Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Feb 2, 2017

Kris M. Kristl, 26, of Lake Geneva,WI, died Thursday February 2, 2017 at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Kris Matthew Kristl was born in Charleston, SC the son of Daniel and Laurie (Brown) Kristl.  He was an outgoing fun loving individual who touched a lot of people.  He loved to cook and entertain people while making them laugh. ...

Jan 24, 2017

Katherine E. Kelly, 77, of Pell Lake Wisconsin died on Tuesday January 24th, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville Wisconsin,

Born Katherine Ellen Kelly on September 5th, 1940 in Chicago Illinois.  Katherine was a member of the graduating class of 1958 from Tulle High School in Chicago, Illinois.  In Chicago in 1958 Katherine was united into marriage...

Jan 21, 2017

Richard D. Jennings Jr., 63, of the Lake Geneva area and formerly of Palos Heights, Illinois died at his home on Saturday January 21, 2017.

Born Richard David Jennings Junior to the late Richard and Mary (Prendiville) Jennings on January 19th, 1954.  Richard attended Marist High School in Allsip, Illinois.

Richard was a man who...

Jan 13, 2017

Susan J. Karcher, 65, of West Lafayette, Indiana,  passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.

She was born October 30, 1951, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to the late Franklin and Hilda Bailey Karcher.

Susan received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and her Masters and PhD from...

Jan 12, 2017

LeAnne M. “Annie” Frame, 29 of Lake Geneva, WI died Thursday January 12, 2017 at her home.  LeAnne Marie Frame was born in Elkhorn, WI on August 29, 1988 the daughter of Neill and Pamela (Andersen) Frame.  She was a member of Williams Bay Lutheran Church in Williams Bay, WI.  She graduated from Lakeland School in Elkhorn, WI.  She...

Jan 11, 2017

Gerald H. “Jerry” Smith Jr., 84, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday January 11, 2017 at his home.  Gerald Henry Smith Jr. was born in Lyndonville, VT on November 10, 1932 the son of the late Gerald H. and Georgia (Craig) Smith Sr.  He graduated from Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, VT in 1950; he then graduated from Dartmouth...

Dec 29, 2016

Samantha L. Norris, 29, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday December 29, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.  Samantha Lynn Norris was born in Park Ridge, IL on December 12, 1987 the daughter of the late Richard and Kathleen (Kilger) Norris.  She graduated from Badger High School, in Lake Geneva, with the class of 2007.  At the time of...

Dec 22, 2016

John Dennis Hiffman, 44, of Lake Geneva, WI and formerly River Forest, IL died peacefully Thursday morning December 22, 2016.  John was born in Maywood, IL on September 26, 1972 and is survived by his parents Dennis and Barbara (O’Keefe) Hiffman of Oak Brook, IL, formerly River Forest, IL.  He is survived by his devoted wife Denise (Zarnstorff) Hiffman...

Dec 21, 2016

Douglas R. Gerber, 88, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI

He was born on February 24, 1928 to the late Ernest and Jeanette (Vorpagel) Gerber in Lake Geneva.  Doug graduated from Lake Geneva High School, class of 1946.  He was a...

Dec 15, 2016

Virginia M. Unglaub, 49, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday December 15, 2016 at her home.  The former Virginia Marie Kahling was born in Chicago, IL on December 23, 1966 the daughter of Duane and Laura (Schanken) Kahling. She was a graduate of Fremd High School in Chicago, graduating in 1985. She worked for several years as a C.N.A....

Dec 14, 2016

Charles W. G. “Chuck” Tewell, 55, of Silver Lake, WI, died Wednesday December 14, 2016 at his home.  Charles William Guy Tewell was born on July 14, 1961 in Waukegan, IL the son of William and Carrie (Collins) Tewell.  He graduated from Waukegan High School with the class of 1980. After graduation he served with the United States Air...

Dec 13, 2016

Pamela D. Webber, 94, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday December 13, 2016 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.  The former Pamela Doreen Holbrook was born on July 1, 1922 in Nottingham, England the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Robinson) Holbrook.  She was a graduate of Saint Dunstan’s Abbey in Plymouth, England.  On August 2, 1946...

Dec 10, 2016

Barbara S. Clark, 84, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday December 10, 2016 at Waterford Senior Living in Waterford, WI.  The former Barbara Sue Dean was born on September 4, 1932 in Oak Park, IL the daughter of the late Fred and Hillma (Stotts) Dean.  She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1950.  On August 4, 1950 she...

Dec 5, 2016

Peter M. Brewer, 64, a resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died at his home on Monday December 5, 2016.  He was born on March 15, 1952 in Torrington, WY.  He was a graduate of Torrington High School and Eastern Wyoming College. Peter worked in the building trades as a brick mason.  He served full time in the Wyoming Army...

Dec 5, 2016

Jeanne C. Anderson, 91, of North Prairie and Waterford, Pennsylvania passed away surrounded by family on Monday December 5th, 2016 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva.

Born Jeanne Claire DeCoopman in Detroit, Michigan on December 15th, 1924 to the late Fred and Mildred (Smith) DeCoopman.  Jeanne was a member of the graduating class of 1943 from...

Dec 3, 2016

Marilyn L. Peiffer, 66, of the Lake Geneva/Bloomfeild area died on December 3rd, 2016 at her home.

Born Marilyn Louise Peiffer to the late Orville and Pearl (Whear) Heling on March 18, 1950 in Milwuakee, Wisconsin.  Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery.  Marilyn is survived by her sister, Barbara Visgar of Goodlsettesvilly, Tennessee.

Nov 27, 2016

Louise Sommer, 87, of Lake Geneva did on Sunday November 27th, 2016 at Arbor Village.

Born Louis Kries to the late William and Louise (Olschlager) Kries in Dwit, Ilinois on August 19th, 1929.  In May of 1950 she married Emil Sommer in Chicago, Illinois.

Louise is survived by 3 children: Lorrain (George) Price of Lumber...

Nov 26, 2016

Joseph S. Ahlgren, 22, of Lake Geneva, WI, Died Saturday November 26, 2016 in Lake Geneva.  Joseph Stephen Ahlgren was born in Lake Geneva, WI on November 22, 1994 the son of Stephen and Cathleen (Waldorf) Ahlgren.  He graduated from Badger High School in 2013 where he was captain of the soccer team.  He was voted all conference soccer...

Nov 23, 2016

Carolyn M. Dunn, 68, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, November 23, 2016 at her home.  The former Carolyn Marie Shem was born in Chicago, IL on May 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Caley) Shem.  She attended the Academy of Our Lady High School (Longwood) in Chicago, and graduated from Andrean...

Nov 23, 2016

Frank G. Heindl, 78, of Zenda, Wisconsin passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 23, 2016.

Born Frank George Heindl to the late Lawerance and Helen (Ranft) Heindl in Janauary of 1938 in Boise, Idaho.  Frank and his family relocated to Athens, Wisconsin where Frank becomes a member of the graduating class of 1956...