Our Staff

Matt Bauman

Owner/Director

Matt grew up in the suburban Detroit town of Royal Oak, graduating from Dondero High School, later attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduating in 1999. Matt has gained experience working in large funeral homes in Michigan, Missouri and Illinois.

Matt met his wife Carri while living in St. Louis. They moved to Montgomery in 2004 and have 2 children, Ali and Lia. They established the Bauman Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. in 2021. Matt enjoys being active in the community. He served 8 years on the the Oswego SD308 Board of Education, is serving his second term as a trustee on the Village of Montgomery Board, is a member of the Oswego Kiwanis Club,  Oswego Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, Oswegoland Senior and Community Center Advisory Council, and a charter member of the Oswego Sons of the American Legion Squadron 675     

Carri Bauman

Owner/Secretary

Carri grew up in the central Illinois town of Girard, graduating from Girard High School in 1997 and later from Lakeland Community College with an A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene.

After moving to Montgomery in 2004, she began work as a dental hygientist in the Montgomery/Oswego area. In addition to being a dental hygientist, she currently operates The Sharpening Whisperer, LLC, a company that sharpens dental instruments.

She and Matt are members of Harvest New Beginnings in Oswego.  

Dawn Johnson

Wake Attendant

Dawn is a lifelong Oswego resident. She graduated from Oswego High School and had a fulfilling career as a Dental Assistant until her recent retirement. Dawn has two grown children, Michael and Michelle and enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Shelby. She and Michelle can often be found traveling, exploring new and exciting destinations!