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EDGEWOOD – Ruth A. Bornhorst, 94, died July 19 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker, member of Edgewood Senior Citizens and St Pius X Church in Edgewood. Her husband, Leonard Bornhorst and daughter, Donna Ryan, died previously. Survivors include her son, Gary Bornhorst of Jacksonville, Fla.; five grandchildren and three…

EDGEWOOD – David Kriege Sr., 72, died July 17 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a chemist researcher and director of quality for Emery Industries of Cincinnati for 38 years, a member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, Diocese of Covington Cursillo Movement, Cincinnati Athletic Club, Co-Op Board at Thomas More…

FLORENCE – Ruby G. Sewell Graven, 84, died July 15 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood She was a supervisor for United Dairy Farmers in Covington and member of Florence First Church of God. Her husband, Harold W. Graven and son, Timothy Graven, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Harold Graven Jr. of Fort…

GHENT- Carolyn Ruth Fazzio, 74, died July 13 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Her husband, John Fazzio, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Dolores Kreutzjans of Verona, KY; sister, Dolores Palmore of Florida; 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be Saturday July 17th at 11:00a.m. at Linnemann Funeral Home…

FLORENCE- Michael Dolhancryk, 67, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at home. At the time of his death he was the 911 Director in Trumbull County, Ohio. Formerly, the 911 Director for Boone County, Ky, and Clermont County, Ohio He was a Vietnam Veteran and served his country for 28 years in the Air Force, National…

BURLINGTON – Marsha Claudia Bebee Thibodeaux, 63, a homemaker, died July 12 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Heatlhcare in Edgewood. Survivors include her husband, Rayford Thibodeaux; daughters, Regina Bellon of Lake Charles, La.., and Trudy Kinser of Edgewood; sons, Shannon Thibodeaux of Lark Charles, La. and Ryan Thibodeaux of Burlington; sisters, Sharon Dubard and Vicki…

FLORENCE – Leon A. Tourikian, 83, died July 11 at the Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas. He was a clothing designer and member of the International Association of Clothing Designers. Survivors include his wife, Pierrette Tourikian of Florence; sons, Alain Tourikian of Walton, Remi Tourikian of Edison, N.J.; sisters, Jacqueline Kalhorn, Lucie…

James Leiprecht, 61, died July 9 at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a sheet metal worker and a Navy veteran. His daughter, Linda Pham, died in 1986. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Leiprecht; daughters, Shirley Sandusky of Hebron, Ashley Pham of Florence, Jennifer Kennedy and Patricia McDaniel of Burlington; sons, Jesse James of Burlington, Tim…

VILLA HILLS – Infant Catherine Dora “Cate” Wetzel, 10 days old, died July 7 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. Survivors include her parents, Bill and Kara Wetzel of Villa Hills; paternal grandparents, Dick and Mary Wetzel of Laura, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Robert and Carol Heckenlaible of West Bend, Wisconsin; several aunts, uncles, and cousins also…

FLORENCE – Alice Akins, 76, died July 6 at her home. She was an executive secretary for Christ Hospital and member of First Church of Christ in Burlington. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Merle Akins; daughter, Veronica Hicks of Union; sons, Barry Akins of Union, Michael Akins of Atlanta, Ga. and Patrick Akins…

Ft. Mitchell- John R. “Sonny” Owens, age 72, died July 2nd at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. He worked at Weidman Brewing Co. He was preceded in death by his brother the late Billy Owen. Survivors include his daughter Pamela Leopold of Loveland, Ohio; a son John R. Owens, Jr. of Maineville, Ohio, 3 brothers,…

Kevin Ziolkowski was taken from us suddenly on July 2, 2010 leaving holes in the hearts of his wife Lila and children Keanu and Kiara. He’ll be joining Dad and Steve in God’s workshop. Also missing him will be his Milwaukee family – mother Alice, brother Keith (Ancka), sisters Chris Schneider and Karen (Greg) Sobczak;…

Hebron- Joshua “Josh” T. Elliott, age 20, died July 2nd at his residence. He was a sophomore at National College and a manager for Rave Motion Pictures. He is survived by his parents Gene and Sandy Elliott of Williamstown, and Christy and Michael Gillespie of Florence; sisters Presley, Whitley, and Sigourney Gillespie of Florence; brothers…

Erlanger- Barbara Jean Brandner (nee Stephenson), age 81, died July 2 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. She was a retired school teacher in the Erlanger –Elsmere School System and a community volunteer. Survivors include her husband Joseph Jay Brandner of Erlanger; son Steven Crafts- Brandner of Cary, NC; a daughter Susan Jean Gray of…

Donald J. Lehmkuhl, 86, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, June 30th at the Hospice of the Bluegrass at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas. Mr. Lehmkuhl was a sign designer for Barrows. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII and was held as a prisoner of war in Germany. He was also a member of…

Joseph B. Schwartz, 89, of Ft. Thomas, passed away Monday, January 28th at St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas. Mr. Schwartz was a longtime mail carrier before his retirement. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell where he was an usher, he was also a Kentucky Colonel, and a former member of the…

UNION-William A. Chestnut, 48, died Saturday, June 26, in Washington, D.C. He was a pilot for Delta Airlines. His first wife, Lori Chestnut died previously. Survivors include his second wife, Kristine Chestnut of Union; sons, Matthew Chestnut and David Chestnut, both of Lexington, George Chestnut, Taylor Thibodeau and Layne Thibodeau, all of Union; daughters, Elena…

BURLINGTON – Joan I. Foltz, 81, died Wednesday, June 23, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was an executive assistant for Wiedemann Brewery in Newport. Her son, Gary Foltz, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Michael G. Foltz; son, Mike Foltz of Burlington; sisters, Carol Bishop of Florence, and Shirley Ahlers of Fort Mitchell; and…

FLORENCE – Carol Francis Acree, 64, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 22, at her home. She was a homemaker. Survivors include daughter, Melanie Gingras of Walton; brothers Brad Acree of Memphis, Tenn., Larry Watson of West Virginia, Kenneth Watson of LaPanto, Ark. and four grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 25, at LaPanto…

FLORENCE – Thomas Meier, 82, died June 14 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospice, Edgewood. He was pressman for Flottman Printing Company for 35 years. Survivors include wife Cecilia “Sug” Meier of Florence; daughters, Gina Tolbert of Florence and Lisa Whitlock of Burlington; sons, Bob Meier of Edgewood and Tom Meier of Lexington; sisters, Helen…

FLORENCE – Hayden T. Marksberry, 87, died Saturday, June 12, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was secretary treasurer for a coal company. Marksberry was preceded in death by his son, Randy J. Marksberry. Survivors include son, Rick Marksberry of Florence. Service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Crescent Springs Presbyterian…

ERLANGER – Martha Faye Stephens, 71, died June 9 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was custodial worker with Florence Deposit Bank. Survivors include her mother, Aline Stephens of Union; brothers, Rick Stephens of Dry Ridge, Larry and Tommy Stephens, both of Union. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 12, with service following at Big…

ERLANGER – Donald R. “Donnie” Sassin, 54, died June 5 at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a self-employed truck driver, a member of Teamsters Local 100, the Hobo Club of Ludlow and friend to many at the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20, Elsmere. His son, Donald “Ricky” Sassin, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Pamela…

FLORENCE – Denise Wheeler, 50, died June 4 at Hospice of the Bluegrass – Northern Kentucky Care Center in Fort Thomas. She was a teller with Fifth Third Bank and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, John Wheeler; daughters, Sarah Wheeler, Heather Wheeler and Meaghan Ann Wheeler, all of Florence; son, John Thomas Jr. of…

ERLANGER – Reverend Charles E. Lewis, 88, died June 3 at Laurel Heights Nursing Home, London, Kentucky. He was the former Pastor of Elsmere Baptist Church in Elsmere, Ky. and Westside Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, a former employee of the International Nickel Corporation in Huntington, W. Va., Chaplain of the Erlanger Police Department, co-founder…

TEGA CAY, S.C. – Jacqueline “Shelly” Michele Exeler, 52, of Tega Cay, S.C. and formerly of Florence died Wednesday, June 2 at St. Elizabeth Florence. She worked for Duke Energy for 29 years. Survivors include her father, Bill Exeler of Florence; stepmother, Carol Exeler of Florence; mother, Sue Sanchez of Clearwater, Fla.; brothers, Mike Exeler…

LAKESIDE PARK – C. Dempsey Merrell, 79, died Monday, May 31, at St Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a real estate broker with Dempsey’s Realty for 35 years and owner/operator of the Village Inn Pizza in Erlanger. He was also past president of the Covington Optimist Club. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Merrell; son, Todd Merrell…

FLORENCE – Harry “Skip” H. Rumble III, 64, died Sunday, May 30, at St. Elizabeth Florence. He worked for 39 years with ThyssenKrupp Elevator, formerly Dover Elevator, retiring as the vice president for human resources. He was a Vietnam War Air Force veteran and former president of the Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife, Deborah…

INDEPENDENCE – Terrence Russell (Terry) Garnett, 65, of Fairfield, Ohio, formerly of Independence, died May 30 at Takoda Trails Group Home in Fairfield. Terry attended Redwood School in Fort Mitchell, participated in Northern Kentucky Special Olympics and received several gold medals, participated at Creative Learning Workshop in Fairfield, was a huge Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals…

BURLINGTON – Nancy Louise Mitchell, 67, died Sunday, May 30 at home. She was a homemaker. Her son, Marty Mitchell, preceded her in death. Survivors include her father, Cletus Martin of Burlington; her husband, Robert Mitchell of Burlington; a son, Lane Mitchell of Fruitman Park, Fla.; a daughter, Carolyn Horn of Williamstown; a sister, Cleta…

ERLANGER – Charles “Chuck” Wilke, 51, died May 28 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an electrician and worked at Gold Medal Products for the past 12 years. He was a member of St. Henry Church, the Grand Knight of the Fr. Kehoe Council of the Knights of Columbus in Ludlow and a member of…

DRY RIDGE – Daniel W. Boone, 86, died Wednesday, May 26, at St. Elizabeth Grant County. He was an electrician with Kent Electric and Kent Refrigeration, a Navy veteran, member of Pit Bull Weight Lifting Club, National Electrical Contractors Association, Local 212 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and St. William Church, Williamstown. His…

William F. Voss, 77, of Florence died on Monday, May 24 at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was a Realtor and a member of St. Henry Parish, the Knights of Columbus, the State of Kentucky in Coachman Caravan, the Northern Kentucky Board of Realtors, the St. Henry Finance Committee and the St. Henry Holy Name Society.…

BURLINGTON – Michael William “Mike Dedden, 54, of Burlington, died May 24 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was a warehouse worker at Arvin Meritor in Florence, and a 1975 graduate of Lloyd High School. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dedden; daughters, Brandi Dedden and Cara Dedden of Burlington; parents, William E. and…

FLORENCE – Steven J. Teleky, 71, died Sunday, May 23, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He worked for Bluegrass Provisions, Meijer and was a member of Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Erlanger where he took communion to the sick. Survivors include his wife, Carol Teleky; daughter, Eileen Citrone of Florence; son, Louis…

FLORENCE – Gary L. Reese, 57, died Friday, May 21, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He worked in banking with First Financial Bank Corp. Survivors include his wife, Kim Stulz Reese; sons, Seth and Timmy Reese of Florence; mother, Donna Reese of Sarasota, Fla.; brother, Scott Reese of Belden, Miss.; sisters, Cathy Austin of St. Petersburg,…

Charles “Charlie” Brown Jr. Age: 61 Date & Place of Death: Wednesday May 19, 2010 Residence: Florence KY Survivors: Wife: Sheri Ferguson Brown of Florence KY Daughter: Danielle Carnes of Ft. Wright KY Daughter: Sarah Martin of Hebron KY Daughter: Sinthia Gray of Union KY Grandchildren: 5 Sister: Sandra Brown Collis of Florence KY Sister:…

FLORENCE – William J. Bankemper Jr., 83, died Wednesday, May 12, at his home. He was a machinist for 40 years with R. A. Jones Co. in Crescent Springs. His wife, Ida LaVerne Bankemper and granddaughter, Jamie Finkenstedt, died previously. Survivors include his sons, Jerry Bankemper of Erlanger and John Bankemper of Mason, Ohio; daughters,…

FLORENCE – Brenda Jane Dulong Combs, 51, a homemaker, died Monday, May 10, at her home. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Barnes of Union; mother, Grace Baker of Okeechobee, Fla.; stepfather, Ralph Baker of Okeechobee, Fla.; sisters, Beverly Brown and Barbara Barnes, both of Union; brother, Bruce DuLong of Bradenton Beach, Fla. and two grandchildren.…

ERLANGER – Frank (Bud) Huesing, 87, died Tuesday, May 11, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. He was a service manager at Goodyear Tire, Cincinnati, a clerk at the United States Post Office Airmail Facility at the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, a World War II Army veteran, a life-time member of the Disabled…

Ft. Thomas- Ruth Audrey Stapleton, 87, died May 11, at Carmel Manor, Ft. Thomas. She worked in retail for Colonial Stores for over 25 years. She also was active in the Shriners and numerous camping clubs. Her husband, James Stapleton died previously. Survivors include a brother Clyde Nelson of Taylor Mill, nephews Wes Nelson of…

EDGEWOOD – Mitts, Mary Jane, 80, of Florence, passed away on Monday 10th at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. Mrs. Mitts was a long time home health worker. She is predeceased by her 1st Husband Buford Billiter 1989, her 2nd husband Oscar Day 1969, and son: Bootsie Billiter 1947, Ricky Billiter 1950, and Tom…

LAKESIDE PARK – Frankie L. Snowden, 89, died Thursday, May 6, at her home. She worked for Gordon Martin Construction Co. for 25 years as a properties manager and was a member of Erlanger Christian Church. Her husband, Arbor Snowden, and son, Jim Snowden, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Padgett of Lakeside Park,…

LOUISVILLE – Darla Gay Sanders, 57, died May 2 at her residence. She was a licensed practical nurse. Her mother, Joan Sanders, died January 17, 2010. Survivors include her father, Newt Sanders of Florence; brother, Barry Sanders, of LaGrange; friend, John Impellizzeri of Louisville; and a niece. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.…

FLORENCE – Virginia Alice Miller, 88, of Florence, formerly of Shreveport, La., died Saturday, May 1, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was a nurse’s aid for Home Healthcare in Shreveport, La. and member of Erlanger Baptist Church. Her husband, Jim Miller and son, Jim Miller, died previously. Survivors include her son, Tom Miller of Florence;…

He was a woodworker. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Doyle of Burlington; son, Kevin Doyle of Petersburg; daughters, Gina Gripshover and Marie Doyle, both of Petersburg; mother and stepfather, Darlene and Jim Monk of Fort Mitchell; father, Frank Doyle of Cincinnati; brother, Mike Doyle of Hillsboro, Ohio; sister, Kim Metz of Erlanger and six grandchildren.…

He was an engineer with General Electric for 35 years and member of First Presbyterian Church in Covington. His wife, Priscilla Cook, died in 2009. Survivors include his son, Todd Cook of Edgewood; daughters, Candis Shafer of Daytona Beach, Fla., Melissa Loftin of Woodland Park, Colo. and Shelley Gottis of Florence; and brothers, Ralph Cook…

She was a bond manager for St. Paul, Marine/Krum Forester and member of St. Joseph Church, Crescent Springs. Survivors include her brothers, Jim Niewahner of Fort Thomas and Mike Niewahner of Toledo, Iowa; and sisters, Gayle Starks and Renee Niewahner of Villa Hills. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, with Mass of Christian…

She was a homemaker. Her husband, Robert Seng, and sons, William Kent, Robert L. Seng, John Seng, Ronald Seng and Danny Seng, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Jo Ann Bloomfield of Orlando, Fla., Jeanette Eilers of Osprey, Fla., Bernetta Zimmerman and Paula Seng, both of Erlanger; a son, Jimmy Kent of Denver, Colo.; and…

He was a machinist for 20 years with American Laundry Machinery; member of St. Pius X Parish in Edgewood, Elsmere Senior Center and Lakeside Senior Center. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Beckerich of Edgewood; sons, Mike Beckerich of Milford, Ken and Larry Beckerich of Independence; daughters, Kathy Beckerich of Burlington and Lori Cole of Florence;…

Her husband, Robert Wiley, died previously. Her niece, Sharon Patton of Erlanger, survives. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Monday, April 26, with service following at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill.

She was a nurse and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Burlington. Survivors include her husband, Arthur W. Mergner Jr.; daughters, Pamela Smith of Corona, Calif. and Karen Gable of Florence; sons, Arthur Mergner III of Wilmette, Ill. and Stephen Mergner of Cincinnati; brother, Capt. David Carey of Mobile, Ala; sister, Marian Welch…

She was a secretary for food service at Thomas More College and member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. Survivors include her husband, Richard Lohre; daughter, Angie Brake of Edgewood; son, Rick Lohre of Taylor Mill; sister, Kitty Bare of Villa Hills and three grandchildren. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24,…

He worked for 47 years as a pressman with International Paper and was a member of Erlanger Baptist Church. His son, Donald Wayne Chandler, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue Guy Chandler; daughter, Eunice Jewell of Abilene, Texas; brothers, William Chandler of Fairfield, Marvin Chandler of London, Ky. and Jerry Chandler of Corbin;…

She was a member of Mother of God Church and a retired registered nurse for St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Survivors include her husband, John Binzer; daughters, Jennifer Portwood of Florence, Marisue Simms of Independence and Betsy Emerson of Burlington; sons, Mark Binzer of Erlanger and Timothy Binzer of White Bear Lake, Minn.; sister, Pat Lindenschmidt of…

He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Knock; sons, Jack Knock of Alexandria, Tony Knock of Covington, Greg Marksberry of Union and Brian Hatley of Florence; daughter, Tanya Morrow of Lancaster, Ky. and 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, with services following at Linnemann…

She was owner/operator of F&M Flooring for 35 years and bookkeeper with Tom Noll accounting firm, she was a member of St. Paul Christian Church, Fort Wright. Survivors include her son, Thomas McFarland of El Paso, Texas; sisters, Edna Wilson of Union and Betty Marksberry of Fort Wright; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will…

He was retired from Bendix Company after 30 years as an electrical technician. His wife Marcella Jeffries died in January 2010. Survivors include a son Doug Jeffries of Independence, daughters Cynthia Jeffries with whom he lived, and Cheryl Kitchen Rarrick of Ft. Wright, Ky. brother, Clyde Jeffries of Folsom, California and sister Florence Frazier of…

He worked for 38 years with Wiedemann Brewery, Kenton County Golf Course, member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere and former member of Knights of Columbus. His wife, Mary Frances Stulz, died in 2005. Survivors include his daughter, Dianna Bowling of Elsmere; brother, Wilbert Stulz of Elsmere; sons, David Stulz of Carrollton, Don Stulz of…

He was a World War II Navy veteran, owner of the Brothers III Restaurants and Dixie Terminal Food Shops in Cincinnati and Bond Hill. Survivors include his wife, Loraine Jacob; sister, Annette Jacob of Madeira; and brothers, Anthony Jacob of Edgewood and Paul Jacob of Loveland. No public services. The body will be cremated. Burial…

She was a teacher and principal. Survivors include her brothers, Jerry, Tom and Dan Finke, all of Erlanger; sisters, Lucille Montgomery of Edgewood, Carol Montgomery of Crescent Springs and Marlene Winters of Cincinnati. Vigil will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, with Mass of Christian Burial at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at St. Walburg…

She worked in data control for St. Elizabeth Hospital for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Edwin Finn Sr.; sons, Edwin Finn Jr. of Florence, Michael Finn of Verona and Patrick Finn of Ludlow; daughter, Kathy Berger of Crescent Springs; sister, Sara Young of Easton, Pa; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8…

He worked for Bawac Industries. Survivors include his son, Dustin Schmidt of Eaton, Ohio; mother, Sue Schmidt; stepfather, Russ Williams of Union; sister, Tami Kopser of Union; brother, Randy Schmidt of Vandalia, Ohio and grandfather, Willis Wahl of Dayton, Ohio. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, with memorial service following at…

He was a sales representative for 38 years with W.R. Grace Co. and a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Zandra Hoppe; daughters, Julie Vandermeys of Bowie, Md., Susan Barker of Independence, Christine Hoppe-Rash of Florence and two grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, with service following at Gloria Dei Lutheran…

He was a realty specialist with the Army Corps of Engineers. Survivors include his wife, Jill DeLille of Florence; daughters, Kristee Jones of Florence and Brandy Snyder of Hebron and four grandchildren. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 17, at Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Burlington. A brief prayer service will conclude the…

ERLANGER – Melvin W. Maley, 86, died Wednesday, April 7, at Madonna Manor, Villa Hills. He was a draftsman for 19 years with Sun Oil Co., a World War II Navy veteran, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Elsmere, Knights of Columbus and St. Henry Parish in Elsmere. His wife, Gloria Mary Maley,…

BURLINGTON – Dorothy R. Butsch Elliott, 91, died Wednesday, April 7, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was Kenton County Clerk of Courts for 20 years. Her husband, E. Wendell Elliott, died in 1969. Survivors include her daughter, Tamara Jeffers of Burlington; daughter, Tina Sabo of Beavercreek, Ohio; son, Tim Elliott of West Chester, Ohio; sister,…

UNION – Lorina Marie Jones, 76, died Wednesday, April 7, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She for St. Charles Care Center for 23 years and member of Big Bone Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 59 years Orvel Jones; daughters, Maritha Messenger-Morgner of Union and Melinda Terry of Amelia, Ohio; brother, Dennis Harris of Union;…

ERLANGER – Betty Ruth Herron, 75, died Monday, April 5, at her daughter’s home in Erlanger. She worked as a cook for 20 years at R.A Jones School and was a member of Elsmere Church of Christ. Her husband, Charles Herron; daughter, Linda Shelton; and granddaughter, Brittany Taylor, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry…

BURLINGTON – Vanessa Victoria Van Horne, 14, died Saturday, April 3, at her home. She was an eighth grade student at Camp Ernst Middle School. Survivors include her parents, Victor and Juanita Van Horne of Burlington; sisters, Joanna Sudduth of Albany, Ga. and Stephanie Van Horne of Burlington; brother, Anthony Van Horne of Cherry Point,…

ERLANGER – Marie K. Schmid, 89, of Erlanger, formerly of Cincinnati, died Wednesday, March 31, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Erlanger. She was a mangaer for Servatii Pastry Shop, member of the Catholic Church and Daughters of the American Revolution. Her husband, Fredrick Schmid Sr., and daughter, Gloria Gottenbusch, died previously. Survivors include her…

FLORENCE – Alma Souleyrette, 96, died Sunday, March 28, at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Weber of Burlington, Dora Souleyrette and Bettie Smith of Florence; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March…

Union- Noel Haskamp Hoppenjans, 64, died at her home Sunday, March 28th. She was a teacher for 20 years and taught at Stephens Elementary School, Burlington. Survivors include her husband James; son Ed Hoppenjans of Burlington, daughters Sharon Kling of Florence and Laurie Hoppenjans Schmidt of Wyoming, OH., brothers Gene Haskamp of Ft. Wright, Gary…

ERLANGER – Laverne Wenzel Schaber, 87, died Tuesday, March 23, at Rosedale Manor, Latonia. She was a homemaker, member of Tri-City Seniors and St. Henry Church, Elsmere. Survivors include her sons, Dale Schaber of Villa Hills, William and Mark Schaber, both of Florence, and Paul Schaber of Erlanger and four grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8…

Rosemary T., beloved mother to Carla (Bob) Prather of Edgewood, Vince (Missy) Stelzer of Erlanger and Joe (Nancy) Stelzer of Mariemont OH. Loving grandmother to Kimberly Stelzer, Jenna Prather, Kristine Stelzer, Kailyn Stelzer, Jason Prather and Carly Stelzer. Rosemary a resident of Erlanger KY passed away on March 23rd 2010 at St Elizabeth Healthcare in…

VILLA HILLS – Bobby G. Whitis, 77, died Monday, March 22, in Puerto Rico. He was a fireman with the city of Cairo, Ill. and a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. His wife, Pat Whitis, died in 2008. Survivors include his daughters, Rosana Aydt of Villa Hills, Teresa George of Mayfield and Norma Zeitler…

Marc Diemar, 59, of Cincinnati, passed away on Monday, March 22nd at his home. Mr. Diemar was a service technician for the Service Solutions Group. He is survived by his sons, Richard Diemar of West Chester, OH and Randolph Diemar of Tempe, AZ; brothers, Lee Diemar of Alexandria, KY and Skip Diemar of Union, KY…

Shirley Blackburn, 79, a homemaker, died Saturday, March 20, at St. Elizabeth Florence. Survivors include her husband, Theodore Blackburn; daughters, Tammy Hadorn of Sevierville, Tenn., and Michelle Machcinski of Edgewood; sister, Carolyn Dear of Independence; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Services will…

Mary C. Keenan, 84, of Erlanger, passed away Friday March 19th at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood. She is pre-deceased by her two sons: Phil and Bob Ripley. She is survived by her sister, Bernice Batts of Cincinnati, a nephew Jim Gump of California and a niece Sheila Siermann of Cincinnati. She was a longtime…

ERLANGER – Thomas R. “Tom” Butts Sr., 55, died Thursday, March 18, at his home.His wife, Roxann Butts, died in 2009. Survivors include his son, Thomas Butts Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.; daughter, Carrie Butts of Erlanger; brothers, Donald Butts of Cincinnati, John Butts of Dallas, Texas, Dennis Butts of Alexandria, and James Butts and Michael…

Virginia “Ginny” L. Collins, 88, of Crestview Hills, passed away Thursday, March 18th at the Hospice of the Bluegrass. Mrs. Collins was a bookkeeper for many years for Drs. Nutini and Heimbrock. She was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park, KY, a member of the WWII Knitting Club, and a…

INDEPENDENCE- Rhoda Hollingsworth (nee Newsom), 84, died Monday March 15th at Rosedale Manor Nursing Home in Latonia. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Hollingsworth and her son Paul Hollingsworth. Survivors include her son Jerry Hollingsworth of Ludlow, daughters Peggy King of Glen Ellyn IL, Donna Gibson of Independence.…

Cold Springs: Mona L. Chapin, 58, died Sunday March 14 at West Chester Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a librarian for the Cincinnati Art Museum for 30 years. Survivors include a brother, Tom Chapin, Cold Spring and sister Rise’ Chapin Gustin, Indianapolis, Ind. and nieces Lynley Chapin, Indianapolis, Ind and Meredith Walker, Las Vegas,…

EDGEWOOD: Marco R. Meconio, 82, died Sunday March 14, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, KY. He was employed for 40 years as a brakeman for the New York Central Railroad. He is survived by his wife Ronda Meconio, daughter Sandra Richardson, and sons Marc Meconio, Tony Meconio and Chris Meconio and all of Edgewood, KY.…

Hebron- Estelle A. Nunn age 72, died Sunday March 14th at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She and her husband own “The Little Place Restaurant” in Burlington. Survivors include her husband Henry Nunn of Hebron; daughters Regina (Gina) Bell of Burlington and Susan Parsons of Crittenden; sons Jerry Coldiron of Boca Raton, Fla.…