Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Alma Brossart
Aug 4, 2015
Alma Brossart , (nee Mullins) 98 yrs of age was born in Livingston, KY and passed away in Elsmere, KY. Alma was an Office Clerk with Hostess . Alma is survived by her loving daughter Maxine Kincer. Dear sister-n-law of Mildred Mullins. Loving grandmother of 2 and great grandmother of 4. Several nieces and nephews. Services will be at a...
Kenneth L. Torgerson
Aug 3, 2015
Kenneth Lynn Torgerson, 69, of Independence, Kentucky, formerly of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2015. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Mary Grace "Mari" Von Holle Torgerson; his children: Robert Linden Torgerson (Kirstin), Emily Grace Westbrook (Scott), Dianna Marie Elsbernd (Jeffrey), and William Lee Torgerson; and his granddaughter, Kaylee Anne. He will also be missed...
Shasta D. Burwinkel
Jul 27, 2015
Shasta D. Burwinkel (nee Milstead), 40 yrs of age passed away Monday July 27, 2015 at her home after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband Chris Burwinkel. She was the loving mother of Destiny Avel. Loving daughter of Marion and Cathy Milstead (nee Duncan). Dear daughter- n- law of Joe and Joyce Burwinkel. Shasta was a...
Donald Earl Botts
Jul 25, 2015
Donald Earl Botts, age 87, of Covington, was welcomed into God's loving presence on Saturday, July 25, 2015, with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of over 67 years to Clara Bennett Botts; Beloved father of four daughters: Sandy Sorg (Tom), Vickie Moffitt (Mike), Donna Johnson (Green), and Kim Botts. Don was the proud grandfather of...
Brian A. Fleckinger
Jul 22, 2015
Brian A. Fleckinger, 25, of Edgewood, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Kreutzjans. Brian is survived by his parents, Mark and Melissa "Missy" (Kreutzjans) Fleckinger; and his sisters, Amanda and Sara Fleckinger. Brian also leaves behind his grandparents: Barbara "Mammy" Sekula, Betty Fleckinger, and Jerry and Marilyn Fleckinger. He...
Hazel Lynn Miller
Jul 22, 2015
Hazel Lynn Daniels Miller, 60, of Covington, Kentucky, entered into the loving embrace of her Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Hazel was the beloved wife of 37 years to Michael Harmon Miller. She was a loving mother to Christina Dawn Miller and the proud grandmother of Austin Vance. Hazel is also survived by her sisters, Joyce Teeters (Charlie) and...
Mayleben Charles Raymond
Jul 21, 2015
Charles Raymond Mayleben, 84, formerly of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Yvette LaBelle Mayleben, whom he loved and missed dearly. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sauter; twin grandchildren, Matthew and Stephanie Fritz. Charles is survived by his daughter,...
JoeAnn Rieselman
Jul 18, 2015
JoeAnn Rieselman, 83, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Carmel Manor. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Anna Rieselman, as well as her brothers, James and Leo "Butch" Rieselman. JoeAnn is survived by her sisters, Jean White (Bob) and Carol Quinn (Len). She was a loving aunt and a...
Betty Jean Coslett
Jul 11, 2015
Betty Jean (Fleck) Coslett, age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Betty was a 62 year resident of Park Hills. She was a loving mother to Chad Coslett (Patty) , Linda Floyd (John) , Gina Coslett (Paul), Maria Coslett (Keith), Lisa Schneider (Kevin), and Chris Coslett (Candy). Loving Mama to 9 grandchildren and...
Paul F. Michels
Jul 11, 2015
Paul F. Michels loving husband of Catherine "Kate" Michels ( nee Albonetti). Loving father of Ellen Zembrodt (John "Nut"), Paul J. Michels (Kathleen), Pete Michels (Minda), Vince Michels (Lydia), Joe Michels (Joelle), and John Michels (Emily).. 17 grand children and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters Grace Zumdick, Clara Frasca, Agnes Michels, Mary "Babe Bray...
Virginia Litmer McBreen
Jul 6, 2015
Virginia Litmer McBreen, born October 29, 1912 (age 102) to Harry and Anna Litmer of Covington, Kentucky, peacefully entered into eternal rest, on Monday, July 6, 2015, the 76th anniversary of her marriage to her late husband, Robert McBreen. Virginia was also preceded in death by her children, Virginia, Stephen, and James McBreen; her sister, Catherine Schumacher; and her brother,...
J. Thomas Feagan
Jul 3, 2015
James Thomas Feagan ("Tom") , 73, of Edgewood, Kentucky (and Bal Harbour, Florida) passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2015, at his home. Tom was a decorated Marine and Vietnam War veteran with two Purple Hearts, family patriarch, business owner and member of St. Pius X Church. In life, Tom's greatest pleasures were spending time with his family and friends....
Brian Allen Bailer
Jun 26, 2015
Brian Allen Bailer, 32, passed away in Austin, Texas, on Friday, June 26, 2015. Brian is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Kelly. He is survived by his wife, Romona Bailer, her children, Mary Vorhees, Nicholas Warrington, and Kylen Warrington and Kylen's daughter, Kadance Warrington. He is also survived by his father, Benjamin Bailer; as well as his brothers...
Phillip Michael Jacobs
Jun 24, 2015
Phillip "Phil" Michael Jacobs, M.D., age 62, of Edgewood, passed away on June 24, 2015. He was the loving husband of Joyce Bell Jacobs. Beloved father of Ellen and Tony Jacobs. He is also survived by his Aunt Aileen Jacobs, his cousin Ed Jacobs, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father Anthony Jacobs, mother Geraldine Jacobs,...
Jack H. Keen
Jun 24, 2015
Jack Harry Keen, age 89, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on June 24, 2015. Jack was born on April 15, 1926 to the late Harry and Mildred Berger Keen. He was a World War II Veteran who served in the United States Navy. After his service, he attended the University of Cincinnati where he earned a degree in business. After...
Jack R. Mitchell
Jun 24, 2015
Jack R. Mitchell, 76, of South Covington, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 24, 2015, with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Mitchell. Jack is survived by his wife, Patricia Louiso Mitchell. He is also survived by his children: Carla Heyob, of St. Petersburg, Florida, Robert Mitchell, of Tampa, Florida, and Scott Mitchell,...
Elmer Francis Zerhusen
Jun 22, 2015
Elmer Francis Zerhusen, 87, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 22, 2015. Elmer owned and operated his business, Radio Twins, in Covington, Kentucky. He will be remembered as a great man who loved his family, faith, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 52 years, Anna Mae Arlinghaus Zerhusen, as...
Kenneth "Mick" Anthony Halloran
Jun 16, 2015
Born on the cusp of the Great Depression in Lockland, Ohio, he was the youngest of The Five Fine Boys of Gertrude Halloran (nee: Dollman) and Daniel Paul Halloran. He was affectionately known to all as "Mick" Halloran, most thought because of his long Irish lineage. Only his loving brothers and he knew it was due to his enormous ears...
James "Red" Koenig
Jun 16, 2015
James "Red" Koenig, age 85, of Florence, passed away on June 16, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Mary Joan Hartman Koenig for over 60 years. Father of Teresa (Steve) Goeke and Tom (Sharon) Koenig. Grandfather of Jason (Kim), Scott, and David Koenig, and Brian, Kevin (Tracy), and Brad Goeke and one great grandchild, Zachary Goeke. He is also...
Mary Ann Janszen Becker
Jun 13, 2015
Mary Ann Becker (nee Janszen), 74, long-time resident of Ft. Wright, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Over the years, Mary Ann was active in the Fort Wright Civic Club, Grandmother's Club, and the Ft. Wright Fire Department Women's Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 25 years, Robert Becker, the former chief...
