Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Feb 23, 2020

Jennifer L. Burka, 71, of the Delavan area passed away at her home on February 23, 2020.

Born Jennifer Lynn Milbrant to the late Gorden and Kathleen (Parsons) Milbrant in Stoughton Wisconsin on May 31, 1948.  Jennifer was a member of the graduating class of 1966 from Evansville High School.  On August 8th, 1970 Jennifer was united...

Feb 21, 2020

Kenneth L. Jacobson, who lived in the Lake Geneva area for the first 90 of his 95 years, died on Friday, February 21 at Elizabeth Residence Assisted Living in Franklin, WI.  He was born on June 20, 1924, on his family’s farm on White Pigeon Road south of Lake Geneva.  He married Helen Reich on May 10, 1958, and...

Feb 13, 2020

Michael Dantuma, 80, a longtime resident of Linn Township, died Thursday February 13, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI.  He was born in Irnsum, Holland on April 9, 1939 the son of the late Sam and Rose (Dejong) Dantuma.  On May 20, 1972 in Lake Geneva, WI he was united in marriage to the former Linda Faivre.  ...

Feb 10, 2020

Donald A. Isaacs. 53, of Elkhorn, WI, died Monday February 10, 2020

at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.  Donald Alan Isaacs was born in

South Chicago Heights, IL on April 9, 1966 the son of the late Carl and

Janice (Williams) Isaacs.  He graduated from Badger High School in

Lake Geneva...

Feb 4, 2020

Charles Lazzio, a life long resident of Lake Geneva, passed away at age 99 after a short stay at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.

He was born in 1920, in Lake Geneva, to Sicilian parents Joseph and Frances Lazzio. In his preteen years he worked at grandfather’s produce stand as well as spending summers working with his...

Jan 31, 2020

Barbara Jean Iwan, 76, of the Lake Geneva area died at her home on Friday January 31, 2020.

Born Barbara Jean Olmsted to the late Earl and Lucille (Jonaitis) Olmsted on November 12, 1943 in Waukegan, Illinois.  Barbara was a member of the graduating class of 1961 from North Chicago High School.  On June 30th, 1962 Barbara...

Jan 29, 2020

Joseph M. Domino, 66, of Pell Lake, WI, died Wednesday January 29, 2020 at his home. Joseph Michael Domino was born in Chicago, IL on October 5, 1953 the son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Saint James) Domino. He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva with the class of 1972.  He owned and operated Domino Air...

Jan 26, 2020

Michael J. “Moo” Glass, 56, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday January 26, 2020 at Delavan Health Services after a battle with cancer..  Michael was born on April 10, 1963 to proud parents  Jerry and Marlyn Glass.  He grew up in Lake Geneva and was a third generation of this community.  He attended Northwestern Military and Naval Academy in...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Ann Hobbs, 89, originally from Lake Geneva, and currently residing at Vintage on the Ponds, Delavan, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn.

Mary Ann was born in Williams Bay, Wisconsin on November 13th, 1930.  Her parents were Michael and Anna Ambrose.  Mary Ann had 2 brothers, Mike and Frank.  She...

Jan 13, 2020

Danforth P. Wright, 80, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday January 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Harvard, IL.  Danforth Paul Wright was born in Evanston, IL on July 30, 1939 the son of the late Dalton and Lela (Mease) Wright.  On August 5, 1961 in Barrington, IL he was united in marriage to the former Joan M Tiesling;...

Jan 10, 2020

Our deeply loved matriarch, Emilie Elizabeth “Betty” Hartnett, 103, died Friday, January 10, in the presence of family at the home in which she was raised in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Born on June 17, 1916 in Glens Falls, New York to Almira Smith Morgan and Robert Everett McNally, Betty moved with her parents to Lake Geneva when her father...

Jan 6, 2020

Eva M. Szajner, 63, of the Genoa City area died on January 6th, 2020.

Eva was born in Poland on November 16, 1957. On July 13th, 1985 she was united into marriage to Andrew Szajner.  Eva loved to needle work, crafting, and enjoyed spending time outside gardening.

Eva is survived by her husband of 35...

Jan 4, 2020

Kali Ann Beauchamp received her heavenly wings on January 4, 2020.

Five months ago on August 5, 2019, we gathered to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this beautiful little girl.  She touched all of our hearts in the five months we got to spend with her in this world and we will continue to celebrate her....

Jan 4, 2020

Jean Blix, 83 of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin died Saturday, January 4th at St.Lukes Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born in St. Clair County in Illinois on October 19th 1936, the daughter of the late Elmon and Cecil Manley. Jean enjoyed working and had a varied career path. Her favorite job was that of a travel agent, working for Fuji...

Jan 3, 2020

Elizabeth J. Howes, 73, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, died Friday January 3, 2020 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home.  The former Elizabeth Jean Henry was born in Elkhorn, W on December 17, 1946 the daughter of the late Eugene and Lorraine (Gleason) Henry.  She graduated from Badger High School in 1965.  She had worked as an inspector...

Jan 3, 2020

Marla J. Bland, 64, of the Lake Geneva area died on January 3, 2020.

Born Marla Jean Bland to the late Charles and Wilma Carlson on October 13th, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois.

Marla is survived by her children: Eric (Becca) Bland, Kirk Bland, Kevin Bland and Kristopher Bland.  Marla’s brother: Rick (Bonnie) Carlson and her...

Jan 1, 2020

William H. Meister, age 82, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the MercyHealth Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin.   “Bill” was born on December 25, 1937 in Elkhorn, WI.

Bill was the middle child born to the late Clarence Leroy and Olga Johanna (Nelson) Meister.   His siblings included John, Joan, Dorothy...

Jan 1, 2020

Sally J. Kasper-Flores, 68, of Lake Geneva, died Wednesday January 1, 2020 at her home.  The former Sally Joellen Kasper-Flores was born in Chicago, IL on September 14, 1951the daughter of the Late Howard and Mary (Degen) Kasper.  On April 29, 1988 in Scottsdale, AZ she was united in marriage to Robert C. Flores.  Sally enjoyed cooking for her...

Dec 28, 2019

John C. Gavin, 60, of the Elkhorn area died on Saturday December 28th, 2019 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital.

Born John Christopher Gavin to Glen and Marian (DeHaan) Gavin on July 27th, 1959 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  John was a member of the graduating class of 1978 from Big Foot High School.

John was a man who...

Dec 24, 2019

Barbara L. Sharer, 80, formerly of the Lake Geneva area and most recently from the Delavan area died on December 24th, 2019 at her home.

Barbara Louise Sharer was born in Champaign, Illinois on July 9th, 1939 to the late Nicholas and Dorothy Zelenko.  Barb spent her childhood years in Morris, Illinois and moved to Lake Geneva...