Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Mary Wigger
Feb 4, 2019
Mary E. Wigger (nee Fischer) 94 years of age passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Mary was the loving wife of the late Marvin J. Wigger. Loving mother of Connie Aylor (Dutton), Tom Wigger (Lynn), Jim Wigger (Karen), Jeff Wigger (Mary Sue), Diane Wilson (Robert), David Wigger (Kris), and the late Stephen Wigger. Loving grandmother of Twenty-one...
Carl Thomas Williams
Feb 4, 2019
Carl T. “Tom” Williams. Beloved husband of the late Thelma Williams. Loving father of Carla (Jerry) Kohrs, Sheila (Burt) Durstock and Dan (Lisa) Williams. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 14. Brother of Jerry (Connie), Jack (Carol) and Tim (Debbie) Williams. Best friend and loving companion of Josephine Ashcraft. Passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at the age of...
Robert E. Wind
Jan 27, 2019
Robert E. Wind , 69 years of age passed away Sunday January 27, 2019 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Loving husband of Jeanne Wind (nee Bergman). Loving Dad of Jason Wind. Loving Papaw of Robert Wind, Cheyenne Wind, and Samantha Wind. Dear brother of Joan Rakel (the late Dave), Sue Beck (Matt), Denise Beers (Greg) and Tom Wind (the late...
Todd Wikel Truitt
Jan 27, 2019
Todd Wikel Truitt. Beloved son of John L. and Jane W. Truitt. Loving fiancé of Deborah Layne. Dear brother of Michelle Truitt, Jay Truitt and Chuck (Arlene) Truitt. Dear uncle of Amber, Nathan, Joshua (Suzan), Rebeka, Jack and Katherine Truitt. Great uncle of Gabby and Ellie Truitt. Todd was born and raised in Northern KY and was a Beechwood graduate...
Eleanor Maria Cecilia Finke
Jan 26, 2019
Eleanor Maria Cecilia Finke passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019. She is survived by her loving parents, Joseph and Regina Finke; grandparents, Jeff and Maria Finke and Cecilia Krusling (the late Michael); aunts and uncles, Tom Finke (Jen), David Finke, Peter Finke, David Krusling (Socheta), Natalie Krusling, Jessie Krusling (Kristy), Edward Krusling (Sierra), Jamie Krusling and Joseph Krusling;...
Eric Robert Carr
Jan 22, 2019
Eric Robert Carr, age 30, of Independence, KY passed away on January 22, 2019. Eric is survived by his loving parents, Eddie and Carol Carr; sisters, Shannon Car and Candy Black; children, Zane and Ciann and 3 nieces. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service begins at 12 noon at...
Mary Ellen Huller
Jan 22, 2019
Mary Ellen Huller (nee Moser) beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Huller, Sr. passed away peacefully, January 22, 2019 at the age of 101. Born August 22, 1917. Preceded in death by her parents Roy Moser, Helen (Brady) Moser, siblings Neal, Roy and Margaret, and great-grandson William Fay. Survived by her sister Jean Abraham of Bloomfield, Michigan. Also survived...
Sr. Julaine Middendorf
Jan 19, 2019
Sister Mary Julaine (Mary Jalaine) Middendorf was born in Covington, Kentucky, on December 26, 1940, to William and Emma Middendorf. She was the seventh arrival of 10 children. Her parents’ nurturing and strong faith created a very loving environment for her family.As a child, Julaine heard God’s call to religious life when she was in the second grade and continued...
Carol Rose Goetz
Jan 15, 2019
Carol Rose Goetz, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Craig F. Binder (Melanie), Edward J. Goetz (Deanna) and Carl W. Goetz (Jan); brother, Wayne Bender; nephew, Doug Bender; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gilda Binder; step-father, Bob Casey and grand-daughter, Angela...
Maja J. Heist
Jan 11, 2019
Maja Jane Heist, born on March 14, 1972, passed away at the age of 46 on January 11, 2019. Maja Attended Bishop Howard Elementary, Villa Madonna Academy, Holmes High School, UK and NKU. She joined the U.S. Navy and studied at the Department of Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California. The motto there was, "We learn Arabic, so you won't have...
Ruth Norrine Kleymeyer
Jan 9, 2019
Ruth Norrine Kleymeyer, 91 passed shortly after Noon on Wednesday January 9th, two days short of her 91st birthday. Upon graduation from Beechwood High School, she entered the St. Elizabeth Residential Nurse Training Program where after receiving her R.N. and worked for 10 years as an operating room nurse at St. Elizabeth North Hospital. She then worked for 25 years...
Timothy Gene Berkemeier
Jan 5, 2019
Timothy G. Berkemeier. Beloved son of the late Roger G. and Ann Kabitsch Berkemeier. Devoted brother of Steve (Barbara) Berkemeier, Rick (Jill) Berkemeier, Lynne (Shawn) Daley, Julie (Richard) Webster and the late Pamela Berkemeier; Loving uncle of 3 nephews and 2 nieces; Dear nephew of Richard (Judy) Kabitsch, Carl Kabitsch and Gary (Donna) Berkemeier; Best friends “brothers” from childhood Fr....
Cora Alice Lynch
Jan 4, 2019
Cora Alice Lynch, age 95, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerome Lynch and siblings, Elmer, Alene and Eula. Cora is survived by her children, Sheila Cain (the late David) of Ft. Wright, KY, Jerry Lynch (Nga) of Pleasanton, CA and Michael Lynch (Kathy) of...
Larry J. Naiser
Jan 3, 2019
Larry J. Naiser, 82 years of age passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home with his loving wife, children and grandchildren by his side. He was the devoted husband of 58 years to Carolyn Naiser. Loving father of Nick Naiser(Patti), Joe Naiser, Beth Hummeldorf (Jim), and Michael Naiser (Amy). Loving Poppers of Ben, Megan and David Naiser, Gabrielle,...
Joan Clair Tuemler
Jan 3, 2019
Joan C. Tuemler (nee Bredenberg) beloved wife of 70 years to the late Jack Tuemler passed away January 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice at the age of 92. Joan was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Mary), Barry (Diane) and daughter, Gina Wulfeck (Gary), 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation...
Elvera Elizabeth Amann
Dec 29, 2018
Elvera Elizabeth Amann (Vera), age 93, passed away on December 29, 2018 at Carmel Manor in Ft. Thomas. Vera’s passion in life was to be a good wife and mother and to donate her time to worthy causes that would make a difference in the Northern Kentucky community. In 1963, she became one of the first volunteers at St. Charles...
Mary Beth Mairose
Dec 29, 2018
Mary Beth Mairose. Beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Mairose. Devoted sister of Michelle (Dave) Kline, Tom, Steve (Mary), Mike (Bari), Jerry, Terry (Sue) and Alan (Anne) Mairose. Loving aunt of 15 nieces and nephews. Passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the age of 58 years. Visitation Friday, January 4th from 10:00 am until time of service,...
Marshall "Steve" Steinmetz
Dec 26, 2018
Marshall “Steve” Steinmetz, passed away Wednesday December 26, 2018 at Veterans Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Steve was the loving husband of Therese Steinmetz (nee Halenkamp). Loving father of Matt Steinmetz (Dani), and the late Artie Steinmetz. Loving grandpa to Artie and Piper Steinmetz. Dear brother of Kathy Herzog, Debbie Steinmetz, and Leisa Yanke. Steve was the owner of Steinmetz Transfer...
Gary Lee Flannery
Dec 26, 2018
Ludlow - Gary Lee Flannery.Beloved husband of Teresa A. Averbeck (Kampsen) Flannery. Devoted father of Andrea (Andrew) Vieth; Ashley (Michael) Barczak; Jason (Kelly) Kampsen and Joshua (Michelle) Kampsen. Loving grandfather of Annaleese and Alexander Vieth; Norah and Ava Barczak; Elsie and Margot Kampsen and Riley Kampsen. Dear brother of John "Butch" (Mary) Flannery, Barbara (Don) Riddell and Kaye Brefeld.Gary passed...
Christine Drees
Dec 20, 2018
Christine Drees, age 95, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was a member of the Kolping Society, Blessed Sacrament Church and Fort Mitchell Senior Club; Christine also enjoyed playing Bingo and cards, and crocheting. She is survived by her children, Henry Drees (Patty), Christina Clifford (Mark) and Rose Drees Kluth (David); siblings, Wilhelm Huntelmann...
