Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services
James M. Olson Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
James M. Olson Jr., 41, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area, died Friday February 19, 2021 in Kenosha, WI. James Michael Olson Jr. was born in Burlington, WI on October 30, 1979 the son of James M. and Carol (Marovich) Olson Sr. He graduated from Badger High School with the class of 1997. James enjoyed playing his...
Stanislawa Jasiak
Feb 18, 2021
Stanislawa Jasiak, 86, of the Twin Lakes area died on February 18th, 2021 at Sage Meadows in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Born Stanislawa Golonka to the late Jozef and Maria Golonka on September 28th, 1935 in Zaborow, Poland. Stanislawa was united into marriage to Jozef Jasiak in Poland.
Stanislawa ran a fur business in Chicago alongside...
William B. Gieselman
Feb 16, 2021
William B. Gieselman, 97, of Zenda, WI, died Tuesday February 16, 2021at his daughter’s home in Lima Township, WI. William Bliss Gieselman was born in Chicago, IL on May 29, 1923 the son of the late William B. and Edyth (Watson) Gieselman. He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the U. S. Army. On December 14,...
Jerome "Jerry" Arthur Schultz Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
Jerry was born in Milwaukee on January 16, 1943. He was devoted to his mother, Phyllis, and a loving, affectionate big brother to Kathy. His most treasured childhood memories were the many carefree days driving their prized Chris Craft on Pewaukee Lake, impressing everyone with his waterskiing talents. Jerry graduated from Bay View High School in 1961 and briefly...
Gia Marie Buccieri-Martin
Feb 13, 2021
Gia M. Buccieri-Martin, 39, of Kenosha, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on February 13th, 2021.
Gia was born on August 19, 1981 to Salvatore Buccieri and Rhonda DeCicco in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Gia would do anything for anyone and had a heart of gold. Gia loved her Italian heritage, loved her family, and she loved to cook. Gia was...
Gene (Eugene) Francis Kimmet
Feb 13, 2021
Gene Kimmet (Eugene Francis) was born in Lima, Ohio in 1925 to Emma Marie (Zerbst) and William Martin Kimmet. He married Gloria May Everett, also of Lima, Ohio, in 1950 and they had a son and a daughter. He attended Bluffton College in Ada, Ohio and later received a bachelor of arts degree from Ohio Northern University. In 1964...

Charles Riess Jr.
Feb 12, 2021
Charles Riess Jr., died February 12, 2021. Son of the late Charles “Bud” and Lois Riess Sr. Brother of: Mike (Janet), Brian, and Gerry Riess and Andrea (Sean) Ross, Uncle and great-uncle of: Mickey (Jeannine), Angela (Steven), Susan (Mike, Tina, Jessica (Tom), Jimi, Johnny, Dylan, Trent, Angelo, Ryan, Aiden, Breanna, Greyson, Jackson, Piper and the late Cheryl. Memorial services...
Virginia M. Hawkes
Feb 10, 2021
Virginia M. Hawkes, 88, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. Virginia Mary Hawkes was born in Chicago, IL on November 4, 1932 the daughter of the late Reginald and Virginia (Fioertto) Hawkes. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Chicago and then from Edgecliffe College in Cincinnati, OH with...
Richard Ray Mcdaniel
Feb 3, 2021
Richard R. McDaniel, 59, of the Pell Lake area died unexpectedly at his home on February 3, 2021.
Born Richard Ray McDaniel to the late Charles and Betty (Reed) McDaniel in Rosiclare, Illinois in February of 1961. Richard was a member of the graduating class of 1979 from Pekin High School.
Richard loved everything to...
Zhongmin Kuang
Jan 19, 2021
Zhongmin Kuang, 73, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpecdetly at his home on January 19th, 2021.
Zhongmin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jin. 3 children, Ce Yu (Xue Mei Zhang) Kuang, Kelly (Ran Si Lei) Lei, and Run Yu (Dan Feng Lin) Kuang and four grandchildren, Wen Kang Kuang, Lin En Kung,...
Elaine Ann (Butterfield) Wild
Jan 19, 2021
The time- 4:43 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021: The Lord beckoned Elaine to her eternal home in Heaven. A beating heart larger than her natural being came to rest in the arms of her loving Father. At rest, finally, and with a peace of God that surpasses our understanding.
Elaine was born April 8, 1942 to Jerome...
Karen M. (Herr) Katzan
Jan 19, 2021
Karen M. Katzan, 75, of Lake Geneva, WI. Died Tuesday January 19, 2021 at her home. The former Karen Mae Herr was born in Chicago, IL June 24, 1945 the daughter of the late Jacob and Edith (Younguist) Herr. She was married to Gary Katzan; he preceded her in death in 2002. She had worked for many years as...
David W. Jordan
Jan 16, 2021
David W. Jordan, 67, of Williams Bay, WI, died Saturday January 16, 2021at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, WI. David William Jordan was born in East Liverpool, OH on February 15, 1953 the son of the late James and Harriett (Hilliard) Jordan. On July 11, 2002 in Eagle River, MI he was united in marriage to the former Kay...
Saundra C. (Jontz) Elliott
Jan 15, 2021
Saundra C. Elliott, 76, of Lake Geneva, WI, died of cancer on Friday January 15, 2021 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI. The former Saundra C. Jontz was born in Marshalltown, IA on October 18, 1944 the daughter of the late Charles and Lois (Bach) Jontz. On June 14, 1969 in Newton, IA she was united in...
William Thomas Gogan Md
Jan 15, 2021
On Friday, January 15, 2021 William T. Gogan M.D. , loving husband of Moira for 65+ years passed away peacefully at home in Williams Bay, Wisconsin . He was the beloved father of Bill ( Katie) Siobhán ( Paul ) and Ruairi ( Selina). Bill was born in London,England on May 27, 1928. He was the quiet and gentle...
Priscilla Jane (Sanders) Schulz
Jan 15, 2021
Priscilla (Polly) J. Schulz, 91, of Lake Geneva passed away to eternal life on Friday January 15th, 2021 at the Delavan Health Services Center in Delavan, WI.
Born Priscilla Jane Sanders on December 6th, 1929 to the late Roy and Cora (Minshall) Sanders of Elkhorn, WI. Priscilla was a member of the graduating class of 1947 from...
Salvatore C. Buccieri Sr.
Jan 6, 2021
Salvatore C. Buccieri Sr. 44, of Lake Geneva, died Wednesday January 6, 2021 at his home. Salvatore was born in Cicero, IL on October 26, 1976 the son of Salvatore and Rhonda (Decicco) Buccieri. At the time of his death he was employed at Ex-Tech Plastics in Burlington, WI.
Salvatore held many poker tournaments and had played...
Kurt C. Olofson
Jan 6, 2021
Kurt C. Olofson, 52, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday January 6, 2021 at his home. Kurt Carl Olofson was born in Chicago, IL on March 26, 1968 the son of Carl and Eileen (Wild) Olofson. He graduated from St. Gregory High School in Chicago in 1986. He then graduated from DeVry Institute with a degree in computers. Kurt...
Shirley A. (Conwell) Gorz
Jan 1, 2021
Shirley A. Gorz, 85, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on January 1, 2021.
Born Shirley A. Conwell to the late William and Mildred Conwell in Pittsburg, PA.
Shirley is survived by three children: Debbie Wise of Speedway, Indiana, Linda (Larry) Davis of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Cheryl Bogard of Lake Geneva, WI. 9...
Judith A. (Kreb) Miskie
Dec 30, 2020
In the comfort of her home alongside her husband and children, Judith Anne Miskie (nee Krebs), peacefully entered eternal life on December 30, 2020.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois on September 21, 1943, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Hazel Krebs. Her early life was spent in Illinois attending Lyons Township High school and Illinois State...