Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jul 19, 2023

Christine Marie Jordan passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 19, 2022.  Born July 18, 1955, She is the daughter of Vince and Virginia Lazzaroni.  She is survived by her son Kyle Jordan, her siblings Vince (Nancy) Lazzaroni, Sister-in-Law Mary Liz Lazzaroni, Frank (Jan) Lazzaroni, Maria (Tim) Starck, Lisa Lazzaroni, Mark (Jacqui) Lazzaroni, and many nieces, nephews, and...

Jul 11, 2023

Joan K. Tegen, 88, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home on July 11th, 2023.

Joan was born on March 10, 1935, to the late Frank and Evelyn (Barlow) Fischer in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Joan attended Oshkosh High School and graduated in 1953.  On August 11th, 1956, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Joan was united into...

Jul 9, 2023

Sam Joseph Achilli, 70 of Lake Geneva WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 9th, 2023. Despite his unwavering will and determination his body was fatigued. Sam had recently battled and overcome cancer but naturally succumbed due to the treatment and his previous medical conditions.

Sam was born on August 4, 1952, in...

Jul 5, 2023

Elmer Lee Hayles, known to his family and friends as Lee or Deda, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023.

Lee was born the youngest of 6 siblings, Tim, Claud, Buster, Charles, Happy and sister Alberta, in Mississippi on July 17, 1924. He lived a hard life working in the fields of his parents’ farm. Lee liked...

Jul 3, 2023

Michael John Olhava, 78, of Hebron, IL, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023. Michael was born on August 11, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Max and Eleanor (Lucas) Olhava. Michael was a graduate of Weber High School in Chicago and spent his career (25+ years) as a chemistry teacher at Buffalo Grove High School. On July...

Jun 30, 2023

Richard (Dick) DuWayne Redell, 98, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2023, at Golden Years of Lake Geneva.

Dick was born on March 21st, 1925, in the Village of Mazomanie, (Arena) WI,  to the late Herman and Gay (Jordan) Redell. On November 18th, 1948, Dick married Charlotte Louise Herwig in Arlington, WI. Dick...

Jun 29, 2023

Jeffrey Michael Zukowski, age 53, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away early Thursday morning, June 29th 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born November 11th 1969, in Nuremberg, Germany, he is the son of Donna Roepenack, and the late Robert Zukowski.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Meghan, and his five...

Jun 28, 2023

Enedina Mata Longoria, 74, of Lake Geneva, WI passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2023.

Enedina was born on May 14th, 1949 in La Ceja, Mexico to her loving parents, the late Pedro Mata and Leonor Longoria. She was married to Abel Perez on July 1st, 1978 and together they had three children; Claudia (Joel) Chavez, Diana...

Jun 27, 2023

Martha Ida Krecker, age 95, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2023.

Martha was born on June 28th, 1927 in Carpentersville, IL to her loving parents; the late Wilhem H. Lehmbeck and Martha Moldenhauer. She spent her childhood growing up in Des Plaines, IL with her five siblings and later graduated from Maine...

Jun 27, 2023

MariAnn Elizabeth Knowlton, 63, of Bloomfield,WI passed away on June 27th, 2023.

MariAnn was born on November 16th, 1959 in Elkhorn, WI to the late Warren “Bud” Stanley Hill and Frances Darlene Fuller. MariAnn graduated from Badger High School in 1977 and shortly after joined the United States Army, where she served for four years.

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Jun 25, 2023

Nancy Ann Hardegen (77) passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side.

Born March 12, 1946, to Marilyn and Gerald Cramer, Nancy lived her young life in West Allis, WI, with her five siblings Robert (Bobby) Cramer, Jerilyn Fuchs, Joan Siegler, Patricia (Patsy) Kiefer, and Harold (Butch) Cramer, along with many,...

Jun 23, 2023

Marvin “Budd” Humphrey, 85, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI, surrounded by family.  He was born, at home, in Geneva Township on September 2, 1937 to Thomas and Jean (Voth) Humphrey.

Budd is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Jean Humphrey, his brothers, Jim, Roger and...

Jun 20, 2023

John Michael Heinz, 81, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn,  WI, surrounded by his family. John was born in Evanston, IL on February 16, 1942 to Stephen and Anna (Kaiser)Heinz. John was a loving husband to Barbara (Dorer) and they enjoyed 59 wonderful years of marriage.

John was raised...

Jun 18, 2023

Donna Mae Kuiper formerly of Annandale and Golden Valley MN, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023 (Father's Day) in Williams Bay WI, after a long full life.

The world became brighter on October 6, 1927 the day Donna was born. She was the daughter of the late Hub and Clara Schuller.

Donna was a...

Jun 18, 2023

The best way to describe Kim is she was God’s gift to the world. She was a daughter, sister, sister in law, Aunt, and very close friend. She was a very special gift to all in her own unique caring way. It is with profound sadness that the family of Kimberly Wendt announce her sudden, unexpected passing into the...

Jun 18, 2023

Bob Neofotistos, 87, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2023.

Bob was born on November 3rd, 1935, in Greece, to the late Demitrios and Flora (Prosinou) Neofotistos. On September 13th, 1959, Bob married Helen Virginia Bombolis in Waukegan, IL. Bob was a devoted husband to Helen and a loving father to the four...

Jun 16, 2023

Mary Anne Detlefsen passed away June 16, 2023 in Lake Geneva, WI at age 94.

Mary was born on May 29, 1929 in Chicago. She lived in Deerfield, IL, Long Grove, IL and Lyons, WI throughout her life. She was a wonderful mother to Nancy (Bob) and the late Tom as well as special Nana to Kelly...

Jun 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Bill Jenkins 1971 - 2023

Bill Jenkins, a loving father, son, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on June 11th after bravely fighting an aggressive cancer. His spirit lives on through his cherished children, Liam and Seren Jenkins of Joliet, reminding us of the boundless love he shared. Bill is also survived by...

Jun 5, 2023

Thomas Charles Yakes, 76 of the Town of Delavan passed away peacefully at home on June 5th,2023 with family by his side. He was born on August 20th 1946 in Elkhorn WI.

Tom was a graduate of Williams Bay High School class of 1966. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 and while...

Jun 2, 2023

Gerald J. Garvey, 79, of the Fontana, Wisconsin area passed away at his home on June 2, 2023.

Gerald was born on August 22, 1943, to the late John and Eileen (Ryan) Garvey in Chicago, Illinois.  Gerald spent 35 years working for Aunt Martha’s Youth Services in Chicago.

Gerald was an avid ice boater, had...