Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Nov 27, 2015

Bertil Erik Gustav Brunk, 90, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on Friday the 27th of November 2015.

Bertil was born June 27th, 1925, in  Ljusdal, Sweden, the son of Gustav and Kerstin (Landelius) Brunk.  Bertil ’s father was an auto mechanic which inspired him to go into manufacturing the first time he saw a milling...

Nov 25, 2015

Joan E. McEneely, 60, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Wednesday November 25, 2015 at her home.  Joan Ellen McEneely was born in Evanston, Illinois on July 23, 1955 the daughter of the late Edward and Rosemary (Butt) McEneely.  She had worked for Jewel Foods for over 35 years.

Joan is survived by: 6 brothers and sisters; Kevin...

Nov 21, 2015

Carolyn R. Frey, 86, a longtime resident of the Lake Geneva area, died Saturday November 21, 2015 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Williams Bay, WI.  The former Carolyn Ruth Mereness was born in Elkhorn, WI on August 3, 1929 the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (Wiedemer) Mereness.  She was a graduate of Darien High School...

Nov 19, 2015

Karl D. Wallace, 62, of Lake Geneva passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital on November 19th, 2015.

Born Karl Douglas Wallace on April 7th, 1953 to Keith and Dorothy (Lind) Wallace in Fairborn, Ohio.  Karl and his family relocated to the Delavan-Darien area where Karl attended Delavan-Darien High School and was a member of the graduating...

Nov 4, 2015

Victoria Rose Wester, 12 days old, passed away unexpectedly on November 4th, 2015.

Born Victoria Rose Wester to Timothy Jr. and Erin (Effenheim) Wester in Elkhorn Wisconsin on October 23rd, 2015.

Her parents Timothy and Erin survive Victoria.  A brother Jake and twin sister Alexandra and her paternal grandparents Timothy Sr. and Rosemary Wester and...

Nov 2, 2015

Some time before Monday’s dawn, the soul of Ronald Francis Muno breathed away. His wife of 58 years was next to him. She held his hand; laid her head on his shoulder. "Love you always and forever" were his parting words to her. His children whispered precious memories and sang to him throughout the night. His life had been...

Nov 1, 2015

David R. Roenspies, 72, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday November 1, 2015 at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  David Roland Roenspies was born August 3, 1943 in Hartford, CT the son of Raymond and Beatrice Roenspies.  He graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, IL in 1961 and then from Ambassador College in Pasadena,...

Oct 28, 2015

Keith A. Hoover, 57, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva Area, died un-expectantly on October 28, 2015.

Born Keith Alan James Hoover on July 27th, 1958 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to the late Alvin and Barbara (Prueher) Hoover.

2 children: James (Dana) Hoover and Barbara (Erik) Welch both of Lake Geneva and his beloved...

Oct 23, 2015

Flora E. Boldt, 90, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday October 23, 2015 at her home.  Flora Elsie Boldt was born in Greenville, IL on May 9, 1925 the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Sieck) Boldt.  She graduated from Greenville High School in 1941 and then from Greenville College in 1947.  She had taught at Lakeland School...

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,...