Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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...

Jul 2, 2015

Martin “Marty” Hansen III, 60, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva died Thursday July 2, 2015 at his home.  Marty was born in Geneva Township on June 27, 1955 the son of Martin and Dena (Holly) Hansen Jr.  He was a graduate of Badger High School in Lake Geneva, graduating in 1973.  Marty was a talented carpenter and took great...

Jun 26, 2015

Thomas O. Honer, 79, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Richland Center, WI, died Friday June 26, 2015 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.  Thomas Otto Honer was born in Richland Center, WI on September 17, 1935 the son of the late Otto J. and Catherine (Killoy) Honer.  Tom attended St. John’s School for the Deaf in Milwaukee and...

Jun 18, 2015

Sheldon O. Shepstone, 86, a lifelong resident of the Lake Geneva area, died Thursday June 18, 2015 at his home.  Sheldon Oliver Shepstone (Shelly) was born in Powers Lake, WI on September 6, 1928 the son of the late Oliver and Cora (Hudson) Shepstone.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1946 and enlisted in the Navy. After discharge...

Jun 15, 2015

Tillie Kundert, 89, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday June 15, 2015 at Arbor Village in Lake Geneva.  The former Tillie Koopman was born in Valentine, Nebraska on December 25, 1925 the daughter of the late John and Anna (Stratsma) Koopman.  On October 18, 1947 in Elkhorn, WI she was united in marriage to Herman P. Kundert. Tillie is survived...

Jun 10, 2015

Benjamin Lambert, 40, of Lake Geneva Wisconsin died in his home on Wednesday June 10th, 2015. Born Benjamin Orren Hickling Lambert on April 3rd, 1975 to Rob and Darlene (Hickling) Lambert in Anchorage Alaska.  When Ben was 10 his family packed up and moved to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Ben was a member of the graduating class of 1993 from...

Jun 2, 2015

John L. Nolan Jr., 71, of Lake Geneva died on June 2nd, 2015 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva, WI. Born John Lewis Nolan on June 17th, 1943 to John and Lula (O’Leary) Nolan Sr. in Illinois.  John Jr. was a member of the graduating class of 1961 from North Shore Country Day in Winnetka, IL.  After high school...

Jun 1, 2015

Jack L. Winger Sr., 77, of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Lake Geneva, died Monday June 1, 2015 at his home.  Jack LeRoy Winger was born in Baraboo, WI on August 20, 1937 the son of the late Loren L and Myrna (Withrow) Winger.  On January 27, 1957 in Lake Geneva, WI he was untied in marriage to the former Geraldine...

May 26, 2015

George A. Fueredi M.D., 58, of Lake Geneva died Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa. Born George Alexander Fueredi to Adam and Matilda (Aures) Fueredi on December 3, 1956 in Port Washington, WI.   George was a member of the graduating class of 1974 from Milwaukee Lutheran High School.  After high school George attended the University of Wisconsin...

May 23, 2015

Judith D. Waldorf, 77, of Oconomowoc, WI, formerly of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday May 23, 2015 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. The former Judith Diane Markley was born in Prophetstown, IL the daughter of the late Ward and Marian (Fassett) Markley.  She graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, IA in 1955.  On August 13, 1955 in Clinton, IA she...

May 17, 2015

Sandra Lee Rurey, 73, died on Sunday May 17th, 2015 at her home.  Born Sandra Lee Zeinemann on November 1st, 1941 to the late Alvin and Margaret (nee: Foth) Zeinemann in Sheboygan Wisconsin.  Sandra was a member of the graduating class of 1959 in Sheboygan.  On March 17th, 1961 she was united into marriage to the late Richard F. Rurey...

May 15, 2015

John J. Hinde, 35, died unexpectedly on Friday May 15, 2015.  Born John Joseph Hinde to James C. and Linda (Hinrichs) Hinde on May 16th, 1979.  John was a member of the graduating class of 1997 from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL.  After high school John had a successful career in banking, advancing to Assistant Branch Manager...