Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Mar 31, 2023

Brittmarie Linnea Elliott, 72, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Friday March 31, 2023 at The Bay at Muskego  Health and Rehab in Muskego, WI.  The former Brittmarie Nelson was born in Linkopping, Sweden the daughter of the late Roy and Gerd (Anderson) Nelson.  On June 20, 1970, in Rockford, IL, she was united in marriage to James E....

Mar 27, 2023

Karen B. Greene, 65, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly on March 27th, 2023, at Mercy Janesville Hospital.

Karen was born to the late Keith and Aethel (Dobbson) Elliott in Richland Center, Wisconsin.  Karen and her parents relocated to the Lake Geneva area where Karen became a member of the graduating class of 1975 from...

Mar 26, 2023

Lisa D. Cates, 57, formerly of the Lake Geneva area, most recently from the Crivitz area, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2023.

Lisa was born on March 11th, 1966 to Sandra Gonsales, in California.   After Lisa and her Mom relocated to Wisconsin, Lisa became a member of the graduating class of 1984 from Williams Bay High...

Mar 26, 2023

Jeanne A. Cusack, 89, of Lake Geneva area passed peacefully at home with her loving loving family by her side on Sunday March 26, 2023.

Born Jeanne Ann Markwell of the late Roy and Marianne Markwell (Rakowski) in Chicago, Illinois on July 18, 1933. Jeanne was the first of two kids, proceeded by  her loving sister Carol...

Mar 25, 2023

Charles Edward Hupe, 87, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 24th, 2023.

Charles was born on February 12, 1936, to the late Edward and Merle (Smith) Hupe in West Lafayette, Indiana.  Charles was a member of the graduating class of 1956 from Lafayette Jefferson High School. Following high school, Charles...

Mar 24, 2023

Marilyn Snudden, of the Zenda/Lake Geneva are, left this world to eternal life on Friday March 24, 2023, at Golden Years Nursing Home. She had only been a resident there for a month.

Marilyn Louise Melges Snudden was born in Elkhorn on May 13, 1927, to Harry and Louise (Richter) Melges. Marilyn married Clifford “Kip” Snudden on...

Mar 18, 2023

John Thomas Tisdall, 69, of Lake Geneva Wisconsin, passed away at his home unexpectedly on March 18th, 2023.  John was born on September 10, 1953, in Syracuse, New York, a true Irishman.  John was united into marriage to Corby Comati in Orlando, Florida in 1983.  John spent the majority of his career in Real Estate, owning multiple companies in...

Mar 14, 2023

Margaret "Ruthie" Jackson, 96, of the Lake Geneva area passed away peacefully just five days before her 97 birthday on March 14, 2023, at Geneva Lake Manor.

Margaret Ruth Jackson was born on March 19th, 1926 in Low Moor, Iowa, to the late William R and Margaret (Saltmarsh) Blake.  Margaret, or Ruthie as she was known to...

Mar 14, 2023

Mary T. Edison, 84, of Lake Geneva passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at home.

Mary was born on April 6, 1938, to the late Daniel and Katherine (Mullarkey) Lee in Chicago, Illinois.  Mary attended Delavan High School and graduated from St. Sebastian High School in Chicago in 1956.

Mary loved Lake Geneva. She...

Mar 2, 2023

Betty S. Lorenzi, 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and long time resident of Lake Geneva, passed away after a brief illness on March 2, 2023, at her son’s home in North Carolina.

Betty was born on May 23, 1927, to the late Garvin and Matilda (Jennings) Shields in Brooklyn, New York. She was also preceded in...

Feb 25, 2023

Melita F. Grunow, 85, of Fontana, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 25th, 2023.

Melita was born on May 30, 1937, to William and Louise (Trost) Frankrurth in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Melita graduated from Tosa East High School in 1955 with a desire to pursue a career in education. Melita ...

Feb 23, 2023

Nancy M. Bollweg, 87, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva passed away Thursday February 23, 2023 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center .  The former Nancy Marie Lasch was born May 6, 1935 the daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Waltonberger) Lasch.  She was a graduate of Lake Geneva High School graduating with the class of 1953.  Nancy enjoyed...

Feb 8, 2023

Mary Ann Rambow, 76, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on February 8th, 2023, at Williams Bay Health Services in William Bay, Wisconsin.

Born Mary Ann Dade to the late Richard and Phyllis (Jones) Dade on November 11th, 1946, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Three children survive Mary: Kim Jirousek, Theresa Rambow and Lisa Rambow.  Two...

Feb 5, 2023

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Kenneth L. Dade, 78, of the Pell Lake area passed away unexpectedly on February 5th, 2023, at Mercy-Walworth Hospital.

Ken was born on February 22nd, 1944, to the late Richard and Phyllis (Jones) Dade in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Ken served in the United States Army from April of 1965 till...

Jan 22, 2023

Jean L. Zitzler, 93 of Fontana, Wisconsin passed away with her family by her side on January 22, 2023 at Golden Years in Walworth, Wisconsin.

Jean is survived by her 3 children Diane (Chuck) Palma of Fontana, William (Julie) Zitzler of Mukwonago, Wisconsin and Ed (Ellen) Zitzler of Walworth, Wisconsin.  Eight grandchildren, Kristin (Ryan) Janke, Matthew Palma,...

Jan 19, 2023

Stephen Leslie Lee, born on April 23, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has left this world at the age of 72. He is  the son of Donald and Bette (Johnson) Lee. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Georgette (Keller) Lee, son Eric Lee and his wife Kirsten (Rasmussen) Lee, daughter Rachel (Lee) Vyhovsky and her husband Peter...

Jan 18, 2023

Our beloved mother, (Helen) Jo Ashton (aka "Jo Mama") serenely left the earth on Jan. 18th, 2023, with her daughters by her side.

A myriad of family and friends had visited in the months prior to her passing, unaware that they were saying goodbye.

Born April 10th, 1927, to Thomas John and Marguerite Helen (nee...

Jan 18, 2023

Lloyd Douglas “Doug” Corbin, of Fontana, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023 at age 87.  Loving father to Leta (Joe) Corbin Gardella, Jena (Chris) Jordan, David (Cristy) Corbin; grandfather to Kaylin, Kristyn, Paige & Jessica. Doug was preceded in death by his loving wife Karen Gastineau Corbin, siblings Wilbur, John and Mildred Corbin, and parents Wayne &...

Jan 16, 2023

Bernard “Bernie” J. Williams, 76, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away at his home on January 16th, 2023.

Born Bernard John Williams Jr. to the late Bernard Sr. and Rose (Kaiser) Williams in Racine, Wisconsin on April 3, 1946.  Bernard, or Bernie as he is affectionately known, graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1964.  Bernie later...

Jan 13, 2023

On January 13th, 2023, Carmel A. (Carmen) Zabroski rejoined her heavenly family and gained her angel wings.  She was 67 years old.

Carmen was predeceased by her father Archie, her mother Marie, her son Andrew and her devoted husband Roland.

Her memory lives on with her surviving daughter, Shannon Zabroski.

Carmen will be...