Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Betty Jean Sommer
Aug 10, 2013
Betty Jean Sommer, 82, of Torrance, CA, formerly of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday August 10, 2013 at Huntington Retirement Home in Torrance. Betty Jean Sommer was born December 15, 1930 in Zenda, WI the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Leedle) Sommer. She graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1948 and then from the University of California...
C. Pauline "Polly" (Steinhilber) Culp
Aug 9, 2013
C. Pauline “Polly” Culp, 86, a long time resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday August 9, 2013 at Arbor Village in Lake Geneva. The former C. Pauline Steinhilber was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 23, 1926 the daughter of the late Paul and Minnie (Ryan) Steinhilber. She graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis and then from...
Irene H. (Button) Witte
Aug 8, 2013
Irene H. Witte, 91, of West Allis, WI, formerly of Lake Geneva, WI, died Thursday August 8, 2013 at Village of Manor Park Nursing in West Allis, WI. The former Irene Helen Button was born in Lake Geneva WI on February 27, 1922 the daughter of the late Alexander and Pearl (Powell) Button. She graduated from Lake Geneva High School...
Eva Doll Volich
Aug 3, 2013
Eva Doll Volich, 79, of East Troy, WI, died Saturday August 3, 2013 at Brolen Village in East Troy. Eva was born in Germany on January 17, 1934. She was a beautician and ran her own beauty shop for many years. Eva Doll Volich is survived by her loving husband Victor. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday August...
Ethel Janet (Cooper) Siedschlag
Aug 3, 2013
Ethel J. Siedschlag, 93, of Genoa City passed away Saturday, August 3rd at Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington, WI. Ethel Janet Cooper was born on January 10th, 1920 to the late Leslie and Edith (Clark) Cooper in Richmond, Ill. Ethel was married to Norman “Sparky” Siedschlag in Richmond, Ill on December 24th, 1941. Ethel was a member of the Grace Lutheran...
Josephine 'Josie" (Podstupka) Price
Jul 28, 2013
Josephine F. “Josie” Price, 75, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday July 28, 2013 at her home. The former Josephine Frances Podstupka was born in DesPlaines, IL on September 28, 1937 the daughter of the late Karol and Elizabeth (Ondrias) Podstupka. On May 12, 1956 in Lyons, WI she was united in marriage to Chester A. Price. She had worked...
Kazuo "Andy" Takaya
Jul 27, 2013
The Reverend Doctor Kazuo A. “Andy” Takaya, 86, of Lake Geneva, WI, entered eternal life on Saturday July 27, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. Kazuo Andrew Takaya was born April 21, 1927 in Tochigi, Japan. He emigrated to the United States to study for the Christian ministry. He served pastorates in Chicago, IL, Honolulu, HI and Lake Geneva,...
Grace Nellie (Bacon) Karcher
Jul 25, 2013
Grace N. Karcher, 92, of Zenda, WI passed away Thursday July 25th, 2013 at Geneva Lake Manor in Lake Geneva WI. Grace N. Bacon was born to the late Sidney and Nellie (Ewer) Bacon on July 21st, 1921 in London, England. Grace was married to Leslie A. Karcher on V.E. Day May 8th, 1945 in London England. Grace came to...
Mary Jane (Wemmer) Mckittrick
Jul 19, 2013
Mary Jane McKittrick, 81, of Lake Geneva passed away Friday the 19th of July at Geneva Lake Manor. Mary Jane Wemmer was born March 28th, 1932 to the late Curtis and Jessie (Thomas) Wemmer in LaFarge Wisconsin. Mary graduated from LaFarge High School in 1951. Mary was united in marriage to Kilbourne McKittrick in Woodstock, Illinois on June 6th 1953....
Adina "Tina" (Clementi) Mancini
Jul 16, 2013
Adina M. “Tina” Mancini, 96, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday July 16, 2013 at Village Glen in Lake Geneva, WI. The former Adina Marie Clementi was born in Melrose Park, IL on February 4, 1917 the daughter of the late Lazaro and Christina (Casa) Clementi. In April of 1936 she was united in marriage to Anthony...
Diane F. (Fox) Purcell
Jul 14, 2013
Diane F. Purcell, 78, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday July 13, 2013 with her five children at her side. The former Diane Fox was born in Salinas, CA on May 21, 1935 the daughter of the late Jared W. and Marie (Chipman) Fox. On February 4, 1955 in Silver Springs, MD she was...
Deanna G. (Deithloff) Nagengast
Jul 6, 2013
Deanna G. Nagengast, 56, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Saturday July 6, 2013 at her home. Deanna Georgina Nagengast was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 18, 1957 the daughter of the late George and Julie (Hopper) Deithloff. She had served with the United States Women’s Army Corps. She had been a counselor for abused women and children. Deanna is...
Duane R. Morris
Jul 5, 2013
Duane R. Morris, 86, a long time resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday July 5, 2013 at Williams Bay Care Center in Williams Bay, WI. Duane Richard Morris was born in Rhinelander, WI on November 21, 1926 the son of the late Vernon and Frances Morris. He was a graduate of Rhinelander High School in Rhinelander, WI and then...
Raymond F. Hammerl
Jul 4, 2013
Raymond F. Hammerl, 83, of Williams Bay, WI, died Thursday July 4, 2013 at his home. Raymond Frederick Hammerl was born December 3, 1929 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Raymond G. and Mabel (Lindemann) Hammerl. He was a Veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Army. On February 25, 1956 in Mount Prospect, IL...
Larry D. Magee
Jun 11, 2013
Larry D. Magee, 78, a lifelong resident of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away Tuesday April 9, 2013 after a brief illness. Larry Douglas Magee was born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 24, 1935 the son of the late Claire and Gladys (Zwolanek) Magee. He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1953 and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison. ...
Dorothy (Pfeiffer) Cardiff
May 28, 2013
Dorothy P. Cardiff, 88, a resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Tuesday May 28, 2013 at her home. The former Dorothy Pfeiffer was born in Green Bay, WI on November 15, 1924 the daughter of the late Casper and Laura (Klein) Pfeiffer. She graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1942. She was a lifelong Packer Fan. On February...
James S. Michuda
May 17, 2013
James S. Michuda, 91, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Friday May 17, 2013 at his home. James Stephen Michuda was born in Chicago, IL on May 24, 1921 the son of the late Anton and Mary (Paylo) Michuda. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago in 1939 and then from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI...
Gregory Gerard Carlson
May 17, 2013
Gregory G. Carlson, 56, of Lake Geneva passed away suddenly at his home on Friday the 17th of May 2013. Gregory Gerard Carlson was born on March 5, 1957 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Earl and Genevieve (Mills) Carlson. Gregory graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1975. Gregory was also a graduate of Lewis University. Gregory was united...
Merrill L. Karcher Sr.
May 13, 2013
Merrill L. Karcher, 80, of Jensen Beach, FL and Lake Geneva, WI died Monday May 13, 2013 at his home in Florida. Merrill Lloyd Karcher Sr. was born in Walworth County, WI on February 17, 1933 the son of the late Walter and Rose (Yanke) Karcher. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea. He was...
Jane C. (Cole) Johnston
May 13, 2013
Jane C. Johnston, 85, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI, died Monday May 13, 2013 at Kindred Nursing and Rehab in Burlington, WI. The former Jane Cole was born September 3, 1927 in Sioux City, IA the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Halfpap) Cole. She graduated from William Hall High School in West Hartford, CT in 1945...
