Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Edward Francis Quinlan
Aug 11, 2013
Edward "Ted" Quinlan, 48 of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2013. Ted enjoyed watching and playing sports. He particularly enjoyed watching football, hockey and soccer. Ted played high school football in Northern Kentucky at Beechwood High School. He was also a loyal fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Ted is preceded in death by his parents,...
Max Nicholas Seligman
Aug 7, 2013
Max Nicholas "Nick" Seligman, 64, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Next to his family, Nick's heart belonged to Covington Catholic High School. He was an honorary graduate, a member of the Covington Catholic Hall of Fame, and a former President of the Boosters Club. Nick was also a member of the Raiders Youth Football...
Saundra S. Strunk
Aug 7, 2013
Saundra S. Strunk, age 69, of Fort Mitchell passed away on August 7, 2013. She bravely battled breast cancer for 22 years. She was the loving Daughter of the late Othe and Eleanor Smith. Loving mother to Dawn Leritz (Andrew) of Portland, Oregon and Shane Strunk (Rachel) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved companion of Bill Childress. Dear sister to Steve Smith,...
Arlene Russcilla Brinkman
Aug 6, 2013
Arlene Russcilla Goodrich Brinkman, 79, of Ft. Wright, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Don" Brinkman. She was a loving mother to Donna Lange (Dan), Thomas Brinkman (Brandy), Denise White (Charles), R. David Brinkman (Jo Ann), Paul Brinkman (Sharon), and Randy Brinkman (Heidi). She is also...
Marjorie Hurley
Aug 3, 2013
Marjorie Hurley, 94, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Madonna Manor Nursing Facility in Villa Hills, KY. She is preceded in death by her late husband Irwin Hurley, and her grandson Robbie Ogden. Marjorie is survived by her children; Daniel Hurley (Karen), Dianne Schneider (John), Dennis Hurley (Wanda), and Debbie Ogden, grandchildren; Kristin Hurley,...
Laverne M. Kreke
Aug 3, 2013
Robert T. Kreke, age 84, of Verona, passed away on August 1, 2013 with his loving wife Laverne M. Kreke nee Hanneken age 83, who passed away on August 3, 2013, with their family by their side. After serving in the Army Corp of Engineers in Korea, Robert married his true love, Laverne, and was happily married for 59 years....
James R. Day
Aug 2, 2013
James R. Day, 76, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He is preceded in death by his son Richard Day, and his sisters Bonnie Tucker and Janice Mitchell. James is survived by his loving wife Linda Day of Edgewood, KY, his beloved daughter Kimberly Needham (Kenneth) of Erlanger, KY,...
Robert Thomas Kreke
Aug 1, 2013
Robert T. Kreke, age 84, of Verona, passed away on August 1, 2013 with his loving wife Laverne M. Kreke nee Hanneken age 83, who passed away on August 3, 2013, with their family by their side. After serving in the Army Corp of Engineers in Korea, Robert married his true love, Laverne, and was happily married for 59 years....
Dennis L Lay
Jul 31, 2013
Dennis L. Lay Sr., 64, of Seminole, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Dennis loved golf and played in a Friday and Saturday League at The Tides Golf Course in Florida. He is preceded in death by his late parents James and Venice Lay, and his brother William Lay. Dennis is...
Kenneth M. Jasper
Jul 27, 2013
Kenneth M. Jasper, 75, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Madonna Manor Nursing Facility in Villa Hills, KY. Ken worked for Remke Market for 57 years, from where he retired in 2008. Ken was preceded in death by his late parents; John Jasper, and his mother Fredrica Jasper, and his late brothers; Don Jasper, John...
Tina Marie Isaacs
Jul 24, 2013
Tina Marie Isaacs nee Eversole, age 46, of Burlington, KY passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Tina is survived by her husband Steve Isaacs, children; Kathy Crumes, Tahatha Hilton, and Danielle Hilton, siblings; Troy Eversole, Billy Jo Eversole, and Missy Eversole, and her 4 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013 from 10am - 11am...
Mary Jane Geise
Jul 12, 2013
Mary Jane Deters Geise, age 78, of Edgewood, passed away on July 12, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Tom Geise Sr. for over 55 years. Loving mother to Bob Geise, of Edgewood, Terri Cooper(Casey) of Florence, Tom Geise Jr.(Jill) of Piner, and Jan Hardesty(Ryan) of Edgewood. Dear sister to Jim Deters, Dorothy Deters, and Helen Frisch. She was...
James Klein
Jul 12, 2013
James "Jim" Ernst Klein, age 73, of Erlanger died on July 12, 2013 in the Cayman Islands. He was the loving son of Helen T. Klein and the late Arthur J. Klein. Beloved husband of Dona Klein. Loving father to Kathleen Rollo(James), Kristin Wedekin(Fred), Carolyn Firth(Nathan), and Christopher Gardner(Julia). Dear Brother to JoAnne Murphy(Vincent) and Louise Sienkiewicz(Rich). Loving grandfather to...
David R. Cain
Jul 9, 2013
David R. Cain, age 70, of Fort Wright passed away July 9, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Sheila Cain for over 41 years. Loving father to Erica Cain. Loving Brother to Johnny Cain, Denny Cain(Theresa), and Cathy Kreke(Ken). He is also survived by his mother-in-law Alice Lynch and brothers-in-law Jerry Lynch(Nja) and Mike Lynch(Kathy) and his beloved dog...
Karen Verst
Jul 8, 2013
Karen McWilliams Ramsey Verst of Union, 54, died Monday, July 08, 2013 at St Elizabeth Hospice after a hard fought battle with cancer. Karen was a 1977 graduate of Boone County High School, where she excelled in sports and cheerleading. A long-time employee of Cincinnati Bell, Karen retired in 1999. She later worked for St. Elizabeth Central Scheduling. Karen, a...
Edward L. Deters
Jul 7, 2013
Edward L. Deters, 77 of Hebron, KY passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Edward was a Kentucky Colonels, and retired as the Vice President of Mercury Instruments after 30 plus years of employment. He was preceded in death by his late wife Joan Deters and his brother in law Edward Marzano. Edward is survived by his...
Kathleen C. Otte
Jul 4, 2013
Kathleen C. Otte, age 82, passed away on July 4, 2013. She was the loving wife to the late Robert Otte Sr. Loving mother to Maria Rehkamp (Louis), Robert Otte Jr., M.D. (Sally), and Daniel Otte. Dear sister to Esther Emerick, and Ruth Reuscher. Loving grandmother to 5 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters. Kathleen is preceded in death by her...
Martha Works
Jul 4, 2013
Martha Works, age 94, passed away on July 4, 2013. She was the loving wife of the late Clayton Works. Loving mother to Earl Works(Sue), Sharon Womble(Jack), and Martha Ann Britton. She also leaves behind a daughter-in-law Jackie Works. Martha was the loving grandmother to 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...
Sheredith Lea Girkin
Jul 2, 2013
Sheredith Lea (Bennett) Girkin, 66, of Independence, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2013. Sheredith worked as a server at Knotty Pine for 10 years and Walt's Hitching Post for 30 years. She was a loving mother to Tara Schuchter (Doug), Rory Hawkins (Harold Greenman), Feather Girkin, and Tiffany Girkin. Sheredith is also survived by her brother, Paul Bennett, as...
Mildred Baute Foltz
Jul 2, 2013
Mildred Baute Foltz, 93, formerly of Ft. Wright, died July 2, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Foltz, in 1981. Loving mother of three daughters, Melanie (Denny) Dressman of Denver, Colorado; Chris (Joe) Middendorf of Tucson, Arizona; and Cynthia Culbertson (deceased). Grandmother of Melissa Dressman Sailer, Dina Middendorf (deceased), Ryan Middendorf, Wesley Middendorf,...
