Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Gregory W. Hill
Jan 29, 2016
Gregory W. Hill, 57, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday January 31, 2016 at his home. Gregory Winward Hill was born in Madison, WI on March 19, 1959 the son of Robert and Janet (Winward) Hill. He was a graduate of Leysin American School in Leysin, Switzerland. He then attended Cal Poly Institute in Pomona, CA and the University...
Ernest Brook Mcneely Jr.
Jan 29, 2016
Ernest B. McNeely, Jr. passed peacefully with his loving family nearby of cancer on Friday, January 29 in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin.
Ernie, who was known as “Chick” to his family and friends from his home state of West Virginia, and “Mac” to his family and friends from Northern Illinois, was the founder and owner of EMC Chemicals,...
Andrew R. "Andy Deyoung
Jan 28, 2016
Andrew DeYoung “Andy” died peacefully in the Veteran’s Home at the Southern Wisconsin Center in Union Grove, WI on January 28, 2016, at the age of 82.
Andy was born on September 7, 1933, to Andrew and Nellie DeYoung in Genoa City, Wisconsin. He graduated from Racine Agricultural School in 1951. He attended the University of Wisconsin...
Sally K (Kelley) Harper
Jan 28, 2016
Sally K. Harper, 85, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday January 28, 2016 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lake Geneva. The former Sally Kelley was born on March 7, 1930 in Rockford, IL the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Shurtleff) Kelley. She graduated from Ferry Hall in Lake Forest, IL in 1948...
Elwood Charles Allen Jr.
Jan 26, 2016
Elwood “Woody” C. Allen Jr., 83, of Walworth died at his home on January 26th, 2016.
Born Elwood Charles Allen on August 4th, 1932 to the late Elwood and Mabel (Carlson) Allen in Denver, Colorado.
Elwood was a member of the graduating class of 1950 from Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut.
On July...
Irene (Demkowicz) Kavanaugh
Jan 24, 2016
Irene Kavanaugh, 90, of Lake Geneva, WI and Fort Myers, FL, died Sunday January 24, 2016 at Hope Hospice Healthpark in Fort Myers. The former Irene Demkowicz was born April 9, 1925 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Burdiak) Demkowicz. She graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago in 1943 and then from Stenotype...
George J Weeks
Jan 23, 2016
George J. Weeks, Sr. passed peacefully surrounded by his family on January 23, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, Wisconsin. George served in the United States Navy for 22 years. He loved to travel and was passionate about a good game of golf.
George was born to Alfred Hunter and Christine Louise (Schaefer) Weeks on May...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Delle (Watson) Gerber
Jan 17, 2016
Gwen Gerber, 85, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area died on Sunday January 17th, 2016 at Lakeland Nursing Home in Elkhorn Wisconsin.
Born Gwendolyn Delle Watson to the late William and Elsie (Witte) Watson on August 9th, 1930 in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Gwen’s family relocated to Lake Geneva where she became a member of...
Henry Wolt
Jan 12, 2016
Henry Wolt, 88, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Downers Grove, IL and Lombard, IL, died Tuesday January 12, 2016 at Artisan Senior Living in Lake Geneva. Henry was born September 26, 1927 in Poland; he immigrated to the United States 1952. He was married to the former Esther Mattivi; she preceded him in death on February 19, 2013. ...
Mark C. Olson
Jan 12, 2016
Mark C. Olson, 50, of Elkhorn, WI, died Tuesday January 12, 2016 at his home. Mark Colin Olson was born in Geneva Township, WI on July 28, 1965 the son of Duane and Joyce (Richter) Olson. He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva in 1983 and then from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a Bachelor of...
Anne L. (Singer) Klein
Jan 12, 2016
Anne L. Klein, 98, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday January 12, 2016 at Artisan Senior Living in Lake Geneva. The former Anne Lorraine Singer was born September 9, 1917 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late John and Anna (Becvar) Singer Jr. She had worked for many years as a pet groomer and trainer. Anne is survived...
Fred John Knutsen
Jan 11, 2016
Fred J. Knutsen, 60, of the Lake Geneva area died unexpectantly at his home.
Born Fred John Knutsen to Fredrik and Virginia (Groh) Knutsen in Chicago, Illinois on January 19 th , 1955. Fred was a member of the graduating class of 1973 from Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois. After high school Fred went on to...
Willard Ellwyn Wenck
Jan 6, 2016
Willard E. Wenck, 65, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at is home on January 6th, 2016.
Born Willard Ellwyn Wenck on May 11th, 1950 to the late Marvin and Lorraine (Garbish) Wenck in San Antonio Texas. Will and his family relocated to the Woodstock area where he became a member of the graduating class of...
Charles Alvin Kline
Jan 5, 2016
Charles “Al” Kline, 95, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Monday January 5, 2016 at Arbor Village in Lake Geneva. Charles Alvin Kline was born August 9, 1920 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Charles G. and Alice (Jacobson) Kline. He graduated from Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. Al was a...
Wayne A. Tibbitts
Dec 25, 2015
Wayne A. Tibbitts, 71, of Lake Geneva, WI and Hudson, FL, died Friday December 25, 2015 at his home in Florida. Wayne Albert Tibbitts was born in Chicago, IL on January 23, 1944 the son of the late Albert and Lucille (Fortney) Tibbitts. He graduated from Badger High School in Lake Geneva with the class of 1962. He was...
Barbara J. Knutter
Dec 24, 2015
Barbara J. Knutter, 72, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday December 24, 2015 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. Barbara Jane Knutter was born in Elgin, IL on February 7, 1943 the daughter of the late Lester and Marion (Slavin) Knutter. She graduated from Marion Central High School in 1961. She graduated from Racine and Kenosha Teachers College and then...
David "Redd" Slifko
Dec 17, 2015
"Its All Good"
David “Redd” Slifko, 70, lifelong resident of the Burlington area died at Lakeland Medical Center on Thursday December 17th, 2015.
Born David Earl Slifko on March 7th, 1945. Redd, as his friends knew him, was a man of many talents. Redd was a chauffer and security...
Shirley B (Boyington) Johnejack
Dec 10, 2015
Shirley B. Johnejack, 98, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, died peacefully Thursday December 10, 2015 in Lake Geneva. The former Shirley Boyington was born in Rockford, IL on April 13, 1917 the daughter of the late Wayne and Hazel (Burton) Boyington. She graduated from Walworth High School in 1935 and then from Miss Brown’s School of business in...
Ann Marie (Dalziel) Huml
Dec 8, 2015
Ann M. Huml, 89 of Lake Geneva, died Tuesday December 8, 2015 at Geneva Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lake Geneva. The former Ann Marie Dalziel was born in Waukegan, IL on May 14, 1926. She graduated from high school in Waukegan in 1942. On January 31, 1972 in Waukegan, IL she was united in marriage to Frank J....
Theodore Otto Rahn
Dec 7, 2015
Theodore O, Rahn Jr., 77, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday December 7, 2015 at his home. Theodore Otto Rahn was born in Elkhorn, WI on January 22, 1938 the son of the late Theodore and Julia (Weinzinger) Rahn. He had worked for many years at Arrow Products in Lake Geneva. He enjoyed working on cars and had participated...
