Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jun 27, 2025

Bonnie L. Cooper passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on June 27th, 2025. Although her absence will leave a void in the hearts of her loved ones, Bonnie’s request is that we all remember her and share a smile rather than spend time mourning her departure.

Bonnie was born October 12, 1962...

Jun 26, 2025

Colleen R. Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 26, 2025.  Colleen was proceeded in death by her father, Cornelius Minehan and her mother, Juliette De Valland, as well as her sisters, Anita, Margaret, Eileen and Mary, and brother William, and longtime companion, Thomas E. Collentine.

Colleen was a proud daughter...

Jun 21, 2025

James Robert Happ, 72, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2025. Jim is survived by his wife, Janet (Geldermann), children Greg and Lucy, and siblings Larry, Rick, and Barb. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth (Lil) Happ, brother Kenneth Happ and sister Elizabeth (Betty) Boeckeler.  Despite his long battle with cancer, Jim...

Jun 20, 2025

Helena C. Cooksley-Morales, 90 years young, passed away on June 20th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Helena was born in 1935 to the late Thomas and Helena (Brennan) Rafter in County Kildare, Ireland.  In 1955 Helena decided to immigrate to America where she found a home in Illinois.

Helena was an active...

Jun 15, 2025

Ramon Chamorro, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at his home in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was surrounded by his family.

Ramon was born in Seville, Spain to Ramon and Amparo.  He spent his early years in Seville before his family moved to San Feliu de Guixols where Ramon attended...

Jun 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Peggy S. Wells Opper

January 18, 1958 - June 14, 2025

Peggy S. Wells Opper passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2025, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at the age of 67.

Peggy was born on January 18, 1958 in the sunshine state of Florida.  She made her home in beautiful...

Jun 10, 2025

Stanley “Stan” Albrecht, a life long resident of Lake Geneva and man of great faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 10.

Born on August 31, 1945, to the late Edwin and Laura (Schmekel)  Albrecht, Stan lived a life defined by service, humility, and love for his family and community.

Stan married...

Jun 5, 2025

Thomas Hugh Murphy, 92, of Findlay, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Findlay. He was born April 22, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late E. James Murphy and Catherine Doolan. On June 28, 2011, he married Bette Jo Wells, and she survives him.

Preceding Tom in death were his parents, Elli and Catherine Murphy;...

May 29, 2025

Patricia J. Jenner, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home on May 29, 2025.

Patricia  Jenner was born to Walter and Vesta (Dawley) Curran on December 27, 1935. She grew up on Lake Beulah and attended Stewart School, and later moved to East Troy where she graduated from East Troy High School in...

May 24, 2025

Jerald Lee Anderson of the Lake Geneva area passed away on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at the Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Jerald was born on November 27th, 1931 and graduated from Burlington High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, in the 2nd Infantry Division (the “Indianhead” Division) and rose to the...

May 21, 2025

Sharon “Shari” Kay Lundberg, passed away Wednesday, May 21 surrounded by her family that loved her very much.  She was born to Donald and Francis Dunn of Lake Geneva, WI on October 30, 1945.   Shari loved her family and friends with all her heart.   On August 10, 1968, she was joined in marriage to the love of her life,...

May 18, 2025

Jack Montemagni, 92, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on May 18, 2025, surrounded by his friends and family.

Jack’s story starts in Toulouse, France where he was born to the late Renato and Anita (Barsanti) Montemagni on July 23, 1932. After time his family moved back to Italy their home town called...

May 11, 2025

Kenneth Robert Field, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025. Born in Chicago to the late Orva Field, and raised in Fox Lake, Illinois, Ken lived a full life devoted to family, faith, work, and his community.

Ken had a long and diverse career, working for several notable companies including GBC, Admiral TV, Barber Greene,...

May 9, 2025

Geraldine “Geri” Leonard, 66, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (Linn Township), passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Geri was born on April 5, 1959, to the late Bert and Marjorie (Fitzgerald) Fish in Belvidere, Illinois.  She grew up in Marengo, Illinois where she attended Marengo High School, graduating in 1977.  ...

Apr 29, 2025

Stewart L. Jossart, age 96, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1929, in Minocqua, WI, to Myrtle and Stewart Jossart. Stewart was the oldest of 11 children.

Stewart’s life was one of dedication, service, and community. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the...

Apr 28, 2025

Donna J. Linneman, 84, of the Janesville, Wisconsin area passed away on April 28, 2025, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Donna was born on October 13, 1940, to the late Leonard and Grace (Wells) Michaelis.  Donna was graduated from Bassett Union High School in 1958.  On February 6, 1988, in Janesville, Wisconsin, Donna was united into...

Apr 27, 2025

Peggy S. Rozell, 45, of the Delavan area passed away on April 27, 2025 at Delavan Health Services.

Peggy was born on December 10, 1980 to the late Walter and Linda Rozell.  Peggy spent the majority of her working career as a cashier at Piggly Wiggly in Lake Geneva.\

There will be a graveside service...

Apr 27, 2025

Frank A. Davenport passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on April 27, 2025, at his home on Lake Geneva, surrounded by his family.

A lifelong sailor and adventurer, Frank embraced life with curiosity, courage, and a deep love for the water. He raced scows for over 70 consecutive summers—starting in his teens on Pistakee Lake...

Apr 25, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" McGuinness, aged 80, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin surrounded by family. Born on 9/15/1944 in White Plains, NY her family shortly after moved to Grayslake, IL. Sandy graduated from UW-Madison with a fine arts degree. She then was hired by Lerner Newspaper in Chicago, where she met her loving husband, John McGuinness....

Apr 25, 2025

Marcia Jean Hoyer, of the Lake Geneva area, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 60 years old. Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on March 1, 1965 to David Hoyer and Helene Rusch, Marcia was a vibrant and creative spirit from the very beginning.  She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1983...