Our People
The staff at Cozine Memorial Group have years of professional funeral planning experience and a strong commitment to providing exceptional service with attention to detail. Our knowledgeable staff offers personal guidance with the understanding that people need sensitive and caring professionals to help them during difficult times. Once you get to know our people, you will see why more families have come to appreciate the outstanding service and personal attention we provide. We make your needs our priority!
Funeral Director | President
Ashley was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School in 1985. He received a BA degree from the University of Kansas, a diploma in social studies and political theory from Oxford University in Oxford, England, and an MBA from Friends University.
He is a third generation funeral director and has worked in his family’s funeral home since he was in high school. He became a licensed funeral director in 1995. Ashley has been recognized as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (one of approximately thirteen recognized in the State of Kansas). In 2004, he was recognized as a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). In 2013, he was among the first group of individuals in the country to be recognized as an NFDA Certified Crematory Operator (CCO).
Under Ashley’s leadership, Broadway Mortuary and its staff have been recognized multiple times by NFDA as a recipient of the prestigious Pursuit of Excellence Award. This award is presented to firms that exemplify a commitment to excellence and outstanding service to others. Broadway Mortuary is the only Wichita funeral home to have been inducted into the NFDA Hall of Excellence – having received its 10th Pursuit of Excellence Award in 2014. Ashley is a past president of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association. In 2009, he was named the Kansas Funeral Director of the Year.
On a national level, Ashley served as the Kansas representative to the Policy Board of the National Funeral Directors Association, the largest association of funeral directors in the world. In 2011, he was elected by his peers to serve on the NFDA Board of Directors. In 2016, he became the 123rd President of the National Funeral Directors Association, where his leadership helped shape the future of funeral service. In 2020, Ashley was selected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Funeral Service Foundation, the philanthropic voice of the funeral profession and the charitable arm of the National Funeral Directors Association.
Ashley’s forward-thinking approach and attention to detail, has resulted in continuous improvements and new standards of service. His goal is to provide outstanding value in an environment where the customer is honored and provided with services which exceed their expectations.
He has served in a number of community service organizations, including the Quivira Council Executive Board of Boy Scouts of America and Wichita Downtown Rotary. He is a past board member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, CYT Wichita, Exploration Place, Wichita Eye Foundation/Mid-Continent Eye Bank, the Wichita Prayer Breakfast and the Operations and Activities Council at the Classical School of Wichita.
In 2001, Ashley received the Wichita Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Award and was also selected to participate in Leadership Wichita that same year. He was a member of the Leadership Kansas Class of 2002 and served as its local program chair in 2003. In 2017, he was named to the Ingram's Kansas City Business Magazine list of "50 Kansans You Should Know."
He has served as a Sunday School teacher and high school ministry leader. He and his wife, Carolyn, have six children and are members of Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Ashley was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School in 1985. He received a BA degree from the University of Kansas, a diploma in social studies and political theory from Oxford University in Oxford, England, and an MBA from Friends University.
He is a third generation funeral director and has worked in his family’s funeral home since he was in high school. He became a licensed funeral director in 1995. Ashley has been recognized as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (one of approximately thirteen recognized in the State of Kansas). In 2004, he was recognized as a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). In 2013, he was among the first group of individuals in the country to be recognized as an NFDA Certified Crematory Operator (CCO).
Under Ashley’s leadership, Broadway Mortuary and its staff have been recognized multiple times by NFDA as a recipient of the prestigious Pursuit of Excellence Award. This award is presented to firms that exemplify a commitment to excellence and outstanding service to others. Broadway Mortuary is the only Wichita funeral home to have been inducted into the NFDA Hall of Excellence – having received its 10th Pursuit of Excellence Award in 2014. Ashley is a past president of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association. In 2009, he was named the Kansas Funeral Director of the Year.
On a national level, Ashley served as the Kansas representative to the Policy Board of the National Funeral Directors Association, the largest association of funeral directors in the world. In 2011, he was elected by his peers to serve on the NFDA Board of Directors. In 2016, he became the 123rd President of the National Funeral Directors Association, where his leadership helped shape the future of funeral service. In 2020, Ashley was selected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Funeral Service Foundation, the philanthropic voice of the funeral profession and the charitable arm of the National Funeral Directors Association.
Ashley’s forward-thinking approach and attention to detail, has resulted in continuous improvements and new standards of service. His goal is to provide outstanding value in an environment where the customer is honored and provided with services which exceed their expectations.
He has served in a number of community service organizations, including the Quivira Council Executive Board of Boy Scouts of America and Wichita Downtown Rotary. He is a past board member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, CYT Wichita, Exploration Place, Wichita Eye Foundation/Mid-Continent Eye Bank, the Wichita Prayer Breakfast and the Operations and Activities Council at the Classical School of Wichita.
In 2001, Ashley received the Wichita Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Award and was also selected to participate in Leadership Wichita that same year. He was a member of the Leadership Kansas Class of 2002 and served as its local program chair in 2003. In 2017, he was named to the Ingram's Kansas City Business Magazine list of "50 Kansans You Should Know."
He has served as a Sunday School teacher and high school ministry leader. He and his wife, Carolyn, have six children and are members of Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Email: wac@cozine.com
Funeral Director Emeritus
Bill is a life-long resident of Wichita. His roots run deep both in his professional career, as well as in his service to the community. Bill graduated from East High School in 1958 and from Wichita State University with a BA in political science. He attended Washburn Law School and graduated with honors from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science.
He has been involved in the ownership and direction of Broadway Mortuary since 1964 and has worked with his son, Ashley, in the planning and development of Kensington Gardens since 1995. He has been recognized as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (one of approximately ten recognized in the State of Kansas). In 2013, he was among the first group of individuals in the country to be recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Bill’s experience as a funeral director has included all phases of service to families, as well as to state and national funeral director’s associations. In August of 2012, he was appointed by Governor Sam Brownback as a board member of the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts. This five-member board of appointees ensures that licensees perform and operate in a manner consistent with the proper care and protection of consumers within the State of Kansas.
Over the years, he has brought a number of national caliber speakers to Wichita to share with ministers, caregivers, and medical and hospice personnel how to effectively serve those in grief. Additionally, Bill has spoken to many groups including churches, businesses, high schools and colleges concerning death and dying. His goal — to teach others to feel more comfortable and knowledgeable as they interact and serve others.
He was instrumental in taking Wichita Festivals from a weekend event to a 10-day celebration, serving as its first chairman. He served as president of Wichita Festivals, Inc., during the bicentennial year of celebration when Wichita Festivals hosted four major events: The Freedom Train, River Festival, the first city-wide 4th of July Celebration at WSU’s Cessna Stadium and a Fall Ethnic Festival at Cowtown. He was co-founder of the Wichita Wagonmasters and served as Admiral Windwagon Smith VIII.
Bill is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Wichita Independent Business Association. He is past president of Wichita Sister Cities and was active in securing both Cancun, Mexico and Kaifeng, China as Sister Cities for Wichita. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army and is a member of Wichita Downtown Rotary and the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Bill has been active within the Christian community, serving as co-chair for the Leighton Ford Crusade and as a director for the Franklin Graham Crusade. He has served as a church elder, deacon and teacher. He and his wife, Suzy, attend Central Community Church. They are the parents of two children, Ashley and Heather. They have eight grandchildren.
Bill is a life-long resident of Wichita. His roots run deep both in his professional career, as well as in his service to the community. Bill graduated from East High School in 1958 and from Wichita State University with a BA in political science. He attended Washburn Law School and graduated with honors from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science.
He has been involved in the ownership and direction of Broadway Mortuary since 1964 and has worked with his son, Ashley, in the planning and development of Kensington Gardens since 1995. He has been recognized as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (one of approximately ten recognized in the State of Kansas). In 2013, he was among the first group of individuals in the country to be recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Bill’s experience as a funeral director has included all phases of service to families, as well as to state and national funeral director’s associations. In August of 2012, he was appointed by Governor Sam Brownback as a board member of the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts. This five-member board of appointees ensures that licensees perform and operate in a manner consistent with the proper care and protection of consumers within the State of Kansas.
Over the years, he has brought a number of national caliber speakers to Wichita to share with ministers, caregivers, and medical and hospice personnel how to effectively serve those in grief. Additionally, Bill has spoken to many groups including churches, businesses, high schools and colleges concerning death and dying. His goal — to teach others to feel more comfortable and knowledgeable as they interact and serve others.
He was instrumental in taking Wichita Festivals from a weekend event to a 10-day celebration, serving as its first chairman. He served as president of Wichita Festivals, Inc., during the bicentennial year of celebration when Wichita Festivals hosted four major events: The Freedom Train, River Festival, the first city-wide 4th of July Celebration at WSU’s Cessna Stadium and a Fall Ethnic Festival at Cowtown. He was co-founder of the Wichita Wagonmasters and served as Admiral Windwagon Smith VIII.
Bill is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Wichita Independent Business Association. He is past president of Wichita Sister Cities and was active in securing both Cancun, Mexico and Kaifeng, China as Sister Cities for Wichita. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army and is a member of Wichita Downtown Rotary and the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Bill has been active within the Christian community, serving as co-chair for the Leighton Ford Crusade and as a director for the Franklin Graham Crusade. He has served as a church elder, deacon and teacher. He and his wife, Suzy, attend Central Community Church. They are the parents of two children, Ashley and Heather. They have eight grandchildren.
Hospitality Coordinator
Carolyn grew up in Springfield, Missouri and graduated from Glendale High School. She attended the University of Kansas where she earned her BA in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Life. She then attended the University of Kansas School of Nursing in Kansas City where she earned her BSN in Nursing.
In 1995, Carolyn married Ashley Cozine and moved to Wichita. She worked at Via Christi St. Francis in the cardiac unit and later as a family practice nurse for several years before making the transition to home to raise their children.
Carolyn is the hospitality coordinator for Cozine Memorial Group. This allows her to serve those who have lost loved ones with compassion and care by helping create an atmosphere that is both peaceful and comforting, as well as supporting the Cozine staff as they serve others. She has played an instrumental role in the design and development of the new Cozine Life Events Center, focusing on hospitality and special amenities that enhance and provide a unique and meaningful experience for families.
Carolyn actively serves as a HopeNet demiDocent and participates as a group leader with Hannah Circle women’s ministry at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. She also frequently volunteers at her children’s schools, Trinity Academy and the Classical School of Wichita. She and Ashley have six children.
Email: carolyn@cozine.com
Funeral Director | Director of Family Services
Glen is a native of Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from South High School, attended Pittsburg State University and received his degree in mortuary science from Cypress Community College in Cypress, California, where he was on the president’s honor roll.
Following graduation, Glen worked six years for a national, corporately-owned mortuary in the southern California area. Upon his return to Wichita, the corporation elevated him to manager and placed him in charge of several mortuaries it owned in Wichita and surrounding communities. He served in that capacity for seven years.
After growing disenchanted with the corporate world, but desiring to continue in his profession, he joined the staff of Broadway Mortuary in 1995. Glen is committed to the difference that a family-owned funeral home makes, believing it provides a better environment in which to serve families—without the added pressures of stockholders, upper management and headquarter directives more typical of corporately-owned funeral homes.
Because of Glen’s compassionate nature and strong desire to help others, he is highly regarded by the families he serves. Having served in many different aspects of the funeral industry, along with his proven skills in embalming, reconstruction and cosmetic techniques, Glen has distinguished himself as an accomplished professional and as a quintessential servant. He is well respected by all who know him.
In 2015, he was recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Glen resides in Derby, KS with his wife, Julie, and together they have three grown children and one grandchild. Glen is a past president of district four of the Kansas Funeral Director’s Association. He has served as a swimming coach, a Boy Scout leader, and enjoys an active church and community life.
Glen is a native of Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from South High School, attended Pittsburg State University and received his degree in mortuary science from Cypress Community College in Cypress, California, where he was on the president’s honor roll.
Following graduation, Glen worked six years for a national, corporately-owned mortuary in the southern California area. Upon his return to Wichita, the corporation elevated him to manager and placed him in charge of several mortuaries it owned in Wichita and surrounding communities. He served in that capacity for seven years.
After growing disenchanted with the corporate world, but desiring to continue in his profession, he joined the staff of Broadway Mortuary in 1995. Glen is committed to the difference that a family-owned funeral home makes, believing it provides a better environment in which to serve families—without the added pressures of stockholders, upper management and headquarter directives more typical of corporately-owned funeral homes.
Because of Glen’s compassionate nature and strong desire to help others, he is highly regarded by the families he serves. Having served in many different aspects of the funeral industry, along with his proven skills in embalming, reconstruction and cosmetic techniques, Glen has distinguished himself as an accomplished professional and as a quintessential servant. He is well respected by all who know him.
In 2015, he was recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Glen resides in Derby, KS with his wife, Julie, and together they have three grown children and one grandchild. Glen is a past president of district four of the Kansas Funeral Director’s Association. He has served as a swimming coach, a Boy Scout leader, and enjoys an active church and community life.
Email: glen@cozine.com
Funeral Director | Director of Operations
Dan was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 2004. Shortly after graduating High School, he began his studies at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries.
In 2008, Dan accepted a position as an associate pastor at a local church in Wichita. Throughout his time on staff at the church, Dan felt as though he was being led into a different facet of ministry. In 2009, Dan began working on an “as-needed” basis at Broadway Mortuary, working evening visitations and weekend services. It did not take long for him to realize that Funeral Service was the facet of ministry he desired to be in.
In the fall of 2010, Dan and his wife moved to Dallas, Texas, where he began his studies at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. While attending school, he strived to be the best, knowing that someday numerous families would rely on his expertise and talents. It was of no shock to anyone that Dan excelled in his studies and graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was the Salutatorian of his class. Additionally, in 2011, he was the recipient of a National Funeral Service Scholarship and was recognized as one of the top 15 students throughout the U.S. and from more than 60 schools offering a degree in mortuary science. Aside from his studies, Dan also worked for one of the largest embalming services in the United States. It was here, that he had the opportunity to further perfect his skills as an embalmer and restorative artist. Dan holds an Embalmer’s license in both Texas and Kansas, as well as a Funeral Director’s license in Kansas.
In March of 2015, Dan was selected as one of 50 young funeral professionals to attend the National Funeral Directors Association’s “Meet the Mentors” program at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2015, he was also recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association. In 2016, Dan was recognized as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (one of eleven recognized in the State of Kansas).
Dan and his wife, Kateland, reside in Wichita with their daughter. They are avid K-State fans and enjoy going to all kinds of sporting events. In his spare time, Dan is a professional storm chaser and provides live weather coverage to various media outlets across Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska. In 2013, he was honored as one of Wichita’s Home Town Heroes for his life-saving storm coverage he offered Wichita during the April 14, 2012 tornado.
Dan was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 2004. Shortly after graduating High School, he began his studies at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministries.
In 2008, Dan accepted a position as an associate pastor at a local church in Wichita. Throughout his time on staff at the church, Dan felt as though he was being led into a different facet of ministry. In 2009, Dan began working on an “as-needed” basis at Broadway Mortuary, working evening visitations and weekend services. It did not take long for him to realize that Funeral Service was the facet of ministry he desired to be in.
In the fall of 2010, Dan and his wife moved to Dallas, Texas, where he began his studies at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. While attending school, he strived to be the best, knowing that someday numerous families would rely on his expertise and talents. It was of no shock to anyone that Dan excelled in his studies and graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was the Salutatorian of his class. Additionally, in 2011, he was the recipient of a National Funeral Service Scholarship and was recognized as one of the top 15 students throughout the U.S. and from more than 60 schools offering a degree in mortuary science. Aside from his studies, Dan also worked for one of the largest embalming services in the United States. It was here, that he had the opportunity to further perfect his skills as an embalmer and restorative artist. Dan holds an Embalmer’s license in both Texas and Kansas, as well as a Funeral Director’s license in Kansas.
In March of 2015, Dan was selected as one of 50 young funeral professionals to attend the National Funeral Directors Association’s “Meet the Mentors” program at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2015, he was also recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association. In 2016, Dan was recognized as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (one of eleven recognized in the State of Kansas).
Dan and his wife, Kateland, reside in Wichita with their daughter. They are avid K-State fans and enjoy going to all kinds of sporting events. In his spare time, Dan is a professional storm chaser and provides live weather coverage to various media outlets across Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska. In 2013, he was honored as one of Wichita’s Home Town Heroes for his life-saving storm coverage he offered Wichita during the April 14, 2012 tornado.
Email: dan@cozine.com
Funeral Director
Vic was born in Wichita and raised in the neighboring city of Haysville, Kansas. Having a father who was a minister at a local church, he was introduced to funeral service during his high school years at Campus High School and began working evening visitations at Old Mission Mortuary.
Vic was born in Wichita and raised in the neighboring city of Haysville, Kansas. Having a father who was a minister at a local church, he was introduced to funeral service during his high school years at Campus High School and began working evening visitations at Old Mission Mortuary.
He didn't realize it at the time, but serving people at one of their most difficult times in life suited him and went hand in hand with his faith and his own desire for a calling to ministry.
After a brief stint in banking with Bank IV and Emprise Bank, Vic returned to Old Mission Mortuary where he served an apprenticeship and obtained a funeral directors license. He also worked at Hillside Funeral Home before a decade long period in restaurant management.
The opportunity presented itself again for a return to funeral service in the spring of 2008 with the Cozine family and Broadway Mortuary. Vic has been serving families ever since and discovered he also had an ability to express his faith in God through writing. He created online devotional ministries "Faith on Facebook" and "Fully Devoted" in December of 2019. Both currently have readers across the United States.
In 2015, he was recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Vic's love for writing and serving people is what drives him everyday. He looks forward to continuing his calling in both areas indefinitely. When he is not busy serving, he enjoys cycling, smoking meats, fixing things around the house, and spending time with family. Vic and his wife reside in Wichita and have six children, one recently married. They attend Life.Church West Campus.
The opportunity presented itself again for a return to funeral service in the spring of 2008 with the Cozine family and Broadway Mortuary. Vic has been serving families ever since and discovered he also had an ability to express his faith in God through writing. He created online devotional ministries "Faith on Facebook" and "Fully Devoted" in December of 2019. Both currently have readers across the United States.
In 2015, he was recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Vic's love for writing and serving people is what drives him everyday. He looks forward to continuing his calling in both areas indefinitely. When he is not busy serving, he enjoys cycling, smoking meats, fixing things around the house, and spending time with family. Vic and his wife reside in Wichita and have six children, one recently married. They attend Life.Church West Campus.
Email: vic@cozine.com
Funeral Director | Directora de Funeraria
Maira was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She graduated from Elsik High School in Southwest Houston in 2003.
Maira was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She graduated from Elsik High School in Southwest Houston in 2003.
A few months after graduating, she joined the United States Army and served as an Active Duty Soldier for three years during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She was stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and after her yearlong tour in Iraq, she moved back to Texas and began working for a corporate owned funeral home as a Family Service Counselor. There, she discovered that her true calling was the desire to serve others as a Funeral Director. In 2009, she began her Mortuary Studies at the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service and in 2010, graduated with honors.
In 2013, she moved to Wichita, Kansas and a year later joined the staff of Cozine Memorial Group in pursuit of her continuous desire to serve and help others in need.
In 2015, she was recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
In January 2020, Maira married Juan Pablo Gaspar and became a step-mom to two young boys. They currently reside in west Wichita and are active members of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where they enjoy volunteering through the church in the Hispanic community. Although most of her family reside in Texas, she has found the beauty and charm of Wichita through its historic places and through the people that she continues to meet on a daily basis. Wichita has now become her home.
In 2015, she was recognized as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
In January 2020, Maira married Juan Pablo Gaspar and became a step-mom to two young boys. They currently reside in west Wichita and are active members of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where they enjoy volunteering through the church in the Hispanic community. Although most of her family reside in Texas, she has found the beauty and charm of Wichita through its historic places and through the people that she continues to meet on a daily basis. Wichita has now become her home.
Email: maira@cozine.com
Assistant Funeral Director
Josh is a native of Dodge City, Kansas where he is a proud graduate of Dodge City High School. He attended college at Kansas State University where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. While attending Kansas State, Josh was involved in multiple honor societies, and conducted chemistry research which was published in the journal of the American Chemical Society.
After graduating from Kansas State, Josh worked as a chemist in two laboratories, the latter being in Wichita. While he enjoyed laboratory work, he felt it wasn’t his true calling. He felt drawn to serving people and made the decision to begin a career in funeral service.
Josh joined Cozine Memorial Group in 2019. Shortly thereafter, he began pursuing a Mortuary Science degree through the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service online program, which he completed the following year. While earning his mortuary science degree, Josh had much academic success. He was awarded scholarships from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, Kansas Funeral Directors Association, and Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company. He was selected into the national mortician’s fraternity, Pi Sigma Eta, which recognizes excellence in academics and community service.
Josh and his wife, Madison, reside in Wichita where they look forward to adding to their family. As K-State graduates, they are both passionate fans of all things purple. When away from work, Josh enjoys coaching youth volleyball through the YMCA. Josh and Madison are proud members of NewSpring Church and enjoy growing in their faith with their church family.
Email: josh@cozine.com
Cemetery & Pre-Planning Specialist
T is a native Kansan who grew up in and around the funeral service profession. She was born in Anthony, Kansas, and later moved to Kingman, Kansas, where her father was a funeral director with Livingston's Funeral Home. It was during these formative years that T developed a desire to serve people with compassion and understanding.
She spent the first part of her working career with NEA-Wichita, then as a certified court reporter in Savannah, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama. She received her paralegal degree in Family and Criminal Law in Montgomery, before returning to Wichita to be near family. She continued in the legal profession for a total of 18 years. In 1994, T chose to enter her father’s vocation and joined Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery where she was a family service director and a licensed pre-arrangement specialist for nine years. She has spoken to numerous organizations about death and dying, as well as provided support in the area of understanding grief in the Wichita and surrounding school districts.
In January 2003, T brought her enthusiasm and experience to Kensington Gardens and Broadway Mortuary where she has continued her commitment to excellence. She has found the family-owned and operated environment to be the perfect match for her and her ability to assist others in a low-key, no pressure manner. Her expertise and creativity is appreciated by the families we serve and has led to many enduring friendships. Her attitude sets her apart as a true professional dedicated to caring for others in need. She is recognized as a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) and as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
T has been active in local, state and national politics since 1976 in Georgia and Alabama and having returned to Kansas, was appointed to the (Kansas) Governor’s Council for Developmental Disabilities and Wichita’s Council on Disabilities Services. Having also been a precinct committee person and a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission in the mid-90s, she then was elected to the Goddard School Board for eight years, and elected Vice Chair and Chair of the district and county parties, serving for 10 years in these capacities. She has been involved with Special Olympics where her son, Cory, has participated; has been a member of the Downtown Lions Club; and is associated with FC Wichita Men's and Women's semi-professional outdoor soccer teams, FC Wichita Youth Academy, and the Wichita Wings indoor soccer team starting in 2019. She is actively involved in her church, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral.
T is the mother of three sons and “Nana” to two perfect grandsons.
T is a native Kansan who grew up in and around the funeral service profession. She was born in Anthony, Kansas, and later moved to Kingman, Kansas, where her father was a funeral director with Livingston's Funeral Home. It was during these formative years that T developed a desire to serve people with compassion and understanding.
She spent the first part of her working career with NEA-Wichita, then as a certified court reporter in Savannah, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama. She received her paralegal degree in Family and Criminal Law in Montgomery, before returning to Wichita to be near family. She continued in the legal profession for a total of 18 years. In 1994, T chose to enter her father’s vocation and joined Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery where she was a family service director and a licensed pre-arrangement specialist for nine years. She has spoken to numerous organizations about death and dying, as well as provided support in the area of understanding grief in the Wichita and surrounding school districts.
In January 2003, T brought her enthusiasm and experience to Kensington Gardens and Broadway Mortuary where she has continued her commitment to excellence. She has found the family-owned and operated environment to be the perfect match for her and her ability to assist others in a low-key, no pressure manner. Her expertise and creativity is appreciated by the families we serve and has led to many enduring friendships. Her attitude sets her apart as a true professional dedicated to caring for others in need. She is recognized as a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) and as a Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) by the National Funeral Directors Association.
T has been active in local, state and national politics since 1976 in Georgia and Alabama and having returned to Kansas, was appointed to the (Kansas) Governor’s Council for Developmental Disabilities and Wichita’s Council on Disabilities Services. Having also been a precinct committee person and a candidate for Sedgwick County Commission in the mid-90s, she then was elected to the Goddard School Board for eight years, and elected Vice Chair and Chair of the district and county parties, serving for 10 years in these capacities. She has been involved with Special Olympics where her son, Cory, has participated; has been a member of the Downtown Lions Club; and is associated with FC Wichita Men's and Women's semi-professional outdoor soccer teams, FC Wichita Youth Academy, and the Wichita Wings indoor soccer team starting in 2019. She is actively involved in her church, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral.
T is the mother of three sons and “Nana” to two perfect grandsons.
Email: terese@cozine.com
Care Coordinator
Brad is a native of Kansas and was born and raised in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1978. He went on to study for a few years at Wichita State University and Bethel College, and later finished his studies in Organizational Management and Leadership at Friends University.
During his high school years, Brad began working in the retail menswear business in Newton. He was always a real ‘people person’ and thrived on serving his customers to make their shopping experience fun and meaningful. Brad also knew he had a desire for public service and wanted to run for public office someday. He became active in local and statewide politics, and his dream was realized when he was nominated to run for the Kansas House of Representatives in 1982. The day after the election found Brad losing by the closest of margins, after being declared the projected winner by KAKE news around 11 o’clock election night.
In 1984, wanting to move up in his Menswear career, Brad moved to Wichita to work for Woolf Brothers, one of the oldest and most prestigious clothing stores in the country. His career in retail clothing included working for such great Wichita stores as Gentry Ltd., Henry’s, and Johnston’s Clothiers.
1984 was a big year for Brad. While working for Woolf Brothers, he met and fell in love with Rhonda, one of the stores female wardrobe consultants. Brad and Rhonda were married in 1986, have raised two children, and have shared over 34 years of marriage.
With an eye for detail, one of Brad’s gifts was in wardrobe design. In 1988 he graduated in the first class of Certified Wardrobe Consultants by the National Menswear Association, offering complete wardrobe analysis for his customers. He also furthered his love for public speaking by creating a corporate wardrobe seminar titled, “Dress for Success”, which he offered to many companies in Wichita and around the state.
Through the years, while Brad loved serving the people of Wichita in retail, he felt a deeper calling to serve humanity through Christian ministry. In 1996, he went to work as a salesman for Love Box Company while beginning his studies for ministry and ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. In 1998, Brad received his first Minister’s license, and in 2000 he began serving as an Associate Pastor of Wichita First Church of the Nazarene.
As an ordained minister, Brad’s calling to serve others has now included over 20 years of pastoral ministry with the First Church of the Nazarene here in Wichita, and First Church of the Nazarene in San Antonio, Texas. In 2019 he stepped away from his full-time pastoral responsibilities and began Brad Riley Ministries Inc, a 501c3 Nonprofit organization that ministers to people across all denominational boundaries as a speaker and pastoral counselor.
As a part of Brad’s ecumenical ministry, he founded the Living Waters Ministry Center, a compassionate ministry center for the inner city of Wichita. He also co-founded the Ecumenical Christian Prayer Group and The Merciful Servants of Christ. For many years now, Brad has also worked very closely with the Cozine Memorial Group ministering to hundreds of families by officiating funeral and memorial services. He also currently serves as Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Udall, Kansas.
Brad also has a passion for reading and writing. He is a published author of the blog, ‘bradriley.org’, numerous devotional articles, and two books. His most recent book, A PRESENCE IN THE DARK: Finding Hope in Death was written to help people realize the amazing gift that life is, how death is actually a part of the gift of living, and how to grieve more healthily when facing death.
Joining the Cozine Memorial Group as Care Coordinator for families is a real privilege for Brad and a natural extension of his ministry to the community of Wichita.
Email: brad@cozine.com
Assistant Funeral Director
Mark was born in Emporia, Kansas and raised in the Wichita area, graduating from South High School in 1970. As a young man, he worked for Wichita-Sedgwick County EMS as a medic and part-time for a local mortuary service.
In 1978, Mark moved his family to Inglewood, California, where he continued his work in the funeral profession. In 1984, they returned to Derby, Kansas, in order to be near their extended family and to raise their children in a community where old-fashioned hometown values are the norm.
Mark graduated from the University of Kansas Law Enforcement Academy and became a police officer with the Derby Police Department. He has also worked as an assistant to the Chief Medical Examiner with the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center. His background has touched on many aspects of life and has given him sensitivity to those experiencing trauma and emotional loss.
In 2007, Mark joined the staff of Broadway Mortuary and Kensington Gardens as an assistant funeral director. He has enjoyed working in an environment where he can excel and reach his potential of service to others. His previous work experience, the cultivation of his skills and his desire to pursue excellence adds to our ability to better serve others.
Mark and his wife, Ruth, have been married since 1972. They have two children and five grandchildren. They enjoy family trips, grandkids’ sporting events, outdoor activities and car customizing. Mark is a member of Midian Shrine in Wichita and participates in the Krazy Klown unit. The Sloyers are active members of St. Mary Parish in Derby, Kansas.
Mark was born in Emporia, Kansas and raised in the Wichita area, graduating from South High School in 1970. As a young man, he worked for Wichita-Sedgwick County EMS as a medic and part-time for a local mortuary service.
In 1978, Mark moved his family to Inglewood, California, where he continued his work in the funeral profession. In 1984, they returned to Derby, Kansas, in order to be near their extended family and to raise their children in a community where old-fashioned hometown values are the norm.
Mark graduated from the University of Kansas Law Enforcement Academy and became a police officer with the Derby Police Department. He has also worked as an assistant to the Chief Medical Examiner with the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center. His background has touched on many aspects of life and has given him sensitivity to those experiencing trauma and emotional loss.
In 2007, Mark joined the staff of Broadway Mortuary and Kensington Gardens as an assistant funeral director. He has enjoyed working in an environment where he can excel and reach his potential of service to others. His previous work experience, the cultivation of his skills and his desire to pursue excellence adds to our ability to better serve others.
Mark and his wife, Ruth, have been married since 1972. They have two children and five grandchildren. They enjoy family trips, grandkids’ sporting events, outdoor activities and car customizing. Mark is a member of Midian Shrine in Wichita and participates in the Krazy Klown unit. The Sloyers are active members of St. Mary Parish in Derby, Kansas.
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