Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Feb 17, 2022

David F. Opper, 78, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin passed away on February 17, 2022, at Lakeland Medical Center.

Born David Fredrick Opper to the late Walter and Mary Opper on January 22, 1944, in Janesville Wisconsin.

David loved to play card, was a die-hard Packer fan, and would spend the sunny days out in his garden...

Feb 16, 2022

On February 16, 2022, the membership and staff of Geneva National Resort mourned the loss of its exquisite matriarch, Pamela Chambers.  She and her husband, Garth, purchased the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin golf resort in 1996, and made this exceptional community their home and passion for the rest of their lives.

Pamela was born in Corvallis, Oregon in...

Feb 16, 2022

Gary W. Parsons, 85, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2022, at Lakeland Medical Center.

Born Gary Wesley Parsons to the late Glen and Ailoa (Hitchcock) Parsons in Waukegan, Illinois on April 5, 1936.  Gary was a member of the graduating class of 1954 from Lake Geneva High School.  On September 15,...

Feb 15, 2022

William R. “Bill” Pengra passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI at the age of 78.  Bill grew up in Brodhead, WI the son of Ralph and Gladys (Pinnow) Pengra.  He graduated from high school in 1962.  After high school, Bill attended UW-Platteville, graduating in 1968..  He was drafted by the army...

Feb 13, 2022

Carl I. Olofson, 84, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Sunday February 13, 2022 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home.  Carl Iver Olofson  was born in Chicago, IL on September 2, 1937 the son of Carl and Esther (Person) Olofson.  On August 25, 1962 in McGregor Iowa, he was united in marriage to the former Evelyn Wild.  He was...

Feb 13, 2022

John Evans Hopkins, 68, of Williams Bay, WI, was called home to his Heavenly Father the morning of Sunday, February 13, 2022, at home surrounded by his family praying at his bedside. John was born in Chicago, IL, on February 17, 1953, to the late John E. Hopkins and Helen Elaine (VanWorden) Hopkins. He married the love and joy...

Feb 10, 2022

Gerald F. “Jerry” Mulligan, 83, of Lake Geneva, WI, Passed away Thursday February 10, 2022 a Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  Gerald Francis Mulligan was born in Chicago, IL on August 20, 1938 the son of the late Charles and Leeda (McKune) Mulligan.  On February 3, 1962 in Oak Park, IL he was united in marriage to the former...

Feb 9, 2022

George Kroupa Jr., 83, of East Troy, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022 surrounded by family and loved ones. His battle with various medical issues over the past few months showed his never ending courage and strength despite challenges.

George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn; his children, Georgette, Linda, Patricia and...

Feb 6, 2022

Karl Reinke, long-term Lake Geneva resident and educational leader, passed away on February 6, 2022, at Lakeland Hospital.

Karl is survived by his wife of 72 years, Virginia “Ginny”,  sons Clark (De De) of Plymouth, WI, Val (Retha) of Riverton, WY, daughter Patricia “Trish” (Tom) Litterski of Cincinnati, OH, five grandchildren: Rachel, Emily, Samuel, Frances, Cole, five...

Feb 4, 2022

Mauricio M. Torres, 62, of the Lake Geneva Area died unexpectedly at his home on February 4, 2022.

Born Mauricio M. Torres to Alejandro and Maria (Osornio) Torres in Pasadena, California on December 17th, 1959.

Mauricio had a passion for working with his hands.  Mauricio was in the construction trade and loved to work on...

Jan 27, 2022

Christina M. Rossi, 48, of the Genoa City area passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital of Pleasant Prairie.

Born Christina Marie Havel to the late Robert and Rose (Kwidzinski) Havel in Wauconda, Illinois.  Christina was a member of the graduating class of 1991 from Wauconda High School.  Christina was married to her husband...

Jan 24, 2022

Eva M. Baker, 80, of Burlington, Wisconsin was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2022. Eva was safely guided by her late grandson, Slade Baker and her late sister, Betty Frank.

Eva was born in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin on September 10th, 1941, and grew up on Lily Lake.  She attended nursing school at Misericordia.  ...

Jan 22, 2022

Anthony A. Sienkowski, 70, of Lake Geneva. Passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 at his home.  Anthony Allen Sienkowski was born in Chicago, IL on December 24, 1951 the son of the late Thaddeus and Wanda (Czosnyka) Sienkowski.  He was a 1971 graduate of Badger High School in Lake Geneva.  From 1971 until 1974 he served with the U....

Jan 18, 2022

Evelyn M. Dahl, 85, of the Burlington, Wisconsin area died on January 18, 2022, at Pine Brook Pointe in Burlington.

Born Evelyn Marie Walvoord to the late Mathew and Cornelia (Smies) Walvoord on May 4, 1936, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  On February 20th, 1960, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Evelyn was united into marriage to Martin J. Dahl.

Jan 17, 2022

Barbara A. Purpura, (nee Swick) 87, of Burlington, WI, formerly of Chicago and Thornton, IL passed away Monday January 17, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center of Burlington.

Barbara was born in Chicago, IL on May 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Jerome and Frances Swick.  She was united in marriage to Frank A. Purpura on September...

Jan 14, 2022

Gary M. Kasten, 62, of the Genoa City area passed away on January 14, 2022 at his home in Genoa City.

Gary Kasten…..was not your average guy.

Gary was fun loving, kind, generous, adventurous, and lots of other things too! A man once met not easy to forget!

Way way back a very...

Jan 9, 2022

Rose M. Schiller, 76, of Camp Douglas, WI formerly of Lake Geneva passed away Sunday January 9, 2022 at her home in Camp Douglas.  The former Rose Marie Patnaude was born in Lake Geneva, WI on September 15, 1945 the daughter of the late Eugene and Lorain (Mead) Patnaude.

Rose enjoyed camping and spending time with her...

Jan 8, 2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances the funeral mass and burial has been postponed until next week.

Visitation will still be held tonight January 13, 2021 from 4 till 6.

Deborah “Debbie” Franzen 59, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Saturday January 8, 2022 at Aurora Lakeland Medical  Center.  Debbie was born in Evanston, IL on April...

Jan 6, 2022

Corey A. Sexton, 33, of the Bloomfield Township area died unexpectedly in Kenosha on January 6th, 2022.

Born Corey Allen Sexton to Dwayne Wildhagen and LuAnn Sexton on January 14th, 1988.  Corey loved playing computer games, driving cars, and working with his hands.

Corey is survived by his mother LuAnn and his father Dwayne.  Two...

Jan 5, 2022

Kathleen Susan Caflisch, age 73, died peacefully on Wednesday January 5, 2022 in Williams Bay, Wisconsin after finally succumbing to a stroke that she suffered in late April of 2021.

Kathie was born on February 14, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the only child born to Marjorie and Harold Sheehan of Palatine, Illinois.

Kathie...