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Mary Frances Hensler passed away on November 1st, 2023. Mary was born on April 16th, 1945 in Morrison, Illinois to the late Shirley Dykema (who was married to her late step-father George Johnson). She graduated from Morrison High in 1963 and five years later, married the love of her life, Keith Donald Hensler on June 3rd, 1967. Together they had two children; Stacy (Robert) Franks and Matthew (Kelly) Hensler. Mary also has four grandchildren that survive her: Erin, Isabel, Ian and Jacob and one granddaughter, Isabel, who greeted her in heaven. A Visitation will be held at First Congregational Church in Mukwonago, WI on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 from 2:30-5:30pm with a Celebration of...

Nannette C Yakes, 83, of Lake Geneva passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2023, surrounded by her family at Lakeland Medical Center. Nannette was born February 15th, 1940, in Elkhorn Wisconsin to the late Roy and Maude (Helnore) Grice. She was the youngest of ten children. Nannette graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1958. On April 30th, 1962, Nannette was united into marriage to her "ever loving" David R Yakes at Como Community Church. Nannette loved to read, listen to the radio, do word searches, and go shopping. Most of which were enjoyed even more with her kitty "Two Stroke" snuggling on her lap. She loved her favorite perfume, "Charlie," as well as getting rollers in her...

Services will be Saturday November 18th, 2023, at 2:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm till the service at 2:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is assisting Nannette's family.

Eugene E. Haseley of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin peacefully passed away surrounded by his daughters on October 27, 2023. He was 93 years of age. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Haseley, and his siblings; Warren (Bernice) Haseley, Phyllis (Gerald) Klopp, Leonard "Skip" (Betty Jane) Haseley, Carol (Lawrence "Red") Entrees, Donald (Lillian) Haseley, and his brother-in-law, Paul "Duke" Swatek. Survived by his sister, Nancy Swatek of Lake Geneva, WI, and his daughters; Gail Berman of Buffalo Grove, IL, Holly Haseley of Pewaukee, WI, Liz (Mark Dvorak) Haseley of Madison, WI, and his treasured grandchildren Mark Berman, and great grandchild Blake Berman of Buffalo, IL,...

The service will be at Church of the Holy Communion, Episcopal (320 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147), Rev. Jim Kaestner officiating and Rev. Liz Meade assisting, on Saturday, November 18, at 11:00AM. For further information please go to www.derrickfuneralhome.com.

A gathering of friends and family will be Saturday November 11th, 2023, from 12:00pm till 3:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfunealhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home of Lake Geneva is honored to be assisting Michael's family.

A memorial service will be Friday October 20, 2023, from 3:00pm till 5:00pm held at Derrick Funeral Home. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting.

A celebration will be held on Saturday December 2nd, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Abbey Harbor House in Fontana, Wisconsin. To post on online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting Mark's family.

Services will be October 29th, 2023 at 4:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm till the time of service. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting Homer's family.

Joseph A. Koenig, 96, of Williams Bay, WI, passed away on September 7, 2023, at Golden Years of Lake Geneva, WI. He was born on February 15, 1927, in Chicago to Joseph and Mary Koenig (nee Leptich). Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. Koenig (nee Mueller) for 65 years. He is preceded in death by his brother, Donald F. Koenig and sister-in-law, Charlette (Daniel) Weber. Loving father of Thomas (Barbara) Koenig of Lake Geneva, WI and Lakewood Ranch, FL; Timothy (Mary Beth) Koenig of Arlington Heights, IL; and Jo Anne (Robert) Doebler of Deerfield, IL and Lake Geneva, WI. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Tiago) Soltes, Kathryn Koenig, Lauren (Chad) Didriksen, Tim (Erin) Koenig, Elizabeth...

George Henry Hoelter, a resident of Fontana, WI born on April 1, 1935, in Chicago to Henry and Elizabeth Hoelter, nee Horsthemke. He passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2023 at his home at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of Mary Frances Hoelter, nee Schechtel, married on September 6, 1958, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Chicago. Married for almost 65 years to his beloved wife Mary, they had a very special, a great partnership founded in love and mutual respect. They raised three children in Park Ridge, IL: Elizabeth A. Sido (Daniel) of Naperville IL, Todd H. Hoelter (Marta) of Breckenridge, CO and Stephen J. Hoelter (Kath) of Arlington Heights, IL. George was also the...

Robert John Russell, 87, of Lake Geneva, passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Robert was born on July 26th, 1936 in Lake Geneva, WI to his loving parents, the late John and Julia (Otto) Russell. He married the love of his life, Judith Ann Bollweg, on June 18th, 1960 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lake Geneva, WI and shared two sons together, Bob and Tom Russell. Robert graduated from Lake Geneva High in 1954 and shortly after, joined the armed forces where he served in the Navy for four years. Later in life, he owned and operated Big John's Restaurant located in Slades Corners for three years. He enjoyed being surrounded by friends and family and loved spending time on his...

Services will be Thursday August 31st, 2023 at 11:00am at Derrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10:00am till the time of service. Derrick Funeral Home of Lake Geneva is more than honored to be assisting Shirley's family. www.derrickfuneralhome.com for further information.

Joseph H. Spiegelhoff, 73, stepped into the arms of Jesus on August 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous struggle with Frontotemporal Degeneration. Born February 11, 1950 to Harry and Julia (Grady) Spiegelhoff, and a life-long resident of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, he spent winters after his retirement in Fort Myers, Florida. After graduating from Badger High School, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and later attended UW-Whitewater. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Petrie, on May 22, 1971, happily raising their three children in Lake Geneva. He was delighted when each child also decided to raise their families in their home town. His...

Thomas Lee Kehl, 74, of Genoa City, WI passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Thomas was born on September 17th, 1948 in Paola, Kansas, to his loving parents, Nuel and Elizabeth (Olsem) Kehl. Thomas graduated from Cary Grove High School in 1966 and in January of 1968 he entered the United States Navy. On October 8th, 1999 married the love of his life, Ann Livingston, in Nashville, Indiana and together they shared a beautiful life with their three sons, Joshua, Nicholas, and Michael. Thomas spent years working in the medical manufacturing field as a machinist for Hollister Incorporated. He was involved in several different clubs and organizations and spent most time giving back as a member...

Craig I. Kastilahn, 73, formerly of Chicago, Des Plaines, and Libertyville, IL, passed away Thursday, August 17th. He is survived by his wife, Linda, 3 children, Kyle Kastilahn of Schaumburg, IL, Ryan Kastilahn (Jennifer) of Kenosha, WI, and Stacey (Andrew) Hummel of Whitewater, WI, grandchildren Everett and Madelynn Hummel, and brother Glenn(Tina) Kastilahn and their children and grandchildren. Services will be Sunday August 27th, 2023 at 2:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:30 till service time. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com.

A visitation will be Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Derrick Funeral Home, 800 Park Dr., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com

Services are currently pending at this time. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting Richard's family.

Mark D. Basil, 56, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on August 8th, 2023. Mark was born on July 23, 1967, to Edward and Carol (Olejnicak) Basil in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mark graduated from Fridley High in 1985 and then went on to St. Thomas University where he earned a degree in Business. Mark loved to play golf, go boating, building model cars, and loved his dogs and cats. Mark was also the previous owner of Fat Cats bar in Lake Geneva for 11 years. Mark is survived by his fianc? Lauren Walker, Cole Derington, his mother Carol, and his one sister Elizabeth (David) Engstrom. Mark is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Nick, Audra (Jameson), Madeline (Kemar), and Caroline...

Monica Jean (Holahan) Murphy, 63, died July 26th, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by the love of her family, and with her loving husband Matt holding her hand. Monica was born on April 10, 1960 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She attended St Francis De Sales parochial school for grades 1-8, and Lake Geneva Badger High School. Monica received her bachelor's degree in communications and journalism from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. Monica relocated with her husband Matt to the east coast for a short time in 1999 before locating to Dublin, Ohio, where they have resided for the last 22 years. Monica worked for 2 national educational measurement companies, where she was a director...

Visitation will be July 26th, 2023 from 3:00pm till 5:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. A memorial service, with Military Honors, will be July 26th, 2023 at 5:00pm. For further information please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com.