Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Dec 1, 2021

Frances L. Racette, 91 of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Wednesday December 1,  2021 at Arbor View, Burlington, WI.  The former Frances Laura Lane was born in Chicago, IL on December 18, 1929 the daughter of the late Francis and Edith (Bixler) Lane.  On October 15, 1949 in Chicago she was united in marriage to Eugene Racette; he preceded...

Nov 30, 2021

Robert G. Ferguson , 91, beloved husband of Geraldine Moore, passed away November 30, 2021 at Williams Bay Health Services in Williams Bay.  He was the cherished father of Donna (Joel) Stern and Robert M. Ferguson.  Grandfather of  Brittany (Ben) Van Auken, Amanda (Jason) Moy, Taylor Stern and Michael Stern. Great-Grandfather of Aiden and Oliver Moy.  He was an...

Nov 29, 2021

Nancy Glezen Quickel passed away peacefully from pneumonia on November 29, 2021 at Mercy Health  Hospital on the Williams Bay campus. Her loving husband of 46 years David Quickel was by her side.

Nancy is predeceased by daughter Becky Hoff Brace, sister Jane Glezen Miller, parents Bea and Joe Glezen, and grandson Chase Quickel.

Nancy...

Nov 29, 2021

Jason W. Miller, 47, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Monday November 29, 2021 at his home in Lake Geneva.  Jason Wayne Miller was born in Dayton, OH on April 18, 1974 the son of David and Joan (Graham) Miller.  On July 13, 2021 on Sanibel Island, FL he was united in marriage  to the former Susan Haynie.  At...

Nov 22, 2021

Alice Richter 94, of Burlington Wisconsin passed away on November 22, 2021

Born Alice Adeline Schiller on October 1, 1927, to the late Adolph & Laura

(Mundt) Schiller in Pittsville Wisconsin. Alice married Howard Richter on October 13,1970, she was a long-time resident of Lake Geneva Wisconsin where she was very active at her church...

Nov 22, 2021

Myra Maxine Rude, 94 passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home at Sherwood Lodge in Williams Bay, WI.

Maxine was born on February 9, 1927, in Harrisburg, IL and was raised by her loving parents Alvin and Opal Render and with her siblings Raymond, June, Meverine and Carolyn. She married Charlie Rude on...

Nov 21, 2021

Betty Shaeffer, 81, of Springfield, Wisconsin passed away on November 21, 2021.

Born Betty Jean Baker to the late Everett and Hazel (Nicholas) Baker on April 12, 1940, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Betty was a member of the first graduating class from Badger High School in 1959.  On November 27th, 1965, Betty was united into marriage to Herbert...

Nov 19, 2021

Joyce Marie (Fritch) Haan, 91, passed away on November 19, 2021 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on July 17, 1930 to William and Ida Fritch. She graduated from Creston High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College, where she met and then in 1950 married Vernon, her...

Nov 17, 2021

It is with profound sadness we share that Jerry Tomaske passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Jerry was born at home on February 4, 1939, in Lyons Township.  He attended Lake Geneva School and Lake Geneva High School.  He began his career at the Admiral Corporation in Harvard, Illinois, advanced...

Nov 10, 2021

On Wednesday, November 10th, 2021, Terrance “Terry” R. Welsh of Williams Bay, WI, age 71, passed from this life to his eternal home to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Terry was born to Robert and Loretta (Singer) Welsh in Chicago, IL on March 22, 1950.

On March 21, 1970...

Nov 6, 2021

On the morning of November 6th, 2021, playwright, thespian, and father, Charles “Butch” Beckum peacefully took his final bow. Butch lived a storied, but always humble, life as an actor, wanderer, and warrior-poet for 61 adventurous years.

His proud and esteemed service as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force inspired his most treasured work, “Learning...

Nov 3, 2021

Former Walworth County Sheriff Donald Edward Ketchpaw passed away Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at the age of 96.  He was born in Lake Geneva, WI on December 13th, 1924 to Merrill D Ketchpaw and Helen J (Millar) Ketchpaw.

Donald graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1942.  After graduation, at age 17 he joined the USMC and...

Oct 29, 2021

Arthur R. Romani, 95, of Delavan, WI, died Friday October 29, 2021 at his home.   Arthur Richard Romani was born in Chicago, IL on September 20, 1926 the son of Richard and Rose Maria (Genovesi) Romani.  He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy.  On April 17, 1971 in Elk Grove Village, IL...

Oct 21, 2021

Barbara J. Cunningham, 75, of the Pell Lake area passed away at Lakeland Medical Center on October 21, 2021.

Born Barbara Jo Robinson to the late Kenneth and Louise (Heiden) Robinson in Elkhorn, Wisconsin in September of 1946.  Barbara was a member of the graduating class of 1964 from Badger High School in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  On...

Oct 18, 2021

Derrick C. Fiegel, 39, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on October 18th, 2021, in Burlington Wisconsin.

Born Derrick Curtis Fiegel to Gregory and Connie (Robertson) Fiegel in Belvidere, Illinois in July of 1982.  Derrick was a recovering addict.  At the time of his death Derrick had been clean for a year and a half.  The...

Oct 15, 2021

Milton F. Holtdorf, 83, of Spring Grove passed away on October 15th, 2021, at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Born Milton Fredrick Holtdorf on July 9th, 1938, to the late Louis and Henrietta (Thies) Holtdorf in Salem, Wisconsin.  Milton served in the United States Army from September of 1957 till October of 1959, then went...

Oct 15, 2021

We mourn the passing on Friday evening, October 15, 2021, of Lance William Weldgen, Sr., age 67, loving husband of Gerri and father of two grown biological children and three grown step children at his home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Lance Weldgen, Sr. was born on October 8, 1954 to Raymond Morris Weldgen and Marion Louise Koons...