HAYLEY PRIMM
Funeral Director
Hi, my name is Hayley Primm, and I am excited to be rejoining Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home as a Funeral Director.
I previously had the privilege of serving families at Livingston-Sondermann from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, after the heartbreaking loss of our daughter, Kyra, who passed away at just seven weeks old, my family and I made the difficult decision to step away from funeral service so I could focus on being home with our children, Raeya and Bryer, as we navigated our grief together.
During that time, I cofounded Our Little Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support to families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Through this work, I have had the honor of walking alongside countless families during some of life’s most difficult moments, offering compassion, resources, and hope.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return to Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home and continue serving families in our community. It is a privilege to help guide others with empathy, dignity, and care during their time of need, and I look forward to being part of the Livingston-Sondermann team once again.
HAYLEY PRIMM
Funeral Director
Hi, my name is Hayley Primm, and I am excited to be rejoining Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home as a Funeral Director.
I previously had the privilege of serving families at Livingston-Sondermann from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, after the heartbreaking loss of our daughter, Kyra, who passed away at just seven weeks old, my family and I made the difficult decision to step away from funeral service so I could focus on being home with our children, Raeya and Bryer, as we navigated our grief together.
During that time, I cofounded Our Little Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support to families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Through this work, I have had the honor of walking alongside countless families during some of life’s most difficult moments, offering compassion, resources, and hope.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return to Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home and continue serving families in our community. It is a privilege to help guide others with empathy, dignity, and care during their time of need, and I look forward to being part of the Livingston-Sondermann team once again.
MICHAELLA NORMAN-GONZALEZ
Owner/Operator-Preneed and Marker Specialist
Michaella Norman-Gonzalez joined Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in 2017 as the Office Manager. In May of 2021, she moved into the role of Preneed Sales, Monument Design, and Family Support Coordinator. She takes pride in helping her families. She grew up in Fullerton and Grand Island, graduating in 2012 from Grand Island Senior High. She and her husband, Jaime, and their three children, Erick, Ellie, and Emilio, reside in Grand Island. They have four French Bulldogs, Bam, Remy, Dinero, and Reptar. In their spare time, they enjoy taking their classic cars to the car shows. In April of 2024, she purchased the Funeral Home Business.
MICHAELLA NORMAN-GONZALEZ
Owner/Operator-Preneed and Marker Specialist
Michaella Norman-Gonzalez joined Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in 2017 as the Office Manager. In May of 2021, she moved into the role of Preneed Sales, Monument Design, and Family Support Coordinator. She takes pride in helping her families. She grew up in Fullerton and Grand Island, graduating in 2012 from Grand Island Senior High. She and her husband, Jaime, and their three children, Erick, Ellie, and Emilio, reside in Grand Island. They have four French Bulldogs, Bam, Remy, Dinero, and Reptar. In their spare time, they enjoy taking their classic cars to the car shows. In April of 2024, she purchased the Funeral Home Business.
JENN NOWICKI
Office Manager
Jenn grew up in Grand Island and attended Senior High graduating in 2006. Her and her significant other, Justin have 4 children and love staying busy with all their activities. In her spare time she enjoys reading and being outdoors. She came to Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home with an extensive background in human services and enjoys helping families. She is looking forward to being involved in the community and building relationships with the families we serve.
JENN NOWICKI
Office Manager
Jenn grew up in Grand Island and attended Senior High graduating in 2006. Her and her significant other, Justin have 4 children and love staying busy with all their activities. In her spare time she enjoys reading and being outdoors. She came to Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home with an extensive background in human services and enjoys helping families. She is looking forward to being involved in the community and building relationships with the families we serve.
CHUCK WELLENSIEK
Funeral Assistant
Chuck was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and raised in Syracuse, Nebraska. He graduated from Syracuse High School and Peru State College with a degree in Music. He was an educator for 40 years, specializing in Instrumental Music. He retired from teaching in 2005, having taught 36 years at Centura High School.
Chuck has worked in the funeral industry for over 20 years. He is a member of the Cairo United Methodist Church, the Centura Hills Golf Club, and a member of the Grand Island/Cairo Bowling Association.
His hobbies include golfing and bowling.
He and his wife, Mary, have two sons and daughters-in-law, Wes & Kristie of Hastings and Michael & Nicole of Evergreen, CO, and four grandchildren, Emma, Cami, Henry, and Sophie.
CHUCK WELLENSIEK
Funeral Assistant
Chuck was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and raised in Syracuse, Nebraska. He graduated from Syracuse High School and Peru State College with a degree in Music. He was an educator for 40 years, specializing in Instrumental Music. He retired from teaching in 2005, having taught 36 years at Centura High School.
Chuck has worked in the funeral industry for over 20 years. He is a member of the Cairo United Methodist Church, the Centura Hills Golf Club, and a member of the Grand Island/Cairo Bowling Association.
His hobbies include golfing and bowling.
He and his wife, Mary, have two sons and daughters-in-law, Wes & Kristie of Hastings and Michael & Nicole of Evergreen, CO, and four grandchildren, Emma, Cami, Henry, and Sophie.
MARY WELLENSIEK
Visitation Assistant
Mary was born in Humboldt, Nebraska and raised in Pawnee City, Nebraska. She graduated from Pawnee City High School and Peru State College with a degree in Business Administration/Education, Department of Army School of Contracting.
She was an educator for several years, worked for the Department of Defense and Corps of Engineers for 34 years.
Mary has worked in the funeral business for over 10 years. She is a member of the Cairo United Methodist Church. She is the Finance Chairman at the church, Auditor and Treasurer for over 20 years, President of the Cairo Community Center Board, a member of the Cairo Tax Financing committee, and a board member of the Grand Island/Cairo Bowling Association.
Her hobbies include quilting and bowling.
She and her husband, Chuck have two sons and daughters-in-law, Wes & Kristie of Hastings and Michael & Nicole of Evergreen, CO and four grandchildren, Emma, Cami, Henry and Sophie.
MARY WELLENSIEK
Visitation Assistant
Mary was born in Humboldt, Nebraska and raised in Pawnee City, Nebraska. She graduated from Pawnee City High School and Peru State College with a degree in Business Administration/Education, Department of Army School of Contracting.
She was an educator for several years, worked for the Department of Defense and Corps of Engineers for 34 years.
Mary has worked in the funeral business for over 10 years. She is a member of the Cairo United Methodist Church. She is the Finance Chairman at the church, Auditor and Treasurer for over 20 years, President of the Cairo Community Center Board, a member of the Cairo Tax Financing committee, and a board member of the Grand Island/Cairo Bowling Association.
Her hobbies include quilting and bowling.
She and her husband, Chuck have two sons and daughters-in-law, Wes & Kristie of Hastings and Michael & Nicole of Evergreen, CO and four grandchildren, Emma, Cami, Henry and Sophie.
GRANDPA KILAMANJARO
Comfort Cat
Grandpa is a 9-year-old 15-pound comfort cat that was rescued from the Humane Society. He's full of love and cuddles and enjoys getting to see all of the families that we serve.
GRANDPA KILAMANJARO
Comfort Cat
Grandpa is a 9-year-old 15-pound comfort cat that was rescued from the Humane Society. He's full of love and cuddles and enjoys getting to see all of the families that we serve.
