Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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. ...

Sep 2, 2019

Martin Heim, of the Spring Grove area, died on September 2, 2019 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.

Born Martin Joseph Heim on September 18th, 1927 to the late Sebastian and Katherine (Scheimel) Heim in Chicago, Illinois.    Martin was a member of the graduating class 1945 from Tiledon High School in Chicago.  After High School Martin went to...

Sep 1, 2019

Still feisty and active until the end, Louise Weber passed away at age 103 of natural causes on September 1, 2019.

Louise Elizabeth Bain Gourlay was born on January 6, 1916 in Hamilton, Ontario. The family moved to Highland Park, IL when she was 13 and she attended Deerfield Community High School.  After graduation she attended Northwestern...

Aug 31, 2019

Arleen Ericson, 93, of Bristol, Wisconsin passed away on August 31, 2019 at Grande Prairie assisted living.

Born Arleen Ernie to the late Henry and Helen (Bittner) Ernie on August 26th, 1923. Arlene was united into marriage to Phil Ericson. Phil preceded her in death.

Arleen loved to hang out with her friends and family,...

Aug 28, 2019

Skyelene N. Karaszewski, 30, of the Pell Lake area died unexpectedly on Wednesday August 28th, 2019.

Born Skyelene Nicole Karaszewski to Doug Karaszewski and Lizabeth Carlson on January 17th, 1989.  Skyelene had a warm, kind heart.  Skyelene loved her family and friends but the love she had for her son Hayden out shined them all.

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Aug 24, 2019

Eleanor M. Gerald, 86, of Lake Geneva, died Saturday August 24, 2019 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn.  The former Eleanor Mary Siblik was born in Lake Geneva, WI on February 8, 1933 the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Robers) Siblik.  She was a graduate of Lake Geneva High School, graduating in 1951.  Following graduation she...

Aug 23, 2019

David Richard Hill, born May 8, 1953, died Friday August 23, 2019 at his home. David grew up in Genoa City, he lived in Lake Geneva for several years before becoming a long time resident of Lyons Township.  David was a skilled carpenter and craftsman.  He was a lover of nature, an avid Harley rider and classic van enthusiast,...

Aug 20, 2019

Lee David Zarnstorff, 52, of Elkhorn Wisconsin passed away at his home on August 20, 2019.

Lee was born in New Port Ritchie, Florida on February 22, 1967.  Lee and his family later relocated to the Darien area where Lee attended and graduated from Darien High School in 1986.

Lee was an accomplished and well-known...

Aug 19, 2019

Marilynn Louise Dyer, age 77, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born on July 10, 1942, to Lyle W. Ruehlman and Reva June (Schacht) Ruehlman and grew up in Hebron, IL, with her older sister, Nancy, and younger brother, Denny. She spent many happy days riding her horse, Jiggs, down...

Aug 9, 2019

Chester A. Price, 85 a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area, died Friday August 9, 2019 at his home.  Chester Adrian Price was born on August 4, 1934 in Bloomfield Township the son of the late Chester and Alma (Brugger) Price.  He attended grade school at the White Pigeon School and then graduated from Lake Geneva High School...

Aug 2, 2019

Kathy was a beloved mother and grandmother, a favorite aunt, and a treasured friend.  Born in 1947, Kathy grew up on Pewaukee Lake, lived in Lake Geneva for almost 50 years, and spent her summers on Crystal Lake in northern Michigan.  Kathy was happiest when she was on the water, particularly when in a sailboat.  She was a terrific...

Jul 31, 2019

John D. Duggan, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29th.  He was born on August 24th, 1951 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Lucille (Bayer) Duggan.

He attended Wheeling High School in Wheeling, Illinois before moving to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for his junior year of high school. He graduated from Badger High...