Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Aug 23, 2025

Amy Hughes-Eling (affectionately known as “Amos”), of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away with loved ones by her side on August 23rd, 2025.  While her unexpected passing will leave a void, her legacy and memory will be carried on in her loved ones hearts forever. She will always be remembered for her zest for life and infectious smile. Amy would...

Aug 21, 2025

Virginia Dalton Kunkel Born February 28,1930 Died August 18, 2025  at 95 years old in Williams Bay, WI.

Virgnia was a beloved mother to 9 children. She was affectionately called Grammy/Gram by her 11 grandchildren and a GiGi to her 14 great grandchildren. She loved volunteering for her church at Old St.Patrick’s in Chicago,IL. She had great...

Aug 17, 2025

Douglas D. Shuma, 64, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2025, at St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Doug was born on February 16, 1961, to the late Richard and Evelyn (Teteroff) Shuma in Colorado. Doug was a member of the graduating class of 1979 of Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL. After...

Aug 13, 2025

Richard Walter Frasier, 77, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away August 13, 2025, at Arbor View Assisted Living and Memory Care in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Born in Ticonderoga, NY on January 22, 1948, Dick was the son of Clifford and Mary Frasier of Hague.

After his high school graduation from Hague Central, Dick enlisted in the...

Aug 12, 2025

Judith Ann Simoni, born on June 5th, 1943 passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday August 12th, 2025 at her home in Lake Geneva, WI.

She passed with her family and her loyal and protective cat Lizzy by her side.

Judi was survived by her three daughters, Heather Drye, Marie Esposito, and Gina...

Aug 10, 2025

Merle L. Peiler, 84, of the Richmond, Illinois area passed away on August 10, 2025, at St. Lukes Medical Center.

Merle was born on April 16, 1941, to the late William and Lydia (Brauer) Schmanke in Chicago, Illinois.  Merle was a member of the graduating class of 1959 from Kelly High School in Chicago.  On June 4th,...

Aug 1, 2025

Janis Ann Millington (Tripp) of Wildwood FL and formerly Saratoga Springs NY and Argyle NY passed away peacefully after her courageous battle with breast cancer on Friday, August 1st 2025 at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI; she was 85.

Born July 13th 1940, in Hampton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Neil D. and...

Jul 28, 2025

Gerry L. Dexter, 89, of the Williams Bay area passed away on July 28, 2025, at Williams Bay Care Center.

Gerry was born on March 30th, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, to the late Howard and Gail (Smith) Dexter.  Gerry was a member of the graduating class of 1954 from West High School in Waterloo, Iowa.  On June...

Jul 24, 2025

Nancy Anne Zvingilas Kauffman passed away peacefully at 98 years old on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Nancy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 16, 1927, the oldest child of Adam B. and Mary (Holden) Zvingilas. Nancy’s early years were spent on a Lithuanian family farm in Griswold, Connecticut with her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and her younger siblings,...

Jul 19, 2025

Eva Earline Wilson, formerly of Neche, ND, passed peacefully into her Heavenly home, surrounded by her family, in the early morning of July 19, 2025. She was 87 and a resident of Arbor Village, Lake Geneva, WI.

Earline was born February 16, 1938, to Comer and Eva (nee Lowery) Stinson in Butler County, Alabama. She had a...

Jul 17, 2025

James E. Holford, 91, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home on July 17, 2025.

Jim was born at the Beloit Municipal Hospital on August 4th, 1933, along with his identical twin brother, John.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Marie Holford of Whitewater, Wisconsin, brother John Holford and Sister...

Jul 15, 2025

Michael A. Crowcroft, 65, of the Bloomfield area passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2025, at Lakeland Medical Center.

Michael was born on December 21, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late George and Jacqueline (Clawsen) Crowcroft.  Michael attend and graduated with the class of 1976 from Waukegan High School.  On December 21, 1984, in Waukegan, Illinois...

Jul 7, 2025

Douglas A. Hallatt, 82, of the Walworth area passed away on July 7th, 2025, at Golden Years of Walworth.

Doug was born on January 9, 1943, to the late Arthur and Nora Hallatt in Manitoba, Canada.  On June 27th, 1964, Doug married his high school sweetheart the late Margaret Searle. Together they attended the University of North...

Jun 29, 2025

Jeffery J. Kuester, 73, of the Pell Lake, Wisconsin area passed away at his home on June 29, 2025.

Jeffery, or Jeff as he was known, was born on August 31, 1951, to the late John and Elinor (Nichols) Kuester in Waukegan, Illinois.   Jeff attended Wauconda High School where he was a member of the graduating class...

Jun 27, 2025

John P. Cardiff,39, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on June 27, 2025, at his home.

John was born on July 26, 1985, to Patrick J. Cardiff and Vickie Terracina in Greenville, Tennessee.  After John and his family moved back to the Lake Geneva area he attended Badger High School.  After High School John went onto...

Jun 27, 2025

Bonnie L. Cooper passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on June 27th, 2025. Although her absence will leave a void in the hearts of her loved ones, Bonnie’s request is that we all remember her and share a smile rather than spend time mourning her departure.

Bonnie was born October 12, 1962...

Jun 26, 2025

Colleen R. Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 26, 2025.  Colleen was proceeded in death by her father, Cornelius Minehan and her mother, Juliette De Valland, as well as her sisters, Anita, Margaret, Eileen and Mary, and brother William, and longtime companion, Thomas E. Collentine.

Colleen was a proud daughter...

Jun 21, 2025

James Robert Happ, 72, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2025. Jim is survived by his wife, Janet (Geldermann), children Greg and Lucy, and siblings Larry, Rick, and Barb. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth (Lil) Happ, brother Kenneth Happ and sister Elizabeth (Betty) Boeckeler.  Despite his long battle with cancer, Jim...

Jun 20, 2025

Helena C. Cooksley-Morales, 90 years young, passed away on June 20th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Helena was born in 1935 to the late Thomas and Helena (Brennan) Rafter in County Kildare, Ireland.  In 1955 Helena decided to immigrate to America where she found a home in Illinois.

Helena was an active...

Jun 15, 2025

Ramon Chamorro, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at his home in Lake Geneva, WI.  He was surrounded by his family.

Ramon was born in Seville, Spain to Ramon and Amparo.  He spent his early years in Seville before his family moved to San Feliu de Guixols where Ramon attended...