Our Staff

Jodi Schefers

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

My name is Jodi. I graduated from Tower Soudan High School back in 1993. My last name has ties to other names of Mattson, Pernu, Salo, and even Anderson. Like many others raised on the Range, I have moved away. I've had a few adventures, have some awesome stories and friends and family always seem to bring me back. I love adventure and I love helping others.

My husband Mike works for Aldi's. We have four nearly grown children. Our oldest works with me at the funeral home. Our boy just graduated as an electrician. Our two youngest are still in middle and high school.

Funeral service is changing. Please allow us to educate and serve you through what will be every one of our lives' journey. Death is inevitable. Life should be happy, on your terms, even while we honor and bury our dead. We are friends helping friends. 

Teri Welch

PREARRANGEMENT SPECIALIST/LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT

Teri is our Prearrangement Specialist and former office manager at our Hibbing location and has been with Range Funeral Home since May of 2008.  She grew up in Cloverdale and is now a resident of Hibbing.  Making sure each family’s wants and needs are met is her top priority.

Andrew R. Larson

TRANSFER CARE SPECIALIST

I grew up in Inver Grove Heights, MN, relocating to the Iron Range in 2018. I am a Father of Two children, one daughter, and one son. I am a proud fur father to 4 English Bulldogs, a few chickens and a couple of cats. When I am not at work, you can usually find me with my significant other, Robin, outdoors, playing cards, Kayaking, exploring in the Side by Side, and enjoying family time.   I previously served on the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and was a Medicolegal Death Investigator for the Midwest Medical Examiner Office. I currently am attached to Disaster Mortuary Emergency Response Team (DMERT) and have worked at Range Funeral home since June 2019. I attended the University Of North Dakota for Death Investigation and Forensic Science.

I had always felt that, as an individual, it is our responsibility to give back to the community we live in. I am grateful that I have been provided with that opportunity. I feel blessed to work with the individuals at Range Funeral Home as they have provided me with guidance, support, and leadership, as well as friendship. The exemplary character of the men and women I work with has made me want to strive to be a better person. I am honored to care for your family and loved ones in this difficult time.

Madelyn G. Schefers

RECEPTIONIST\TRANSFER CARE SPECIALIST