Kristan McNames graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service, and has 25 years of experience in the profession. She is a resident of Loves Park, where she lives with her three boys; Nate (21), Gabe (18) and Eli (15); a reclusive calico cat named Thunderbug; a scrawny tiger striped cat named Sherman Peacock, a delightful and mischievous ginger kitten named Cheddar, a grouchy Blue Heeler, named Dingus and Wally, an English Labrador puppy who is a comfort dog in training at the funeral home.

When she's not a work, Kristan enjoys spending time with her boys and her best friends. She also loves practicing yoga, attending Pilates classes, reading, embroidery, camping and sampling whiskey.