Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

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...