Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Jun 25, 2017

Colleen B. “Mickey” Petranek, 89, of Lake Geneva passed away on June 25th, 2017 at Aurora Lakeland Medcial Center.

Born Colleen Bernice Petranek to the late Michael and Irene (Morrissey) Rybicke in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on January 31st, 1928.  After graduating from high school Colleen attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where she received a degree...

Jun 17, 2017

Jason A. Schneider, 30, of Genoa City, Wisconsin died unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital on Saturday June 17th, 2017.

Born Jason Alan Schneider on February 1st, 1987 to Jennifer Rovnyak in Winfield, Illinois.  At age 6 Jason was adopted by John Schneider.  Jason was a member of the graduating class of 2005 from Fossil Ridge High School...

Jun 16, 2017

Robert W. "Bob" Couffer, 91, of Lake Geneva, WI passed away unexpectedly on June 16th, 2017 at Mercy-Walworth Hospital.

Robert William Couffer, Jr. was born on July 5th, 1925 to the late Robert and Frances (Rayner) Couffer, Sr. in Oak Park, Illinois. Robert was the younger of 2 children, brother to Jane (Couffer) Townsend. Robert, or Bob...

Jun 8, 2017

Frank J. Huml Jr., 90, of Lake Geneva died on Thursday June 8th, 2017 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva.

Born Frank Joseph Huml Jr. to the late Frank and Lillian (LeFavre) Huml on July 17, 1926.  Frank Jr. was a member of the graduating class of 1944 from Lake Geneva High School.  On January 31,...

Jun 6, 2017

It is with great sadness we inform you that Charles Francis Thometz DDS, 83, of Lake Geneva, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the morning hours of June 6th, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Lake Geneva.  Throughout his stay in the hospital, Charles was surrounded by his family; sharing their memories, support, and prayers.

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Jun 2, 2017

Darius C. “Chip” Franche IV, 68, entered his eternal home with family and friends at his side on Friday June 2, 2017. He was born on November 29, 1948 the son of Virginia Carson Franche and the grandson of Virginia Carson Lockwood.  Chip grew up in Kenilworth, IL and spent summers at the family home in Elgin Club on...

May 15, 2017

Glen E. Ewert, 44, of the Bloomfield/Genoa City area died at his home on Monday May 15th, 2017 surrounded by his friends and family.

Born Glen Edward Ewert to Robert and Mary (Dayboll) Ewert in Burlington Wisconsin on October 3rd, 1972.  Glen was a member of the graduating class of 1990 from Westosha Central.  On June 2nd,...

May 12, 2017

Aartje “Audrey” Yakes, 68, of Elkhorn, WI, a longtime resident of the Lake Geneva area, died Friday May 12, 2017 at her home.  The former Aartje Velthuizen was born in Bellingham, WA the daughter of Teunis and Aartje (Eylander) Velthuizen.  She graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1966.  On June 2, 1967, in Lynden WA she was united...