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Richard Koehler, 90, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away on May 17th, 2022. Richard was born in Potosi, WI but spent most of his childhood growing up in Lancaster, WI as the eldest child of Oscar and Helen (Kelly) Koehler.Richard served 2 years in the US Army 1953-1955.He finished his college education at the University of Platteville graduating with a Masters in Education.He married Mary Blum at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Glen Haven, WI in 1955.The couple spent the next couple years in Cuba City, WI where Richard taught high school English and Latin.In 1961 they moved to Lake Geneva, WI where Richard taught English and Latin at Badger High School until he retired in 1991.Along with...

Services will be Saturday May 21, 2022 at 3:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00pm till the time of service on May 21, 2022. For further information please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com.

There are no services scheduled for Nancy at this time. To post an online condolence please www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home of Lake Geneva is honored to be assisting the Ray family.

Germaine Clifford, 81, of the Lake Geneva area passed from this life to her next life on Friday April 22, 2022, with a smile on her face and her family by her side. Germaine grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin, spending much of her childhood on a farm.Moving into town she graduated from Watertown High School, where she met her future husband, Joe. After a seven-year courtship, they were married in December of 1963.She raised her family and whole-heartedly embraced the role of a coach's wife. Germaine dedicated her life to two pillars, her faith and her family.She was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, holding numerous positions and serving on many committees.She viewed her...

James G. Elliott, 76, of Lake Geneva, WI died in his home of heart failure on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Jim retired from a successful career in real estate, but prior to that he was a golf professional at Eagle Ridge in Galena. His longest tenure was at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta, Iowa. Jim always said he was lucky to have wonderful mentors in his life, which motivated him to provide that same encouragement to others. Jim loved a good joke, limerick, or story and had many of his own; however, most of his quips would not be appropriate for a local newspaper. He also deeply loved his family but, as hard as he tried, was not good at holding back those feelings. He never saw his...

Geoffrey J. Abbott, 77, passed away April 15, 2022 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Geoffrey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 4, 1945. He served with honor and distinction as a scout dog handler in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He subsequently completed his MBA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and spent much of his career in the healthcare industry before retiring in 2011. He and his family lived in the city of Chicago for 33 years. Geoffrey will be remembered for his thoughtfulness, gentle humor, strong work ethic, and compassion for others. Geoffrey is survived by Pamela (n?e Cash) Abbott, his wife of 46 years, son Matthew Abbott, brother Jonathan...

Jeremy D. Radloff, 41, of the Machesney Park area passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2022. Please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com for further information on the passing of Jeremy. A celebration of Jeremy's life will be held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at a later date, please check funeral homes website for updates. Derrick Funeral Home of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is honored to be assisting Jeremy's family.

Jeremy D. Radloff, 41, of the Machesney Park area passed away unexpectedly on April 4th, 2022. Jeremy graduated from Elgin High School in 1999.After High School Jeremy attended Elgin Community College where he earned his Fire Science Degree and then went on to McHenry College and earned his Paramedic Degree. Jeremy loved the Blackhawks and was a big fan of the Cubs.When Jeremy wasn't working as a firefighter/paramedic you could find him coaching his son Rylan's junior league hockey team, the Rockford Ice Hogs, his son's soccer team, or going for a dip in the pool as he loved to go swimming.Jeremy was all about family.He loved family holiday gatherings and always wanted to be the host of...

Frances M. Mulligan, 83, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away peacefully Friday April 1, 2022 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI. The former Frances Marie Southwick was born in Oak Park, IL on May 4, 1938. On February 3, 1962 in Oak Park, IL she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerald "Jerry" Mulligan: he preceded her in death on February 10, 2022. Fran was a loving caring individual who deeply loved her family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends . She had great empathy for those in need. She also was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Fran is survived by a son Brian (Patti) Mulligan of Lake Geneva, 3 granddaughters; Megan, Traci and Presley. She was...

Lynn Arnette Stanley of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18thsurrounded by her loving family. Lynn was born in August, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Clara ("Dolly") and John F. Stanley. The oldest of five children, she grew up in Niles, Illinois. A gifted student, Lynn graduated one year early from Main Township East High School. She attended Bryant Stratton Business School, going on to work in a busy corporate office in Chicago's downtown loop. After two years in the city, Lynn went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology. It was in Stevens Point that she met her husband of nearly 48 years, Gary Schultz,...

Darlene Doris Trickey, 94, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home with family on Saturday March 12th, 2022.She flew to heaven and is a angel of the lord with her husband Robert Trickey. Darlene was born at Whitewater hospital in Whitewater, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Dorothy Meyer on December 14th, 1927.Darlene grew up by Whitewater Lake and attended a country school.Darlene and her family lived by Whitewater Lake until 1945.When her grandfather sold the farm to the State of Wisconsin which became the State Park of Whitewater Lake.Then Darlene and her family lived in Millard, Wisconsin.Darlene attended Whitewater City High School and graduated in 1945.After High...

Services will be Friday March 18th, 2022 at 6:00pm at Derrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday March 18th, 2022 from 4:00pm till the time of service. Derrick Funeral Home is honored to be assisting .www.derrickfuneralhome.com

Annie (Ann) Suffern Hauser Anglin died March 6, 2022, of heart failure while visiting friends in Naples,Florida. She was born to Frank L. and Frances Gail Suffern at Finley Hospital Dubuque, Iowa February 11,1952. She spent her childhood/young adult years in Oelwein, Iowa, and graduated from Oelwein HighSchool in 1970. She attended the University of Iowa graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree inJournalism in 1974. She spent the summers of 1972 and 1973 at Mackinac Island working at LittleBob'srestaurant and the Island House restaurant where she made some lifelong friends and loved the Islandso much. She married Richard L Hauser at the Little Stone Church in Mackinac Island on September...

Gary W. Parsons, 85, of the Lake Geneva area passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2022, at Lakeland Medical Center. Born Gary Wesley Parsons to the late Glen and Ailoa (Hitchcock) Parsons in Waukegan, Illinois on April 5, 1936.Gary was a member of the graduating class of 1954 from Lake Geneva High School.On September 15, 1962, at the Lutheran Church in Pell Lake, Wisconsin, Gary was united into marriage to Patricia Tufts. Gary's heart and passions was in snowmobiling.Gary helpedsetup the White River Trail and was an original member of the Lakes Drift Riders Snowmobile Club.Gary spent his whole life working in the pest control business.Gary work forArwell Pest Control, which was bought...

William R. "Bill" Pengra passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI at the age of 78. Bill grew up in Brodhead, WI the son of Ralph and Gladys (Pinnow) Pengra. He graduated from high school in 1962. After high school, Bill attended UW-Platteville, graduating in 1968.. He was drafted by the army and spent two years serving his country and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his discharge from the Army, Bill attended the UW-Madison Graduate School. A year after graduation, he went to work for Scott Paper Company and spent eleven years employed by Scott. In 1973, Bill married Judy Marchi in Milwaukee and they moved to Minneapolis until being transferred to...

Services at Calvary Community Church on Saturday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will precede the service from 9:00 -10:45 a.m. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com

Gerald F. "Jerry" Mulligan, 83, of Lake Geneva, WI, Passed away Thursday February 10, 2022 a Holton Manor in Elkhorn, WI. Gerald Francis Mulligan was born in Chicago, IL on August 8, 1938 the son of the late Charles and Leeda (McKune) Mulligan. On February 3, 1962 in Oak Park, IL he was united in marriage to the former Frances M. Southwick. Jerry was an electrician and a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.). In his younger days Jerry was a fantastic softball player. He was a tinkerer and enjoyed planning projects. He also was a very social person enjoying socializing with his family and friends. Jerry is survived by: the Love of his life, Frances,...

A celebration of life will be on March 5, 2022 from 11:00a.m. till 2:00p.m. at Sperino's in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is assisting.

Karl Reinke, long-term Lake Geneva resident and educational leader, passed away on February 6, 2022, at Lakeland Hospital. Karl is survived by his wife of 72 years, Virginia "Ginny",sons Clark (De De) of Plymouth, WI, Val (Retha) of Riverton, WY, daughter Patricia "Trish" (Tom) Litterski of Cincinnati, OH, five grandchildren: Rachel, Emily, Samuel, Frances, Cole, five great grandchildren: Caroline, Elliott, Leo, Weston and John Clark, and brother Donald (Donna) of Fredericksburg, TX. , and many nieces and nephews.He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Mary Zicarelli (Bob), brothers Robert (Rosemary), and David (Ruth). Karl was born in Gillett, WI in 1926 to Lydia (Hildebrandt)...

Services will be on Sunday February 6th, 2022, at 3:30 at Derrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm till the time of service. For further information please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com

Eva M. Baker, 80, of Burlington, Wisconsin was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2021. Eva was safely guided by her late grandson, Slade Baker and her late sister, Betty Frank. Services for Eva will be held on Saturday February 5th, 2022, at 12:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church in Burlington, Wisconsin.Visitation will be held in Church on February 5th from 10:00am till 12:00pm. To post a condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home of Lake Geneva is honored to be assisting the family of Eva Baker.