Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services
James Joseph Sourek
Oct 11, 2026
Affectionately known to family as Corky. His entire family called him this since he was a boy - his was never Jim, he was always Corky.
Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sandra Sourek (nee Miller)
Preceded in death by his parents: James Sourek and LaVerne Sourek (nee Carroll)
Preceded in death by his sister Donna Mistrata (nee Sourek), brother in...
Patricia JoAnne Threlkeld
Oct 11, 2026
Patricia JoAnne Threlkeld, née Johnson, born on December 10, 1945 in Evanston, IL, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, in Burlington, WI at the age of 80. Her family is grateful for the care she received at Aurora Medical Center, Burlington, WI, as well as the continued caring support of Father Carlos Zapata, St Francis de Sales Parish, Lake...
Gene Louis Decker
Oct 17, 2026
Gene Louis Decker, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on February 7, 1947, in West Point, Nebraska, and carried with him throughout his life the steady values of hard work, service, and devotion to others.
He graduated from West Point High School in 1963, and then went on to...
Brian Scott Solberg
Sep 10, 2026
Brian Scott Solberg, born on January 16, 1985, passed away on September 10, 2026.
Brian will be remembered as a man of steady devotion, warm spirit, and genuine enjoyment of the things he loved most. For 13 years, he worked as a chef at Champs Sports Bar and Grill, a role that reflected both his talent and his dedication. Cooking was...
Elizabeth "Betty" Hansen
Oct 15, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Hansen
April 27, 1933–October 15, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Hansen, 93, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away on October 15, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love for her family.
Born on April 27, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Betty was the daughter of George and Mildred Tonnesen. She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Austin...
Kristine Lynn Linhart
Oct 13, 2026
Kristine Lynn Linhart, of Hebron, Illinois, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born on January 9, 1965, in Woodstock, Illinois.
Kristine’s passing brings deep sorrow to those closest to her, even as they hold tightly to the memory of her life and the bond they shared with her.
Kristine dedicated about 20 years to Plaspros, INC. in McHenry...
Peter Slater Hurst
Oct 11, 2026
Peter Slater Hurst, father and husband, died on October 11th, at home.
Peter was born on March 9, 1945 in Bradford, England to Tom William Hurst and Irene Slater Hurst. Peter had an older sister, Christine, and the family initially lived in Yorkshire, England. They moved to Edinburgh when his father was appointed as the Head of the Royal Infirmary, the...
Kathleen Mary Pufahl
Oct 10, 2026
Written by her loving husband, Richard
Kathleen Mary Pufahl, born Malaczewski, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, in the Burlington Hospital, Burlington, Wisconsin. She was born on May 8, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and lived a life centered on love, devotion, and the quiet joys of family.
On September 18, 1963, Kathleen's girlfriend Pat and Richard's U.S. Navy buddy (yes, same...
Linda Marie Kluge
Oct 8, 2026
Linda Marie Kluge, née Wagner, passed away on October 8, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, at the age of 62. She was born on January 3, 1964, in Burlington, Wisconsin.Linda will be remembered with deep love for the devotion she gave to her family and for the quiet joys that shaped her life. She loved plants and flowers, finding beauty and...
Sue Ann Skeoch
Oct 4, 2026
Sue Ann Skeoch, née Ackerman, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She was born on July 26, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faithful service, and warm involvement in the communities she called home.
A graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1957, Sue carried with her the values...
Rex DeFord Newcomb
Sep 30, 2026
Rex DeFord Newcomb was born on September 10, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Rexford Newcomb Jr. and Helen Jane Newcomb. He grew up in Virginia, New Jersey and Illinois before moving to Lake Geneva, WI in 1948. In seventh and eighth grade he was on the basketball team, they were undefeated both years. It went on to Badger HS, where...
Patrick Kevin Terry
Sep 30, 2026
Patrick Kevin Terry, born October 20, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois to Mary Louise Terry (known as “Billie”) and Robert J. Terry, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026 in Jefferson, Wisconsin.
From his earliest days, Pat had a remarkable tenacity for life. He was born 2 ½ months premature, weighed only 2 lbs. and while under the age of 5, also...
Dawn Emily McManus
Sep 29, 2026
Dawn Emily McManus, née Zeman, passed away on September 29, 2026, in Delavan, Wisconsin. She was born on April 18, 1961, in Berwyn, Illinois, and lived a life marked by learning, service, and devotion to those she loved.
Dawn graduated from Wheaton Warrenville South High School in 1979 and went on to earn her B.A. from North Central College in Naperville...
Marilyn Kay Meck
Sep 27, 2026
Marilyn Kay Meck, née Peak, passed away on September 27, 2026, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, at the age of 77. She was born on February 23, 1949, in Girard Kansas.
Marilyn will be remembered as a loving woman whose greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family. She graduated from Girard High School in 1967 and carried with her...
Barbara Joyce Erickson
Sep 23, 2026
Barbara Joyce Erickson passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on January 1, 1942, Barbara lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steady work, abiding faith, and the simple joys that made her warmly memorable to all who knew her.
She graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1960 and went on to build...
Paul Daniel Turnbaugh
Sep 21, 2026
Paul Daniel Turnbaugh, born on January 5, 1956, in Springfield, Illinois, passed away in Williams Bay, WI on September 21, 2026.
Paul attended the California College of the Arts 1975-1979 and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts as well as Art History. He was a professional illustrator for over 40 years and worked with many of America's premiere design firms,...
Wesley Wendel Peterson Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
A letter from the children of Pete Peterson
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, our dad, Pete Peterson (Wesley Wendell Peterson Jr.) of Lake Geneva, passed away on Friday, September 18th.
He is survived by his two children, Cy (Hayley) Peterson and Chelsey (Chris) Hamilton and his five grandchildren Wesley and Isla Peterson and Geneva Anagnos and Finn and Ty Hamilton.
This summer,...
Robert (Bob) Bruno Jurewicz
Sep 17, 2026
Robert (Bob) Bruno Jurewicz passed away on September 17, 2026, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. He was born on May 1, 1941, in Oak Park, Illinois. A graduate of Badger High School’s class of 1959, Bob built a life around the skills he knew well and the people he cared for deeply. He married the love of his life, Judy LaBarre, on...
Margaret (Peg) Mary Cokins
Sep 15, 2026
Margaret (Peg) Mary Cokins, 77, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away at home September 15th, 2026 after a courageous 22 year battle with bladder cancer. She was surrounded by her husband of 57 years, George Cokins, and daughters Carrie Knight and Jackie Rood.
Peg was born in 1948 to Edward and Barbara McCullough and was the middle child of five children....
Abril Nohely Mecozzi
Sep 13, 2026
Abril Nohely Mecozzi, age 35, passed away peacefully on September 13th, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born on November 14th, 1990, and will be remembered with deep love by all whose lives were brightened by her presence. After graduating from Badger High School in Lake Geneva, Abril obtained her pharmacy technician license while working at Walgreens. She then embarked...
