Our Staff

Our compassionate staff will work with you to take care of all your pre-planning and funeral needs. We offer a wide variety of options and offer pre-payment plans while working with your budget to make sure all of your specific needs are met. Please call us today to speak to one of our licensed and professional staff. 608-269-6666

Kent Miller

Kent Miller, a licensed funeral director became affiliated with the funeral home in 1983. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1981. Attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science.

He is married to Beth an elementary teacher in the Sparta Area School District. They have two sons, Nathan and Joel. Kent and Beth purchased the funeral home in 1992. Kent is a member of the Sparta United Methodist Church, Sparta Kiwanis and the Sparta Lion’s Club.

Sheryl Lakowske

Sheryl Lakowske has worked at the funeral home since 1999.

A Sparta native and is married to Larry Lakowske and has two sons, Mark and Ryan.

She enjoys gardening, camping, and crafting.

She is a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ and the Sparta Women’s Association.

Jeff Schanhofer

Jeff Schanhofer, a licensed funeral director, was born and raised in Sparta and graduated from Sparta High School in 1995. He attended Viterbo College and received a BS in Biology before attending Worsham Mortuary College in Chicago, IL.

Jeff is married to Amy (Zeman) and lives in Sparta with their little, black dog, Lefse. He enjoys golfing and being with friends and family. He is an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys trips to Wrigley Field.

Jeff is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sparta and the Knights of Columbus; Sparta Butterfest; Junior Achievement; and the Good Citizen Volunteer Organization.