OUR STAFF

Meet Our Caring Staff

Our staff really does care.  We are sympathetic, caring and we understand.  We take the time to connect with you. 

James N. Witkowiak

James N. Witkowiak

Owner/Funeral Director

Jim is a second generation funeral director. His father, Norbert, established the Witkowiak Funeral Home on 5th and Mitchell Street in Milwaukee in 1949. Jim is also owner of Brett Funeral Home and has operated it since 2005. He is a graduate of the Worsham College of Mortuary Science and holds a degree in engineering. 


He is a former member of the City of Milwaukee Common Council representing Milwaukee’s 12th Aldermanic District, a founder of God Touch Milwaukee, part of the Milwaukee Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation and the United States Selective Service. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Jim Powell

Jim Powell

Funeral Director


Jan Gumieny

Jan Gumieny

Administrative Manager


Cassandra Alanis

Cassandra Alanis

Office Assistant-Bilingual


Lati Reyes-Trejo

Lati Reyes-Trejo

Funeral Director Apprentice


Kristen Lake Seaberg

Kristen Lake Seaberg

Advanced Planning Specialist