Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Aug 26, 2017

Ronald J. Pankau, 89, of Lake Geneva, WI. died Saturday August 26, 2017 at his home.  Ronald Joseph Pankau was born on May 1, 1928 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Francis and Agnes (Wisniewski) Pankau.  He graduated from Taft High School in Chicago in January of 1946 and then from the University of Illinois School of...

Aug 25, 2017

Henry J. Pabich, 84, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Stanley, WI, died Friday August 25, 2017 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  Henry John Pabich was born in Thorp, WI on July 15, 1933 the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Paperniak) Pabich.  He was a graduate of Thorp High school in Thorp WI and then from...

Aug 22, 2017

Robert A. Bormes, 63, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday August 22, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI.  Robert Alfred Bormes was born in Washington, DC on June 26, 1954 the son of the late Robert and Patricia Bormes.  He attended Regis College in Denver CO where he earned an Associate Degree in Business.  On...

Aug 20, 2017

Delores H. Richter, 95, of Lyons, Wisconsin died on Sunday August 20th, 2017 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Born Delores Hattie Hallman to the late Chalres and Kathryn (Gaitner) Hallman in Chicago, Illinois.  Delores was united into marriage to Melvin Richter in Chicago, Illinois.

2 children survive Delores: Sandra (David) Huffar and Joyce Olson...

Aug 19, 2017

Doris L. Meyers, 84, of Lake Geneva, WI died Saturday August 19, 2017 at her home in Lake Geneva surrounded by family and loved ones.  The former Doris Lee Shelton was born in Holt, MO on August 17, 1933 the daughter of the late Beverly and Dora (Murphy) Shelton.  On September 22, 1951 in Chicago, IL she was united...

Aug 12, 2017

Christine A. Novak, 40, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday August 12, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.  The former Christine Ann Kelby was born on December 22, 1976 in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of James and Carolyn (Shem) Kelby.  She graduated from Faith Christian High School in Grand Detour, IL. On August 8, 1998, in...

Aug 7, 2017

Rosemary Young, 100, of Lake Geneva, WI formerly of Johnsburg, IL passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 7, 2017 with her family around her.  The former Rosemary Freund was born in McHenry, IL on January 4, 1917 the daughter of the late John and Emma (Tonyan) Freund.   She was raised on the family farm and worked in...

Aug 4, 2017

Gary E. Racette, 66, of the Lake Geneva Area died unexpectedly on Friday August 4th, 2017.

Born Gary Eugene Racette on May 31, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Eugene and Frances (Lane) Racette.  Gary was a member of the graduating class of 1970 from Wheeling High School.

Gary loved to cook and eat and loved...

Aug 4, 2017

Mark Kinsley, 57, of Linn, Wisconsin died on Friday August 4th, 2017 at his home.

Born Mark Alexander Patrick Kinsley to John and Victoria Diane (McPhail) Kinsley in Toronto, Canada on February 17th, 1960.  Mark was a proud member of the Linn Township Fire Department where he served for 10 years.  Prior to being on the fire...

Aug 2, 2017

Marie M, Moreau, 101, a long time resident of Lake Geneva died Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Lakeland Health Care in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Marie M. Monchamp was born in Harrisburg, PA on February 11, 1916 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lena (Bellefeville) Monchamp.  On October 24, 1964 in Fox Point, WI she was united in...

Aug 1, 2017

Josephine A. Nading, 97, of Fontana, Wisconsin died on Tuesday August 1, 2017.

Born Josephine Anne Antolak to the late Joseph and Anna (Piszczor) Antolak on March 17th, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois.  On February 28th, 1944 at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois, Josephine was united into marriage to Veryl H. Nading.  Veryl preceded Josephine in...

Jul 25, 2017

Gail M. Prehm, 69, of Friendship, WI died Tuesday July 25, 2017 at Mercy Walworth Hospital.  The former Gail Marie Prehm was born in Chicago, IL on July 21, 1948 the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Florence (Kallgren) Ganek.  On November 24, 1984 in Mundelein, IL she was united in marriage to Bruce A. Prehm. She had worked...

Jul 23, 2017

Cretha Kinard, 50, of Delavan, WI, died Sunday July 23, 2017 at her home.  Cretha was born in Chicago IL on July 28, 1966 the daughter of Betty Hicks and the late Harold Williams.

Cretha was a great people person enjoying the time she spent with her friends and especially time with her family. In 1997 she...

Jul 20, 2017

Donald J. “Joe” Rowan, 72, of Pell Lake, WI, died Thursday July 20, 2017 at the Atrium in Williams Bay, WI.  Donald Joe Rowan was born in Buckhannon, WV on October 9, 1944 the son of the late Herbert and Treva (Beckner) Rowan.  He had worked for many years in auto sales in the Crystal Lake, IL area.  He...

Jul 8, 2017

Born Donald Earl Getzen to the late Tony and Leora (Hartwell) Getzen on May 15th, 1928 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  Don graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1946 and continued his education in Military sponsored college courses.  On March 23rd, 1961 Donald was united in marriage to Jacquelyn Fox in Elmwood Park, Illinois.

Don served in the music...

Jul 2, 2017

Patrick Q. Donahoe, 86, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Sunday July 2, 2017 at Village Glen in Lake Geneva.  Patrick Quentin Donahoe was born in Chicago, IL on October 31, 1930 the son of the late John and Loucille (Zender) Donahoe.  Following graduation from high school he attended Saint Joseph’s College in Renssalear, Indiana.  He...

Jun 29, 2017

James A. Johnson, 87, of Delavan Township passed away on June 29, 2017 at home.

Jim was born in Lake Geneva on August 22, 1929 to Merrill and Ruth Johnson.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School, attended Carthage College in Illinois and then entered and was a graduate of the dealer program at General Motors Institute...

Jun 29, 2017

Rollen R. Cooper, 79, of the Lake Geneva area died at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on June 29th, 2017.

Rollen Ralph Cooper was born in Chicago, Il on November 29, 1937, the son of the late Ralph and Verna (Cagney) Cooper.  Rollen highly valued education.  While working, he attended night school and earned Associate's, Bachelor's...

Jun 27, 2017

Mark M. Mergener Sr., 62, of Elkhorn, WI, died Tuesday June 27, 2017 at his home.  Mark Mercer Mergener was born on May 24, 1955 in Elkhorn, WI the son of the late Louis and Mary (Mercer) Mergener.  He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva, WI in 1973; he then attended Mesa Community College in Mesa, AZ. ...

Jun 26, 2017

Thomas A. Edling, 64, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday June 26, 2017 at Burlington Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burlington, WI after a brief battle with cancer. Thomas Arthur Edling was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 2, 1952 the son of the late Arthur and Lucy (Kerr) Edling. He lived all over the Midwest but...