Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Ken Ketron
Nov 24, 2013
Ken Ketron, 59 of Union, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2013. As a young man, Ken achieved the rank of Eagle Scout within the Boy Scouts of America, the highest achievable honor bestowed upon their members. Ken also loved acoustical music and was especially fond of Gibson guitars, of which, he owned many different models over the...
Robert J. Bayer
Nov 23, 2013
Robert J. Bayer, age 80, of Edgewood passed away on November 23, 2013. He was the loving husband of Barbara Bayer. Loving Father to Steve Bayer, Tim Bayer, Sally Jacobs, Dave Bayer, Patty Suckow, Rob Bayer, and Laura Boyd. Dear brother of Dot Grimes and Bill Bayer. Loving grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in...
Frances J. Emark
Nov 18, 2013
Frances J. Emark ( nee Ketteler). Loving Wife of the late Lawrence W. Emark Sr.. Loving Mother of Lawrence W. Emark Jr (The Late Jeanne Carol), Susan Grau (Ferd), Michael Emark (Patricia), James Emark (Julia) and Katherine Gillespie (Steve). 17 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren. 96 yrs. of age, Passed away November 18,2013. Frances was a Homemaker . Visitation Friday...
Dianne L. Brake
Nov 17, 2013
Dianne Louise Brake (nee Terlau) passed away on Sunday, November 17,2013 at the age of 74. For the past 50 years she was a loving wife to Joe brake. She will be dearly missed by her siblings Richard Terlau, Connie Knaebe, and Doug Terlau. She was a loving mother to Tony Brake (Kim) of Edgewood, Barry Brake (Tina Marie) of...
Ben (Bernard) Paul Kossenjans
Nov 16, 2013
Ben (Bernard) Paul Kossenjans, 24, of Lexington, KY formerly of Independence, KY and Columbia, S.C. passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Ben was a graduate of Covington Catholic High School and the University of Cincinnati, while at U.C. he was active in Collegiate Ministries of Cincinnati. He enjoyed swing dancing, computers and religion. Ben...
Verda L. Landwehr
Nov 15, 2013
Verda L. Evans Landwehr, 86, of Edgewood, formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia and Lakeland Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2013. Verda was the beloved wife of 68 years to Dr. Bernard Landwehr. She was loving mother to James Landwehr, Sr. Janice Landwehr, CSJ, Joanne Harris, David Landwehr and Betty Kellas. Verda is also survived by 10 grandchildren,...
Sr. Mary Caroline Hemmerle
Nov 10, 2013
Sister Mary Caroline Hemmerle, SND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Sister was born on July 24, 1925, in Southgate, Kentucky. She belonged to a large family having four sisters and five brothers. She attended St. Therese Elementary School and the Academy of Notre Dame of Providence in Newport. In 1944, she entered the convent of the Sisters...
Donald B. Wells
Nov 10, 2013
Donald B. Wells, age 58, of Florence, passed away on November 10, 2013. He was the beloved son of Helen Wells. Loving Husband of Mary Wells. Proud Father of Donald C. Wells (Katie) and Amber Vanoy (Stan). Loving Grandfather to McKayla Wells, Brody Wells, and Haven Vanoy. He is also survived by his siblings Richard C. Wells (Debby), Charlotte Shelton,...
Jerome A. Harmeling
Nov 9, 2013
Loving Husband of Barbara Harmeling (nee Schulte). Loving Father of Matthew Harmeling (Allyson), and Andrew Harmeling. Loving Grandfather of Clayton Harmeling. Loving Son of Dorothy Harmeling and the late John Harmeling. Dear Brother of Christy Wolfe, Claudia Harmeling, Candy Ahr (Dave), Cathy Milner, Laura Harmeling, Jack Harmeling, Jim Harmeling, Jay Harmeling (Ruth), Joe Harmeling, and the late Carol Schwartz. Jerry...
Paul D. Schewe
Nov 5, 2013
Loving Husband for 49 years to Elaine Schewe (nee Frischholz). Loving Father of Stephen Schewe, Daniel Schewe (Maggie), Patrick Schewe, Gregory Schewe, Christopher Schewe, and Diane Schewe. Loving Grandfather of Heather, Kimberly, Victoria, Alexander Schewe, Krysten Anthony (Lee), Jennifer Gugliotta, Shari Alberts, and 4 Great Grandchildren. Dear Brother to Marian Kuchle (Richard). 19 Nieces and Nephews. Paul was preceded in...
Earl L. Knasel
Nov 3, 2013
Earl L. Knasel, age 90, of Edgewood, passed away on November 3, 2013. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Knasel for over 67 years. The loving Father to Judy Eggemeier (Tom) of Cape Cod, MA, Sue Brandner (Phil) of Fort Wright, David Knasel of Covington, Larry Knasel (Jill) of Fort Wright, Tim Knasel (Susan) of Edgewood,...
Catherine Ann Schutte
Nov 1, 2013
Catherine Ann Schutte (nee Lubrecht), 81, of Lakeside Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of William J. Schutte for 57 years. Catherine was a loving mother to Mary Beth Grant (Joe), Patty Holt (Bill), and Laurie Murray (Mike). She was the proud grandmother of Betsy Holt, Robby Holt, Julie...
Billie Ann Hawk
Oct 30, 2013
Billie Ann Hawk, 84, formerly of Ft. Wright, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Hawk and Angela Busse Hawk. Billie is survived by her aunts, Marie Cox and Francis Busse, as well as, her niece and caregiver, Carol Schaefer of Edgewood. Billie was a member of St. Agnes Church...
Steven E. Simpson
Oct 18, 2013
Steven E. Simpson, age 47, of Covington, passed away on October 18, 2013. He was the beloved son of Betty Simpson. Loving father to Eli Fowler and Steven Simpson. Loving brother to Tracy Simpson of Burlington, Jerry Witham and Greg Witham. He is also survived by 6 nephews. Visitation Saturday October 26, 2013 from 9 - 11:30 am at MIDDENDORF...
Tommy Lee Anness
Oct 18, 2013
Tommy Lee Anness, 21, of Florence passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Dina Anness and John Hopper. He was a loving father to Zaviea Lee Anness and Oylviah Ann Marie Anness. He will be missed by his brother, Anthony Anness and Tommy's nephew Ayden Anness and niece Nevaeh Anness. Tommy also leaves...
Luke McMillen
Oct 18, 2013
Luke McMillen, III, of Ft. Wright, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda McMillen. He also leaves behind his children, Kelly Cooper (Robert) and Patrick McMillen (Angie). He is preceded in death by his brother Miner "Mac" F. McMillen. He is also survived by his sisters Betty Ann Lauber (Ralph),...
Mary Margaret Ornella
Oct 14, 2013
Mary Margaret Ornella (nee Goderwis) 92, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Carmel Manor Care Center. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George L Torline and her second husband Walter G. Ornella, Sr. She leaves behind her children, Linda Davidson (Kent), Donna Gray (Dennis), Walter Ornella (Becky), Ann Ornella-Hughes (John), John Ornella...
Justin A. Yeager
Oct 13, 2013
Justin A. Yeager, 30 yrs of age, Loving Husband of Alison Yeager (nee Langenbahn). Loving Father of Benjamin J. Yeager. Loving Son of John and Bonnie Yeager. Dear Brother of Jason Yeager (Crista) and Jeremy Yeager. Dear Uncle of Drew and Alex. Dear Son in Law of Jay and Sally Langenbahn. Dear Brother in Law of Jeff and Michelle Langenbahn....
Keith Edward Lillard
Oct 13, 2013
Keith E. Lillard, 29 yrs of age. Loving Son of Mary Jo Pollitt (John), and Jerry Lillard. Loving Father of Isaiah Dewers, and Carissa Shelton. Loving Brother of Julie Ledford, Jessica Pollitt, Nicole Tarter, Rocky Muirhad, J.J. Kaylor, and Nikki Presley . Dear Step son of Dani Gurley. Loving Grandson of Al and Mary Appel. Keith was in construction and...
Ann L. Berkemeier
Oct 13, 2013
Ann L. Berkemeier, 72, of Edgewood, KY passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Facility in Edgewood, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard W. and Ruth Kabitsch, her husband Roger Berkemeier, and her daughter Pamela R. Berkemeier. Ann is survived by her children; Steven Berkemeier (Barb) of Erlanger, KY, Lynne Daley (Shawn) of...
