Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Apr 5, 2016

Joseph E. Szarek, 105, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, died Tuesday April 5, 2016 at his home.  Joseph Edward Szarek was born on July 12, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Frank and Mary Szarek.  He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army in the European Theater.  On December...

Apr 2, 2016

James A. McCullough, 67, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday April 2, 2016 at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.  James Allen McCullough was born in Hammond, IN on January 28, 1949 the son of the late Joseph and Jane (Dobrowski) McCullough.  He graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City, IL in 1967; he then graduated...

Mar 29, 2016

Mildred Johnson, 99, of Williams Bay, WI, died Tuesday March 29, 2016 at Lakeland Care Center in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Mildred Kurhajec was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1917 the daughter of George and Susan (Borcovan) Kurhajec.  In June of 1941, in Chicago, IL, she was united in marriage to Howard Schlicting; he preceded her in...

Mar 25, 2016

James D. Voss, 88, of Lake Geneva (Springfield), WI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Friday March 25, 2016.  James is survived by his wife Caryl, his daughters Susan (John) Schmidt of Elkhorn, Donna (Bryce) Grunow of East Troy, Jeanne (Trace) Frost of Coloma.  He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded...

Mar 25, 2016

Salvatore A. “Sal” Sardina, 58, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday March 25, 2016 at his home.  Salvatore Antonio Sardina was born September 15, 1957 in Aspra, Sicily the son of Giacomo and Guissepa (Tulipani) Sardina.  He graduated from McKinley High School in Milwaukee and then from the University of Michigan with a degree in Hospitality Management.  On October...

Mar 23, 2016

Brian E. Bulman, 54, of Lake Geneva, WI, died peacefully Wednesday March 23, 2016 at the University Hospital in Madison, WI following a courageous battle to live.  Brian was born on January 10, 1962 in New Richmond, WI, the son of Opal Jean Bulman.  He graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire in 1981.  He had worked for...

Mar 17, 2016

Dennis M. Kuffer, 62, of Genoa City died on Thursday march 17th, 2016 at Aurora Summit Hospital in Oconomowoc.

Born Dennis Martin Kuffer on November the 3rd, 1953 to Owen and Lavergne (Banzek) Kuffer in Schiller Park, Illinois.  Dennis was a member of the graduating class of 1970 from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park.  Dennis...

Mar 12, 2016

Gayle O. Davis-Kurpeski, 69, of the Elkhorn area died on March 12th, 2016 at Village Glen in Lake Geneva.

Born Gayle Olena Clark on January 16th, 1947 to the late William and Ardis (Printz) Clark in Cairo, Illinois.  Gayle was a member of the graduating class of 1965 from Cairo High School.  After high school Gayle went...

Mar 10, 2016

Aubryn Eileen Karstetter, infant daughter of Tracy and Stephanie (Lininger) Karstetter, died at birth on Thursday March 10, 2016 at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Aubryn is survived by: her parents, a brother Myles Schumaker, a sister Ainsley Karstetter, maternal grandparents Lynn Fischer, Jay Harkey and Laurie (Wayne) Linden, paternal grandparents; Carla Karstetter and Gary (Judy Grair) Karstetter...

Mar 10, 2016

Daniel J. Gibson, 49, of Lake Geneva died unexpectedly at Froedtert Hospital on Thursday March 10, 2016.

Born Daniel James Gibson to Robert and Alice (Whalen) Gibson in Beloit Wisconsin on December 18th, 1966.  Daniel was a member of the graduating class of 1984 from Woodstock Community High School.  After High School Daniel went on to Southern...

Mar 4, 2016

Javier Zuccolotto-Pena, 39, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday March 4, 2016.  Javier was born October 5, 1976 in Loma Bonita, Oxaco, Mexico the son of Honorato Zuccolotto and Martha Pena.   He was educated in Mexico.  On February 22, 2002, in Delavan, Wisconsin, he was united in marriage to the former Cynthia Ostrander.  He had worked in construction for...

Mar 1, 2016

Priscilla R. Stone-Johnson, 72, died on March 1st, 2016 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI.

Born Priscilla Ruth Elftman to the late William and Eleanor (Thu) Elftman on February 19th, 1944.  Priscilla was a member of the graduating class of 1962 from Washburn High School in Minneapolis, MN. On June 27th, 2009 Priscilla was united into...

Feb 29, 2016

John K. Adams, 75, formerly of Kissimmee Florida and most recently from Lake Geneva died on February 29th, 2016 at Arbor Village in lake Geneva.

Born John Kay Adams to the late John Keith and Virginia Marie (McCollan) Adams on October 8th, 1940 in Chicago Illinois.  On October 17th, 1964 he was united into marriage to Charlene...

Feb 22, 2016

Pamela A. Baldwin, 70, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday February 22, 2016 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Pamela Ann Malone was born on September 7, 1945 in Rockford, IL the daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine (Johnson) Malone.  She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1963 and then from Gateway Technical College nursing...

Feb 17, 2016

John F. Stewart, 72, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday February 17, 2016 at his home.  John Francis Stewart was born in London England on August 16, 1943 the son of the late John F. and Anne (Wilson) Stewart and had served with the British Army.  He received his high school and college education in England.  On July 31,...

Feb 15, 2016

Dr. Robert N. White, 93, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died February 15, 2016 at Lakeland Heath Care Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Robert Nichols White was born in Lake Geneva, WI on October 19, 1922 the son of the late Herbert and Laura (Nichols) White.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School and then from the University...

Feb 11, 2016

Robert “Big Rob” Child, 56, of Lake Geneva, WI, died unexpectedly on Thursday February 11, 2016 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry, IL.  Robert Gordon Child was born in Libertyville, IL on March 5, 1959 the son of Ralph and Jeanne (Myers) Child.  He graduated Bonanza High School in Las Vegas, NV in 1977.  On June 5, 1982 he was...

Feb 7, 2016

William J. Ptack, 63, of Genoa City died Sunday February 7th, 2016 at Lakeland Medical Center.

Born William Jessie Ptack to the late William and Virginia (Thomasson) Ptack in Chicago, Illinois on March 19th, 1952.  On March 21, 1981 William was united into marriage to Susan Lemire in Niles, Illinois.

William was a man who...

Feb 6, 2016

Timothy E. King, 65, of the Lake Geneva area passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 6th, 2016.

Born Timothy Edward King on March 5th, 1950 to the late James and Irene (Malecki) King in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Tim was a member of the graduating class of 1968 from Hamilton High School in Milwaukee.  After...

Jan 31, 2016

Heather A. Erickson, 42, formerly of Genoa City, WI, died Sunday January 31, 2016 in Genoa City.  Heather Ann Erickson was born June 4, 1973 in Burlington, WI the daughter of Robert and Marjorie (Conway) Erickson.  She was a graduate of Badger High School graduating in 1991.  Heather is survived by: her mother Marjorie Woods of Genoa City, WI,...