Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Jan 13, 2023

Dorothy (Dotty) Swatek (nee Hanny), age 82, of Lake Geneva, WI  passed away to eternal life on Friday, January 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with lymphoma.

Dotty was born in Elkhorn, WI on November 22, 1940, to the late James and Doris (Keenan) Hanny.  She was raised in Lake...

Jan 9, 2023

Joyce J. Morgan, 76, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on January 9th, 2023, at Geneva Lake Manor.

Joyce was born on January 18th, 1947, to the late Daniel and Jean (Johnson) Morgan in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  On November 5th, 1983, Joyce was united into Marriage to Auldderson “Al” Slade Sr.

Joyce was an active...

Jan 5, 2023

Darlene Marie (nee Joslin) Heidenreich, age 89, passed away on January 5, 2023 in Williams Bay, WI.  She is resting safely in the Lord’s arms, free of pain, and surrounded by her beloved kitties.

Darlene was born on March 29,1933 in Laona WI, the daughter of Orville and Lavilla (nee Fellion) Joslin and lived most of her...

Jan 4, 2023

Marilyn Ann Kroupa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend during her amazing 84 years of life. She passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2023 surrounded by family.  Marilyn, with her husband George, owned and operated Caravelle Lighting until their retirement. She had an affinity for numbers which was evident in her meticulous bookkeeping for Caravelle, competitive pinochle...

Dec 31, 2022

Ellis Ray Wilson, 89, formerly of Neche, ND, passed into his Heavenly home on December 31, 2022.

Ray was born in Hoople, ND to E. and Viola (nee Grythe) Wilson on April 10, 1933.  When his mother remarried, he worked on the family farm with his stepdad in the Adams-Fairdale, ND area. At the age of 18,...

Dec 30, 2022

Randall Robert Sand was born to the late parents of Robert Eric Sand and Marilyn Behmer Sand on November 1, 1958. The only son - Randy had always been a hard worker. He worked along his ex-brother in law – Jack Hanko and learned the trade of Heating and Air Conditioning. Randy took over the business when Jack retired.  ...

Dec 24, 2022

Lois Dickinson Whiting, 90, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin died Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Lake Geneva. Lois was born November 20, 1932 to Albert Boyd Dickinson and Byrnice Latimer Dickinson. She grew up along with her four sisters, on Walcowis Farm in Lake Geneva, and sometimes at Bar DX Ranch in Livingston, MT. Thus began a lifelong love of...

Dec 23, 2022

Michael A. Woods died at home on December 23, 2022.  He was born in DeKalb, Illinois to Howard and Joyce Woods.  He married Ruth Woods on April 16, 1977.  He is survived by his wife, Ruth, his two brothers, Dave Woods (Jan), Don Woods (Mary), and his three children, Lynn Kancian, Jean Pagliaro (Matt) and Bob Woods (Laura), and...

Dec 19, 2022

Ann Murch, 80, of the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin area passed away on December 19th, 2022, at her home.

Ann had an enviable approach to life. On April 11, 1979 Ann was married to Robert Murch in Evanston, Illinois. She was committed to her husband, Robert, and their shared pursuits in life. Whatever Ann did or wherever she...

Dec 17, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Watson passed away peacefully at home on December 17th, 2022, after a long battle with Lupus and heart disease. Ginny is survived by her husband Rich, son Rich (Dawn) Watson, granddaughter Cassi Watson, sister Sandy (Dick) Wilkes, and her brother Richard (Gus) (Jennifer) Wohl. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Victoria (Vicki) Hyndman,...

Dec 12, 2022

Catherine Marie Natzke (Bolla) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12th in her Lake Geneva home with her three daughters and family members at her  side. Catherine was born September 16, 1927, in Chicago, IL to Anthony (James) and Ida Bolla. She was their first child with two beloved brothers James and Louie (Audrey) Bolla.

Catherine’s love...