Our Staff
Our Devoted Staff

John Sullivan
Owner/Funeral Director & Embalmer
John is a 2006 graduate of Providence Catholic High School. He completed his prerequisites at Moraine Valley Community College and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2009. He became a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in 2010 and is also a Certified Crematory Operator. John is married to Shanoah, and they have 4 children: Charley, Lachlan, Magnolia and Georgia. John is a member of NFDA, IFDA, and CANA. John takes great pride in comforting family’s in their time of need and believes that fulfilling family’s wishes are most important.

John Sullivan
Owner/Funeral Director & Embalmer
John is a 2006 graduate of Providence Catholic High School. He completed his prerequisites at Moraine Valley Community College and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2009. He became a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in 2010 and is also a Certified Crematory Operator. John is married to Shanoah, and they have 4 children: Charley, Lachlan, Magnolia and Georgia. John is a member of NFDA, IFDA, and CANA. John takes great pride in comforting family’s in their time of need and believes that fulfilling family’s wishes are most important.

Shanoah Sullivan
Owner/ Funeral Director & Embalmer
Shanoah was born and raised in Iowa. She completed her prerequisites at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she received an Associate of Arts Degree. Shanoah moved to Chicago to attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science, which is where she met her husband John, and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in 2009. Shanoah is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and a Certified Crematory Operator. When Shanoah is not at the Funeral Home she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and 4 kids.

Shanoah Sullivan
Owner/ Funeral Director & Embalmer
Shanoah was born and raised in Iowa. She completed her prerequisites at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she received an Associate of Arts Degree. Shanoah moved to Chicago to attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science, which is where she met her husband John, and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in 2009. Shanoah is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and a Certified Crematory Operator. When Shanoah is not at the Funeral Home she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and 4 kids.

Michael Palacz
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Mike is a 5th generation, licensed funeral director, embalmer, and Certified Crematory Operator in the state of Illinois. He is a graduate from Reavis High School and then attended Moraine Valley Community College where he received my Associate’s Degree. Furthermore, Mike received the Distinguished Scholar award and received a full tuition scholarship. Afterwards, Mike graduated from Illinois State University with a double major in Financial Accounting and Organizational Leadership in 2010. Later that fall, he attended and graduated from the historic Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2012. During his apprenticeship, Mike studied and received his MBA from Concordia. Mike recently joined the McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home and is ready to embark on another chapter in his profession.

Michael Palacz
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Mike is a 5th generation, licensed funeral director, embalmer, and Certified Crematory Operator in the state of Illinois. He is a graduate from Reavis High School and then attended Moraine Valley Community College where he received my Associate’s Degree. Furthermore, Mike received the Distinguished Scholar award and received a full tuition scholarship. Afterwards, Mike graduated from Illinois State University with a double major in Financial Accounting and Organizational Leadership in 2010. Later that fall, he attended and graduated from the historic Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2012. During his apprenticeship, Mike studied and received his MBA from Concordia. Mike recently joined the McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home and is ready to embark on another chapter in his profession.

Vincent Pasco
Apprentice Funeral Director / Embalmer

Vincent Pasco
Apprentice Funeral Director / Embalmer

Peyton Nash
Pre-Need Counselor/ Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Peyton Nash
Pre-Need Counselor/ Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Mark O'Meara
Precious Pets Manager/Certified Crematory Operator

Mark O'Meara
Precious Pets Manager/Certified Crematory Operator

Ed Sullivan
Driver/Funeral Assistant

Ed Sullivan
Driver/Funeral Assistant

Geoff Zikas
Visitation Attendant

Geoff Zikas
Visitation Attendant

