Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

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...