Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Funeral Directors
Michael O'Halloran
Owner/Funeral Director
Michael is a licensed funeral director that joined the firm in July of 2006. Son of John and Cynthia O'Halloran, he is a St. Paul Academy lifer, graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a degree in business, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program. Michael is co-owner and President of the O'Halloran family funeral homes, a St. Paul Rotarian and a member of the St. Paul Serra Club. Living in Woodbury, he is the 5th generation of O'Hallorans to continue the longtime family tradition of quality funeral service in Twin Cities surrounding areas. He enjoys traveling, playing hockey and drums, and spending time with his family; Wherever music plays dancing will occur.
John O'Halloran
Funeral Director Assistant and Manager of Pre-Planning services
John attended Holy Spirit Grade School, Cretin-Derham Hall High School and the University of Notre Dame. He served in the Army 828 Signal Corps and was stationed at Camp Stewart in Hinesville, GA. He went to the University of Minnesota for a degree in Mortuary Science and obtained a Mn funeral director license in 1967.
Barbara Walsh
Funeral Director
Barbara graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science. She is a licensed funeral director and has been with the O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home since April 2001. Barbara grew up in southern Minnesota near Blue Earth. She currently resides in the Twin Cities with her husband, David and children, Luke, Audrey and Maria.
Telephone: 1-651-631-2727
Linda Askegaard
Funeral Director
Linda earned a B.A. in Business Management from the University of Mary in Fargo, ND in 2006 and worked for many years in medical sales. In 2011, Linda returned to school and earned a B.S. in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota. Since that time, she has worked for funeral homes in the Twin Cities area assisting families through a difficult time. Linda grew up in the Fargo Moorhead area but currently, lives in Lowertown with two demanding cats, Pugsley and Lurch. In her free time, she enjoys reading and exploring what the Twin Cities has to offer. Linda spends many afternoons walking, biking or scootering around the city. She loves to travel and tries to visit a new city or country every year.
Telephone: 1-651-698-0796
Samantha McMahon
Funeral Director
Kevin Leistico
Funeral Director
Kevin graduated from Elk River Area High School in 1992. He attended the University of Minnesota-Morris, before transferring to the Twin Cities Campus to complete his degree in Mortuary Science.
He is a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Burns Township, where he completed his elementary education.
Kevin currently resides in Ramsey with his wife, Jennifer, and their 2 daughters, Lillian and Eleanor.
Telephone: 1-763-441-1212
Erica Seterstrom
Funeral Director
Jackie Novisky
Certified Pre-Planning Consultant
Jackie began working as a Pre-Planning Consultant in 2005. As a Certified Pre-Panning Consultant, Jackie educates people with compassion on a very difficult subject. She ensures that their wishes are followed through and that their unique story is shared with family and friends.
By assisting families in completing dignified, cost-conscious funeral arrangements and pre-funding options, Jackie brings peace of mind to families and their loved ones.
Jackie is a native of Eagan, MN and has
Telephone: 1-651-636-5554
Funeral Director Interns
Jackie Novisky
Certified Pre-Planning Consultant
Jackie began working as a Pre-Planning Consultant in 2005. As a Certified Pre-Panning Consultant, Jackie educates people with compassion on a very difficult subject. She ensures that their wishes are followed through and that their unique story is shared with family and friends.
By assisting families in completing dignified, cost-conscious funeral arrangements and pre-funding options, Jackie brings peace of mind to families and their loved ones.
Jackie is a native of Eagan, MN and has
Telephone: 1-651-636-5554
Pre-Planning Specialists
Jackie Novisky
Certified Pre-Planning Consultant
Jackie began working as a Pre-Planning Consultant in 2005. As a Certified Pre-Panning Consultant, Jackie educates people with compassion on a very difficult subject. She ensures that their wishes are followed through and that their unique story is shared with family and friends.
By assisting families in completing dignified, cost-conscious funeral arrangements and pre-funding options, Jackie brings peace of mind to families and their loved ones.
Jackie is a native of Eagan, MN and has
Telephone: 1-651-636-5554
Funeral Director Assistants
Steve Burwell
Funeral Director Assistant
Tom Bard
Funeral Director Assistant
Alan Sickbert
Funeral Director Assistant
William McMahon
Funeral Directors Assistant
Bill is a graduate of St. Thomas College with bachelor and masters degrees. He taught school in Columbia Heights, MN for 5 years, after that, he joined a major publishing company as a sales rep calling on schools throughout MN, South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin over the span of his career. Upon retiring in 2003, Bill became a Funeral Directors Assistant with Halloran & Murphy. He and his wife Susan live in the Highland Park area of St. Paul.
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