Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jun 19, 2021

William (Bill) F. Nimmow passed away peacefully at home in Lake Geneva surrounded by family on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Sally, his children, Andrea (Erik) Norslien, Kari Nimmow, Will (Liz) Nimmow and Connor Nimmow. Bill found much pride and...

Jun 17, 2021

Garth Chambers Sr., 76, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at Northwestern Hospital in Illinois.

Garth was born on March 1st, 1945, to the late Edwin and Ada (Landquist) Chambers in Sacramento, California.  Garth attends the University of the Pacific after graduating high school.  On June 24th, 1995, Garth was united into marriage to Pamela.

Jun 16, 2021

John L. Palmer Sr., 86, of Linn Township passed away unexpectedly at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on June 16, 2021.

Born John Louis Palmer to the late Louis and Marcia Palmer on July 29th, 1934, in Chicago Illinois.  John was a member of the graduating class of 1953 from Walworth High School.  After high school...

Jun 15, 2021

Billie Jo Sennett, 70, of Verona, Wisconsin passed away at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin on June 15, 2021.

Born Billie Jo Damon to the late Henry and Elvira (Houl) Damon on January 19th, 1951 in Cloquet, Minnesota.

Billie Jo spent most of her life working in the retail sector.  She was also a member...

Jun 10, 2021

Linda Eve Johnston of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 10.

Born on New Years Eve 1956, in Glen Ellyn, IL, Linda became a lifelong academic at a young age, graduating early from Glenbard West High School and Purdue University where she studied Biology and Environmental Science. During her time at...

Jun 9, 2021

Lucille Albrecht, 75, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  The former Lucille Baumeister was born in Burlington, WI on November 2, 1945 the daughter of the late LaVerne and Loretta (Raduenz) Baumeister.  On September 4, 1965 in Lyons, WI, she was united in...

Jun 5, 2021

Constance “Connie” Elizabeth Dalton,  Age 91 formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on 6/5/2021 at her home in Delavan, WI. Connie was born in Holyoke, MA on 9/7/1929. She was the daughter of James and Mary Joyce. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Mary, James, and Ruth Ann, and is survived by her brother Bill. Connie was...

May 29, 2021

Margaret C. Trussler of Whitewater, WI, passed away Wednesday May 26, 2021at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.  The former Margaret Catherine Delaney was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 18, 1962 the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Henschel) Delaney.  She had been employed as a customer service representative at Mercy Hospital.

Margaret had worked as...

May 23, 2021

Jacqueline M. Melvin, 99, of Lake Geneva, WI, died peacefully at her home on Sunday May 23, 2021.  The former Jacqueline Marie Jacquet was born September 25, 1921 in Racine, WI the daughter of Edward and Bertha (Olsen) Jacquet.  She graduated from Edgerton High School in Edgerton, WI and then from Ravenswood Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, IL.  ...

May 19, 2021

Samuel Brisko Jr, 66, of Wheatland, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 19th, 2021.

Born Samuel Brisko Jr. to the Late Samuel and Louise (Itzenhusier) Brisko Sr. in Racine, Wisconsin on September 9, 1955.  Sam was a member of the graduating class of 1973 from Horlic High School in Racine, Wisconsin.  On August 27th,...

May 18, 2021

Obituary is pending at this time.

May 13, 2021

Josephine A. Kelly, 71, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, formerly of Lake Geneva, passed away Thursday May 13, 2021 at Saint Catherine’s Hospital in Pleasant Prairie.  The former Josephine Antionette Nead was born in Chicago, IL on June 9, 1949 the daughter of the late Anthony and Eleanor (Pasternacki) Nead.

Josephine is survived by: her daughter Kimberley (Lance)...

May 12, 2021

Traci M. Kvacik, 39, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.  The former Traci Michele Tarczynski was born  in Barrington, IL on September 11, 1981 the daughter of James and Ida (Mendoza) Tarczynski.

Traci had participated in the Color Run fund raiser at Dennison Middle School.  She...

May 11, 2021

Laurel G. Herich, 86, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021, at Village Glen in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Born Laurel Gay Johnson to the late Lars and Angeline (Reed) Johnson on July 29th, 1934, in Spruce, Wisconsin.  Laurel was a member of the graduating class of 1952 from Oconto Falls High School.  On...

May 7, 2021

Thomas L. Leith, 66, of Linn Township, WI, died Friday May 7, 2021 at his home.  Thomas Leslie Leith was born in Rhinelander, WI on August 27, 1954 the son of the late Leslie and Patricia (Gustafson) Leith.  On January 2, 1990 in Houston, TX he was united in marriage to the former Kathryn Higgins.  Tom was the Assistant...

Apr 27, 2021

Services will be held on Wednesday April 28th, 2021 at 10:00am at Daniels Funeral Home in Burlington, Wisconsin

Apr 17, 2021

Helen D. Isaacs, 81, of the Bloomfield area passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 17, 2021.

Born Helen Doris Brown to the late Charles and Irma (Masters) Brown in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on May 1, 1939.  Helen was a member of the graduating class of 1958 from Mt. Vernon High School.  Shortly after graduation Helen...

Apr 14, 2021

Roberta “Bobbi” Oxford, just shy of her 80th birthday, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She battled hard against cancer and chemo 3 times before this last round of chemo made her too sick to fight back.  She is survived by a sister, Susanne Caldwell; three loving children; Harry (Marjorie Rollinson) Oxford, Keenan Oxford, and Mimi (David) Hahn;...

Apr 8, 2021

Terri R. Parker, 71, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday April 8, 2021at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.  The former Terri Rae Johnson was born in Elgin, IL on February 19, 1950 the daughter of the late Theodore and Tressa (Simon) Johnson.  She graduated from Badger High School in 1968.  On September 10, 1988 in Lake Geneva she...

Apr 8, 2021

Dr Sarah A Johnson passed away peacefully at home in downtown Chicago, surrounded by her family, following a prolonged and private battle with cancer. She was a pillar in the field of medicine as a revered physician, as well as an inspirational mentor for innumerable students, residents, fellows, and colleagues. She had a fierce commitment to family, friends, and...