Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Judith Mary (Luedtke) Zastrow
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...
Lacy L. Ferguson
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...
Michael Derose
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...
John A. Hickey Sr.
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...
Jacqueline Marie (Korbel) Tschetter
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...
Richard "Rick" Strokes
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...
Muriel R. Malsch
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...
Thomas L. Nozicka
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...
Janet Mabelle (Buckle) O'Neill
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...
Pamela Susan Quirk-Hoppe
Jul 30, 2021
Pamela Susan Quirk-Hoppe passed away suddenly on July 30, 2021 at the age of 54. Born in Elmhurst, IL, on January 18, 1967 the daughter of William and Susan (Warne) Quirk. Pam graduated from Forest View High School and then attended Northern Illinois University. Pam is lovingly remembered for her sense of humor, infectious laughter, her smile, her creativity,...
Esther Naomi (Hinzpeter) Laskowski
Jul 30, 2021
Esther N. Laskowski, 84, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area passed away on July 30th, 2021, at Lakeland Nursing Home.
Born Esther Naomi Hinzpeter to the late Fredrick and Marion (Schatzman) Hinzepeter in on July 3rd, 1937, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Esther, better known as Ma to her friends and family, spent much of...
Chester R Griewahn Jr.
Jul 26, 2021
Chester R. Griewahn, 80, of Linn Township, Wisconsin passed away at his home on July 26, 2021.
There are no services planned for Chester at this time.
William "Bill" Alexander Trester
Jul 23, 2021
William “Bill” Trester, 81, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on July 23, 2021.
Bill was born on October 30th, 1939, to the late Glen and Ann (Altabello) Trester on October 30th, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. Bill graduate from St. Phillips High School in Chicago. After High School Bill became a Pipe Fitter...
Stewart Winston Young
Jul 17, 2021
Stewart Young, beloved husband of Heidi (Nelson), father of Sara (Henrik Sørensen), brother of Brad, dog dad of Teddy, and loyal friend to many, passed away Saturday, July 17th, after his courageous battle with cancer. Anyone who knew Stew will remember him as a kind, generous, fun-loving man who always put others first. His charismatic smile, friendly blue eyes,...
Jane Bailey Smith
Jul 16, 2021
Jane Bailey Smith, 85, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The former Jane Bailey was born in Choctaw, OK on January 5, 1936 the daughter of the late Fay and Ingeborg (Nesheim) Bailey. On December 24, 1954 in El Reno, OK she was united in marriage to Gerald H. Smith Jr.:...
Eric Robert Erickson
Jul 4, 2021
Eric was born January 10, 1985 in McHenry, IL. He grew up in Genoa City, WI and graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva, WI. While in high school, he went to the State competition for shotput in Madison, WI.
Eric worked at a variety of jobs over the years. He enjoyed cooking at various restaurants...
Robert Alan Ross Sr.
Jul 1, 2021
Robert A. Ross Sr., 80, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on July 1, 2021.
Born Robert Alan Ross to the late Harold and Barbara (Ferth) Ross on June 30th, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. Robert was a member of the graduating class of 1960 from Austin High School in Chicago. On June 30th,...
Matthew Koch Williams
Jun 30, 2021
Matt lived a good life for 59 years. He was loving and beloved as son to Milton L. and Jeanne M. Williams, brother to Leslie Morgan, and Phil & Debra Williams, and uncle to Joshua, Elena, Elizabeth, Anna. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Matt owned and operated successful lawn and landscape...
James Edward Davis
Jun 26, 2021
James Edward (Jim) Davis, 87, noted lake area historian, passed away unexpectedly at his Lake Geneva home on Saturday June 26th. Davis will be remembered as a long-time member of the Geneva Lake Museum's Board of Directors and a docent who guided thousands of lake-area residents and visitors through the museum.
Jim is survived by his partner...
Kelly D. Elliott
Jun 20, 2021
Kelly D. Elliott. 66, of Linn Township, WI, died Sunday June 20, 2021 at Mercy Walworth Hospital. Kelly Dean Elliott was born November 12, 1954 in Richland Center, WI the son of the late Keith and Athel (Dobson) Elliott. On November 7, 1997, in Springfield, WI, he was united in marriage to the former Debra Perepell. He owned and...
