Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Aug 10, 2025

Merle L. Peiler, 84, of the Richmond, Illinois area passed away on August 10, 2025, at St. Lukes Medical Center.

Merle was born on April 16, 1941, to the late William and Lydia (Brauer) Schmanke in Chicago, Illinois.  Merle was a member of the graduating class of 1959 from Kelly High School in Chicago.  On June 4th,...

Aug 1, 2025

Janis Ann Millington (Tripp) of Wildwood FL and formerly Saratoga Springs NY and Argyle NY passed away peacefully after her courageous battle with breast cancer on Friday, August 1st 2025 at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI; she was 85.

Born July 13th 1940, in Hampton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Neil D. and...

Jul 28, 2025

Gerry L. Dexter, 89, of the Williams Bay area passed away on July 28, 2025, at Williams Bay Care Center.

Gerry was born on March 30th, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, to the late Howard and Gail (Smith) Dexter.  Gerry was a member of the graduating class of 1954 from West High School in Waterloo, Iowa.  On June...

Jul 24, 2025

Nancy Anne Zvingilas Kauffman passed away peacefully at 98 years old on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Nancy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 16, 1927, the oldest child of Adam B. and Mary (Holden) Zvingilas. Nancy’s early years were spent on a Lithuanian family farm in Griswold, Connecticut with her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and her younger siblings,...

Jul 19, 2025

Eva Earline Wilson, formerly of Neche, ND, passed peacefully into her Heavenly home, surrounded by her family, in the early morning of July 19, 2025. She was 87 and a resident of Arbor Village, Lake Geneva, WI.

Earline was born February 16, 1938, to Comer and Eva (nee Lowery) Stinson in Butler County, Alabama. She had a...

Jul 17, 2025

James E. Holford, 91, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on July 17, 2025.

Jim was born at the Beloit Municipal Hospital on August 4th, 1933, along with his identical twin brother, John.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Marie Holford of Whitewater, Wisconsin, brother John Holford and Sister...

Jul 15, 2025

Michael A. Crowcroft, 65, of the Bloomfield area passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2025, at Lakeland Medical Center.

Michael was born on December 21, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late George and Jacqueline (Clawsen) Crowcroft.  Michael attend and graduated with the class of 1976 from Waukegan High School.  On December 21, 1984, in Waukegan, Illinois...

Jul 7, 2025

Douglas A. Hallatt, 82, of the Walworth area passed away on July 7th, 2025, at Golden Years of Walworth.

Doug was born on January 9, 1943, to the late Arthur and Nora Hallatt in Manitoba, Canada.  On June 27th, 1964, Doug married his high school sweetheart the late Margaret Searle. Together they attended the University of North...

Jun 29, 2025

Jeffery J. Kuester, 73, of the Pell Lake, Wisconsin area passed away at his home on June 29, 2025.

Jeffery, or Jeff as he was known, was born on August 31, 1951, to the late John and Elinor (Nichols) Kuester in Waukegan, Illinois.   Jeff attended Wauconda High School where he was a member of the graduating class...

Jun 27, 2025

John P. Cardiff,39, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on June 27, 2025, at his home.

John was born on July 26, 1985, to Patrick J. Cardiff and Vickie Terracina in Greenville, Tennessee.  After John and his family moved back to the Lake Geneva area he attended Badger High School.  After High School John went onto...

Jun 27, 2025

Bonnie L. Cooper passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on June 27th, 2025. Although her absence will leave a void in the hearts of her loved ones, Bonnie’s request is that we all remember her and share a smile rather than spend time mourning her departure.

Bonnie was born October 12, 1962...

Jun 26, 2025

Colleen R. Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 26, 2025.  Colleen was proceeded in death by her father, Cornelius Minehan and her mother, Juliette De Valland, as well as her sisters, Anita, Margaret, Eileen and Mary, and brother William, and longtime companion, Thomas E. Collentine.

Colleen was a proud daughter...

Jun 21, 2025

James Robert Happ, 72, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2025. Jim is survived by his wife, Janet (Geldermann), children Greg and Lucy, and siblings Larry, Rick, and Barb. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth (Lil) Happ, brother Kenneth Happ and sister Elizabeth (Betty) Boeckeler.  Despite his long battle with cancer, Jim...

Jun 20, 2025

Helena C. Cooksley-Morales, 90 years young, passed away on June 20th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Helena was born in 1935 to the late Thomas and Helena (Brennan) Rafter in County Kildare, Ireland.  In 1955 Helena decided to immigrate to America where she found a home in Illinois.

Helena was an active...

Jun 15, 2025

Ramon Chamorro, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at his home in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was surrounded by his family.

Ramon was born in Seville, Spain to Ramon and Amparo.  He spent his early years in Seville before his family moved to San Feliu de Guixols where Ramon attended...

Jun 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Peggy S. Wells Opper

January 18, 1958 - June 14, 2025

Peggy S. Wells Opper passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2025, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at the age of 67.

Peggy was born on January 18, 1958 in the sunshine state of Florida.  She made her home in beautiful...

Jun 10, 2025

Stanley “Stan” Albrecht, a life long resident of Lake Geneva and man of great faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 10.

Born on August 31, 1945, to the late Edwin and Laura (Schmekel)  Albrecht, Stan lived a life defined by service, humility, and love for his family and community.

Stan married...

Jun 5, 2025

Thomas Hugh Murphy, 92, of Findlay, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Findlay. He was born April 22, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late E. James Murphy and Catherine Doolan. On June 28, 2011, he married Bette Jo Wells, and she survives him.

Preceding Tom in death were his parents, Elli and Catherine Murphy;...

May 29, 2025

Patricia J. Jenner, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home on May 29, 2025.

Patricia  Jenner was born to Walter and Vesta (Dawley) Curran on December 27, 1935. She grew up on Lake Beulah and attended Stewart School, and later moved to East Troy where she graduated from East Troy High School in...

May 24, 2025

Jerald Lee Anderson of the Lake Geneva area passed away on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at the Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Jerald was born on November 27th, 1931 and graduated from Burlington High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, in the 2nd Infantry Division (the “Indianhead” Division) and rose to the...