Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Thomas Edwin Knorr
Sep 29, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Edwin Knorr, age 77, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Tom was a Covington Catholic graduate who would go on to proudly serve our country as a member of the United States Air Force. He then went on to become a Captain of the Covington Fire Department before retirement. In his later years...
Sister Marianna Rumpke
Sep 25, 2020
Mary Ann Rumpke was born on August 15, 1933, to Herman and Mary Rumpke in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was one of eight children. She described her large family as loving and faith-filled. Mary Ann attended Saint Charles School, Carthage, Ohio, and then graduated from Our Lady of Angels High School, St. Bernard, Ohio, in 1951. Shortly, after graduating, she entered...
Richard D. "Butch" Ostendorf
Sep 25, 2020
Richard D. “Butch” Ostendorf, 85 years of age of Ft. Wright passed away Friday at his residence with his family by his side. Butch was the loving husband of the late Margaret Mary “Marge” Ostendorf (nee Schrand). Loving father of Marie Ostendorf, Patty Mallory (Brian), Michelle Ostendorf, and the late Edward Ostendorf. Loving grandpa of Caitlyn Bird, Madeline Whaley, Ashton...
Flora L. "Flo" Alfred
Sep 22, 2020
Flora L. “Flo” Alfred. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Flo was preceded in death by her parents, William and Maude Prewitt and her brothers, Earl and Otis Prewitt; She is survived by her husband, Jack V. Alfred; nephew, James Michael (Joy) Oble; nieces, Carol, Pat and Barbara. Visitation Monday, September 28th...
Stewart A. "Stu" Clem
Sep 20, 2020
Stewart A. Clem, of Cold Spring, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Stu was wholly committed to his family and treasured the time he spent with them. He was a retired mechanic from Queen City Metro. Stu was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by...
Louis H. Vennefron
Sep 19, 2020
Louis H. Vennefron ("Lou"), age 95, died peacefully September 19 at St. Elizabeth Hospice surrounded by his children. Lou was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy, his parents, Bernard and Mary Vennefron and his siblings, Bernard Vennefron, Mary Cullen, Dorothy Larkin, Margaret Winters, Elizabeth Elfers, Ruth Uhlenbrock, Joseph Vennefron and his son-in-law, Joseph Park. He is survived by his loving...
Kevin Michael Glassmeyer
Sep 18, 2020
Kevin Michael Glassmeyer, 30 years of age passed away Friday at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. Kevin is survived by his loving parents Dan and Tracy Glassmeyer. Dear brother of Luke Glassmeyer and Katie Glassmeyer. His Loving girlfriend Brittany Wood. Loving grandson of Veronica Glassmeyer and Marsha Kiefer. Nephew of Chuck and Lisa Kiefer, Matt and Laura Hagen, Greg...
Louis H Remke, Jr.
Sep 12, 2020
Louis H. “Butch” Remke, Jr., age 76, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Butch bravely served our country as a member of the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving wife, Maureen Remke (nee Trenkamp); sons, Louis H. Remke III (Tammy) and Robert M. Remke (Kate); grandchildren, Olivia, Gabriel, Roxanne Remke; sisters,...
Susan M. Heidrich Winkler
Sep 11, 2020
Susan M. Heidrich Winkler, 52 years of age passed away on Friday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence. Susan was an operations manager at several restaurants. She was preceded in death by her father Thomas H. Heidrich. Susan is survived by her loving mother Anita M. Heidrich, and her dear brother Mark Heidrich. Susan had a Very caring Life companion...
Patricia Schepker Pulver
Sep 7, 2020
Patricia Schepker Pulver. Born April 30, 1935, died peacefully in St. Elizabeth Hospice Care at The Seasons of Alexandria on September 7, 2020. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Marian Lubrecht, her sister Catherine Schutte and brother Joseph Lubrecht, and her husband Paul F. Schepker, stepsons Paul Jr., David and Donald, and stepdaughters Judy and Mary...
William E. Terwort
Sep 6, 2020
William E. Terwort, (Bill), age 81, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born October 14, 1938 to Bill and Sylvia Terwort in Covington, KY. He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, St. Xavier High School and Xavier University where he achieved his undergraduate and MBA degrees. Bill worked in the family business with his...
Gail L. Lang
Sep 5, 2020
Gail L. Lang. Passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Gail is survived by her husband Robert V. Lang; children, Robert, Anthony, Scott and Timothy (Susan) Lang; sister, Patricia (David) Meier. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, September 16th from 10:30 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30...
Albert J. Klensch
Sep 3, 2020
Albert J. Klensch, 64 years of age, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio. Al was the loving husband of the late Ann Bradley Dean Klensch (2018). Devoted father of Justin Klensch (Leah and grandson Owen), Aaron Klensch (Fiancée Elisabeth), and Jared Klensch (Sarah). Dear brother of Mary Beth Butler (Jack), Jeff Klensch, Chris Klensch (Coleen), and...
Edmund Strauss
Sep 2, 2020
Edmund Strauss M.D., 95 years of age passed away peacefully September 2 at his daughter's home with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving children Edmund C. Strauss and Marianne Schutzman (Jerome), his grandchildren Stephen (April), Joseph (Yen), Thomas (Emily), Maria, Daniel, and Katie Schutzman. His great-grandchildren Liam, Theo, Reagan, Zoey, and Benjamin. Edmund M.D. graduated...
Ronald Guy Fragge, M.D.
Sep 1, 2020
Our beloved Ronald G. “Ron” Fragge, born October 8, 1933, age 86, passed away on September 1, 2020. A longtime resident of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, he was the son of Lillian Isler and John Fragge, who preceded him in death, as did his son, Marc Fragge and his brother, Charles Fragge.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years...
Sr. Margene Koester
Aug 26, 2020
Judith Ann Koester was born on March 6, 1943, to Irene and Albert Koester in Covington, Kentucky. Judy attended Saint Augustine School, Covington, Kentucky, and then graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1961. Shortly after graduating, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame where she made her profession of vows on August 14, 1964.Sister Margene graduated from Our Lady...
Norma A. Broering
Aug 25, 2020
Fort Wright - Norma Ann (née Theissen) Broering, died peacefully on August 25, 2020, age 85. She was born September 5, 1934 to the late John and Elsie Theissen, the seventh of nine children. Norma graduated from LaSalette Academy in 1952 and from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1955 as a Registered Nurse. She worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital...
Mary Bernard Clare Budde
Aug 20, 2020
Margaret Mary Budde was born on April 12, 1927, to Clara and Bernard Budde in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. The fourth oldest of seven children, Peggy described her family as loving and joyful. She enjoyed daily life on their livestock farm, working and playing with her brothers and sisters. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Bellevue, Kentucky, and then graduated from...
Dolores M. "De" Oliver
Aug 19, 2020
Dolores M. Oliver (De) passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 83 years. De was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Mary Burns, sister Alvina Maupin, sister Helen Govan, and brother Jimmy Burns. She is survived by the father of her children, Jack Oliver; her children, Susan (Patrick) Noaker and Stephen (Ronda) Oliver; grandchildren, Michael...
Anthony D. "Tony" Loschiavo
Aug 15, 2020
Anthony D. “Tony” Loschiavo life partner (Krista Fedders). Passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 55 years. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony A. Loschiavo and brothers, Brad and Ryan Loschiavo. He is survived by his sons, Matthew (Kristy) Loschiavo, Joshua (Nicole) Loschiavo and Zachary (Trinity) Loschiavo; mother, Faith Loschiavo; siblings, Andy (Lori) Loschiavo,...
