Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Jan 2, 2024

Alverna “Cookie” Davisson, 98, of the Williams Bay area passed away on January 2, 2024, at Williams Bay Care Center.

Alverna, or Cookie as she was later known in life as, was born on September 23, 1925, to the late Alfred and Alverna Koch in LaGrange, Illinois.  Cookie was a member of the graduating class of 1943...

Dec 29, 2023

Christine “Chris” Jones, 73, lifelong resident of the Linn Township area passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday December 29th, 2023.

Chris was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 7th, 1950, to the late Richard and Loretta (Zientarski) Czaplewski.  Chris was a member of the graduating class of 1968 from Badger High School.  ...

Dec 23, 2023

Patricia (Patti) A. Kuzniar age 71, of Burlington, WI, passed away December 23, 2023 at the Oak Park Place Memory Care Home with her husband Mike at her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 24, 1952, the daughter of the late Nick and Dolores (Burger) Chelcun.

On August 28, 1983, Patti married Mike Kuzniar...

Dec 20, 2023

John F. Adams II, 77, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin area passed away at his home on December 20th, 2023.

John was born in Port Huron, Michigan to the late John and Dorothy Adams on January 19, 1946.  John was one of five children that John and Dorothy would have.  John graduated from Port Huron High School in the...

Dec 12, 2023

Barbara Braden, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, passed away on December 12th, 2023 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents Norma (Nee Johnson) and John "Jack" Brellenthin. She is survived by her brother Birdell "Burly" Brellenthin and her seven children Scott (Arlene), Mark (Karen), Matt, Sue, Ralph (Ginny), Ladd (Caroline), and Brad...

Dec 11, 2023

Linda Lucille Conley passed away on December 11th, 2023.

Linda was born in Cook County, IL on March 28th, 1948 to her parents; the late Arnold and Gloria Lundstrom. Linda married the love of her life, the late; Daniel Conley, on October 15th, 1977 and had six children together; Mary, Theressa, Tammy, Johnny, Terry, and Joe. She...

Dec 10, 2023

Age 76, beloved son of the late Theodore and Carolyn Jozefiak, loving brother of Carol (Ron) Kucha, Sue (Richard) Etter. Proud Uncle of Brian (Lindsey), Lauren, Katie Jo, Great Uncle of  Julian. Best Friend of Cathy Harvey-Slawkin, dear cousin and special friend to many.

Larry grew up in Chicago and moved to Lake Geneva in the late...

Dec 4, 2023

Rodney J Duncklee, 70, of the Lake Geneva Area passed away on December 4th, 2023, at The Bay in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Rodney was born on December 7th, 1952, to the late Delbert and Elsie Duncklee in Minnesota.

Rodney was a jack of all trades; and if he didn’t know how to do something, he often...

Dec 3, 2023

Janetta vonRabenau, 82, passed away on December 3rd, 2023 in Lake Geneva, WI.

Janetta was born to the late Dorothy (Jaeger) and Julius DeRoma on April 30,1941 in St Paul, Minnesota.  On July 20th, 1969, Janetta was united into marriage to Daniel vonRabenau.

She was a world traveler, gourmet cook, cat lover and accomplished business...

Dec 3, 2023

William H. Laage, 77, of the Burlington, Wisconsin area passed away on December 3rd, 2023, at Burlington Memorial Hospital.

William was born on January 8, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.  William attended Main Wet High School from which he graduated from in 1964.  After high school William had served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War....

Nov 30, 2023

Breda was born in Slovenia (Yugoslavia) and lived her early life in Škofja Loka. She loved the outdoors and all sorts of sporting activities and was an avid snow skier and hiker. She was a PE Teacher in a nearby town and participated in Gymnastics, aspiring for the Olympics. She loved commuting to her job on a Lambretta scooter....

Nov 22, 2023

After a hard fight with deteriorating health, Barbara Fukal passed away peacefully with siblings at her side on November 14, 2023. Barbara Anne Franzene Fukal was born on December 11, 1951 in Elkhorn, WI; the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Copeland) Franzene. She was a 1970 graduate of Badger High School and enjoyed cruising and traveling in...

Nov 13, 2023

On November 13th, 2023 Nancy passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and all of her comforts (chocolate, coffee, and fudge included). Born in Chicago, IL to Everett (Granddaddy) and Margaret Ann (Muzzie) Siegmeier, she spent most of her youth in Palatine, IL. Throughout her 82 years of life she was a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a proud...

Nov 9, 2023

Connie Jean Loebeck passed away on November 9th, 2023 in Arlington Heights, IL.

Connie was born on October 28th, 1953 in Burlington, Wisconsin, to the late Harry and Norma (Fischer) Loebeck.

Connie had a love for animals, especially dogs, all her life.  Connie was the dog mom to: Nellie, Jasper, Rocco, Annie, Rascal, and Roxie.  ...

Nov 5, 2023

Linda Lou Opper-Bryan passed away on November 5th, 2023 at her home in Lake Geneva, WI.

Linda was born in Chicago, IL to her loving parents, the late Billie and Shirley Williams.

Linda was actively involved in the youth association through the Lake Geneva Fire Department and enjoyed spending time painting, sewing, and baking cakes....

Nov 1, 2023

Mary Frances Hensler passed away on November 1st, 2023.

Mary was born on April 16th, 1945 in Morrison, Illinois to the late Shirley Dykema (who was married to her late step-father George Johnson). She graduated from Morrison High in 1963 and four years later, married the love of her life, Keith Donald Hensler on June 3rd, 1967....

Oct 30, 2023

Nannette C Yakes, 83, of Lake Geneva passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2023, surrounded by her family at Lakeland Medical Center.

Nannette was born February 15th, 1940, in Elkhorn Wisconsin to the late Roy and Maude (Helnore) Grice. She was the youngest of ten children. Nannette graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1958. On April 30th,...

Oct 27, 2023

Eugene E. Haseley of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin peacefully passed away surrounded by his daughters on October 27, 2023. He was 93 years of age. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Haseley, and his siblings; Warren (Bernice) Haseley, Phyllis (Gerald) Klopp, Leonard “Skip” (Betty Jane) Haseley, Carol (Lawrence “Red”) Entress, Donald (Lillian) Haseley, and his...