Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Dec 21, 2019

Kathryn M. “Kathy” Hachmeister, 62, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday December 21, 2019 at Mercy Walworth Hospital.  Kathryn Marie Hachmeister was born in Burlington, WI on December 16, 1957 the daughter of the late George and Myra (Zeiser) Hachmeister.  She put herself through nursing school while raising her children.  She was dedicated to nursing and committed to those...

Dec 18, 2019

Gwendolyn Wagner Quincannon, 96, of Lake Geneva WI, passed away Wednesday, December 18, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center after a brief illness.

Gwen was born in Grand Bayou, Red River Parish, Louisiana, in 1923, to John and Carolyn Wagner. She grew up in Louisiana and east Texas, moving to Corpus Christi to work as a secretary at...

Dec 1, 2019

Kent Lewis Byron, 63, of Indio Hills, CA and formerly of Lake Geneva, WI passed away Sunday, Dec. 1st, 2019. He was born on Feb. 22, 1956, the son of Orien "Biz" Byron and Helen (Lewis) Byron. Kent graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva in 1974.

Kent worked as an electrician for many years taking...

Nov 29, 2019

Carol R. Hafs, 90, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday November 29, 2019 at Lakeland Health Care Center.  The former Carol Rose Althafer was born in Queen City, MO on April 3, 1929 the daughter of the late Reverend Arthur and Rose (Marzhal) Althafer.  She was a graduate of Genoa City High School.  On January 9, 1946 in Dubuque,...

Nov 26, 2019

Katharine B. “Katie’ Findley, 68, a longtime resident of Lyons Township, died Tuesday November 26, 2019 the Memorial Hospital of Burlington.  The former Katherine Baker Carlson was born in Evanston, IL August 23, 1951 the daughter of the late Androv and Susan (Baker) Carlson.  Katie was an experienced sailor; she ran the Lake Geneva Yacht Club sailing school for...

Nov 5, 2019

Christopher (Chris) T. French, 70, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly Tuesday afternoon, November 5th.  Chris was born August 20, 1949 to Missy and Ted French, in Mexico City, Mexico.  He was schooled in Mexico City, Mexico, and Switzerland.  He started his life-long career in the 5-star Resort Hotel Industry with Roc Resorts in Vermont.  This career took...

Nov 3, 2019

Sara Catherine Jeffers was born on July 21, 1962 to Catherine (MacLean) and Dr Dean H Jeffers, Jr at Lakeland Hospital.  She enjoyed a wonderful childhood with great family friends in Lake Geneva.  Sara and these friends, Nancy (Twist), Dana (Grezenia),Kathy (Culp) and Lori (Quickel) graduated from Badger High School in 1980 and remained lifelong buddies.

Sara...

Oct 28, 2019

Isabel M. Turner, 85, of Bloomfield, Wisconsin passed away at her home surrounded by her family.

Born Isabel Miranda to the late Louis and Martina (Lopez) Miranda in Waco Texas on July 7, 1934.  On April 24, 1954 Isabel was united into marriage to Joseph M. Turner, he preceded her in death.

Isabel is survived...

Oct 22, 2019

Susan B. Carlson, 96, of the Lake Geneva area died on Tuesday October 22, 2019 at Lakeland Nursing Home in Elkhorn Wisconsin.

Born Susan Baker to the late William and Katharine (Bertels) Baker in Evanston, Illinois on New Year’s Eve in 1922.  Susan attend Northshore County Day School in Winnetka, Illinois where she was a member of...

Oct 18, 2019

Jack Cassingham of Whitewater and Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away on October 18, 2019. He was 85. He is preceded by his wife, Donna White Cassingham, and survived by his second wife of 13 years, Janice Johnson Cassingham; his children Scott Cassingham and Lynn Cassingham Davis; his grandchildren Drew Davis, Diane Davis, Colleen Cassingham, and Chris Cassingham; and his great...

Oct 14, 2019

Florence E. Lentz, 90, formerly of Burlington, WI, died Monday October 14, 2019 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lake Geneva.  The former Florence Eva Garland was born in Burlington, WI on November 4, 1928 in Burlington, WI the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Brandis) Garland.

Florence ran a campground for many years in...

Oct 8, 2019

Walter (Pinky) William York, 87, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away on October 8th, 2019.

He was born to parents Lawrence York and Eunice Ledger, on 5/01/1932 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin .He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1950.

Walter worked as a Dairy Farmer for 69 years.

After 69 years of service,...

Oct 7, 2019

John Robert Brandley, 77, of Lake Geneva, died of complications from diabetes on October 7, 2019, at the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  He was born June 11, 1942, in Beaver Dam, WI, to John and Helen Brandley, and moved with his family to Lake Geneva when he was a young child.  John, Sr., managed the Schultz Bros. “Five...

Oct 6, 2019

George E. Fedyna, 73 of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday October 6, 2019 at the V.A. Center in Dover, WI.  George Edward Fedyna was born in Chicago, IL on March 5, 1946 the son of the late David and Virginia (Conzen) Fedyna.  He was a Veteran of the Viet Nam War serving with the U.S. Navy on board a...

Oct 6, 2019

William "Bill" Rolseth, 76, of Pell Lake, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.

Born William James Rolseth on November 12th, 1942 to the late Thorvald and Ruth Rolseth in Chicago, Illinois.  William was a member of the graduating class of 1961 from Wheaton Community High School.  On January 11th, 1986 at Christ Lutheran Church...

Oct 4, 2019

William Enochs, 64, of Pell Lake, Wisconsin passed away at his home surrounded by friends and family on October 4th, 2019.

Born William Raymond Enochs Jr., to the late William and Emma Enoch on December 17th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois.  On January 11th, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois William was united into marriage to Debra Hansen.

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Sep 29, 2019

Michael Dreher, 77, of Lake Geneva passed away unexpectedly on September 28th, 2019 at his home.

Born Michael Charles Dreher on November 5th, 1941 to the late Roland and Isabella (Ehrnwalb) Dreher in Chicago Illinois.  Michael left school early to go and serve his country as a member of the United States Army.  Michael was honorable discharged...

Sep 23, 2019

Bonnie G. Hawkins, 78, of Elkhorn, WI, died Monday September 23, 2019 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.  The former Bonnie Gillette was born in Evanston, IL on January 21, 1941 the daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Salamon) Gillette.  She graduated from Evanston High School in 1959.  On May 23, 1964, in Evanston, IL, she was...

Sep 9, 2019

Sheila Hatch Kane, 50, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 surrounded by the love of her entire family and many close friends.  After a long and courageous battle with depression, she has found eternal peace.

Born in La Grange, Illinois, Sheila attended high school at Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois and then continued her education...

Sep 4, 2019

James M. Spears, 50, of Lake Geneva, WI died Wednesday September 4, 2019 at Mercy Walworth Hospital.  James Matthew Spears was born on September 9, 1968 in Antioch, Illinois the son of Timothy and Michelle DeLahunt Spears. He graduated from Osseo-Fairchild High School in Osseo, WI. in1986.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter and he loved his dogs. ...