Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Nov 5, 2018

Constance (Conni)Baumann-Neylon, died on November 6, 2018 of uterine cancer at the Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI. She was 59.

Conni was a supportive and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She will always be remembered as honest, honorable, strong-willed, dedicated, and a fun-loving friend. Conni's was a fierce advocate for children, and her love for...

Nov 4, 2018

Betty Jane Lempart, 87, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday November 4, 2018 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lake Geneva.  The former Betty Jane Carlson was born December 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Gunner and Linnea (Wigren) Carlson.  She was a graduate of Jones Commercial High School in Chicago. ...

Oct 29, 2018

Cory M. Brown, 47, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on Monday October 29th, 2018.

Born Cory Michael Brown to Michael and Norine (Olson) Brown in Des Moines, Iowa on August 12, 1971.  Cory was a member of the graduating class of 1990 from Northwest Webster High in Barnum, Iowa. After high school he went to basic...

Oct 26, 2018

Tammy (Tami) Renee Fedyna Irwin, 47 of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on October 26, 2018 at St. Luke’s Medical Center surrounded by family and friends following a long courageous battle with cancer.

Tami was born on January 25, 1971 in Chicago to George and Diane Fedyna.  Tami graduated from Badger High School, Lake Geneva, WI in...

Oct 23, 2018

Steven C. Moelter, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Kenosha Memorial Hospital in Kenosha, WI.  Steven Charles Moelter was born on February 10, 1950 in Chicago, IL the son of Charles and Bernadette (Krentz) Moelter.  He graduated from Saint Francis deSales Catholic School, in Lake Geneva, then from Badger High School in 1968.  He was...

Oct 7, 2018

Franklin D. Wilson, 90, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday October 7, 2018 in Lake Geneva.  Franklin Doan Wilson was born in Flint, MI on June 28, 1928 the son of the late Frank and Florence (Hartnell) Wilson.  He was a graduate of Flint Central High School in Flint, MI and then from the General Motors...

Sep 24, 2018

Onergis Martinez, 51, of Genoa City Wisconsin passed away at his home on September 24, 2018.

Born Onergis Rodelmiro Martinez in Guatamela to Greyorio Gutierrez and Maria S. Martinez on February 20, 1967.  On October 30, 1998 Onergis was united into marriage to Mery Lucita in Carpentersville, Illinois.

Onergis was a man of many talents.  ...

Sep 17, 2018

Oliver D. Turgeon, of the Mukwonago area passed away on September 17th, 2018.

Oliver Daniel Turgeon is the son to Benjamin and Leslie (York) Turgeon. Oliver is also the younger brother to Andrew, Hailey and Madison Wojciuch, and to Emma Thomas.    Oliver is the grandson to Glen and Janice York, Al (Joe Haller) Turgeon and Kathy (Eric...

Sep 14, 2018

Dorothy Herlach, formerly a resident of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Arthur D. Herlach; her parents, Clemens and Agnes Chmurski; and her brothers, Clifford and Ralph Chmurski.  Dorothy and Art had moved to Lake Geneva after their retirement.

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Sep 9, 2018

Dorothy J. Martin, 82, of Elkhorn, WI, died Sunday September 9, 2018 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn.  The former Dorothy Jean Vermillion was born in Melrose Park, IL on April 20, 1936 the daughter of the late Sterl and Mary (LaBounty) Vermillion.  In November of 1956 at Como Community Church she was united in marriage to Edward...

Sep 3, 2018

Nancy Lou (Wilcox) Moore, 83, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, formally of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, Wisconsin.

Nancy was born on June 29, 1935 to Clarence and Mary Wilcox in Marengo, Illinois where she graduated from Marengo High School with the class of 1953.

Aug 28, 2018

Deborah A. Clark. 61, of Genoa City, WI, died Tuesday August 28, 2018 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lake Geneva, WI. Deborah Ann Clark was born on March 6, 1957 in Elgin, IL the daughter of the late Raymond and Lorraine (Mersman) Clark. Deborah was a sweet, friendly, loving person who loved to cook and also loved...

Aug 3, 2018

Norman J. Schreiner, 72, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, died Friday August 3, 2018.  Norman Joseph Schreiner was born on June 28, 1946 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Leo and Rose (Polak) Schreiner.  He was a 1964 graduate of Badger High School in Lake Geneva.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving...

Aug 3, 2018

David W. Henchel Sr., 68, of the Lake Geneva area died on August 3, 2018 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.

Born David William Henchel on February 10th, 1950 to the late George and Elizabeth (Wilson) Henchel in Evergreen Park Illinois.  David was a member of the graduating class of 1968 from Rich East High...

Jul 26, 2018

Karl Scham, 86, of the Lake Geneva area died at his home on July 26th, 2018.

Born Karl Scham to the late Otto and Amalie (Burst) Scham on October 30, 1931. Karl came to America in 1955. Soon after arriving Karl was drafted into the United States Army, serving on a US Army base in Germany. While...

Jul 25, 2018

Josephine L. Gerambia, 91, a longtime resident of Pell Lake, WI, died Wednesday July 25, 2018 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Josephine Lucia Cirrincione was born in Vicari, Sicily on December 13, 1926 the daughter of the late Luigi and Catarina (Amatori) Cirrincione.  On June 18, 1949, in Sicily, she was united in marriage...

Jul 23, 2018

Bonnie L. Zerfas, 62, of the Lake Geneva area died unexpectedly on Monday July 23, 2018 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.

Born Bonnie Lynn Zerfas to Daniel and Margaret (Offersen) Zerfas in Chicago Illinois.  Bonnie was known for her love of life and her gift of gab, always the one to start the conversations.  Bonnie loved her...

Jul 10, 2018

James A. Hefty, 73, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and Fort Myers, Florida died on Tuesday July 10th, 2018 at Burlington Memorial Hospital.

Born James Allan Hefty to the late Charles and Jean (Nadler) Hefty in Monroe, Wisconsin on October 2nd, 1944, James, or Jim as many people knew him, was a member of the graduating class of...

Jul 9, 2018

Ronald Page “Frio” Frankel was born September 6, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, to Donald Page and Betty Jane (Jahnke) Frankel.  Ron left this life in the presence of his son, Jonathan Page Frankel, on July 9, 2018.  Ron had been a Lake Geneva/Fontana resident since July 1958.

With the exception of 1 year in Dayton, Ohio,...

Jul 8, 2018

Mary Lou Esmond, age 78, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva,  passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, after a long battle with health issues. She was born in Belvedere, IL on January 26, 1940, the daughter of William and Mary (Bray) Leonard. She worked as an Operator for Wisconsin Bell before being put in charge of their business offices....