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Our Team


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.

Jerry Thompson

Former Owner / Mortician

Jerry was born and raised in Stillwater, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program in 1979. He was employed at funeral homes in Willmar, Bemidji and Walker. In 1986, he relocated to Aitkin, Minnesota to work for the Brenny Funeral Home. He and his wife, Val, became owners in 1990. They have three children: Jonathan, Bethany and Mackenzie.


Jason Brezinsky

Owner/ Mortician

Jason was born in Brainerd, MN and raised in Pine River, MN. His family owned Northland Funeral Home of Pine River and Pequot Lakes. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program in 1997 and is a 3rd generation Funeral Director.  He was employed at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia, MN and later returned to his family business.  In 2000 Jason joined Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and McGregor Funeral Home and became owner with his brother Tad in 2020. He has three children: Jaron, Peyton and Brooklyn.


Tad Brezinsky

Owner / Mortician

Tad was born in Brainerd, MN and raised in Pine River, MN.  His family owned and operated Northland Funeral Home of Pine River and Pequot Lakes, MN.  Tad graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program in 1994.  Tad joined Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and McGregor Funeral Home in October of 2017 and became owner with his brother Jason in 2020.


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