Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Falck Bradford, 89, of Lake Geneva, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, embraced by the love of her family. She leaves behind many family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Barb was born in Chicago on February 26, 1935, to Benjamin and Mary (Stedman) Baum. She had one older sister, Mary Jane (Faust)...

Jul 27, 2024

George W. Hansen Sr., 65, of the Genoa City area passed away on July 27, 2024, at St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

George was born on June 2, 1959, to the late Edward and Irene (Mozdzis) Hansen in Chicago, Illinois.  On May11, 1979, George was united into marriage to Bonnie Fields in Chicago, Illinois.

Jul 27, 2024

Tony R. Holbrook, 68, of the Lake Geneva area passed away surrounded by his family on July 27, 2024.

Tony was born on July 23, 1956, to the late Orville and Peggy Holbrook in Lynch, Kentucky.  On august 29, 1987, Tony was united into marriage to Diana Skipper.

If you know anything about Tony and...

Jul 26, 2024

William (Bill) Conrad Madlener II, 81, died in his home on July 26, 2024. Bill was born on May 11, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Otto and Elaine (Wetmore) Madlener.

He grew up in Winnetka, Illinois, and spent summers at his grandparents’ home in Wisconsin on Geneva Lake—the same home he would move to in the 1980s...

Jul 24, 2024

Bryan (Bud) Arthur Cushman, 94, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at Lakeland Medical Center on July 24, 2024.

Bryan was born on October 17, 1929, to the late Stephen and Velma (Burhans) Cushman in Owosso, Michigan. Bryan graduated in Michigan, from Port Huron High School in 1947 and then went on to attend Port Huron...

Jul 24, 2024

Margaret Josephine Williams (Smith) was born March 3,1925 and was ushered from sleep to glory July 24,2024.

She was born and lived her remarkable life in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She was a staunch supporter of the Lake Geneva community, which she dearly loved. She contributed her time and resources to: The First Baptist Church and subsequent churches...

Jul 21, 2024

Bob Shy, of Lake Geneva area, passed away on July 21, 2024, at age 76. Loving Father of Nicole (Michael Sherman) Shy and Grandfather of Becher Sherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel [Baldridge] Shy, and his brothers William and Richard Shy.

Bob grew up in Portsmouth, OH and volunteered his service...

Jul 15, 2024

Ralph Clayton Scotney III

Born to this life March 14, 1939

Departed this life July 15, 2024

Born in Washington, DC in 1939, Ralph actually grew up in Maryland on the Eastern Shore and later moved to West Philadelphia, PA. While living there, he attended Friends Central School, a private high school grounded...

Jul 6, 2024

James R. Hinman Jr., 39, died on July 6, 2024, in Fort Atkinson surrounded by his family.

James was born on March 22, 1985, in Elgin, Illinois to the late James and Suzan (Baum) Hinman.  James’s parents, unfortunately, divorced when he was very young.  When James was three his mother met Raymond Baum.  Raymond immediately became part...

Jul 4, 2024

Tammy M. Opper, 60, formerly of the Lake Geneva area, most recently from the Whitewater area passed away on July 4, 2024.

Tammy was born on March 24, 1964, to Robert and Maryann Opper in Lake Geneva.  Tammy was one of four children that Robert and Maryann would have.

Tammy is survived by her one...

Jun 28, 2024

Karen L. Lubinski, 72, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on June 28th, 2024 at Village Glen in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Karen was born on April 7th, 1952 to the late Robert and Bernice (Krueger) Cruver.  Karen graduated from Badger High School in 1970 and immediately began her career in the banking industry. Karen was an...

Jun 23, 2024

Robert J. Flinn Jr., 67, of the Lake Geneva Area passed away at his home on June 23, 2024.

Robert was born on May 1, 1957, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to the late Robert Sr. and Joyce (Huska) Flinn.  Robert was one of seven children that Robert Sr. and Joyce would have.   Robert attended Badger High School and...

Jun 20, 2024

Arthur E. Dexter IV, known as Art, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on June 20, 2024, at 5:20 p.m. at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI. Art was 65 years old. He was born on June 22, 1958, in Melrose Park, IL, to Arthur E. Dexter III and Sandra Siddons.

Art's life was marked...

Jun 20, 2024

Marek “Mark” Borowski, 68, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on June 20th, 2024, at Burlington Memorial Hospital.

Marek, or better known to his friends and family as Mark, was born in Poland on March 24, 1956, to John and Sabina Borowski. Mark was an outdoors man at heart.  He loved to go golfing, hunting, and...

Jun 18, 2024

Dr. Eric Carl Bruns, age 62 of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, son of Carl and Elisabeth Bruns, died on June 18, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. He was a resident of Lake Geneva, WI since the early 90’s when he opened his podiatry practice E. Bruns Foot and Ankle in which he retired this previous March 2024.

Eric...

Jun 12, 2024

Nikki, aged 51 years old, was born on July 18, 1972 to Ralph “Homer” Bauman and Jeanne R. Bauman in Burlington, WI. She died peacefully on June 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn, WI. surrounded by her loved ones.

Nikki was the most selfless, genuine, non-judgmental, compassionate person you ever met. She would...

Jun 5, 2024

Charles E. Obligato passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday June 5th, 2024.

Charlie was born in Beloit on January 17th, 1941, to the late Eugene and Margaret (Angilello) Obligato.  He grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and graduated from high school at St. Catherine’s in Racine in 1959. Charlie continued his...

May 27, 2024

Earla Vogt, 74, of the Elkhorn, Wisconsin area passed away on May 27th, 2024, at Just Like Home in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Earla was born on May 11, 1950, to the late Earle and Evalyn (Jones) Thornburgh in Indiana.  Earla had six children: Judith (Chad) Cox, Tabatha (Kenneth) Suttles, Andy Firlik, John Voeller, Jason Voeller, and Amy Vogt.  ...

May 25, 2024

Richard B. McCarthy, 87, passed away on May 25, 2024 at Burlington Memorial Hospital.

Richard McCarthy was one of three children born to Ray and Margaret McCarthy of the Chicago area. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother. He leaves behind scores of friends who were and are blessed to have known him....

May 21, 2024

Jeremy “JT” Todd Rullman, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away unexpectedly on May 21st, 2024 at the age of 26.

Jeremy was born on April 18th, 1998 in Burlington WI to his loving mother, Tara Renee Rullman and father, the late Michael Todd Rullman and was raised in the Twin Lakes area with his three siblings; his...