Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Apr 10, 2018

Joesph James Pankus '79 died on April 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife Patricia Ulrich Pankus, the love of his life. He was born on August 23, 1938, in Chicago, IL, son to Joseph and Nell, brother to Victor. He was raised at Little Flower Parish and became a true "south sider" at heart. He attended St....

Apr 9, 2018

Richard J. Myers, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Black Point, Lake Geneva, WI, early Monday morning, April 9, 2018. He died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, which he battled with the same strength, will and dignity that he approached all things that mattered in life. His wife of 64 years, Mary, was at his side...

Mar 30, 2018

Linda L. McDonough, 67, of Riverview, Florida died at her home on Friday March 30th, 2018.

Born Linda Lou Sommer to Robert and Eleanor (Recknagel) Sommer in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on August 21, 1950.  Linda was a member of the graduating class of 1969 from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  On March 12, 1972 in Lake...

Mar 28, 2018

Victor B. Bihun, 89, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday March 28, 2018 at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford, WI.  Victor Bruno Bihun was born in Chicago, IL on November 12, 1928 the son of the late Nick and Anna (Bongan) Bihun.  He was veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Air Force.  On February 19,...

Mar 20, 2018

Jeffrey M. Downing, 69, of Nesbit, MS, formerly of Lake Geneva and Elkhorn, WI, died Tuesday March 20, 2018 while vacationing in Peru.  Jeffrey Melvin Downing was born in Elkhorn, WI on August 39, 1948 the son of the late George and Elaine (Marquart) Downing.  On March 15, 1968, in Memphis, TN, he was united in marriage to the...

Mar 20, 2018

Kathleen M. McGarry, 73, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday March 20, 2018 at her home.  The former Kathleen Marie McGarry was born in Trenton, NJ on October 25, 1944 the daughter of the late John and Mary (Turner) Ryan.  She was a member of Saint Francis deSales Catholic Church in Lake Geneva.  She enjoyed doing crafts such as...

Mar 10, 2018

David F. Klosinski, 65, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday March 10, 2018 at Holton Manor Nursing Home in Elkhorn, WI.  David Francis Klosinski was born in Wauwatosa, WI on April 22, 1952.  He worked for many years as a custodian for the Muskego-Norway School District.  He was an avid bowler; he also spent many happy hours fishing.

Mar 8, 2018

Margaret E. Firestone, 100, of Fontana, WI died on March 8th, 2018 at Artisan Nursing Home in Lake Geneva, WI.

Born Margaret Elizabeth Gault to the late Paul and Selma Gault on October 27th, 1917 in Marengo, Illinois.  On September 13th, 1929 in Sharon, Wisconsin Margaret was united into marriage to Russell.  Russell preceded Margaret in death...

Mar 6, 2018

Christiane Marszalek, 92, a long time resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday March 6, 2018 at her home.  The former Christiane Therese Marguerite Lucie Guiffaut was born in France on July 23, 1925 the daughter of the late Louis and Lucienne (Latour) Guiffaut. On February 9, 1947 in Chicago, IL she was united in marriage to Robert F....

Mar 5, 2018

Robert Ricciotti, 82, of Walworth, WI, died Monday March 12, 2018 at his home.  Robert was born in Chicago, IL on May 25, 1935 the son of the late John and Anna (Abotte) Ricciotti.  He was a graduate of Lane Tech in Chicago, IL.  In 1955 in Chicago, IL he was united in marriage to the former Josephine Balicki;...

Mar 4, 2018

Annyce M. Hubbard, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Vintage On The Ponds in Delavan, WI. Annyce battled Parkinson Disease for the past 24 years.

Annyce was born March 18, 1928 to LeRoy and Maud Stoflet in Burlington, WI.  Annyce was the oldest of 14 children.  She was united in marriage on March 22,...

Feb 26, 2018

James A. Regner, 60, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday February 26, 2018 at his home.  James Arthur Regner was born in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Marvin and Mary (Caughey) Regner. On February 14, 1995 he was united in marriage to the former Kristi Heffel.  He and Kristi were members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Burlington,...

Feb 9, 2018

Karen A. Weiss, 78, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday February 9, 2018 at Holton Manor Nursing Home in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Karen Ann Lien was born in Cudahy, WI on May 13, 1939 the daughter of the late Oliver and Viola (Van Selow) Lien.  She graduated from Bayview High School in 1957.  On January 22, 1966 in...

Feb 7, 2018

John A. “Jack” Barrett, 84, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2018.

John was born on September 22, 1933 in Lake Geneva, WI to the late Miles and Margaret (nee Bingham) Barrett.

He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1951, where he was a stand-out athlete on the football,...

Feb 6, 2018

Richard S. Bain, 88, of Lake Geneva, WI died Tuesday February 6, 2018 in the care of Village Glen of Lake Geneva where he resided for the last year. Richard Stuart Bain beloved father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend to many was born March 25, 1929 in Oak Park, IL the son of the late Lewis and Edna (Boegen)...

Feb 5, 2018

Zora “Zoe” Woelky, 81, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday February 5, 2018 at her home.  The former Zora Mae Hawver was born in Lake Geneva on November 26, 1936 the daughter of the late Donald and Virginia (Gould) Hawver.  She was a graduate of Lake Geneva High School graduating in 1955.  Following graduation from high...

Feb 1, 2018

Susan Dickinson Morton, b. 9/23/1936, 81 yrs. of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday 2/1/2018, of ovarian cancer. "Sue" Morton has been a Lake Geneva resident nearly all her life. Daughter of the late Albert Boyd and Bernice (Bryn) Dickinson. She graduated from Stephens College in Missouri and transferred to Michigan State, then became an elementary teacher. She met Robert...

Jan 31, 2018

Robert T. Reed, 73, of Lake Geneva died unexpectedly at his home on January 31, 2018.

Born Robert Reed to the late Chet and Marge (Hinaber) Reed in Rockford, Illinois.  Robert was a member of the graduating class from Rockford West High School in 1962.  Robert was united into marriage to the late Patricia Blunt on June...

Jan 30, 2018

Jo-Ann E. Binder O’Brien, 68, of Janesville, WI, formerly of Lake Geneva, died Tuesday January 30, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville.  The former Jo-Ann Ellen Binder was born in Geneva Township, WI on October 5, 1949 the daughter of the late John and Vera (Dahner) Binder.  She was a graduate of Lakeland School in Elkhorn, WI.  On July...

Jan 26, 2018

Robert Cruse Morton, b. 3/10/1934, 83 yrs. of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday, January 26, 2018, after an extended accident related illness. "Bob" Morton was formerly of Chester, New Jersey, son of the late Robert F. and Dorothy (Cruse) Morton. He attended Missouri Valley College.  On June 27, 1958, in Stuttgart, Germany he was united in marriage to Susan...