Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Jozef Bencurik
Sep 5, 2013
Jozef Bencurik, age 75, passed away on September 5, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Alojzia Bencurik. The loving father to Bill Bencurik (Kathy) and Ryan Bencurick (Nicole). Dear brother to Julia Petras and Maria Nemecek. Loving grandfather to two grandchildren. Joe was a conductor of a symphony in Slovakia prior to coming to this country over 40 years...
Herbert J. Ketteler
Aug 31, 2013
Herbert J. "Bert" Ketteler, 82, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. He is preceded in death by his late son Paul Ketteler. Bert is survived by his loving wife Mary Ketteler (Nee Cook), children; Herb Ketteler Jr., Tony Ketteler, Claire Ketteler, Laura Thomason, Nancy Porras, Judi Ketteler, sisters; Sally Murray, and Mary Meinhardt, 15 grandchildren,...
Sr. Mary Cleo Fritz
Aug 28, 2013
Sister Mary Stefanie (formerly Sister Mary Steven) was born on June 18, 1933, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the middle child of eleven children born to Stephen and Anna Fritz. The family lived in Covington, Kentucky, and Mary Cleo attended St. John Elementary School. After the eighth grade, she went to Notre Dame Academy in Covington. She entered the convent...
Karen Burris Baker
Aug 28, 2013
Karen Baker, 62, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away on August 28, 2013. Karen was a member at St. John Church in Covington, KY and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph L. Baker, her father Peter Burris Jr., children; Michael B. Baker, Mary Monica Claire Baker Grey (Jon), Alma Zecevic Faust...
Mildred "Mikki" M. Berkemeier
Aug 25, 2013
Mildred "Mikki" Berkemeier, age 96, passed away on August 25, 2013 at Rosedale Green. She was the loving daughter of the late Charles and Susanna Burnside. Loving wife of 56 years to the late Frank Joseph Berkemeier. Beloved mother of Marilyn Nicol (Gary) of Covington, Linda Gruenberg (Andy) of Malibu CA, Anne Willcox (Jim), Michael Berkemeier (Mary Ann) of Cincinnati,...
Anne Woods Hiltz
Aug 24, 2013
Anne Woods Hiltz, 91, of Villa Hills, formerly of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Anne was a member of the Xavier University Book Lovers Club and formerly a member of St. Henry Parish. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, the late Robert J. Hiltz. She was a loving mother to Daniel (Christine) Hiltz, David...
Cynthia A. Varney
Aug 22, 2013
Cynthia Varney, 60, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Jessie Kohler, and siblings; Diane Turner, Bill Kohler, and Ronnie Henry. Cynthia is survived by her loving children; Don Varney (Denise), and Christie Welbers, grandchildren; Christian, Daniel, and Katie Varney, Bill Cole, and Joseph and Christopher...
Kenneth P. Slazyk
Aug 19, 2013
Loving Husband of Joann Slazyk ( nee Lenert). Loving Father of Kathy Poff, Ken Slazyk (Deborah), and Steve Slazyk (Amy). 5 Grandchildren. Dear Brother of Tony Slazyk. Visitation Friday at St. Xavier Church from 8:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 am. Burial St. John Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to: The American Cancer Society 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell,...
Edward Francis Quinlan
Aug 11, 2013
Edward "Ted" Quinlan, 48 of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2013. Ted enjoyed watching and playing sports. He particularly enjoyed watching football, hockey and soccer. Ted played high school football in Northern Kentucky at Beechwood High School. He was also a loyal fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Ted is preceded in death by his parents,...
Max Nicholas Seligman
Aug 7, 2013
Max Nicholas "Nick" Seligman, 64, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Next to his family, Nick's heart belonged to Covington Catholic High School. He was an honorary graduate, a member of the Covington Catholic Hall of Fame, and a former President of the Boosters Club. Nick was also a member of the Raiders Youth Football...
Saundra S. Strunk
Aug 7, 2013
Saundra S. Strunk, age 69, of Fort Mitchell passed away on August 7, 2013. She bravely battled breast cancer for 22 years. She was the loving Daughter of the late Othe and Eleanor Smith. Loving mother to Dawn Leritz (Andrew) of Portland, Oregon and Shane Strunk (Rachel) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved companion of Bill Childress. Dear sister to Steve Smith,...
Arlene Russcilla Brinkman
Aug 6, 2013
Arlene Russcilla Goodrich Brinkman, 79, of Ft. Wright, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Don" Brinkman. She was a loving mother to Donna Lange (Dan), Thomas Brinkman (Brandy), Denise White (Charles), R. David Brinkman (Jo Ann), Paul Brinkman (Sharon), and Randy Brinkman (Heidi). She is also...
Marjorie Hurley
Aug 3, 2013
Marjorie Hurley, 94, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Madonna Manor Nursing Facility in Villa Hills, KY. She is preceded in death by her late husband Irwin Hurley, and her grandson Robbie Ogden. Marjorie is survived by her children; Daniel Hurley (Karen), Dianne Schneider (John), Dennis Hurley (Wanda), and Debbie Ogden, grandchildren; Kristin Hurley,...
Laverne M. Kreke
Aug 3, 2013
Robert T. Kreke, age 84, of Verona, passed away on August 1, 2013 with his loving wife Laverne M. Kreke nee Hanneken age 83, who passed away on August 3, 2013, with their family by their side. After serving in the Army Corp of Engineers in Korea, Robert married his true love, Laverne, and was happily married for 59 years....
James R. Day
Aug 2, 2013
James R. Day, 76, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He is preceded in death by his son Richard Day, and his sisters Bonnie Tucker and Janice Mitchell. James is survived by his loving wife Linda Day of Edgewood, KY, his beloved daughter Kimberly Needham (Kenneth) of Erlanger, KY,...
Robert Thomas Kreke
Aug 1, 2013
Robert T. Kreke, age 84, of Verona, passed away on August 1, 2013 with his loving wife Laverne M. Kreke nee Hanneken age 83, who passed away on August 3, 2013, with their family by their side. After serving in the Army Corp of Engineers in Korea, Robert married his true love, Laverne, and was happily married for 59 years....
Dennis L Lay
Jul 31, 2013
Dennis L. Lay Sr., 64, of Seminole, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Dennis loved golf and played in a Friday and Saturday League at The Tides Golf Course in Florida. He is preceded in death by his late parents James and Venice Lay, and his brother William Lay. Dennis is...
Kenneth M. Jasper
Jul 27, 2013
Kenneth M. Jasper, 75, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Madonna Manor Nursing Facility in Villa Hills, KY. Ken worked for Remke Market for 57 years, from where he retired in 2008. Ken was preceded in death by his late parents; John Jasper, and his mother Fredrica Jasper, and his late brothers; Don Jasper, John...
Tina Marie Isaacs
Jul 24, 2013
Tina Marie Isaacs nee Eversole, age 46, of Burlington, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Tina is survived by her husband Steve Isaacs, children; Kathy Crumes, Tahatha Hilton, and Danielle Hilton, siblings; Troy Eversole, Billy Jo Eversole, and Missy Eversole, and her 4 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013 from 10am - 11am...
Mary Jane Geise
Jul 12, 2013
Mary Jane Deters Geise, age 78, of Edgewood, passed away on July 12, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Tom Geise Sr. for over 55 years. Loving mother to Bob Geise, of Edgewood, Terri Cooper(Casey) of Florence, Tom Geise Jr.(Jill) of Piner, and Jan Hardesty(Ryan) of Edgewood. Dear sister to Jim Deters, Dorothy Deters, and Helen Frisch. She was...
