Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Apr 16, 2012

Lillian I. Kimball, 104, a lifelong resident of Walworth County, died Monday April 16, 2012 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Lillian Ida Brellenthin was born in Geneva Township, WI on June 20, 1907 the daughter of the late Benard and Loena (Zwieg) Brellenthin.  She was a graduate of Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, WI.  She...

Apr 16, 2012

Raymond W. Shem, 89, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, died Monday April 16, 2012 at his home.  Raymond was born in Chicago, IL on January 27, 1923 the son of the late Dominick and Emma (Vitkus) Shemaitis.   He graduated from Morgan Park Academy in Chicago, IL in 1941.  On March 17, 1945 in Chicago, IL he was united in...

Mar 31, 2012

Janice G. Ulan, 63, of Delavan, WI, died Saturday March 31, 2012 at her home.  The former Janice Gail Koons was born in Harvey, IL on January 4, 1949.  She graduated from Thornridge High School in Dalton, IL in 1967 and then from Saint Xavier College in Milwaukee, WI with a BS in Business.  She had worked as a quality...

Mar 25, 2012

Claire C. Koch, 90, of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday March 25, 2012 at Williams Bay Care Center in Williams Bay, WI.  Claire Catherine Koch was born in Hartland, WI on September 3, 1921 the daughter of the late Leo and Catherine (Fails) Walsh.  She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1939.  She served during World War II with...

Mar 16, 2012

Donald F. Wergin, 90, of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died Friday March 16, 2012 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Donald Fredrick Wergin was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 1, 1921 the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Rosenthal) Wergin.  He graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee in 1939.  He worked for many...

Mar 11, 2012

Francis C. Purtell, 94, of Naperville, IL formerly of Lake Geneva, WI, died Sunday March 11, 2012 in Sun City, AZ.  Francis Charles Purtell was born in Crystal Spring, Saskatchewan, Canada on September 28, 1917 the son of the late Stephen and Lucille (LaRoche) Purtell.   He attended Northwestern University and played football with his longtime friend, Jack Ryan.   He was...

Mar 9, 2012

John W. “Jack” McCormick Sr., 80, of Lake Geneva, WI and Venice, FL. died Friday March 9, 2012 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  John William McCormick was born in Chicago, IL on April 28, 1931 the son of the late Edward and Lonore (Kresen) McCormick.  He graduated from Leo High School in Chicago, IL in 1949 and...

Mar 5, 2012

William C. Grunow Jr., 80, a lifelong resident of Linn Township, died Monday March 5, 2012 at his home.  William Carl Grunow Jr. was born on June 16, 1931 in River Forest, IL the son of the late William C. and Valborg (Winnan) Grunow Sr. He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1949 and then attended the University of...

Feb 21, 2012

Maynard “Andy” Anderson, 81, of Pell Lake, WI formerly of Waukegan, IL, died Tuesday February 21, 2012 at his home.  He was born November 14, 1930 in Genoa, Nebraska the son of the late Leroy and Merle (Kreis) Anderson.  He graduated from high school in Wisconsin Dells, WI in 1948.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving...

Feb 19, 2012

Anthony J. “A.J.” Consago, 24, of Port Barrington, IL, died Sunday February 19, 2012 in Santa Cruz, CA.  Anthony John Consago was born in Berwyn, IL on May 30, 1987 the son of Cynthia McDonald and Michael Consago. A.J. is survived by: his parents Cindy (Pete) Solverson of Port Barrington, IL, and Michael (Christine) Consago of Chicago, IL, 3 brothers...

Feb 13, 2012

Bonnie Lee Allred, 51, of Woodstock, IL died Monday February 13, 2012 at her home.  Bonnie Lee Allred was born in Waukegan, IL on May 1, 1960 the daughter of Richard and the late Irene (Woods) Allred.  She worked as a manager in retail sales for many years before becoming disabled. Bonnie is survived by: a daughter Elizabeth Owens of...

Feb 9, 2012

Margaret M. O’Neill, 93, of Lake Geneva, WI died Thursday February 9, 2012 at Arbor Village in Lake Geneva.  The former Margaret Mary Barry was born in Washington DC on January 10, 1919 the daughter of the late George and Edith (Sullivan) Barry.  She graduated from Eastern High School in Washington DC.  In 1939 she was united in marriage Leander...

Feb 8, 2012

Dorothy Smith Carr, 75, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2012 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI.  The former Dorothy Lee Smith was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 15, 1936 the daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Overburg) Smith.  She graduated from Regina High School in Norwood, OH.  She married George Carr.  ...

Feb 7, 2012

Thomas J. Leahy, 60, of Lake Geneva, WI and Door County, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Tuesday February 7, 2012 at his home in Lake Geneva.  Thomas John Leahy was born in Chicago, IL on June 19, 1951 the son of John and Margaret (Graef) Leahy.  He graduated from Saint Gregory High School in Chicago, IL in 1969, he...

Feb 6, 2012

Franklin C. Karcher, 88, a lifelong resident of Linn Township, died Monday February 6, 2012 at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington, in Burlington, WI.  Franklin Charles Karcher was born in Linn Township on May 20, 1923 the son of the late Frank and Grace (Rasmussen) Karcher.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1941.  On September 10, 1949 in...

Jan 16, 2012

Paul F. Gavin Jr., 93, a lifelong resident of Linn Township, died Monday January 16, 2012 at Willowfield Nursing and Rehab Center in Delavan, WI.  Paul Francis Gavin was born in Linn Township on September 17, 1918 the son of the late Paul Francis and Blanche A. (Robinson) Gavin Sr.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1936.  He...

Jun 5, 1947

Windsor G. “Kit” Greetham, 70, of Delavan, WI, died Thursday June 29, 2017 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI.  Windsor George Greetham was born in Mundelein, IL on June 5, 1947 the son of the late George and Pearl Greetham.

Kit had worked for many years as an officer with the Lake Geneva, WI Police...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Reed Charles Davis, who passed away at the age of 56. Reed was born on March 31, 1968, in North Chicago, Illinois, and spent his early years in Skokie, Illinois, where he attended St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, followed by Niles West High School & Indiana University.

Reed...