Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Apr 12, 2024

John William Dietzman Sr., 82, of Bloomfield, WI, passed away on April 12th, 2024 at his residence.

John was born in Beloit, WI on December 12th, 1942 to James Dietzman and Murial Bush. He and his brother, James, were raised in the Beloit area where he attended and graduated Beloit High School before pursuing his career in...

Apr 8, 2024

Christine Fiechter (nee Mager) passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at the age of 98 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She was born on December22, 1925, in Stuttgart Germany. Christine married the love of her life, Kenneth John Fiechter on June 7, 1965 and resided in JanesvilleWisconsin for most of her life. She was a florist by trade and...

Apr 8, 2024

Richard Irvin Houck “Doc”, beloved of his heavenly Father and loved by his family, went home to be with the Lord April 8, 2024.

Born June 12, 1933 to Irvin and Margaret Houck, Doc lived his childhood in Oak Park, IL with his sisters, Peggy and Mary.

Having an early love for animals, he pursued...

Apr 3, 2024

Anyone who knew Lake Geneva resident Ronald C. Fibiger will remember his big smile and hearty laugh. It was his signature greeting and a memory never to be dimmed by his passing, at 88, on April 3, 2024.

Ronald was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Charles Fibiger and Mary Haddow, graduated from Proviso East High...

Mar 23, 2024

Marion Purdum, 76, of Lyons, WI joined Our Lord in Heaven on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  Marion was born on October 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Hertel) Leffelman. Marion married Robert Purdum on June 19, 1971 in Lyons,WI, and resided in that quaint village until her death. Marion worked for over 20 years in...

Mar 22, 2024

Carl Edward Eggert, a beloved resident of Wisconsin, formerly of Fox River Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2024 at the age of 43.  Born on March 13th, 1981 in Watertown WI, Carl was the son of Bonnie and Carl Eggert of Hayward WI.  He is survived by his cherished daughter Dakota Eggert and his loving siblings...

Mar 19, 2024

Dr. James J. McCoy, 78, of Chicago and Lake Geneva, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024.

Dr McCoy, better known to his friends and loved ones as Jim, was born on March 10, 1946, to the late James and Helen (Smurro) McCoy Jr. in Niles, Ohio.  He attended Notre Dame University and received his medical education...

Mar 14, 2024

Dale Henry Buelter, 86, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.

Dale was born on April 11th, 1937, to the late William and Grace (Barbour) Buelter in Detroit, Michigan.  When Dale’s father retired from the Detroit Police force, the family then relocated to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  He attended...

Mar 11, 2024

Lottie Stromich Chavez, 93, passed away at her daughter’s home on March 11th, 2024.

Lottie was born Wladyslawa (nee) Jaworska) in Poland and experienced WWII.  Wladya moved to Germany with her first husband, Jakob, and child to await passage to the U.S. in the late 1950’s.  She was the oldest of three, hardworking and a provider to...

Mar 7, 2024

Alice Jean Morava (nee Crofts) passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.  She was born October 7, 1930 in Fond du Lac, WI to Sidney and Nina Mary Crofts. She attended Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac and graduated from Carroll College-now Carroll University- in Waukesha in1952 with a degree...

Mar 2, 2024

Christopher L. Heinrich, 40, of the Elkhorn, Wisconsin, area passed away at his home on March 2, 2024.

Chris was born on August 28, 1983, to Linda Fleckenstein and the late Kenneth Heinrich.  On October 31, 2007, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Chris was united into marriage to Kiya Gibson.

Chris was a man that was...

Mar 1, 2024

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Reverend Hugh Fullmer, former pastor at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Aurora, passed away peacefully at home in Fontana, WI on Friday, March 1, 2024. He was 77 years old.

Reverend Hugh Fullmer was born on August 20, 1946, in Evanston, IL. He attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Elmhurst, Quigley...

Feb 12, 2024

Russell White, IV of Lake Geneva, WI passed away on February 12,2024 after a short illness at the age of 70. He will be greatly missed by Sue, his wife of 48 years, his sister, Karen White (Spencer Klein), his family of kitties and his many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell White,...

Feb 1, 2024

James C. Dummann, 78, of the Bloomfield, Wisconsin area passed away on February 1, 2024.

James was born on May 9th, 1945, to the late William and Bernice (Lassig) Dummann in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  On August 4th, 1990, in Lake Geneva, James was united into marriage to Dorothy Havel.

James loved to go hunting, especially deer...

Feb 1, 2024

Gladys Finney Martin passed away on February 1st, 2024, at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington, WI at 89 years of age.

Gladys was born on December 26th, 1934, at Abington Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She and her twin sister Helen were born to the late Allen Cornell Finney and Edna Tomlinson Finney. Allen Cornell Finney passed away...

Jan 24, 2024

Charlotte Schmidt passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2024.

Charlotte was born on July 15th, 1940 in Buchanan, MI to the late Jacob Freehling and Letha Freehling (Davis). She spent her childhood growing up in Michigan with her brother, Gary, and sister, Sue.

Charlotte enjoyed her time spent working as a Realtor as well as...

Jan 21, 2024

Marlin Lee Feilen passed away on January 21st, 2024 at the age of 63.

Marlin was born in Illinois on September 30th, 1960 to the Donald and Marlene Feilen. He grew up in Illinois with his three brothers; Donald, Mike, and Mark, and his sister, Cathy. Marlin married the love of his life, Diane, on June 16th,...

Jan 21, 2024

Rosemary E. Anderson of the Lake Geneva area passed away Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Rosemary was born December 19th, 1929 in Elgin, Illinois and graduated from St. Edwards High School. Rosemary worked at J.C. Penney's in Elgin as a salesperson for thirty plus years, always engaging with her customers, building long-term...

Jan 18, 2024

So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

John 16:22

Nancy Mae Parker (Nass) 73 of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away January 18, 2024, 6:30am at Geneva Lake Manor, surrounded by her son Bradley, daughter-in-law Daniella,...

Jan 5, 2024

John W. Roth, 72, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on January 2, 2024 surrounded by his family.

John was born on August 27, 1951 in Chicago to the late Gordon and Florence Roth and was a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area, having moved  to Williams Bay shortly after birth.

John had...