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UNION – Steven J. Kenning, 58, died Dec. 30 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was the owner of Lighthouse Transportation Service, a member of the Northern Kentucky University Alumni, the Kenton County Jaycees, and Elks Lodge #314. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth Kenning; two daughters,…

ELSMERE ??” Rose Ann Thomas, 80, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Her husband, James Thomas, died in 2005 and granddaughter, Mindy Thomas died in 2009. Survivors include her sons, James L. Thomas of Union, Michael Thomas of Elsmere and Thomas D. Thomas of Cincinnati; daughters, Marilyn Gettys…

FLORENCE ??” Verna Mae Jump, 76, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Her stepsons, Ray Lee Claypool and Calvin Chandler; and grandson, Derick Perry, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Jump; sons, Don Moore of Union, Allen Moore and Blaine Claypool of Florence; daughters, Kathy Boling of…

Geraldine Marie Menegay FLORENCE ??” Geraldine “Genny” Marie Menegay, 83, of Florence, formerly of Canton, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 28, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was a homemaker, member of St. Joseph Mission in Union, Third Order Franciscan Secular and a pilot during her high school years. Her husband, John Menegay, died previously. Survivors include…

Sister Joseph Ruschmann, O.S.B., 98, died Monday, Dec. 28 at St. Walburg Monastery in Villa Hills, Ky. She was a cook at St. Walburg Monastery from 1937-1956 and 1960-61; Villa Madonna College 1956-1957; Marydale Retreat House 1957-1960; Holy Cross Convent 1961-1963 and Madonna Manor for 1964-1986. She was preceded in death by her brother, William…

ERLANGER – Richard “Dick” Thielen, 62, died Saturday, Dec. 26, at his home. He was a salesman. He was also an Eagle Scout, a member of Xavier University ROTC, the Southgate VFW, and a member of St. Henry Church, Elsmere. His wife, Vikki Thielen, died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Sherline of Toledo; son,…

ERLANGER – Dorothy M. Sieve Gaupel, 87, died Friday, Dec. 25, at Rosedale Manor in Covington. The homemaker was a member of the Ralph Fulton V.F.W. Post #6423 Women’s Auxiliary, Simon Kenton American Legion Post #20 Women’s Auxiliary, the Military Order of the Cootie, Senior Citizens of Northern Kentucky and a Kentucky Colonel. Her husband,…

ERLANGER – Catherine Leiprecht, 80, died Thursday, Dec. 24, at Three Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Green Township. She was a homemaker. Her husband, John Leiprecht, died in 2005. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Holmes of Independence; son, James Leiprecht of Burlington; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m.…

Florence – Connie Sauerbeck Age 60, died Tuesday December 23rd at her residence. She was a Registered Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital where she has worked for 38 years. Survivors include her husband Gary Sauerbeck of Florence; a daughter Kimberly Vap of Milford , Ohio ; and 1 grandson . Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday…

Union- Mark D. Webster, age 50, died December23rd at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a plumber for Robertson Plumbing. He loved boating on Lake Cumberland and was loved by many friends, family and co-workers. Survivors include his wife Rose of Union; a son Randy of Morehead, KY; daughter Amber Webster of Warsaw; his…

COVINGTON- Elizabeth “Betty” Scheper, 84, died Tuesday December. She was a secretary for Acme Sash and Door for 30 years and also a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Brothers Jack, Bill and Jerry Scheper, sisters Virginia Carl and Patricia Bogenshutz all died previously. Survivors include sisters Margie Goetz of Ft Mitchell and MarianMcCoy of Ft…

FLORENCE ??” Pauline A. Carrino Vasseur, 68, died Monday, Dec. 21, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was co-owner of Mauri-Lou Dry Cleaners in Elsmere and a member of St. Timothy Parish in Union. Her daughter, Amy Vasseur, grandson, Nicholas Vasseur, brother, Phil Carrino, II, and sister, Marion Towe, died previously. Survivors include her husband, John…

BURLINGTON – James R. Potter, 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was owner of Gateway-Potter & Associates Insurance for over 25 years. He was also a member and founder of Swingtime Big Band. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Potter; sons, Brian and Steven Potter, both of Florence;…

FLORENCE – TSgt. Anthony C. “Tony” Campbell, 35, died Dec. 15 in Afghanistan. He was a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, an active member of the United States Air Force, a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 392, F.O.P. Lodge 69, and the 932 Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.…

DRY RIDGE – Gaile A. Gentry Rowland, 53, died Monday, Dec. 14, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a treasurer with Jansen Interior Products for 25 years. Her mother, JoAnn Gentry, and brother, Marshall Gentry, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Rowland of Dry Ridge; sister, Diana Ballinger of Eaton, Ohio; father, Norbert…

Florence- Buenta H. Wilson age 86, died Sunday December 13th at Hospice Care Center of Northern Kentucky in Ft. Thomas. She was a cafeteria cook with the Boone County Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Wilson. Survivors include a daughter Nancy Akin of Hebron; sister Francis A. Trouverman of Burlington;…

WALTON – Michael Raymond “Mick” Unkraut, 45, died Sunday, Dec. 13, at his home. He was a chemical processor at L’Oreal in Florence and member of All Saints Catholic Church in Walton. Survivors include his wife, April Ratliff Unkraut; daughters, Tara Jackson of Florence, Kayla and Megan Unkraut, both of Walton; parents, Don and Marge…

Florence- James L. Harris, 34, died Sunday, Dec. 13, at his home. He was a black-topper for Rack 7 Paving. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth C. Poe Harris; son, James Harris of Florence; daughter, Elizabeth Harris of Florence; mother, Cindy Fuest of Florence; father, Eddie Harris or Erlanger and sister, Lisa Jones of Florence. Visitation…

ERLANGER – Norma Jansen, 88, died Saturday, Dec. 12, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.She was a homemaker and member of St. Henry Parish, Elsmere. Her husband, Fred Jansen, died in 1976. Survivors include her daughters, Pam Lawrence of Erlanger and Jennifer Lawrence of Fort Mitchell. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15,…

ELSMERE – Harold R. Serra, 63, of Elsmere, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Corryville.He was a machinist and supervisor at International Knife and Saw. His son, Harry R. Serra Jr., died previously. Survivors include daughters, Angela Ihli of Crescent Springs and Heather Hamilton of Florence; brother, Frank Serra of Elsmere; sisters,…

Villa Hills- Anne R. Gronotte, age 95 died Tuesday December 9th at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was a clerk for the Cincinnati Credit Bureau for 20 years and a member of the Hilltoppers and the Ladies Auxiliary of The Knights of St. John. Survivors include her sons David of Sparta and Chuck of Walton; a…

BURLINGTON – Katie Farmer, 88, of Burlington, formerly of Hamilton, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, at St Elizabeth Florence.She was a production worker for Kelsey-Hayes in Milford, Mich. Her husband, Albert Farmer, died in 1976. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Sefchik of Burlington; son, Duane Farmer of Seymour, Ind. and five grandchildren. Visitation will be 1-3…

Burlington ??” Doris M. Blackburn age 82, died December 7th at Villa Springs in Erlanger. She was a member of Burlington Baptist Church and customer service representative for GE. Survivors include her husband Chester “Allen” Blackburn; sons Mark of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Wayne of Glencoe, Ky ; daughter Linda McClanahan of Burlington; 6 grandchildren and…

Joseph Mel Kreinest of Amelia formerly of Erlanger died on his 93rd birthday Sunday December 6, 2009 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was a driver and salesman with Grennenn and Taystee Bakery. He served his country in the Army during WWII in Japan and the Phillipines.. Survivors include his wife Theresa Roth Kreinest; daughters Rose…

INDEPENDENCE – Connor Laine Herald, one month, died Saturday, Dec. 5, at his home.Survivors include his parents, James and Carisa Herald; brothers, Caleb and Jackson Herald; sister, Anna Herald, all of Independence; grandparents, Everett and Terri Herald of Brooksville, Robin Harper of Lakeside Park, Stew Selby of Dry Ridge; great-grandparents, James and Elsie Hall of…

Frederick Joseph, beloved husband of Marian Dietz nee Holton, and the late Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Dietz. Devoted father of Sandra Morgan, Frederick J., III, Jerome A., John T., and the late Dianne Marie Dietz. Loving stepfather of Jan Ramler and Carol Wilmhoff. Dear brother of Rosemary Kirst. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.…

VILLA HILLS ??” Kyle Matthew Weisenberger, 24, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He attended the University of Louisville and was a Junior at Northern Kentucky University, a 2003 graduate of Covington Catholic High School, a professional BMX Racer, and a member of the National Bicycle League. Survivors include his parents, Karl…

FLORENCE – Thomas P. Corsmeier, 64, died Monday, Nov. 30, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.He was a sales person for 39 years with George J. Hust Co., Cincinnati, member of St. Paul Church and volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America for 12 years where he received the Silver Beaver Award. One grandchild…

Cincinnati- David R. O’Brien, age 62, died Sunday, November 29th at The Residence at Greystone in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was formerly from Erlanger, Ky. He was a laborer. Survivors include his brothers Tim O’Brien of Burlington, Dennis O’Brien of Erlanger, and Donald Donovan of Lebanon, Ohio; sister Marlene McCloum of California, Ohio; step-father Bob Boedderker…

EDGEWOOD – Tom Grimes, 51, died Friday, Nov. 27, Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He owned T.G.’s Trucking Company and served on the board at Camp Turnabout in Union. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Grimes; sons, Thomas Taylor of Virginia and Tommy Grimes Jr. of Florence; daughter, Amber Copcea of Williamstown; stepsons, Joey Wagner…

COVINGTON – Houston “Bing” Powers, 85, died Friday, Nov. 27, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.He worked for 18 years in the maintenance department at Xavier University, was a World War II Army veteran and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His daughter, Debbie Sandlin, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Powers; son, Danny Powers…

WILLIAMSTOWN – Luther Cornish Hundley, 83, died Friday, Nov. 27 at St. Elizabeth Grant County, Williamstown.He worked for 40 years as a radio technician for Piedmont Airlines and later U.S. Air. Survivors include his daughters, Lynda Harvey of Loveland, Peggy Cornelius of Chicago, Ill. and Lisa Holt of Williamstown; sons, Wayne Hundley of Loris, S.C.,…

ELSMERE – Patricia Ann Schweitzer, 44, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Hospice at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. Survivors include her daughters, Eileen Prince and Miranda Schweitzer, both of Erlanger; mother, Nancy Caudill and stepfather, Denver Caudill, both of Elsmere; sisters, Debbie Powers of Glencoe and Linda Suttles of Florence; brother, Robert…

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ERLANGER – Joan A. Meder, 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was a secretary for 25 years at R.A. Jones in Crescent Springs and a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. Survivors include her brothers, Tom Meder of Crescent Springs and Linus Meder of Thornton, Colo. Funeral…

VILLA HILLS – Philip J. Siemer, 88, died Monday, Nov. 23, at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital in Edgewood.He was meat manager for Albers, Allied and I.G.A. Supermarkets, a World War II Marine veteran, member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs and Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, Jean Siemer; sons, Joe Siemer, Jim…

FLORENCE – LeRoy “Bud” Glindmeyer, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 22, St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a fraud specialist for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, a World War II Army veteran, member of St. Paul Church and St. Agnes Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lois Abraham Glindmeyer; sons, Paul Glindmeyer of Harrison, Ohio…

Charles L. “Buck” Lunsford, age 91 died Sunday at St. Elizabeth, West in Florence. He was a delivery driver for Swan Florist for many years. He was an Army veteran and Ky. Colonel. Survivors include his wife, Eva of Elsmere; daughters Carol Jeffers of Elsmere; Alga Depenbrock of Florence; Dixie Arent of Florence; a son…

FT. THOMAS: Jane Anstead, 82, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at home. She was a teacher for 28 years at Saint Joseph Elementary School, Cold Springs, Kentucky. Her husband Robert died in 2007. Survivors include her sons, Robert Anstead and David Anstead of Covington, James Anstead of Wilder, Thomas Anstead of Alexandria, Gregory Anstead of…

BURLINGTON – Mary Teresa “Tari” McGill, 51, died Friday, Nov. 20, at her home.She was a teacher at St. Paul Grade School in Florence who had taught previously at St. Thomas Grade School in Fort Thomas and Holy Cross Grade School in Latonia. Survivors include her husband, Timothy P. McGill and brother, Michael Willenbrink of…

VILLA HILLS – Jerome A. Budde Sr., 92, died Friday, Nov. 20 at Madonna Manor.He was the owner of Budde’s Pharmacy in Ludlow, president of Northern Kentucky Pharmaceutical Association, Kentucky Pharmaceutical Association and the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. His first wife, Mary Jane Harvey, died in 1957 and second wife, Virginia Mary Ritter died in…

FLORENCE – Mary J. Farmer, 79, died Thursday, Nov. 19, at Florence Park Care Center.She was a housekeeper and member of St. Henry Parish and the St. Henry Altar Society. Her first husband, Wendell Jones, and second husband, Avis Farmer, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Bell of Burlington and Rose Nordman of Florence;…

HEBRON – Joyce I. Broughton, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 19, St. Elizabeth Edgewood.She worked for 20 years with the Internal Revenue Service, and General Electric Corp., and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. Her grandson, Derrick Broughton, died previously. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Broughton; daughter, Debbie Morrison of Burlington; sons,…

FORT WRIGHT – Robert George Dauwe, 80, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Village Care Center, Erlanger. He was an electrical engineer for General Electric Corp., member of St. Henry Parish in Elsmere and Boy Scout Troop 726. Survivors include his wife, Corlie Dauwe; sons, Michael Dauwe of Dry Ridge and Joseph Dauwe of Walton; daughter,…

HARRIS Kathleen M, (nee Burch), beloved wife of Russell “Tim” Harris, dear mother of Jill (Mark) Hirst of Hebron, KY, Julie Harris of Florence, KY, and Tim (Tina) Harris of Cincinnati, OH, devoted “Nan” of Erin, Jared, and Evan, dear sister of Michael (Carol) Burch, Judy (Ed) Kirschman and Pat (Mary) Burch, and loving sister-in-law…

BURLINGTON – Frank Kokocinski, 62, died Saturday, Nov. 14, at his home.He was an accountant for the New York State Comptroller’s Office and an Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Anne Kokocinski of Burlington; son, Michael Kokocinski of Erlanger; daughter MaryAnn Bowlin of Independence; sister, Carol Kokocinski of Loreto; and four grandchildren. Visitation will…

ERLANGER – Jeanne Beagle, 83, homemaker, died Friday, Nov. 13, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood.Her husband, Woodrow Beagle, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Elaine Ashley and Anita Clark, both of Erlanger; son, Brian Beagle of St. Louis; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19,…

MOROW EDGEWOOD- Rudolph Alexander Morow, 83, died Thursday Nov. 12th . He was a professor at Thomas More College and taught business administration, money and banking, and marketing for 37yrs. He was on the College’s Foundation Board and Chaired the Faculty Building Committee for its new campus and was awarded the Thomas More College Lasting…

ERLANGER – Robert H. Shay, 74, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a supervisor and driver for the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell, and Erlanger Lions where he directed youth football for 25 years .Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Audrey Reed…

COVINGTON – Mary T. Murphy, 88, died Monday, Nov. 9, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Mary’s Ladies Society at St. Benedict Church. Her husband, John P. Murphy, died in 2000. Survivors include her sons, Pat Murphy of Cold Spring, Mike Murphy of Covington and Tim Murphy of…

EDGEWOOD – Helen “LaVerne” Hinton, 78, a homemaker, died Sunday, Nov. 8, at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Hinton; daughters, Dorothy Ryan of Villa Hills, Barbara Durr of Crescent Springs, and Donna Hinton of Florence; son, Paul Hinton of Union; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov.…

ERLANGER – Leroy G. Hegge, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 7, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.He was a line foreman for Wiedemann Brewery for 42 years. He was also an Army World Warn II veteran and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a lifetime…

EDGEWOOD – John C. Kerner, 59, died Friday, Nov. 6, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.He worked with AT&T for 27 years, served as chair for general studies at ITT Tech, was a member of Edgewood Life Squad and volunteer for the Girl Scouts of America. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Kerner of Edgewood;…

ERLANGER – Roxann Butts, 53, a homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 5, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.Survivors include her husband, Thomas Butts Sr.; son, Thomas Butts Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.; daughter, Carrie Butts of Erlanger; brother, Tim Wiles of Independence; sisters, Mary Huck, Judy Harrod and Pamela Ragan, all of Erlanger, and five grandchildren. Visitation will be…

INDEPENDENCE – Elizabeth “Betty” L. Meder, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.She was a secretary with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for 33 years and member of St. Cecilia Church in Independence. Survivors include her brother, Donald Olding of Independence. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 and 11 a.m. to noon…

FLORENCE – Evelyn Dibert, 85, died Thursday, Oct. 29, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Florence United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Tepe of Burlington and Theresa Dibert of Cynthiana; sons, Paul Dibert Jr. of Covington and Samuel Dibert of Union; brother,…

HEBRON – Casey P. Kovach, 26, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at his home. He was a server at Cheddars Restaurant. Survivors include his daughter, Ayla Cappellano of Lincoln, Neb.; father, Leslie Kovach of Hebron; mother, Annie Burgan of Roselle Ill.; sister, Angel Widener of Covington; brothers, Chad and Bobby Burgan both of Des Plaines, Ill.;…

INDEPENDENCE – Mary “Louise” Reed, 83, died Wednesday Oct. 28, at University Hospital, Corryville.She was a nurse for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Corryville and a member of Point Pleasant Church of Christ. Her husband, Lewis G. Reed, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Susan R. Fischer of Independence; sons, David L. Reed of…

FLORENCE – Andrew Peter Yesul Jr., 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, at his home.He was an engineering product manager at Xerox for 37 years. He was also an Army paratrooper and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, the Romeo Club and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Gail Stalter Yesul; sons,…

Burlington; Jean Dodson Stewart, 87, died Monday October 26 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, Ky. She was a teacher for 21 years in the Bourbon County School System. Her husband George and son Duane died previously. Survivors include sons, Keith of Burlington, and Tony of Raleigh, North Carolina, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be…

COVINGTON – Mary L. Roebker, 95, died Friday, Oct. 23, at St. Charles Care Center in Covington.She was a secretary for Villa Madonna College and Tate Building Supplies, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell and former member of St. Augustine Church in Covington. Survivors include her sister, Ginny Yancey of Fort Mitchell…

ERLANGER – Maria “Josie” J. Allertz DeBruyn, 92, died Friday, Oct. 23, at Bridgepoint Nursing Home in Florence.She was a seamstress at Hyde Park Clothes, previously employed at St. John’s Orphanage and a member of Elsmere Senior Center. Her husband, Henry DeBruyn died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Bailey of Verona and Gertrude Rouse…

CRESTVIEW HILLS – Susan Kuhlman Nimmo, 54, died Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.She was a music minister, preschool director and member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. She was a member, board member and state president for American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Survivors include her husband, Mitch Nimmo of Crestview…

COVINGTON – Helen McHugh Butler, 89, died Thursday, Oct. 22, at Rosedale Manor Nursing Home in Covington.She was a member of Mother of God Church and Cursillo Movement. Her husband, Edward J Butler, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey L. Butler of Fort Wright and Gregory L. Butler of Crystal River, Fla.; 10 grandchildren…

QUINN Timothy E., Loving husband to Melissa. Beloved father to Timi of Boston MA, Andrea of Cincinnati, Trina of North Bend OH, and Kayle of Hawaii. Dear son to Martha J. and the late Edward W.. Loving brother to Michael, Patrick, Jan, Kathleen Goins, Nancy Quinn, Erin Phillips, and the late Terry Kuyper. Died October…

BURLINGTON – Belva Jean Ratcliff, 80, died Monday, Oct. 19, at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport.She was a self-employed hairdresser who worked at Florence Beauty Shop. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Ratcliff; sons, Kenneth Christopher Ratcliff of Union, Jay Ratcliff of Florence and Paul Ratcliff of Huntingburg, Ind.; daughters, Jane-ella Pitney of Holland, Ohio; Karen…

VILLA HILLS – Frank J. Neu, 80, died Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Elizabeth Florence.He was a WWII Navy veteran and a salesman for the Lozier Corporation in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Sanders Neu of Villa Hills; daughters, Deborah Franco of Omaha, Neb. and Diane Trevarrow of Wichita, Kan.; seven grandchildren and…

ERLANGER – Ollie E. Brown, 76, died Thursday, Oct. 15, at St. Elizabeth Florence.He was an electrical engineer at Post Glover, a member of Erlanger Baptist Church and a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Janet Brown of Erlanger; daughters, Beverly Konerman of Crescent Springs and Kimberly Brown of Austin, Texas and two grandchildren. Services…

ERLANGER – Elmer M. Stiene, 84, died Thursday, Oct. 15, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.He was operations manager for R.L. Polk & Company for 49 years, a member of St. Henry Church and the Lloyd Athletic Boosters. His son, Richard Stiene, died earlier this year. Survivors include his wife, Lita; sons, Michael Stiene of Erlanger and…

ERLANGER – Mary Ann Loebker Marshall, 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.She was a secretary with Beechwood Board of Education for 24 years. She was a member of the Marshall-Schildemeyer VFW Post No. 6095 Ladies Auxiliary and Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Erlanger. Survivors include her husband, Jerry…

LAKESIDE PARK – Robert P. Hinkel, 75, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.He was a retired U.S. postal worker, a retired Sgt. Major of the U.S. Army Reserves, a Korean War Army veteran, a Green Beret, a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort…

EDGEWOOD – Louis Granneman, 74, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, at his home.He was a carpet installer. His wife, Thelma Granneman, died previously. Survivors include his step-daughter, Patricia Bailey of Burlington; step-son, Michael Kolle of Milwaukee, Wis.; daughters, Stacey and Stephanie Granneman of Chicago; and sisters, Florence McFarland of Covington, Betty Marksberry of Fort Wright, and…

FLORENCE – Charles J. Brady Jr., 53, died Monday, Oct. 12, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.He worked in sales for Home Depot and was active in youth football. His brother, Claude W. Brady, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Brady; sons, Ryan Patrick, Travis Edward and Charles Brady, all of Florence; sisters, Peggy Spears and…

FLORENCE – Lauren Elizabeth Angel, 21, died Friday, Oct. 9, at her home.She worked at McDonalds Restaurant and was a member of St. Henry Church. She attended St. Henry Grade School and was a 2006 graduate of Boone County High School. She volunteered at Ronald McDonald House and was a member of the Young Life…

BURLINGTON – Barbara Guest Cicci, 66, of Burlington, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a teacher with Grant County Schools, and a member of Kentucky Educators Association. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Cicci; four sons, Allan B. Cicci of Walton, and Steven R. Cicci, Jeff S. Cicci and Chris J. Cicci, all of…

INDEPENDENCE – Gilbert Thomas “Gil” Lange, 59, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Willmar, Minn.He was an independent contractor in the field of electrical engineering, a Vietnam War Army veteran and member of Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1469 in Covington. Survivors include his sons, Jeff Lange and Matt Lange, both of Independence; daughters, Brandi…

EDGEWOOD – Roger “Pete” Post, 53, died Monday, Oct. 5, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood.He worked for Delta Airlines for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Lois Kayser Post; son Mitchell Post; mother, Jeanne Post of Taylor Mill; brothers, Mike Post of Crestview Hills and Gary Post of Maineville, Ohio. Visitation…

ERLANGER – Nick French, 68, died Sunday, Oct. 4, at his home.He was a self-employed machinist who raced dragsters. Survivors include his wife, Lula “Sue” French of Erlanger; daughters, Sandy Arnold of Florence, Patty Brinker of Independence and Nicole Schnur of Edgewood; son, Rodney French of Cincinnati; step-daughters, Ruby Fields and Kim Eads, both of…

VILLA HILLS – Albert H. Melching, 88, died Sunday, Oct. 4, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport.The WWII Army veteran was a salesman for FW Dodge Company for 30 years. His wife, Kathrine, died in 1996. Survivors include his sons, Steve Melching of Duluth, Ga., Jeff Melching of Edgewood and Dave and Mark Melching, both of…

FORT MITCHELL – Betty Sue Volkering Koenig, 83, died Sunday, Oct. 4, at her home.She was co-owner/operator of Koenig’s Meats in Erlanger and a homemaker. Her husband, Tom Koenig, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Tom Koenig of For Mitchell, Terry Koenig of Independence and Tim Koenig of Erlanger; daughters, Trudy Koenig of Erlanger and…

COVINGTON – Irma C. Spenlau Wilkerson, 86, died Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Charles Care Center, Covington.She was a housewife and a member of the Southern Hills Ladies Auxiliary, St. Pius X Golden Age Group and St. Pius X Charter Member. Her husband, William H. Wilkerson, died in 1981. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis Messmer…

INDEPENDENCE – Marie Ward, 52, died Sunday, Sept. 27, at University of Cincinnati Hospital.She was a server at Ryland Lakes Country Club. Survivors include her husband, Bailey Ward of Independence; daughters, Tonia O’Conner, Patricia Coleman, Sarah Ward and Shelby Ward, all of Independence; brother, Charles Watkins of Taylor Mill; sisters, Hendalee Done of Port Richey,…

EDGEWOOD – Dorothy “Jean” Taylor, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood.She was an executive secretary with Clopay Corporation and a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Her husband, Allen E. Taylor Sr., died in 1990. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Taylor of Fort Mitchell; sons, Allen Taylor,…

HEBRON – Christopher “Chris” DePaul Barth, 32, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, in a vehicular accident in Fort Mitchell.He was self employed in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning field. Survivors include his son, Jacob Barth; mother, Margaret “Peggy” Barth-Pelly of Hebron; father, Troy Barth of Hebron; step-mother, Andrea Barth of Hebron; sister, Charity Barth-Omosivwe of…

VILLA HILLS – Beatrice Nutini, 87, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills.She was homemaker and member of Saint Pius Church in Edgewood. Her husband, Carl Nutini, died in 1984. Survivors include her sons, Patrick and Casey Nutini, both of Edgewood, Andrew Nutini of Delhi, Ohio, and Michael Nutini of Crestview Hills;…

FLORENCE – Joseph “Joe” Gammon, 74, died Friday, Sept. 18, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood.He was an officer for the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Police and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Pat” Gammon of Florence; daughters, Kelly Gammon of Muncie, Ind.,…

LATONIA – Anna Mullins, 82, died Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.She was a waitress at K and K Restaurant in Covington. Survivors include daughters, Diane Herzog of Elsmere, Janice Smith of Crittenden and Sandra Ferguson of Latonia; son, Timothy Mullins of Latonia; a sister, Helen Owens of Corbin, Ky., 16 grandchildren and 17…

ERLANGER – Dora V. Constiner, 98, died Friday, Sept. 18, at Villa Springs Care Center in Erlanger.Her husband, William Douglas Constiner, died previously. Survivors include her sons, William W. Green III of Buena Park, Calif., and Michael L. Green of Scott Depot, W.Va.; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation is noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,…