Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Oct 18, 2015

Regan E. Russell, 59, of Lake Geneva, WI, died on October 18 th , 2015.

Born Regan Elizabeth Russell to Barbara H. Russell and the late Robert S. Russell in Kingston, New York.  Regan grew up in Saugerties, New York and attended Saugerties schools and Ulster Academy.  Regan was also a Graduate of St. Lawrence University.

Oct 16, 2015

James K. Mohr, 84, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday October 16, 2015 at his home.  James Karl Mohr was born in Park Falls, WI on January 28, 1931 the son of the late Karl and Dorothy (Goodin) Mohr.  He graduated from Sparta High School and then from Ripon College in Ripon, WI with a BA Degree in economics....

Sep 27, 2015

Richard L. McArthur, 91, of Linn Township, died Sunday September 27, 2015 at Mercy Walworth Hospital.  Richard Louis McArthur was born July 10, 1924 in Chicago, IL the son of the late James and Margaret (Carmody) McArthur.  He graduated from Austin High School in Chicago in 1942.  He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the United...

Sep 25, 2015

Evelynne Walter, 86, of Pell Lake Wisconsin passed away at her home on September 25th, 2015.

Evelynne “Evie” Walter was born on December 7th, 1928 to the late Wilmer and Mary Louise Reichardt in Walnut Illinois.  Evie was a member of the graduating class of 1946 from Woodstock High School.  Evie was employed at Woodstock Hospital from...

Sep 11, 2015

Franklin Plato Lindner, 85, of Lake Geneva, died on Friday, Sept 11, at Lakeland Health Care Center after having suffered a stroke on August 12.

Frank was born on June 15, 1930 in Elkhorn, WI, the only child of Dr. and Mrs. Frank P. Lindner.  He grew up in Chicago, where his father owned a dental practice...

Sep 10, 2015

Tracy L. Burgess, 36, died on Thursday September 10, 2015.  Born Tracy Lynn Burgess to Thomas W. Burgess and Deborah C. Lininger on April 20, 1979 in Burlington Wisconsin.

Her parents Thomas Burgess and Deborah Lininger survives Tracy.  A sister, Tonya L. (Dan) Nelson of Williams Bay, WI, and 1 brother, Joseph (Becky) Burgess of Louisiana both...

Sep 9, 2015

Patricia Jean Mathews Warner, 91, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday September 9, 2015 at the Masonic Health and Rehab Center in Dousman, WI.  The former Patricia Jean Mathews was born in Burlington, WI on December 7, 1923 the daughter of the late Robert and Marguerite (Pendergast) Mathews.  She graduated from Davenport High School in Davenport, IA in 1942. ...

Aug 29, 2015

Carol J. Van Matre of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Peoria, IL died Saturday August 29, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Center in Janesville, WI.  Born May 5, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Roy and Irma (Hahn) Neff, she married Ardell William McCormick on December 21, 1958 in Peoria.  He died on August 10, 1964 in Litchfield, IL where he...

Aug 16, 2015

Richard M. Obadiah, 66, 0f Genoa City, WI, passed away Sunday August 16, 2015.  Richard Myer Obadiah was born in New York, NY on September 2, 1948 the son of Saleh and Daisy (Bakhash) Obadiah.  He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1966; he then earned a Bachlor''s Degree in Theater and Public Relations from...

Aug 12, 2015

Robert K. Kosmatka, 69, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday August 12, 2015 at his home.  Robert Keith Kosmatka was born on July 5, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of the late LeRoy and Elizabeth (Willmes) Kosmatka.  He graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, WI in 1964.  Bob is survived by: Sherry, his wife of 26 years,...

Aug 2, 2015

Ruth A. Nawrocki, 90, formerly of the Lake Geneva Area died on Sunday August 2 nd , 2015 at Mercy Harvard Community Care.

Born Ruth Angeline Pudelek to the late Walter and Rose (Boryski) Pudelek on September 15 th , 1924 in Chicago Illinois.

3 children survive Ruth: Karen (Ziggy) Lassa of Las Vegas, NV,...

Jul 22, 2015

Shelby L. Kapp, 45, of Powers Lake, WI, died at her home on Wednesday July 22nd, 2015. Born Shelby Lynn Puntillo on September 15th, 1969 in Kenosha, WI.  Shelby was a member of the graduating class of 1986 from Bradford High School in Kenosha Wisconsin. On October 24th, 2005 Shelby was united into marriage to her true soul mate Alan...

Jul 22, 2015

Carl B. Franzene, 72, of Lake Geneva, died on July 22, 2015 at Williams Bay Care Center.

Carl Bruce Franzene was born on July 26, 1942 (exactly one year before Mick Jagger) to the late Carl and Mary (Copeland) Franzene in Rockford, Illinois.  Carl was a graduate of Lakeland School in Elkhorn; and worked in the Lake...

Jul 21, 2015

Cynthia A. Thorson, 77, a longtime resident of the Geneva lakes, area died on July 21,2015 at Inspiration Ministries in Walworth, WI.

Born Cynthia Ann Thorson on August 26th, 1937 to the late Harry and Frances (Marshall) Thorson in Racine, WI.  Cynthia was a member of the graduating class of 1955 from Saint Catherine’s High School in...

Jul 12, 2015

Maureen K. Lenon, 48, of Jefferson Wisconsin and formerly of Lake Geneva, WI, died on Sunday July 12th, 2015 at Fort Atkinson Hospital. Born Maureen Kay Lenon on June 30th, 1967 to the late Robert and Ruth (Gile) Lenon in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In 1984 after successfully completing Lakeland School in Elkhorn, WI, Maureen moved to Jefferson Wisconsin where...

Jul 9, 2015

William P. Frantz, 99, of Linn Township, died Thursday July 9, 2015 at his home.  William Paul Frantz was born on September 29, 1915 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Henry and Margaret (Boros) Frantz.  He attended Waller High School in Chicago.  On June 21, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois he was united in marriage to the former Helen...

Jul 8, 2015

Mark J. Herich, 52, passed away Wednesday the 8th of July, 2015 at Lakeview Hospital in Waterford, Wisconsin. Born Mark John Herich on September 6th, 1962 to the Reverend Arnold and Laurel (Johnson) Herich in McHenry, Illinois.  Mark was a member of the graduating class from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo North Dakota in 1980. Mark was proud...

Jul 7, 2015

Thomas R. Johnson, 90, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, died Wednesday July 7, 2015 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  Thomas Ray Johnson was born in Hibbing, Minnesota the son of the late Raymond and Claire (McDermott).  He graduated from Northwestern Military and Naval Academy in Lake Geneva, WI in 1942, graduating as Valedictorian and Battalion Commander.  He was a...

Jul 7, 2015

Sandra Marie Steinhoff, 52, of Pell Lake Wisconsin went to take her place with the angels on July 7th 2015 after her battle with cancer. Sandy was born on November 27, 1962 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and Myrna (McGovern) Schroeder.  Sandy graduated in 1980 from Richards High School in Chicago, IL. After graduation Sandy moved to Pell...

Jul 6, 2015

Donald W. Bearder, 81, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, died Monday July 6, 2015 at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  Donald William Bearder was born in Waukesha, WI on December 5, 1933 the son of the late Al and Fern (Pobanz) Bearder.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1952; he then graduated from the...