Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 27, 2020

Russell E. Talarek Jr., 60, of Darien, WI, passed away Sunday December 28, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.  Russell Edward Talarek Jr. was born in Chicago, IL on May 20, 1960 the son of the late Russell and Catherine (Domrose) Talarek Sr. He had been an over the road trucker for many years.  On January 15, 1997,...

Dec 25, 2020

Susan “Susie” M. Hatch, 85, of Williams Bay, Wisconsin died on December 25, 2020 at Journey Care Center in Barrington, Illinois.

Susie was born on August 13, 1935 in Oak Park, IL the fourth daughter of William & Myfanwy (Jones) Watts. She graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1954. She married Seymour Allen Hatch of Lake...

Dec 8, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz” M. Fafard (nee Giese) Passed peacefully Tuesday December 8, 2020 at the age of 72.

Beloved wife of Leslie Fafard. Loving mother of Anne Reshadi and Stephanie Fafard. Cherished grandmother of Lila Reshadi. Sister-in-law of Charles (Sue) Fafard. Dear niece of Lillie Reilly. Half-sister of the late Patricia (Llewelyn) Bredeson and Margaret (Everett) Polglase. Precious...

Dec 8, 2020

Eileen M. Marchetti, 93, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lake Geneva.  The former Eileen Mae Hupert was born in Chicago, IL on January 24, 1927 the daughter of the late Howard and Lois (Ellerbeush) Hupert.  She had worked for many years for Eaton Corporation in Roselle, IL.  After...

Dec 6, 2020

Marilyn G. Bielski, 90, of Lake Geneva died peacefully on December 6, 2020 at Arbor Village in Lake Geneva.

She was born Marilyn Gloria Gloss in Chicago, Illinois on June 11, 1930 to the late William and Martha (Gloss) Kadloboski.

Marilyn’s love of life radiated to everyone that knew her! She had a passion for...

Dec 3, 2020

Charles Robert “Rob” Eastburg Jr.,  50, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday December 3, 2020 in Lake Geneva.   He was born in Galesburg, IL on  August 20, 1970 the son of Charles R. and Linda (Vancil) Eastburg Sr.  He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva in 1988.  He attended college in Waukesha and Milwaukee.  He worked at...

Nov 29, 2020

Gerald Walter Ledger age 92, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020.  He was born on January 1, 1928 in Burlington, Wisconsin.  After his high school graduation, he joined the Army and served in World War II until he was honorably discharged in 1948.  Jerry then attended and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1952...

Nov 29, 2020

Ashley Forrest Hammerstad-Smith, 29, of Edgerton, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 29, 2020 at Agrace Hospice Hospital in Janesville, WI.  Ashley was born in Elkhorn, WI on August 11, 1991, the daughter of Karen Harrington (Smith) and Bert Hammerstad.

Ashley attended Elkhorn Area High School and graduated in 2010 from Woodland...

Nov 25, 2020

Richard L. Kieszkowski, 62, of Lake Geneva, WI died Wednesday November 25, 2020 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.  Richard was born in Chicago, IL on December 8, 1957 the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Derro) Kieszkowski.  On  February 14, 1983 in Chicago he was united in marriage to the former Pamela Sandacz.  He had worked...

Nov 19, 2020

Chris Rowe, 53, of Racine, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on Thursday November 19th, 2020 at Ascension Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.

Born Chris Robert Rowe to the late Robert and Jacqueline (Koeller) Rowe in Chicago, Illinois on June13th, 1967.  Chris was a member of the graduating class of 1985 from Lane Tech in Chicago.  After Chris graduated high school,...

Nov 18, 2020

David B. Markham, 68, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Lowville, NY passed away Wednesday November 18, 2020 at his home in Kenosha.  David Bruce Markham was born in Lowville, NY on December 12, 1951 the son of the late Claron and Doris (Cummings) Markham.

David was a fun-loving man who enjoyed being with friends and family, playing...