Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Jan 4, 2022

Hannelore (Lolo) (Gaffron)Cimbalo (86) of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday evening, January 4th, 2022. Lolo was born on October 13th , 1935 , the daughter of Hans and Elisabeth (Kostka) Gaffron. Lolo is survived by her sisters Erika and Rita, her brother Wolfgang and her children Donna, Vincent and Christine. Lolo was the beloved grandmother of Stefani, Nicole, Frank...

Jan 3, 2022

Mark Erickson, 49, of the Burlington, Wisconsin area passed away unexpectedly on January 3rd, 2022, at St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Mark was born on October 17, 1972, to Vonnie (Polanski) and the late LaVern Erickson at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Mark was a member of the graduating class of 1991 from Chippewa Falls High...

Dec 23, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) D. Falck was born October 29, 1945, in Decorah, IA to Maxine (Cassel) and Arlin Falck.  Jerry lived on a farm southeast of Burr Oak, Iowa, and attended Hesper rural schools until his family moved to Decorah in 1951, where he attended Decorah schools. During that time, he helped his Dad in the family farm implement business...

Dec 23, 2021

George E. Hibbard, lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Golden Years, Lake Geneva.

George was born on February 21, 1931 to Lucius and Ida (Rutherford) Hibbard in Manatee, Florida. The family of 6, George being the youngest, relocated back to Lake Geneva when he was...

Dec 21, 2021

John W. “Jack” Reinholm, 82, of Twin Lakes, WI, passed away Tuesday December 21, 2021 at Tender Reflections in Elkhorn, WI. John W. Reinholm was born in Detroit, MI on September 5, 1939 the son of Thomas and Charlotte (Golombisky) Reinholm.  On January 2, 1993, in Williams Bay, WI, he was united in marriage to Diane “Suzy” Parker.  He...

Dec 18, 2021

Cheryl “Cherie” Cupernall, 73, of Lake Geneva passed away peacefully on December 18th.  Originally from Alexandria Bay, New York, Cheri spent many of her years in Madison, Wisconsin.  Born to Ann Rogers Cupernall and Robert “Sonny” Cupernall, both of Alexandria Bay, New York, Cheri moved to Lake Geneva recently and resided at Pinecrest Assisted Living facility.  Cheri was the...

Dec 18, 2021

Ellen Lou (Housman) Honer, (84) of Lake Geneva, WI died Saturday morning, December 18, 2021 at the Pine Crest Assisted Living in Lake Geneva. Ellen was born September 2, 1937 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of Herman and Florence (Moran) Housman. Ellen and Thomas O. Honer, son of Otto & Catherine (Killoy) Honer of Richland Center, WI were married...

Dec 12, 2021

Loretta J Mass, 94, of Lake Geneva passed away on Sunday December 12th, 2021, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.

Born Loretta Josephine Celmer to the late Vincent and Stella (Drazba) Celmer on February 10th, 1927, in Chicago Illinois.  On July 2, 1949, Loretta was united into marriage to the Late John Maas in Chicago Illinois.

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Dec 11, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we share that David M. Mikrut, Sr. peacefully passed away at his home in Lake Geneva, on December 11th, 2021. He continues to live through his beautiful wife of 26 years, Tammy D. Mikrut, and his two children Autumn N. Mikrut and David Michael Mikrut, Jr. Parents: Joan (Dailydis) Scialabba, and Ronald J. Mikrut,...

Dec 10, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we share that Daryl L Zimmerman passed away on December 10, 2021 at UW hospital of Madison Wisconsin. He continues to live through his two daughters Lori Conley and Vickie Ford. Parents: Robert Zimmerman and Beatrice Stoddard, Daryl had four siblings: His brother Lee Zimmerman 7-21-1950/11-6-2019, Sister Reta Stardy, His sister Lou Enright, and...

Dec 8, 2021

Dolores Wilander, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home in Lake Geneva, WI, in the care of her sons and the amazing people at Aurora Home Hospice Care.

Dolores was born on June 10, 1926 in Petosky, Michigan to her loving parents, John and Hazel McPherson and her siblings Marianne, John (Bud),...

Dec 2, 2021

William H. Dantuma, 75, of Linn Township, WI, died Thursday December 2, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  William Hendrik Dantuma was born in Irnsum, Netherlands the son of the late Sam and Rose (DeJong) Dantuma.  On November 1, 1969 he was united in marriage to Susan Kinzer in Beloit, WI. She preceded him in death...