Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Sharon "Shari" Kay (Dunn) Lundberg
May 21, 2025
Sharon “Shari” Kay Lundberg, passed away Wednesday, May 21 surrounded by her family that loved her very much. She was born to Donald and Francis Dunn of Lake Geneva, WI on October 30, 1945. Shari loved her family and friends with all her heart. On August 10, 1968, she was joined in marriage to the love of her life,...
Jack Montemagni
May 18, 2025
Jack Montemagni, 92, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on May 18, 2025, surrounded by his friends and family.
Jack’s story starts in Toulouse, France where he was born to the late Renato and Anita (Barsanti) Montemagni on July 23, 1932. After time his family moved back to Italy their home town called...
Kenneth Robert Field
May 11, 2025
Kenneth Robert Field, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025. Born in Chicago to the late Orva Field, and raised in Fox Lake, Illinois, Ken lived a full life devoted to family, faith, work, and his community.
Ken had a long and diverse career, working for several notable companies including GBC, Admiral TV, Barber Greene,...
Geraldine "Geri" Ann (Fish) Leonard
May 9, 2025
Geraldine “Geri” Leonard, 66, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (Linn Township), passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Geri was born on April 5, 1959, to the late Bert and Marjorie (Fitzgerald) Fish in Belvidere, Illinois. She grew up in Marengo, Illinois where she attended Marengo High School, graduating in 1977. ...
Stewart L. Jossart
Apr 29, 2025
Stewart L. Jossart, age 96, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1929, in Minocqua, WI, to Myrtle and Stewart Jossart. Stewart was the oldest of 11 children.
Stewart’s life was one of dedication, service, and community. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the...
Donna J Linneman
Apr 28, 2025
Donna J. Linneman, 84, of the Janesville, Wisconsin area passed away on April 28, 2025, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Donna was born on October 13, 1940, to the late Leonard and Grace (Wells) Michaelis. Donna was graduated from Bassett Union High School in 1958. On February 6, 1988, in Janesville, Wisconsin, Donna was united into...
Peggy Sue Rozell
Apr 27, 2025
Peggy S. Rozell, 45, of the Delavan area passed away on April 27, 2025 at Delavan Health Services.
Peggy was born on December 10, 1980 to the late Walter and Linda Rozell. Peggy spent the majority of her working career as a cashier at Piggly Wiggly in Lake Geneva.\
There will be a graveside service...
Frank Arthur Davenport
Apr 27, 2025
Frank A. Davenport passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on April 27, 2025, at his home on Lake Geneva, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong sailor and adventurer, Frank embraced life with curiosity, courage, and a deep love for the water. He raced scows for over 70 consecutive summers—starting in his teens on Pistakee Lake...
Sandra Gray Mcguinness
Apr 25, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" McGuinness, aged 80, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin surrounded by family. Born on 9/15/1944 in White Plains, NY her family shortly after moved to Grayslake, IL. Sandy graduated from UW-Madison with a fine arts degree. She then was hired by Lerner Newspaper in Chicago, where she met her loving husband, John McGuinness....
Marcia Jean Hoyer
Apr 25, 2025
Marcia Jean Hoyer, of the Lake Geneva area, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 60 years old. Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on March 1, 1965 to David Hoyer and Helene Rusch, Marcia was a vibrant and creative spirit from the very beginning. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1983...
William Edward Hildreth
Apr 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of William (Bill) Edward Hildreth of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, who passed away with his family by his side Friday, April 25th, 2025, his 70th birthday.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of over 43 years, Carla; his children: Melissa Miller (Forrest) and...
Kathryn Marie Heuvelman
Apr 21, 2025
Kathryn M Heuvelman, age 79, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born in Roseau, Minnesota on October 29, 1945, the daughter of Maynard and Anna Erickson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard Heuvelman; her three daughters; Tracy (Doug) Weiner, Sara Hagen and Amy...
Elmer Leonard Johnson
Apr 16, 2025
Elmer Leonard (“Len”/”Lenny”) Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on April 16, 2025, at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI.
Born March 6, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Elmer Johnson and Anne (Broderick) Johnson. in Chicago, IL, Len/Lenny grew up in the city and attended Senn High School. He spent...
Billy Glenn Huggins
Apr 12, 2025
Billy Glenn Huggins. Born to Josie Merriwether and Billy Huggins on December 20th, 1940, passed peacefully on April 12th, 2025. He was a father, a husband, a grandfather, and a friend to everyone he met. He leaves behind his combined 11 children, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
He loved the south and his home state of...
Wayne David Parker
Apr 11, 2025
Wayne D. Parker, 74, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on April 11, 2025, at Lakeland Medical Center.
Wayne was born on January 15th, 1951 to the late William and Jo Ann (Hanak) Parker in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Wayne attended Badger High School in Lake Geneva and was a member of the graduating class of 1969. After...
Carson Ray Baker
Apr 10, 2025
In the early morning of April 10th, Carson Ray Baker (Poppi) was reunited with the love of his life Mary Lila Baker to begin their eternal journey together.
Carson began his life in Corning, Arkansas. He was the youngest of five boys born to the late Hazel and Winfield Baker on May 3, 1941.
After...
Bernetta June (Harden) Gaare
Apr 2, 2025
Bernetta J. Gaare, 91, of Antioch, Illinois passed away on April 2, 2025, at the Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Bernetta was born on January 24, 1934, to the late Lester and Easter (Summers) Harden in Missouri. Bernetta was united into marriage to the late John E. Gaare Jr., he preceded her in death on December...
Mary Catherine (Sizer) Foley
Mar 30, 2025
Mary C. Foley, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on March 30th, 2025, at Golden Years of Lake Geneva.
Mary was born on May 18th, 1935, to the late John and Esther (Rickard) Sizer in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of the graduating class of 1953 from Notre Dame High in Chicago.
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Joseph Patrick Clifford
Mar 30, 2025
Joseph Clifford passed from this life to his next on Sunday, March 30th, peacefully in his sleep, having spent the day with his loved ones. The final whistle blew on Joe’s battle with many ailments, most notably lung cancer, a stroke and heart attack. Joe is preceded in death by his wife of over 58 years Germaine, his parents...
Charles "Chuck" C. Bona
Mar 27, 2025
Charles Conrad “Chuck” Bona, a resident of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and formerly of Gurnee and Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 27, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dr. Adolph Aloysius Bona, Sr. and Mae H. (Pieczynski) Bona, Chuck grew up on the southwest side of the city...
