Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Michael J. Strunk
Aug 28, 2022
Michael J. Strunk, 72, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 28, 2022. He was born in Covington, KY December 13, 1949 to the late Bernard and Stella Saalfeld Strunk. His son, Jeff, predeased him at age 16 after a battle with cancer. Mike will be remembered as a true family man and...
Msgr. Ronald Ketteler
Aug 26, 2022
Monsignor Ronald Ketteler, 86, passed away on August 26, 2022. He joined the faculty of Thomas More University in 1982 and was recently named Theologian in Residence. In addition to being chair of the Department of Theology for many years, he was also Director of Ecumenism for the Diocese of Covington. He ministered at many parishes including Blessed Sacrament, the...
Robert William Brautigan
Aug 26, 2022
Robert William Brautigan, age 84, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022. He was a registered Nurse Practitioner and professor at Northern Kentucky University.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 2nd, 2022 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (Covington, KY) beginning at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude...
Virginia "Ginny" Hamlin
Aug 24, 2022
Virginia “Ginny” Hamlin. Passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the age of 71 years. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, the late John Hamlin. She is survived by her step-children, Shelly (Scott) Zang and Steve Hamlin; sister, Mary Elizabeth Brian; grandchildren, Elysa (Branden), Amanda, Maggie, Otto and Olivia and a great-grandson, Ivan. Visitation Monday, August 29th from...
Aaron D. Bishop
Aug 20, 2022
Aaron D. Bishop, 45 years of age passed away at his residence on August 20,2022. Loving son of Dan Bishop (Lisa) and Kathy Bishop-Hurm (Harold). Dear brother of Brian Bishop ( Angie ). Several aunts and uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 pm until 2:00pm at Middendorf Funeral Home in Ft. Wright. Service will follow at 2:00...
Kathleen S. Dorning
Aug 19, 2022
Kathleen Sue (Kathy) Dorning passed away peacefully Friday August 19th, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Eileen Dorning and her brother Bill. She is survived by her sister-in-law Kay Dorning, nieces Emily Henry (Ron Lucas), and Valarie Brandenburg ( Scott), and nephew John Dorning ( Cara), her best friend Susy...
Donna Lee Hopkins
Aug 14, 2022
Donna Lee Hopkins, age 80, of Crittenden, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Donna was survived by her loving husband, Harrison Hopkins; nieces, Darla Collins, Susan Clayton, Debbie Belinsky and Martha Dotson; nephew, James Baynum; grand-nieces, Megan, Kandi, Jamie and Crystal and several grand-nephews and cousins. Donna was preceded in death by her siblings, Franklin Austin, Dorothy...
Patricia A. Faigle
Aug 14, 2022
Patricia A. Faigle (nee Wagner), 79 years of age passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Bill Faigle. Loving mom of Lisa Crabtree (Kevin), David Faigle, Lori Rajewski (Steve), and Cindy Penick (Steve). Loving grandma of Tiffany, Cayla, Blake, Justin, Holland and Cameron. Loving great grandma of Cooper, Finley,...
Karen A. Gagel
Aug 14, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Karen A. (Nussbaum) Gagel. She suddenly passed away at the age of 56 on Sunday, August 14th surrounded by her loved ones after fighting a long battle with cancer. Karen was the daughter of Charles And Velma Nussbaum of Ft. Mitchell. She was a graduate from Villa Madonna Academy.Karen was proceeded in...
Bert A. McBerty
Aug 8, 2022
Bert Auber McBerty age 87, of Ft. Mitchell, Ky passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. He would want you to know that he is "finer than frog's fur." Those who know him know exactly what that means.
Dad was loud, boisterous, stubborn and hysterically funny. But most of all he loved his family and friends.
He is pre-deceased by...
Mary M. Wirtz
Jul 26, 2022
Mary M. Wirtz (nee Schmitt) 97 years of age passed away Tuesday, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. She was the Loving wife of the late Anthony C. Wirtz III (2017). Loving mother of Jayne Hatton. Loving grandmother of Richard (Phyllis) Hatton and Jennifer (Paul) Hurst. Loving great grandmother of six (Kendall, Sarah, Elizabeth, Ava, Edward and Cora). Mary served...
Norma F. Lawson
Jul 15, 2022
Norma F. Lawson. Passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at the age of 88 years. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Butch) Lawson and a son, Michael L. Brandenburg. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Stalsberg (Jay Moretti), Michelle (Greg) Fleming, grandchildren, Alyssa Stalsberg Canelli (Jill), Robin Elnabawy (Nadeem), Joseph Moretti III, Lauren Hawley, Melissa (Michael)...
Neva L. Schrode
Jul 14, 2022
Neva L. Schrode. Passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Neva was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Schrode and a son, Don Pearce. She is survived by her children, Sheila (Joe) Thomas and Mike (the late Linda) Pearce; step-son, John (Debbie) Schrode; grandchildren, Lesa Thomas Carrera (Alex), Joe Thomas, Michael Wayne Pearce (Apple),...
Mary "Marietta" Heupel
Jul 10, 2022
Mary “Marietta” Henrietta Heupel (nee Amshoff) 95 years of age passed away Sunday morning at Highland Spring of Ft. Thomas. She was the loving wife of the late Jack J. Heupel. Loving mother of Carol Heupel, Thomas Heupel (Kathy), Christy (Huepel) Smith (the late Patrick), James Heupel (Lisa) and Robert Heupel (Sandy). Dear sister of Louis Amshoff and Ralph Amshoff...
Ronald F. Thomas
Jul 8, 2022
Ronald F. Thomas, age 63, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, April Thomas (nee Fogt); son, Andrew W. Thomas; sisters, Marie McIntosh (Sammy) and Sueann Herbst (Bobby); brothers-in-law, Brent Fogt (Gina) and Chris Fogt (Freedom); sister-in-law, June Green; granddaughter, Kennedy Thomas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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Richard "Dick" Schmeing
Jul 8, 2022
Richard (“Dick”) Schmeing passed away July 8th, surrounded by his family. He was one of seven children of Walter and Louise Schmeing, and he held fast to the values they instilled in him. He adhered to a very high standard of conduct in all aspects of his life, being strong in his commitment to family, faith, and country.
As...
Judith D. Campbell
Jul 1, 2022
Kentucky is a less festive place with the absence of Judy Campbell, who passed away at home on July 1,2022 with her family at her side. Judith Dorothea Campbell 82 years of age, was the eldest daughter of Helen Marie Meisberger and John Dudley "Buster" Campbell. She was born at home on February 18, 1940. Growing up in Cincinnati's vibrant...
Margaret "Margie" Mary Kennedy
Jul 1, 2022
Margaret “Margie” Mary Kennedy (Nee Brinkman), age 82, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Margie was a graduate of St. Aloysius Grade School and La Salette Academy. Margie met the love of her life, Dan Kennedy at the age of 15. They were Prom King and Queen of Covington Catholic...
Paulette Sue Ruttle
Jul 1, 2022
Paulette Sue Ruttle, nee Rechtin, age 67, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, July 01, 2022. She is survived by her loving daughters, Amie Ruttle Rengers and Stephanie Ruttle Eby (Brett); sister, Barbara Rechtin Toadvine; sister-in-law Peggy Rechtin; grandchildren, Zachary Rengers, Cole Rengers, Henry Eby and Charlie Eby. Paulette was preceded by her parents, Paul and Dolores...
Anna Mae Brueggeman
Jun 23, 2022
Anna Mae Brueggeman (nee Melching) 93 years of age passed away peacefully Thursday night at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. Mae was the devoted wife of the late Henry Brueggeman. Loving mother of Barb (Gene) Berwanger, Tom (LaRae) Brueggeman, Jim (Beth) Brueggeman and Karen (Rod) Carter. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late...
