Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jun 14, 2022

Robert S. Wake, 59, of the Hebron, Illinois area passed away on June 14, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.

Robert was born to Robert and Audrey (Zick) Wake on January 1st, 1963, in Waukegan, Illinois.  Robert was a member of the graduating class from Round Lake High School in 1981. In 1984 in Round...

Jun 13, 2022

Marek P. Sadowski, 44, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly on June 13th, 2022.

Born Marek Piotr Sabstain Sadowski to Krzystzof and Lucy Sadowski in Poland.

Marek, or Mark as he was known by his friends and family, was a die hard fisherman, loved to go hunting, and was just an all around...

Jun 11, 2022

Perry C. McKittrick passed away suddenly on June 11, 2022. He was at his beloved cabin at the time.

He was born on July 17, 1959 at Lakeland Hospital to the late Kilbourn “Kip” and Mary McKittrick.

He was a life long resident of Lake Geneva and fished the heck out of Geneva Lake.

Jun 4, 2022

Dr. Louis S. McKeever, 73, of the Fontana, Wisconsin area passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Lou was a pioneer in the field of Cardiology.  He co-founded Midwest Heart Specialists, a leading cardiology group in the Midwest region.  He developed the first Cardiac Cath lab at Elmhurst Hospital, and was instrumental in the formation...

May 21, 2022

Sharon L. Clase, 80, of the Delavan, Wisconsin area passed away at her home on May 21st, 2022.

Sharon was born on August 29th, 1941, to the late John and Mabel (Jacobson) Sweeney in Illinois.  In 1978 in Rockton, Illinois Sharon was married to Odd Clase.

Sharon spent most of her career as a Principal...

May 20, 2022

David L. Campbell, 60, of LAKE GENEVA, Wisconsin, passed away on May 20th, 2022 at his home.

Born David Luke Campbell to Nelson and Maudie (Harris) Campbell in LaGrange, Illinois on August 1, 1961.  David loved to fish and rid his motorcycle when he was younger.  David loved nature, feeding the birds, taking walks outside and to...

May 17, 2022

In the early hours of May 17, 2022  Richard Koehler of Lake Geneva, WI passed away at the age of 90.

Richard was born in Potosi, WI but spent most of his childhood growing up in Lancaster, WI as the eldest child of Oscar and Helen (Kelly) Koehler.  Richard served 2 years in the US Army 1953-1955.  ...

May 12, 2022

William E Greenwald April 22nd, 1946 - May 12th, 2022.

William (Bill) age 76 of Lake Geneva Wisconsin passed away at home on Thursday, May 12th, 2022 surrounded by his family and dogs.  He was born to the late Albert and Grace Greenwald in Chicago, IL.  He grew up in Rock Lake, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Wilmot...

May 10, 2022

Walter M. Gonsior, 62, of the Bloomfield, Wisconsin area passed away at his home on May 10th, 2022.

Born Walter Martin Gonsior to the late Joseph and Michael Gonsior on September 9th, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois.  On November 14th, 1980 Walter was unedited into marriage to Andra Spellone in Maywood, Illinois.  Shortly after Walter and Andra were...

May 1, 2022

Nancy L. Ray, 71, of the Woodstock, Illinois area died unexpectedly on May 1, 2022.

Born Nancy Lee Schey to the late William and June (Rodisch) Shcey on April 5, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois. Nancy was united into marriage to Carl Ray on July 10, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois.

Nancy is survived by her three...

Apr 27, 2022

Dolores Grudzinski, 91, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away in her home on April 27, 2022.

Dolores and her beloved husband, Ted, were married 62 years before his passing in 2019.  They lived in Chicago and retired to Wautoma, WI, for ten years before settling in Lake Villa, IL for 22 years.  She moved to Lake Geneva,...

Apr 25, 2022

Betty J. Sowizdrzal, 85, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home on April 25, 2022.

Born Betty Jane Mientkiewski on March 25, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph and Bessie (Shore) Mientkiewski.  Betty was united into marriage to the late Bernard Sowizdrzal, he proceeded her in death in 1986.

Betty...

Apr 22, 2022

Germaine Clifford, 81, of the Lake Geneva area passed from this life to her next life on Friday April 22, 2022, with a smile on her face and her family by her side.

Germaine grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin, spending much of her childhood on a farm.  Moving into town she graduate from Watertown High School, where...

Apr 21, 2022

James G. Elliott, 76, of Lake Geneva, WI died in his home of heart failure on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Jim retired from a successful career in real estate, but prior to that he was a golf professional at Eagle Ridge in Galena. His longest tenure was at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta, Iowa. Jim always said he...

Apr 15, 2022

Geoffrey J. Abbott, 77, passed away April 15, 2022 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Geoffrey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 4, 1945. He served with honor and distinction as a scout dog handler in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He subsequently completed his MBA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and spent much...

Apr 15, 2022

Vernon Bruce Polk (Von) loving husband, father, grandfather, patriot, and probably a better dancer than you died Friday, April 15th, 2022.

Von was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1944, to James Wallace Polk and Mae Louise Polk (née Lauder).  His father’s government occupation led to a childhood of continuous relocation. Von lived in several places growing...

Apr 15, 2022

Donna M. Kent, 71, of Delavan, WI, passed away on Friday April 15, 2022 at Mercy Walworth Hospital.  Donna Marie Kent was born in Chicago, IL on September 8, 1950 the daughter of the late Michael and Bernadine (Czajkowski) Kent.

Donna was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who adored her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her...

Apr 4, 2022

Jeremy D. Radloff, 41, of the Machesney Park area passed away unexpectedly on April 4th, 2022.

Jeremy graduated from Elgin High School in 1999.  After High School Jeremy attended Elgin Community College where he earned his Fire Science Degree and then went on to McHenry College and earned his Paramedic Degree.

Jeremy loved the Blackhawks...

Apr 3, 2022

Domingo S. Garcia, 77, of the Twin Lakes area passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 3rd, 2022.

Born Domingo Solis Garcia on June 3, 1944, to the late Ignacio and Emilia Garcia in Texas.

Domingo loved life, loved the Lord, and loved his family more than anything in the world.

Four...

Apr 1, 2022

Frances M. Mulligan, 83, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully Friday April 1, 2022 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Frances Marie Southwick was born in Oak Park, IL on May 4, 1938.  On February 3, 1962 in Oak Park, IL she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” Mulligan: he...