Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Apr 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of William (Bill) Edward Hildreth of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, who passed away with his family by his side Friday, April 25th, 2025, his 70th birthday.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of over 43 years, Carla; his children: Melissa Miller (Forrest) and...

Apr 21, 2025

Kathryn M Heuvelman, age 79, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born in Roseau, Minnesota on October 29, 1945, the daughter of Maynard and Anna Erickson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard Heuvelman; her three daughters; Tracy (Doug) Weiner, Sara Hagen and Amy...

Apr 16, 2025

Elmer Leonard (“Len”/”Lenny”) Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on April 16, 2025, at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI.

Born March 6, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Elmer Johnson and Anne (Broderick) Johnson. in Chicago, IL, Len/Lenny grew up in the city and attended Senn High School. He spent...

Apr 12, 2025

Billy Glenn Huggins. Born to Josie Merriwether and Billy Huggins on December 20th, 1940, passed peacefully on April 12th, 2025. He was a father, a husband, a grandfather, and a friend to everyone he met. He leaves behind his combined 11 children, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

He loved the south and his home state of...

Apr 11, 2025

Wayne D. Parker, 74, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on April 11, 2025, at Lakeland Medical Center.

Wayne was born on January 15th, 1951 to the late William and Jo Ann (Hanak) Parker in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.   Wayne attended Badger High School in Lake Geneva and was a member of the graduating class of 1969.  After...

Apr 10, 2025

In the early morning of April 10th, Carson Ray Baker (Poppi) was reunited with the love of his life Mary Lila Baker to begin their eternal journey together.

Carson began his life in Corning, Arkansas. He was the youngest of five boys born to the late Hazel and Winfield Baker on May 3, 1941.

After...

Apr 2, 2025

Bernetta J. Gaare, 91, of Antioch, Illinois passed away on April 2, 2025, at the Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Bernetta was born on January 24, 1934, to the late Lester and Easter (Summers) Harden in Missouri. Bernetta was united into marriage to the late John E. Gaare Jr., he preceded her in death on December...

Mar 30, 2025

Mary C. Foley, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on March 30th, 2025, at Golden Years of Lake Geneva.

Mary was born on May 18th, 1935, to the late John and Esther (Rickard) Sizer in Chicago, Illinois.  She was a member of the graduating class of 1953 from Notre Dame High in Chicago.

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Mar 30, 2025

Joseph Clifford passed from this life to his next on Sunday, March 30th, peacefully in his sleep, having spent the day with his loved ones.  The final whistle blew on Joe’s battle with many ailments, most notably lung cancer, a stroke and heart attack. Joe is preceded in death by his wife of over 58 years Germaine, his parents...

Mar 27, 2025

Charles Conrad “Chuck” Bona, a resident of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and formerly of Gurnee and Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 27, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dr. Adolph Aloysius Bona, Sr. and Mae H. (Pieczynski) Bona, Chuck grew up on the southwest side of the city...

Mar 23, 2025

Louis (Lou) Leroy Hawver, 69, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on March 23rd, 2025. He was born September 8, 1955, son of Raymond Hawver and Florence Hawver (Johnson).

Lou married Linda Thom of Marshfield WI December 1978 in Marshfield at the Christ Lutheran Church. They didn’t end up staying together but out of their love, had...

Mar 22, 2025

Sandy (Sandra) Stewart nee Spohr, Schmitt was born in Chicago to parents Laverne (Kloss) and Raymond Spohr on March 8, 1945. Mother to Gwen (Steven) Medford and Sara (Scott Petersen) Schmitt and proud grandmother to Emily and Alec Medford.

Sandy was active in the Catholic Church, attending St. Joseph’s Church in Lyons. She participated in Bible studies,...

Mar 19, 2025

Rex Alan Larsen (Rin, Zo, Sexy Rexy) Larsen, 70, lost his battle with cancer on March 19th, 2025 in Lakeland Hospital where he was born. He waspreceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mardelle (Lenon) Larsen, siblings, Gail Nichols, Jim Larsen, Connie Bartush and Eileen Larsen. He is survived by his brother Tom Larsen and his wife Bernie,...

Mar 18, 2025

Judy Russell, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on March 18th at Alto Memory Care in Grayslake, IL surrounded by loved ones. She was 84.

Judy was born on Good Friday, March 22, 1940 in Wheaton, IL to Herman and Eva Bollweg. She moved to Lake Geneva at the age of 2. Judy graduated...

Mar 15, 2025

Cruz Angelica Martinez Guevara, age 55, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She was born on May 3rd, 1969 to Ruben Martinez Serrano and Rosa Guevara Garcia. She grew up in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, Mexico, where she developed a lifelong love for the fine arts. Her upbringing was filled with cherished moments alongside her siblings--Estela,...

Mar 14, 2025

Charles W. Huettig, 62, of the Linn Township area passed away at his home on Friday March 14, 2025.

Charles was born on April 5th, 1962 to the late William and Margaret Huetting in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  Charles was a member of the graduating class of 1980 from BigFoot High school.

Charles was die hard Packer...

Mar 12, 2025

Paula J. Yakes, 58, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on March 12, 2025, at St. Lukes Medical Center.

Paula was born on December 23, 1966 in Wisconsin.  She was united into marriage to Darrel L. Yakes on April 27th, 1994.

Paula loved to spend time outdoors with her husband Darrel.  Whether it was...

Mar 12, 2025

Teresa A. Giese, 68, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home on March 12th, 2025.

Teresa was born on December 1, 1956, to the late Erwin “Corby” and Bettie Jane (Schiller) Giese.  Teresa would be one of three children that Corby and Bettie Jane would have.

Teresa was a member of the...

Mar 9, 2025

David Bruce Sullivan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on March 9, 2025, at Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn at the age of 81. He was born on March 16, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph Theodore and Esther Evangeline Sullivan. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dennis Gilbert Sullivan.

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Mar 9, 2025

Isaías Aranda Cortés, de 56 años y residente del área de Lake Geneva, falleció el 9 de marzo de 2025 en su hogar, rodeado de su familia.

Isaías era un apasionado de la gastronomía y le encantaba comer.

Le sobreviven sus tres hijos: Maura (Eleazar Pérez) Bustos, Marín (Ángel Valadez) Aranda y Alexis Aranda; tres...