Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Sheila Ann King
Apr 29, 2015
Sheila Ann King, 65, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, John "Jack" King and Jeanne Brown King. Sheila is survived by her brother, Kevin (Bonnie) King, nephew, Brian (Nikki) King, 6 great nieces and nephews, and 2 great-great nieces and nephews. Friends and family will gather at...
Henry Eugene Horn
Apr 27, 2015
Henry Eugene Horn, 78, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully in Clarksville Tennessee on Monday, April 27, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Jean Horn, son, Wayne Stephens, sister Genny, and brother Fenton. He is survived by his children: Hope Main, Faith Schulze, Julie Jeffers, Jenny Weber, Karen Sand, Carl Horn, Tina Horn, Roy Lee Horn,...
Charles E. Stutler
Apr 21, 2015
Charles E. Stutler, age 96, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He was the loving husband of the late Virginia Stutler. Loving father of Lynn Brown (Philip) and Larry Stutler (Beth). Dear brother of Betty Sanders and Pat Karlage. Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Charles served in the United States Army Air...
Donald C. Memering
Apr 14, 2015
Donald C. Memering, 85 years of age of Taylor Mill, KY passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospice Unit. Donald was a mechanic and an Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Memering. Loving father of Frank Wilson (Norma), Wilma J. Thomas (Bill), Gene Wilson (Chris), and Don Memering (Mary Anne). 12 grandchildren and 29...
Phyllis Ann Remke
Apr 6, 2015
Phyllis Ann Remke, age 79, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on April 6, 2015. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Francis Remke. Dear sister of Jean Koester, Martha Suetholz, Bobbie Dreyer, and Bill Remke. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Phyllis graduated High School from Villa Madonna Academy and then attended Villa Madonna College....
Ruth F. Matracia
Apr 4, 2015
Ruth F. Matracia 65 yrs of age passed away on Saturday April 4, 2015. She is survived by her brothers and sisters , Mary Ann Bromwell (Paul), Mike Matracia (Peggy), Marilyn Lunn (Kevin), John Matracia (Lisa), and Amy Matracia (Teresa). 6 nieces and nephews and 4 great nieces and nephews. Also her beloved Little Blue. She was preceded in death...
Joseph H. Terlau
Apr 2, 2015
Joseph H. Terlau , 89 yrs of age passed away Thursday at Rosedale Green Care Center in Latonia. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers Edward and Richard Terlau. He is survived by his cousin Patty Gohs (The late Vincent ). Joe was a Mechanic and Body shop worker with Ft. Mitchell Garage, and hand painted signs, and Truck...
Clement "Clem" Menne
Mar 31, 2015
Clement "Clem" L. Menne, 82, of Crestview Hills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Metz Menne, and his brothers: Arthur, Edward, and Paul Menne. Clem is survived by his children: Michael Menne (Meg), Mary Lynne Koch (Thomas), Traci Punch-Alexander (David), and Krista Ross. He also leaves behind his sisters:...
Henry "Hank" Boese, IV
Mar 29, 2015
Henry (Hank) Howard Boese IV, 89, of Lakeside Park, KY, died peacefully Sunday morning with his family present. He was born June 21, 1925 in Ludlow, KY. After WWII, adventure led him to work as a set builder in Hollywood, and as a resort bartender in Florida and Cuba. During the Korean War he served in the Merchant Marines like...
Virginia Marie Schwartz
Mar 28, 2015
Virginia Marie Schwartz, age 83, of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late John L. Schwartz. Loving mother of Melinda Carstens (Gregory), John Schwartz, and Diane Bruggemann (Larry). Dear sister of Mary Steffen, Florence Baker, and Margie Kemen. She was the loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She...
Valla Lea McKinley
Mar 26, 2015
Valla Lea McKinley, age74, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on March 26, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Thomas McKinley for 50 years. Loving mother of Christopher McKinley (Theresa) and Beth Bennett (Kyle). She was the dear sister of Gail Middendorf. Loving grandmother of Casey, Carson, and Conner McKinley and Nicole, Alexandra, and Zachary Bennett. She also leaves behind...
Sr. Mary Sheila Felix, SND
Mar 25, 2015
Sister Mary Sheila Felix, SND, was born on January 15, 1915, in Cincinnati, Ohio. When she was three years old her mother, Anabel, died leaving her father, Harry, to raise the five children. The family was placed at St. Aloysius Orphanage, Cincinnati, where they attended elementary school. From there Sister Mary Sheila entered Notre Dame Academy in Covington, KY. After...
Virginia "Ginny" Estenfelder
Mar 18, 2015
Virginia Lee Estenfelder (nee: Callen), 73, of Park Hills, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Estenfelder. Ginny is survived by her daughters: Gina Estenfelder (Rick Todd) and Lisa Trusty; her sisters: Carol Parks (Robert) and Donna Esterman. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren:...
Rebecca "Becky" De Salvo Kennedy
Mar 17, 2015
Rebecca "Becky" De Salvo Kennedy, 56, of Covington, KY, passed away on March 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Becky is survived by devoted husband, Clif Kennedy, daughters Chase Kennedy and Tory Kennedy, and a large community of loving friends. Becky graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1976, University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's in Psychology, and University of Kentucky with...
Norbert Edward Fisse
Mar 14, 2015
Norbert Edward Fisse, 77, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Norbert is preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Ruth Asher, children: Nellie Rose Asher, Melody Freese and Donnie Asher. He is survived by eight children: Tabitha Hall, Helen Mullians, Kitty Short, Sherie Asher, Michael Asher, Ronald Asher, Rennie Asher, Jerry Asher; his sisters: Marlyn...
Mary Jane Hue
Mar 10, 2015
Mary Jane Hue (nee Nieman), 94, of Lakeside Park, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Hue, Sr., granddaughter, Allison M. Hellings, sister, Vera Darpel, and brother, Harry Nieman, Jr. Mary Jane was an extraordinarily loving mother to her children: Nadine (Harry)...
William "Bill" P. Patton
Mar 3, 2015
William (Bill) Patton , 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2015 in Bettendorf, Iowa. Bill was born on July 11, 1921 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the son of William and Rachel Patton. The family later moved to Clarkston, Washington where Bill grew up. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1939 and went on to obtain a degree...
Mary Jean Warken
Feb 24, 2015
Mary Jean Warken, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Florence. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, George; her son Douglas; her parents, Otto and Albertha Amann, and her brothers; Tommy, James, and Donald Amann. She is survived by her sons: Dennis (Jean) of Florence, Kevin of Independence, and...
John W. Nienaber
Feb 23, 2015
John W. Nienaber, 87 years of age, passed away Monday at his home in Ft. Wright. Loving husband of Catherine Nienaber (nee Bottorff). Loving father of Teresa Schuler, Tony Nienaber, Maria Nienaber, Nanette Hensley, Marci Nienaber, Krista Nienaber, and Eric Nienaber. 11 grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Margaret Hemmer. John was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a founding...
Bonnie Theresa Harper
Feb 22, 2015
Bonnie Theresa Harper, 71, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husbands, William Johnson Ballinger and Glendel Wayne Harper Jr, as well as her brothers: Raymond, Ronald, and Howard Jones. She is survived by her children: William Ballinger, Robert Ballinger, Theresa York, Peggy Hays, Robin Reeves, Raymond Ballinger, Jennifer Harper,...
