Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Jerry Tomaske
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...
Terrance "Terry" R Welsh
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...
Charles "Butch" Beckum
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...
Donald Edward Ketchpaw
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...
Arthur R. Romani
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...
Barbara Jo (Robinson) Cunningham
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...
Derrick Curtis Fiegel
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...
Milton Fredrick Holtdorf
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...
Lance William Weldgen Sr.
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...
Jim Navin
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...
David Burton Hackett
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...
Ronald Alfred Rice
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. ...
Patricia "Pat" Paulson
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...
Janice Elizabeth Coyne
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...
Kathleen "Peachy" (Hawver) Warfield
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”...
Karen Elizabeth (Havel) Hess
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...
Bernadette (Dette) Nikkel
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...
Raymond Thomas Host Jr.
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...
Donald David Hedberg
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...
Deborah Ann Bartholomay
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...
