Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jul 20, 2020

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Nicholas J. Caselli, 73, of Williams Bay, WI, died Monday July 20, 2020 at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Nicholas John Caselli was born in Chicago, IL on January 29, 1947 the son of the late Eugene and Philamina (Figuolo) Caselli.  As a youth he...

Jul 18, 2020

J. Jesus Torrez-Valdez, 65, of Lake Geneva passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 18th, 2020.

Jesus is survived by six children: Octavia, Mayra, Jesus, Patricia (Jose) Plascencia, Analilia, and Gerardo.  21 grandchildren: Gerardo Jr., Daniel, Jennifer, Jackelyn, Briana, Edith, Jared, Ruby, Oscar, Yoselin, Giovanny, Jessica, Juan, Jazmin, Alondra, Hector, Emma Lynn, Cesar, Erick and Yessnia,...

Jul 16, 2020

Richard Fred Norman, 84, died at his home in Laguna Woods, California on July 16, 2020.  He was born in April, 1936 in Elmhurst, IL to John Henry Norman and Marion Ruth King.

Richard was a true philanthropist, even from a young age he worked to help the needs of others.  While attending York Community High School,...

Jul 16, 2020

Brian O’Neil Terry surprised us all with his unexpected death on July 16, 2020; he died of natural causes in his home. Up until hours before his death, he continued to joke with his many Lake Geneva friends and make their lives a little better.

Born in Skokie, Illinois on December 2, 1956 to the late Mary...

Jul 16, 2020

Patricia L. Bennett, 74,of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday July 16, 2020 at her home.  The former Patricia Lynn Hyler was born in Chicago, IL on September 14, 1945 the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Wilk) Hyler. She was a very strong woman with a very good sense of humor.  She enjoyed listening to music, cooking and...

Jul 13, 2020

Robert Jensen Hummel, 85, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  He was the husband of Juliana Traut Hummel, his loving wife of 63 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four sons Robert (Cynthia), William (Julie), John (Louise) and Eric (Julie) and grandchildren Brooke (Yellen), Natalie, Alison, Alexandra, Amy, Claudia, Peter,...

Jul 12, 2020

Charles B. “Charlie” Moelter, 93, of Lake Geneva, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday July 12, 2020 at his home.  Charles Bruno Moelter was born in Chicago, IL the son of the late Bruno and Theresia (Kuhn) Moelter.

Charlie is survived by: his wife Joanne Gasperik, 3 children; Susan, Charles (Suzanne) and Bruno. He was preceded in...

Jul 9, 2020

Raymond J. Lucivansky.  9/6/1931 – 7/9/2020

Raymond John Lucivansky, the second son of John and Frances Lucivansky, was born September 6, 1931.

He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Almena and Barron High School in Barron, WI and graduated with honors in 1949. In school he was active in journalism, forensics and student government.

Jul 3, 2020

Catherine M. Talarek, 77, of the Williams Bay area passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2020.

Born Catherine Mary Domrose to the late Vincient and Catherine Domrose on March 19, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.   On August 1, 1959 Catherine was united into marriage to Russell Talarek.

Catherine is survived...

Jul 3, 2020

Robert “Bob” Hayes, 86, of Williams Bay, WI, passed away Friday July 3, 2020 at Golden Years Nursing Home in Lake Geneva.

He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on March 29, 1934 the son of the late Victor and Elizabeth (Bolen) Hayes and grew up in Streater, IL.  He earned his BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering...

Jul 2, 2020

Victor Schwert passed away on July 2, 2020, at Pinecrest Assisted Living facility in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, of old age.

Victor was born October 8, 1923 in Buffalo, New York to Herman and Pauline (Kulawiak) Schwert.

Victor was very proud to have held a long-standard record at his school for the High Jump Scissors.  Last,...

Jul 1, 2020

Larry Hicks, 79, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center on July 1, 2020.

Born Larry Leonard Hicks to the late Verden and Winnie (Stuewer) Hicks in Pepin, Wisconsin on June 11, 1941.  Larry was a member of the first graduating class of Badger High School in 1959.  After graduating from high school...

Jul 1, 2020

Grant L. Winger Sr., 78, of Linn Township, WI, died Wednesday July 1, 2020 at his home. Grant LaVon Winger was born in Viola, WI on April 1, 1942 the son of the late Loren and Myrna (Withrough) Winger.  On December 9, 1961 in Lake Geneva, WI he was united in marriage to the former Georgieanna Patnaude. He had...

Jun 22, 2020

Barbara Klein, 94, of the Lake Geneva Area passed away at Lakeland Health Care Center on June 22, 2020.

Born Barbara Moody to the late James and Louise (Tribblet) Moody in Cleveland, Ohio on September 20, 1925.  In 1946 Barbara was united into marriage to George Klein.

Barbara is survived by 5 children:  Ruth Klein...

Jun 19, 2020

Russell P. Anderson, 73, of Lake Geneva passed away at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center on June 19th, 2020.

Born Russell Anderson to the late Russell and Eleanor (Riccio) Anderson in Chicago, Illinois.  Russell was a member of the graduating class of 1965 from Glenbard West High School in Chicago.

Russell loved to travel and did...

Jun 19, 2020

Martin Aloysius Dolan 79, died peacefully on his beloved farm in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, June 19, 2020

Preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Martin and Mildred Dolan RN, sister Mary Jean  (Jim) Salach and brother James  (Helen) Dolan C.P.D.

Martin is survived by:

His loving wife and best friend of 27 years,...

Jun 14, 2020

James A. Cusack, 83, of the Lake Geneva area passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer while at his home with his loving wife Jeanne on June 14, 2020.

Born James Arthur Cusack of the late Jack (John) and Marie (Johnson) Cusack in Chicago, Illinois on April 12, 1937.  Jim was fourth of six kids, proceeded...

Jun 14, 2020

Elssy Fabela went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14th, 2020.

Elssy was born in Bogota, Colombia and was united in marriage to Augie K Fabela Sr. on December 29th, 1962.

Elssy was a great woman of Faith that loved her family. Elssy had a mission to tell everyone she knew and...

Jun 12, 2020

Robert  A. “Bob” Meyerhofer, 90, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, WI passed away Friday June 12, 2020 at his home.  Robert Anthony Meyerhofer was born in Lyons Township on April 18, 1930 the son of the late Urban and Marcella (Erhart) Meyerhofer.  Bob was a graduate of Lake Geneva High School.  He worked for 38 years for the...

Jun 5, 2020

Cheryl Lynn McDonald, 63, of Ingleside, IL passed away Friday June 5, 2020 at her home.  Cheryl Lynn was born March 4, 1957 in Evanston. IL the daughter of the late John and Leona (McCarthy) McDonald Sr. She worked for Baxter Labs as a secretary for many years.

Cheryl was a true lover of life enjoying travel,...