaths, ensuring that families receive the support and information they need during difficult circumstances.
Outside of her professional life, Katlyn is an active member of the Mason Moore Foundation, which is to show support for law enforcement agencies in Montana. Her commitment to service extends beyond her work, reflecting her passion for community engagement.
In her leisure time, Katlyn enjoys an active lifestyle, participating in volleyball and softball during the summer months, while embracing the thrill of hunting and snowboarding in the winter. With a balance of professional dedication and personal passion, Katlyn is a remarkable asset to both her community and her workplace.
Katlyn O'Brien
Certified Care Assistant
Katlyn is a Montana native, where she was born in Glendive and raised in Butte. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Information Technology, with an Accounting Option, from Montana Tech in Butte.
Since January 2022, Katlyn has been a vital member of Axelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, where her natural caregiving abilities shine through. Driven by a desire to support families during their most challenging times, she has taken on a meaningful role in funeral and cremation services, ensuring that every experience is handled with compassion and dignity.
In December 2023, Katlyn expanded her professional scope by being hired as a Deputy Coroner for Anaconda Deer-Lodge County. In this role, she applies her skills and compassion to assist in the investigation of deaths, ensuring that families receive the support and information they need during difficult circumstances.
Outside of her professional life, Katlyn is an active member of the Mason Moore Foundation, which is to show support for law enforcement agencies in Montana. Her commitment to service extends beyond her work, reflecting her passion for community engagement.
In her leisure time, Katlyn enjoys an active lifestyle, participating in volleyball and softball during the summer months, while embracing the thrill of hunting and snowboarding in the winter. With a balance of professional dedication and personal passion, Katlyn is a remarkable asset to both her community and her workplace.
Ryan Eamon
Certified Care Assistant
Ryan Eamon
Certified Care Assistant
Steve Kambich
Funeral Ambassador and Certified Care Assistant
Steve Kambich was born and raised in Butte. He has three children and is married to Dorene, a relationship he started way back in high school and was able to finally see to fruition many years later.
Steve is the kind of person who does it all; he was a bull rider as an adolescent and he now spends his spare time hunting, helping those he knows on their ranches, watching football and other spectator sports, and is always available to help a friend, neighbor, coworker and maybe even an enemy.
Steve is the manager of our Certified Care Assistants and takes so much pride in the excellent care he shows families in the work he does and assistance as a crematory technician. In addition to his work with Axelson’s and Longfellow's, Steve is the head engineer for East Middle School.
It doesn’t matter the day or the circumstances, Steve always has a positive outlook, supportive attitude, and is an all-around optimistic presence.
Steve Kambich
Funeral Ambassador and Certified Care Assistant
Steve Kambich was born and raised in Butte. He has three children and is married to Dorene, a relationship he started way back in high school and was able to finally see to fruition many years later.
Steve is the kind of person who does it all; he was a bull rider as an adolescent and he now spends his spare time hunting, helping those he knows on their ranches, watching football and other spectator sports, and is always available to help a friend, neighbor, coworker and maybe even an enemy.
Steve is the manager of our Certified Care Assistants and takes so much pride in the excellent care he shows families in the work he does and assistance as a crematory technician. In addition to his work with Axelson’s and Longfellow's, Steve is the head engineer for East Middle School.
It doesn’t matter the day or the circumstances, Steve always has a positive outlook, supportive attitude, and is an all-around optimistic presence.
Jake Buckley
Certified Care Assistant
Jake Buckley
Certified Care Assistant
Bethany McLean
Certified Care Assistant
Bethany McLean
Certified Care Assistant
Jack White
Certified Care Assistant
Jack was born in Butte, Montana. He loves to camp and go 4-wheeling. Jack also enjoys fishing. When he retires, he wants to travel. Jack works as an engineer for the Butte School District and has been working with Longfellow's since December of 2021.
Jack White
Certified Care Assistant
Jack was born in Butte, Montana. He loves to camp and go 4-wheeling. Jack also enjoys fishing. When he retires, he wants to travel. Jack works as an engineer for the Butte School District and has been working with Longfellow's since December of 2021.
