Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Derwood "Woody" Stephens
Mar 7, 2017
Derwood "Woody" Stephens of Covington, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2017, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 19, 1940 in Windsor Ontario Canada, to parents Donald and Barbara Stephens. He attended Crystal Lake Community High School, where he ran track and played basketball, graduating in 1958. He...
Alan R. Shuman
Mar 6, 2017
Alan Russell Shuman, age 92, of Florence, Ky., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Villa Springs in Erlanger, Ky., his home for the past year. Alan, a WW II veteran, was a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and attended the University of Florida in 1942. In April 1943, he was called into the Armed Forces, and served in the...
Erwin E. Furst
Mar 6, 2017
Erwin E. Furst of Crestview Hills passed away on March 6,2017 at Rosedale Green Care Center at the age of 93. He was the loving husband of Diane Furst (nee Middendorf). Loving father of Judy Von Handorf (Jim), Laura Furst, and Lisa Middendorf (Brad). Loving Grandpa of Hannah, Cole, Luke, and Nora. He was a Army WWII veteran and retired...
Virginia Billiter
Mar 5, 2017
Virginia Billiter (nee Schmitz), age 95, of Park HIlls, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was retired from Redwood School and Rehabilitation where she worked as an Executive Secretary. Virginia was preceded in death by her loving parents, Charles and Clara Schmitz; dear husband, Camillus Paul Billiter and grandchildren, Joan Horton and Gregory Billiter. She is...
Romaine P. Austing
Mar 5, 2017
Romaine P. Austing (nee Hoffman) of Park Hills passed away Sunday, March 5,2017 at the age of 99, with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late William P. Austing . Loving mother of Gregg Austing, Leah Dugan (Robert), and Tom Austing. Loving grandma of Ryan Dugan and Meghan Friend (Marc). Loving great grandma...
Emmett Patrick Ireland
Mar 1, 2017
Emmett Patrick Ireland, 39, of Fort Mitchell, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2017 after many years struggling with addiction. We wish he had recognized the value and potential others saw in him. He was preceded in death in 2002 by his father, Emmett Francis Ireland, in 2011 by his cousin Michael Nelson Kinney, in 2012 by his uncle William...
Grace E. Elder
Feb 28, 2017
Grace E. Elder, age 90 of Taylor Mill (formerly of Cincinnati, Oh), passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 with her family by her side. Born May 29, 1926 to the late Louise (Potrafke) and Otto Pauly. Grace was the loving wife of the late Virgil Elder. She leaves behind her loving son, Greg Elder (Yvonne Moore) and loving daughter,...
Arthur C. Thomson
Feb 26, 2017
Arthur C. Thomson, 90 years of age of Union , Passed away Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was the loving husband of Mary Joan Thomson (nee Mauntel). Loving father of Steven J. Thomson (Cindy), Mary G. Krallman, and Mark A. Thomson (Carol). Loving grandpa of Steve Thomson Jr. (Jessica), Amanda Thomson, Kevin Thomson, Samuel Thomson, Courtney Krallman and Olivia...
Jim Edward Kolkmeier
Feb 25, 2017
Jim Kolkmeier, age 86, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Jim retired from the Ohio River Company as a transportation manager after 36 years. He loved fishing, was a big Xavier sports fan and longtime member of the St. Agnes choir. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Kolkmeier in 2011...
Wilma M. Dyer
Feb 25, 2017
Wilma M. Dyer, 91 of Crestview Hills, Kentucky entered eternal life at 1:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. She was born June 21, 1925 in Houghton, Iowa the daughter of Catherine (Menke) and Bernard Sporkman. Wilma married Irvin J. Dyer on June 25, 1947 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Houghton Iowa. Survivors...
Paul Terrence "Terry" Borne
Feb 21, 2017
Paul Terrence “Terry” Borne, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2017 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Terry bravely served our country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a self-employed State Farm Insurance Agent. Since retiring 22 years ago, Terry and Marlene spent time traveling through the United States including Alaska and living...
William E Huesing
Feb 20, 2017
William E. Huesing, age 92, of Fort Thomas, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was the loving husband of the late Rosemary Deutsch Huesing. He leaves behind his sons, Bill Huesing (Linda), Barry Huesing (Jan), Robert Huesing (Lynda) and his daughter, Mariann Hollmann (Fred). He is also survived by his sister, Mary Jean Koors (Jim), sister-in-laws Audrey Deutsch,...
Horace Allen Latta, Jr.
Feb 18, 2017
Horace Allen Latta, Jr., age 65 of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was a retired production manager for 40 years with BAWAC Inc. and a proud member of the Kentucky Colonels. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Sr. and Adele Latta and brother, Gerard Latta. Al is survived by his loving...
Arthur William Wild
Feb 13, 2017
Arthur William Wild, Jr., 86, of Villa Hills passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017. “Bill” was the loving husband of the late Daphne E. Wild (nee Scorey) and is survived by his beloved children Amy Claire Wild and Ian Wild (Kathleen), and 3 grandchildren Bridget, Claire and Brendan. He is also survived by his dear sister Joan Maier...
Bill Backus
Feb 13, 2017
Marvin W. “Bill” Backus, age 69, of Villa Hills, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. Bill was a very active, passionate manager in the machine tool industry. This led to his long time, honorable membership in The Oriental Order of Groundhogs. He was the Vice President of the Die Mold Division of Makino. He was also a volunteer for...
Michael John Warning
Feb 13, 2017
Michael J. Warning, age 81, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away peacefully on February 13, 2017. He was a retired Customer Service Manager with Steelcraft Manufacturing and a member of St. Agnes Parish. Michael was an avid golfer and first time champion of the H.G.L. golf league, founding member of the H.A.B. club, huge fan of Notre Dame, UK and...
Sr. Mary Rosetta Conrad, SND
Jan 31, 2017
Sister Mary Rosetta was born into the loving and faith-centered family of Mathias and Henrietta Conrad on December 23, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio, along with her beloved twin sister, Lilly. Rose Mary was the eighth of thirteen children. Her large family had such a special impact on her that it was hard for her to leave them as she felt...
Angela Katherine Lange
Jan 28, 2017
Angela "Anne" Lange, 92, of Fort Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Ferdinand Lange. Loving mother of John F. Lange (Martha), David R. Lange (Susy), Greg J. Lange (Bev), and Stephen R. Lange (Jeannie). Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren....
Paul E. Radenheimer
Jan 24, 2017
Paul E. Radenheimer, 86, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ida Radenheimer; sister, Mary Jean Thomas; and grandson, Ethan James. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Dorothy Radenheimer (nee Moehring). He was the loving father of John Radenheimer...
Elizabeth Epping
Jan 23, 2017
Elizabeth Epping (Nee Verkamp) age 66, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was a very kind and caring person who loved spending time with her grandchildren and taking cruises with her husband. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Richard Epping; daughter, Carrie Bishop (Shane); grandchildren, Mia, Cole and AJ Bishop; brothers,...
