Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Oct 15, 2021

Jim Navin, age 83, passed peacefully at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, on October 15, 2021. Jim was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on May 19, 1938 to Lucile and Eugene Navin. Jim’s passing was preceded by his parents, sister Jonelle Gerardo, brothers in law John Cyzak, Buff Gerardo and Lenny Stec. Jim is survived by his loving...

Oct 14, 2021

David Burton Hackett born Oct. 20th. 1929 in Boulder, Colorado died Oct. 13th. 2021 died in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the age of 91.

David lived life to the fullest, he was an expert archer, a ski instructor, he loved hunting, camping, fishing, golf, the Packers, jazz music, traveling out west, and anything to do with the...

Oct 5, 2021

Ronald A. Rice, 77, of the Lake Geneva area died unexpectedly at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center on October 5, 2021.

Born Ronald Alfred Rice to the late Alfred and Arline (Johannsen) Rice on April 22nd, 1944, in Chicago Illinois.  On May 20, 1997, Ronald married Tina Marie Mason.

Ron is survived by his wife Tina.  ...

Oct 5, 2021

The family of Patricia “Pat” Paulson of Fontana, Wisconsin is heartbroken and saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Pat will be forever loved and remembered by her husband and best friend of 63 years, Thomas (“Tom”); her children: Thomas, Jr. (Mary), Cathleen (Jeffrey), Timothy (Kari) and Cheryl...

Sep 25, 2021

Janice Elizabeth Coyne of Elkhorn, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her children on September 25, 2021 at the age of 76. Janice was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1945 and raised in Iron Mountain, Michigan. At the age of 18, Janice set out to blaze her own trail and to conquer the world; following her...

Sep 18, 2021

Kathleen “Peachy” (Hawver) Warfield, 80, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Saturday September 18, 2021 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.  The former Kathleen Lucille Hawver was born in Harvard, IL on August 2, 1941 the daughter of the late Clifford and Lucille (Galvin) Hawver.  In 1965 in Harvard, IL she was united in marriage to James “Mud”...

Sep 12, 2021

Karen Hess, 66 of Lake Geneva WI passed away at her home on Sunday September 12, 2021.

Born Karen Elizabeth Havel to the Robert J and Rosemarie (Kwidzinski) Havel Sr. in Chicago, Illinois on January 6th, 1955. Karen was the 4th oldest Sister of 6 sisters and 1 brother. On August 10, 1991, Karen was married to...

Sep 5, 2021

Bernadette Nikkel, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on September 5th, 2021.

Bernadette “Dette” Nikkel was Born February 11th, 1932, in Highland Park, Michigan.  She was adopted as a baby and grew up with the Cloft Family in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  She attended Catholic Schools, graduating from St. Mary’s in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.  She married...

Sep 2, 2021

Raymond T. Host Jr., 76, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at Geneva Lake Manor on September 2nd, 2021.

Born Raymond Thomas Host on June 25, 1945 to the late Raymond and Margaret (Benz) Host Sr., in Evanston Illinois.

Raymond, or Ray as he was know by friends and family, is survived by 3...

Sep 1, 2021

Donald David Hedberg died peacefully at his home in Lake Geneva on September 1st, 2021. Don was born on August 7, 1927 in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he grew up. His family was of little means and his father passed when Don was 13. Don quickly became the man of the house, taking a myriad of odd jobs to help...

Aug 31, 2021

Deborah A. Bartholomay, 71, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on August 31, 2021.

On August 31, 2021, our mom passed away in her home surrounded by family, who took the time to help care for her in her final days and hours.   She was the pillar of strength in this family.  We are aware of...

Aug 27, 2021

Judith Mary Zastrow (Luedtke) age 84, loving wife of the late Roger L. Zastrow.  Beloved Mother to Ellyn Desancic (Zastrow), Louie Desancic and the late Michael Zastrow and cherished Grandmother to Scott and Steven passed away at her home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on August 27th, 2021

Judy was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Arthur Luedtke and...

Aug 26, 2021

Lacy L. Ferguson, 48, was born August 24, 1973 in Chicago, IL to James M. and Helen L. Ferguson.  He passed away peacefully on Thursday August 26, 2021 in Pell Lake, WI.

Lacy is survived by: his loving and exceptional daughter Leah, his parents James and Helen Ferguson, his identical twin brother Tracy, his three sisters; Trudy...

Aug 26, 2021

Michael DeRose, 67, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on August 26th, 2021.

Born Michael DeRose to the late Louis and Mary (Griffin) DeRose Sr. on November 18th, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois.  Michael graduated from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois. On June 212, 1979 Michael was united into marriage to...

Aug 23, 2021

John A. Hickey Sr., of Lyons Township, WI, died Monday August 23, 2021 at his home. John Anthony Hickey was born in Oak Park, IL on October 13, 1937 the son of the late Bernard and Marie (Testa) Hickey.  On October 1, 1960 in Cicero, IL he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Rocush.  John had worked...

Aug 19, 2021

Jacqueline M. Tschetter, 75, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home on August 19th, 2021.

Born on September 13, 1945 to Jack and Marie Korbel in Chicago Illinois.  Later raising Adam Tschetter and Tara Trent in the lake community of Mundelein, Illinois. Holistic pioneer in the human potential movement, Jacqueline Tschetter is most known...

Aug 12, 2021

Richard “Rick” Strokes left this life unexpectedly and far too early on Thursday, August 12, at the age of 52. Born on July 31, 1969 to Ronald and Judy Strokes, Rick lived in Lake Geneva throughout his childhood, graduating from Badger High School in 1987 where he was on the swim team and did competitive diving.

He...

Aug 10, 2021

Muriel R. Malsch, 90, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Golden Years of Lake Geneva.  Muriel Ruth Malsch was  born April 6, 1931 the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Rahn) Malsch.  She was  a graduate of Lake Geneva, High School.  She had worked at First National Bank in Lake Geneva...

Aug 2, 2021

Thomas L. Nozicka, 73, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday August 2, 2021 at his home.  Thomas Louis Nozicka was born in Chicago, IL on November 27, 1947 the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Jacob) Nozicka.  On August 27, 1994 in Palatine, IL he was united in marriage to the former Betty Ann Graham.  Tom was an...

Aug 1, 2021

Janet M. O’Neill, 85, of the Williams Bay area passed away on August 1st, 2021, at Burlington Memorial Hospital.

Born Janet Mabelle Buckle to the late Francis J. and Marjorie B. (Spear) Buckle on April 28th, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois.  On May 7th, 1955, Janet was joined in marriage to the late David C. O’Neill Jr. in...