Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Dec 9, 2022

Dorothy Ostrander, 92, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva passed away at Arbor Village on December 9, 2022.

Dorothy was born on August 27 th , 1930, to the late Carl and Harriet King in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dorothy was one of three children. Dorothy was a member of the graduating class of 1948 from St. Mary’s High...

Dec 9, 2022

Dolores Irene Piccirilli passed away at the age of 94 this past Friday, December 9th, 2022.

Dolores was born in Chicago on May 6th, 1928, the daughter of Marian and Irene Slawin. She married James C Piccirilli in 1951, whom she met at DePaul University, where they both majored in music. They moved and lived in Elmhurst...

Dec 8, 2022

Latif Hadzibulic, 67, of the Zenda, Wisconsin area passed away on December 8th, 2022, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.

Latif was born on May 2, 1955, in Yugoslavia.  Latif is survived by his significant other 16 years, Patti Gurley. One brother and one grandson, Xander Romanelli, and many other family and friends all survive Latif.

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Dec 4, 2022

Gale (Davis) Loudenbeck died December 4th, 2022, at Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn, WI.

Gale was born on June 26, 1941, to Foster & Fedalma (Baker) Davis. She grew up in Walworth, WI and graduated from Big Foot High School in 1959.

Gale and high school classmate Ron Loudenbeck were married on December 14, 1961, at...

Dec 1, 2022

Daniel Clinton Holder passed away unexpectedly in his home in Lake Como, WI on December 1, 2022 at the age of 66.

Dan was born on June 29, 1956, in Geneva Township to Robert and Ruth Holder and lived in the area his entire life.  He worked at TSR in Lake Geneva, WI for many years and...

Nov 16, 2022

Dieter F. Boeck, 84, of the Lake Geneva area passed away November 16th, 2022, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Dieter was born on September 22, 1938, to the late Wilhem and Hedwig (Beck) Boeck in Germany.  Dieter and his parents made their way to America and settled in Chicago, Illinois where he graduated from Lane Tech. On September 30,...

Nov 5, 2022

Our beloved mother, Mary Elizabeth Powers Genoar was born on March 14, 1920 and passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2022. Mom's husband, Charles T. Genoar predeceased Mom in 1962. Mary was born at a relatives home as the pandemic was present and there was too much sickness in the hospital.  She has lived through two pandemics....

Oct 29, 2022

Joyce L Woods passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and caregivers on October 29, 2022.

Joyce was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on March 6, 1930 to the late Adolph and Lillian (Peterson) Mangles. Joyce graduated from Iron River High School in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the year 1948.

Joyce is survived...

Oct 25, 2022

Juan Antonio Villanueva, de 70 años, de Lake Geneva falleció en su casa el martes 25 de octubre de 2022, rodeado de su familia.

Juan nació en El Salvador del difunto Juan y Petranan (Bonnilla) Villanueva el 28 de septiembre de 1952.

A Juan le sobrevive su esposa durante 15 años, Tavita. Cinco hijos: Juan...

Oct 18, 2022

Michael A. Todd, 64, of the Lake Como area passed away at his home on October 18th, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends.

Michael was born to the late William and Clarice (Daly) Todd on July 1st, 1958, in Wisconsin.  Michael was one of seven children that William and Clarice had.  Michael was a member of...

Oct 18, 2022

Marta L. Chilson, 72, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on Tuesday October 18th, 2022, at Pine Brook Pointe in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Marta was born on May 11th, 1950, in Genoa City, Wisconsin to the late Roy and Elise (Bruhn) Meyer.  Marta graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva in 1969.  In October of 1989...

Oct 17, 2022

John Michael Corley (Mike), aged 69, passed away on October 17th, 2022 in his home in Elkhorn, WI after a battle with lung cancer.  Born to Marvine and John W. Corley on March 18th, 1953, he grew up andspent most of his life in Lake Geneva and some of his fondest childhood memories were of fishing an exploring the...