Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Oct 26, 2023

Alfred S. Little, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on October 26th, 2023 at Mercy Walworth Hospital.

Alfred, or Fred as he was better known as, was born on September 19th, 1934 to the late Ralph and Irma Little in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Fred graduated from Davenport High School in 1952, then went on to...

Oct 26, 2023

Hannelore "Hanni" Boston, age 91, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She was born on November 7, 1931, in Germany. Hanni, known to everyone as an extremely outgoing, compassionate, understanding, and loving person, will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her home was always filled with laughter and music, as she had an open...

Oct 24, 2023

Michael J. Hayes, 68, of the Genoa City area passed away at his home on October 24, 2023.

Michael was born on February 1, 1955, to the late Roy and Dorothy (Kroll) Hayes in Chicago, Illinois.  Michael was one of four children that Roy and Dorothy would raise.  On August 6th, 1983 Michael was united into marriage...

Oct 21, 2023

Linda L. DuFour, 76, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at home on October 21, 2023.

Linda was born on May 15th, 1947, to the late Charles and Gloria (Ingram) Bearce in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Linda was united into marriage on June 9, 1979, in Burlington, Wisconsin, to the late James DuFour.

Linda and...

Oct 18, 2023

SharonLee Carolyn Mestan, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on October 18, 2023 at the age of 78 surrounded by her family.  While our hearts weep for the loss of our angel, heaven rejoices with the addition of their new angel.

Sharon was a hard worker all of her life.  She worked at Northern...

Oct 17, 2023

Wesley Glen Toton, beloved son and brother, passed away on October 17th, 2023.

Wesley was born in Chicago, IL on June 1st, 1955 but was raised in Lake Geneva, WI.

Wesley graduated from Badger High School in 1973 and while earning his HS diploma, spent years as a member of the Badger golf team and...

Oct 16, 2023

Timothy J. Conrad, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on October 16, 2023, at the age of 67.  His departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who know him.

Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.  He also enjoyed a long career with the VA Hospital in Milwaukee and Madison...

Oct 13, 2023

Mark C. Zilly, 67 of the Linn Township area passed away at his home on October 13, 2023.

Mark was born on September 11, 1956 to the late Paul and Else (Hoiberg) Zilly in Elgin, Illinois. Mark was a member of the graduating class of 1974 from Crystal Lake High School.  On January 27, 2007 Mark was...

Oct 8, 2023

Captain Robert V. Davis, 90, of the Linn Township area passed away on October 8th, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Robert, or Bob as he was more well known as, was born on May 12, 1933, in Williamson, West Virginia to the late Roy and Elisa (Boldt) Davis.  Bob graduated from Tech High School...

Oct 4, 2023

Ralph Howard Bauman "Homer", passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends, Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 at The Gardens at Ridgestone, Elkhorn, WI. Homer was born at home in Genoa City on a warm summer'night, June 22nd, 1949 to Ruth and Carl Bauman. He was the youngest of 10 children. He attended grade school in Genoa City and...