Local obituaries for Derrick Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Oct 25, 2024

Darrel E. Norton Sr., 77, of the Genoa City area passed away on October 25, 2024, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.

Darrel was born on June 5, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, to the late Joseph and Mary (Miller) Norton.  Darrel’s family moved to Wisconsin where he became a member of the graduating class of 1965 from Badger...

Oct 24, 2024

Margaret was born on January 31, 1930, to James L. Fagan and Margaret Fagan in Chicago, Illinois. Margaret, or Marguerite as her family and friends fondly called her, met her future husband, Rodney F. Valentine, while performing at the Oaks Supper Club in Winona, Minnesota. At the time, Rodney was a lieutenant in the US Navy, and Marguerite was...

Oct 13, 2024

Michael J. Wisniewski, 69, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on October 13, 2024, at Mercy -Walworth Medical Center.

Michael was born on December 6th, 1954, to the late John and Rose Marie (Gniedzjko) Wisniewski in Chicago, Illinois. Michael was one of five children that John and Rose Marie would have.  On July 14, 1973, Michael...

Oct 9, 2024

It is with a humbled heart to announce the line of duty death of Lieutenant Kenneth Larsen.  A member of the Lake Geneva Fire Department, Lieutenant with Huntley Fire Department, and past member of the Woodstock, Illinois Fire Department.

Lt. Kenneth James Larsen, 56, of the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin area passed away surround by his friends and...

Oct 5, 2024

Merton H. Dunham, 93, of the Paw Paw, Michigan area passed away on October 5, 2024.

Merton was born on September 19th, 1931, to the late William and Phyllis (Foreman) Dunham in northern Wisconsin.  On April 14, 1971, Merton was united into marriage to the late Lola Dunham in Cook County, Illinois.

Merton is survived...

Oct 3, 2024

Barbara J. Ackley, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at her home surrounded by her family on October 3, 2024.

Barbara was born on February 7, 1935, to the late Edward and Margaret Giese in Dixon, Illinois.  In 1954 Barbara was united into marriage to the late Donald Ackley.

To sum up Barbara’s...

Oct 1, 2024

Carolyn Ann King McCormick was born March 3, 1945, in Monroe, Wisconsin to Herbert and Miriam (Hevrin) King.  She was the youngest of 2 children.  Carolyn went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 1, 2024.

Carolyn spent her first five years on a farm in Albany, Wisconsin.  She moved to Lake Geneva...

Oct 1, 2024

Mark Raymond Simrow Jr., 24 years old, of Lake Geneva WI, Tragically passed away on October 1, 2024 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Mark Jr was born in Libertyville Illinois, on August 25, 2000 to parents Mark (Cari) Simrow Sr and Jennifer Scoggin. Marky was raised by his devoted father Mark Simrow Sr and doting grandmother Christine Quinn whilst...

Oct 1, 2024

John was born in Pasadena CA and hiked the San Gabriel Mountains and Yosemite with his father, Jack, while his mother, Mary waited below and worried.

After being a regular customer at the model train stores as a kid, John, known as “Cinch” taught horseback riding as a teenager to smitten young kids at summer camps and...

Sep 25, 2024

Janis A. Lowell, 77, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on September 25, 2024, at Geneva Lake Manor.

Janis was born on July 25, 1947, to the late Willard and Carol (Lesner) Marshall in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of the graduating class of 1965 from Mount Prospect High School and then went on to...

Sep 20, 2024

Jeffrey D. Levato, 49, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 20th, 2024.

Jeffrey was born on August 31, 1975, to Francesco Levato Sr. and Francine Giuffre in Melrose Park, Illinois. Jeffrey was graduated from Addison Trail High School in 1993 and then continued to earn his bachelor’s degree from N.I.U.

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Sep 19, 2024

Steven Lynn Lloyd, 68, of the Geneva Township area passed away at his home on Thursday, September 19th, 2024.

Steven was born on July 17, 1956, to the late Paul and Betty (Jenkins) Lloyd Jr. in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1974.

Steven was an accomplished wood worker and in his...

Sep 19, 2024

Norman R. Pederson, 88, of the Lake Geneva area passed away at his home surrounded by his family.

Norman was born on February 23, 1936, to the late Norman and Edna (Witt) Pederson in Chicago, Illinois.  He was a member of the graduating class of 1955 from Main Township High School.  On November 10, 1957, Norman was...

Sep 12, 2024

Marge Docherty, 82, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on September 12, 2024, at Geneva Lake Manor.

Marge was born on May 3rd, 1942, to the late Fred and Regina Goetz in Strasburg, North Dakota, Lawrence Welk’s birthplace.  She once danced a polka with Mr. Welk. She also earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree (LPN) in...

Sep 5, 2024

Gail F. Nichols was born to the late Harold and Mardelle Larsen on May 24, 1941 in Lake Geneva and died September 5, 2024 in her home.

Gail graduated in 1959 with the first graduating class from Badger High School.  She married John (Jack) Nichols in 1963. They began their life together in Owasso MI.  From there...

Sep 1, 2024

David Charles Williams, 70, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2024.

Davey was born on June 23, 1954, to the late Harvey and Dorothy Williams in Chicago, Illinois.  He was known to all as ‘Davey,’ a term of endearment that brings a smile to everyone’s face.  Davey was a member of the...

Aug 31, 2024

William D. Harris Sr., 70, of the Bloomfield, Wisconsin area passed away surrounded by friends and family on August 31, 2024, at Lakeland Medical Center.

William was born on December 4th, 1953, to the late Louis and Lucille (Porter) Harris in Chicago, Illinois.  William was a member of the graduating class of 1972 from George Washington Carver...

Aug 27, 2024

Ruth M. Vergenz, 103, most recently of the Lake Geneva, Wisconsin area passed away on August 27th, 2024 at Mercy Walworth Hospital.

Ruth was born on February 26, 1921 to the late Ernst and Elsa Hotz in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  Ruth was a member of the graduating class of 1939 from Sheboygan High School.

When the...

Aug 26, 2024

Willard “Bill” VanDusen Jr., 79, of the East Troy area passed away on August 26, 2024, at at his home.

Bill was born on June 27, 1945, to the late Willard and Elizabeth (Roke) VanDusen Sr. in Chicago, Illinois.  On December 1, 1965, Bill was inducted into the United States Army where he would serve until November...

Aug 13, 2024

On August 13, 2024, Michael C. Farrands, 82, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and beloved friend of many, passed away at his home in Lake Geneva, WI, surrounded by love and family.

Born to Joseph and Mary (Donahue) Farrands in Pawtucket, R.I., Michael was a proud New Englander who loved summers “down the beach” in Point...