Staff members of Winscott Road Funeral Home & Cremation Services
are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.
Say hello to Miguel Bandy, our General Manager and a true veteran of the funeral service industry. With 20 years of experience under his belt, Miguel's journey is one of deep personal purpose.
Born in California and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Miguel didn't start in this field. He initially had a successful career in electoral politics, but felt drawn to work that made a more direct, immediate impact on people's lives. His calling became crystal clear during his grandfather’s funeral, where he was so disappointed with the service that he resolved right then and there to ensure no other family would ever feel that way.
Today, Miguel describes funeral service as his "mission field." What gets him excited to come to work every day is providing the most positive experience possible for grieving families. He's most proud of being the trusted guide for his own friends and family during their times of loss. His colleagues agree, describing him as personable, efficient, and professional.
When he's not leading our team, you can find Miguel on the green as an avid golfer, hitting the road on his bicycle or motorcycle, or spending time in the kitchen cooking. He's also deeply passionate about assisting veteran organizations and raising awareness to prevent soldier suicide.
Meet Kenneth Corzine, one of our dedicated Funeral Directors. A proud resident of Aledo for over 20 years, Kenneth has brought over a decade of valuable experience to the funeral service industry.
Kenneth’s path to this field was a calling: he began as a funeral assistant and felt a distinct mission to start a second career helping families. For Kenneth, his work is all about continuing to care for families during their most difficult moments. Though he is retired and works part-time as needed, his commitment is absolute. When his colleagues describe him, they emphasize his dedication to "Caring to families and helping them during the times when they are grieving."
Before dedicating himself to this field, Kenneth had a full career in Information Technology (IT)—a background he still uses to assist the funeral home with its technical needs!
At home, Kenneth’s life is centered around his incredible family. He’s been married for over 53 years to his "most wonderful and beautiful lady," Debbie. Together, they have an impressive legacy of 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. His commitment to service extends to his community, where he and Debbie attend and serve God at Willow Park Baptist Church.
Christa Kolts has been a dedicated Family Service Counselor for five years, bringing a passion for helping people to her role that she says is "more than I could have ever imagined." Having lived in the area for 40 years, Christa is deeply connected to the local community she serves. She was initially drawn to the industry because she always wanted a career where she could truly serve, and she finds it unbelievably fulfilling to assist families during their greatest time of need—which is why she loves her families and is motivated every day by the people she works with and the families she serves. Her proudest moments are when she gets excellent feedback from those families, knowing her work has helped them find a smile even after their hardest times; she simply hopes her efforts leave every family feeling cared for and comforted. Her colleagues wholeheartedly agree, describing her as Happy, Genuine and Hard working.
When she isn't devoting her heart to service, Christa is busy with her family. She and her husband have been married for 11 years and together are raising a large, active blended family of six children. They spend much of their time on the sidelines, cheering on their kids in every sport imaginable, and are often accompanied by their beloved 120-pound Akita, Kazi. As a family, they enjoy supporting local businesses by attending farmer’s markets and community events. Christa also loves to cook in her downtime. Driven by a heart to help and serve, Christa is fulfilled every day by the opportunity to provide service in the community and loves her career more than she ever thought possible.
