Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Nov 7, 2017

Emma L. Adkins, 71, of the Lake Geneva area died on November 7th, 2017 at Mercy-Walworth Health Care.

Born Emma Lillian Abelman on October 4th, 1946 to the late Vaughn Sr. and Leona Abelman in Beloit Wisconsin.  In a small ceremony in Elkhorn Wisconsin Emma was united into marriage to Alvie C. Adkins.

Emma is...

Nov 6, 2017

Ralph R. Edmonds, 94, a lifelong resident of Walworth, WI, died Monday November 6, 2017 at Aurora Healthcare Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Ralph Raymond Edmonds was born in Walworth, WI on September 5, 1923 the son of the late John and Emma (Fritz) Edmonds.  He was a graduate of Walworth High School.  He worked as a tool and die...

Nov 1, 2017

Anne M. Olhava, 69, of Hebron, IL, died Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry, IL.  The former Anne Marie Toms was born in Chicago, IL on March 16, 1948 the daughter of the late Roy and Patricia (Heniff) Toms.  She was a graduate of Mercy High School in Chicago.  On July 13,1974 in Chicago, IL she...

Oct 24, 2017

Mary L. Berkery, 85, of Delavan, WI, died Tuesday October, 24, 2017 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Mary Louise Fagan was born in Oak Park, IL on January 15, 1932 the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Horrigon) Fagan.  On October 25, 1952 in Chicago, IL she was united in marriage to John C. Berkery;...

Oct 21, 2017

James S. McNamee, 64, of the Lake Geneva area died at Lakeland Medical Center on October 21, 2017

Born James Scott McNamee to the late George and Lenore (Yager) McNamee on February 4th, 1953 in Burlington, WI.  James was a carpenter by trade and he loved the work that he did.

James is survived by...

Oct 17, 2017

David J. “Dirt” Mulligan, 55, of Lake Geneva, WI died Tuesday October 17, 2017 at his home.  David James Mulligan was born in Oak Park, IL on September 10, 1962 the son of Gerald and Frances (Southwick) Mulligan.  He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva in 1980. He was a well known bar manager and bar tender...

Oct 3, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Ann McCullough (nee Milyasevich) announces her peaceful passing on Tuesday, October 3rd in Hinsdale, IL after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.  She was 68 years old.

Ann was born on July 25, 1949 and grew up in Calumet City, Illinois.  She married the late James McCullough settled...

Sep 30, 2017

Marilyn E. Ketchpaw, 82,  of  Elkhorn, Wisconsin and also of Winter Haven, Florida, died peacefully at her home in Elkhorn on September 30, 2017. Marilyn also lived in Lake Geneva much of her life and raised her children there.

She was born Marilyn Evelyn Paulson on April 6th, 1935 to the late Julian and Evelyn (Dethlefsen) Paulson. ...

Sep 21, 2017

Mary (Frannie) Schaffer, 71, of Chicago, IL, Siesta Key, FL and Williams Bay, WI, died Thursday September 21, 2017 at her home in Williams Bay. Mary Frances Schaffer was born in West Bend, WI on November 13, 1945 the daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Slatinshek) Schaffer. Starting at old Comiskey Park, in Chicago, Frannie managed a beer...

Sep 19, 2017

Cynthia E. Kroncke, 60, of Pell Lake, WI, died Tuesday September 19, 2017 at her home. Cynthia Eileen Kroncke was born in Maywood, IL on January 29, 1957 the daughter of the late John and Arlene (Krugel) Mikeska.  On December 19, 1987 in McHenry, IL she was united in marriage to Jeffry A. Kroncke.

Cindy enjoyed camping...

Sep 17, 2017

Vernon JayHaan, 89, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, passed away on September 17, 2017 at the Arbor Village Retirement Home.

He was born on December 9th, 1927 to the late Jacob and Josephine (Ringold) Haan in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vernon attended South High School in Grand Rapids and was a member of the graduating class of...

Aug 30, 2017

Patricia J. Reed, 72, of Lake Geneva died unexpectedly at Lakeland Medical Center on Wednesday August 30th, 2017.

Born Patricia Jean Blunt to the late Harold and Mary (Guffey) Blunt on April 26th, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois.  On June 27th, 1964 Patricia was united into marriage to Robert T. Reed in Rockford, Illinois.

Patricia’s husband...

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...