Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Donna Kuhlman
May 1, 2016
Donna Kuhlman (nee Spille), age 87, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Kuhlman in 2011. Donna is survived by her children, Thomas Kuhlman (Barbara), James Kuhlman (Monica), Peter Kuhlman (Patricia), John Kuhlman (Ann), JoAnn Bradford (the late Eric Bradford), Julie Heditsian (Robert), Martin Kuhlman (Anna),...
Joseph E. Park
Apr 29, 2016
Joseph E. Park, age 65, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away on April 29, 2016. He was a retired Railroad Engineer with CSX. Joe enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fixing cars and traveling the country in his Jeep. He is preceded in death by his mother, Grayce Park. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Chris Vennefron Park; son, Adam Smith...
Ronald W. Fehler
Apr 27, 2016
Ronald Waldorf Fehler 81, of Villa Hills, peacefully passed away on April 27th, 2016. They say the marks of an honorable man are selflessness, humility and kindness. Ron Fehler embodied all those qualities and so many more. The funeral service will be held at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison Pike Ft. Wright KY. Dr. Daniel Meister of St John Church of Christ will be officiating....
Suzanne T. Mauntel
Apr 25, 2016
Suzanne “Sue” T. Mauntel, 73, of Villa Hills, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. Sue was the loving wife of Tim Mauntel. Loving mother of Christina Fischer (Chris), Brian Mauntel (Maria), and Eric Mauntel (Adrienne); loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister, Karen Bertman and brother, Jim Terlau. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April...
Michael Lee Denniston Jr.
Apr 23, 2016
Michael Lee Denniston Jr., 38, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. He leaves behind his loving wife, Kristin Denniston; his beloved children, Kyndall Denniston and Michael “Trey” Denniston III. He is also survived by his mother, Kathy Haines (Dan) and his father, Michael Denniston (Pauletta); his siblings Michelle Knauer (Jeff), Amy Snyder (Rob), Joseph Taylor (Megan), Bridgette...
Mary Louise Chapin
Apr 21, 2016
Mary Louise “Maryl” Chapin (Nee Churchill) age 98, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Born in Red Oak, Iowa, Mary was the daughter to Vincent and Olive Churchill. She worked as a Bookkeeper for R.D. Marcotte & Assoc. and was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park, KY. She also belonged...
Frances B. Sommerkamp
Apr 12, 2016
Frances Sommerkamp (nee Nierman), 86, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was the loving wife of 65 years to William. Beloved mother of Jeanne Frost (Glenn), David (Dee), Tom, Jim (Kim), Mary Kay Woodruff (John). Devoted grandmother of thirteen, and great-grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Paul Nierman (Dorothy) and the late Billy Nierman, Marianne Wilmhoff,...
Geraldine Willman
Apr 12, 2016
Geraldine “Gerry” Willman age 83 of Taylor Mill, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard E. Willman (2010) and son, Danny Willman. She is survived by her children, Jim Willman (Margo), Lynda King, Pat Kunz (Tim), Pam Lux (Tom), Cathy Hobbs (David), Ron Willman (Denise), Ted Willman (Paige), David...
Brian Edward Perry
Apr 11, 2016
Brian Edward Perry, age 55, of Covington, KY passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. He was the loving son of Louis Perry and Mary Conley Perry; brother of Michael Perry, Mark Perry, Linda Beach, Sharon Richards and Brad Perry; he also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Middendorf...
Ferdinand J. Lange
Apr 9, 2016
Ferdinand J. Lange, 94, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 with his family by his side. He was beloved husband of Anne Lange (nee Kruetzkamp) for over 68 years. Loving father of John F. Lange (Martha), David R. Lange (Susy), Greg J. Lange (Bev), and Stephen R. Lange (Jeannie). Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 18...
Sr. Mary Brenden Kress
Apr 9, 2016
Sister Mary Brenden was born, Native American, on June 11, 1924 in Graham’s Island, Minnewaukan, North Dakota. Her parents, William and Evelyn Lenoir Kress raised 1 boy and 2 girls; Marian was the second oldest. Her early years were not easy as she lost both parents by the time she graduated high school, and then contracted tuberculosis at the age...
Margaret Lilian Nienaber
Apr 6, 2016
Margaret Lilian Nienaber (Messmer) (nee McGraw), 99, of Villa Hills, formerly of Lakeside Park, Taylor Mill, Edgewood and Falmouth, passed away on April 6, 2016, at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY. Born in Pendleton County, Kentucky, on January 24, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Wordy William and Lucy Delaney McGraw. Margaret was preceded in death by...
Daisy Rosalie Wimsatt
Mar 23, 2016
Daisy Rosalie Wimsatt (nee Ross) loving mother of Pamela Wheeler, Tanka Smith, and Robert Wimsatt. Loving grandma of 8 and one great grandchild. Daisy was a homemaker and a cook with Rosedale Manor and Regency Manor. Daisy passed away Wednesday at Florence Park Care Center at the age of 76. Services will be at a later date. Middendorf Funeral Home...
John R. Schuette
Mar 23, 2016
John R. “Jack” Schuette, loving husband of Ann Schuette( Murphy). Loving father of Alicia Asare(Eric), Greg Schuette (Courtney), and Molly Besaw (Travis). John was a loving Paw Paw to 7 grandchildren. Dear brother of Edward “Dick” Schuette, Kathy Hollingsworth, Janet Cahill, and George Schuette. Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. John was 64 years of age and...
Charles B. Saalfeld
Mar 20, 2016
During his 67 years, Charles B. "Chuck" Saalfeld cheated death a number of times. During the Vietnam War, the Northern Kentucky native enlisted in the Navy. As a specialist in electronic surveillance, Chuck flew about a dozen missions. But it was the one he didn’t fly that would come back to haunt him. During what would have been one of...
Katie Stewart
Mar 19, 2016
Katie Stewart, 22, of Lexington, formally of Park Hills, KY passed away on Saturday, March, 19, 2016. She was the loving daughter of Stephanie Freihofer (Mike Pfennig) and Thomas Stewart (Rebecca). Katie was the loving twin sister of Madeline Stewart, and dear sister to Sam Stewart, Jack Stewart, Sarah Stewart, and her step brothers Joe and Nick Pfennig. Katie also leaves...
James C. Hodge
Mar 10, 2016
James C. “Jimmy” Hodge, Loving son of Carol Hodge (nee Schreiber) and the late Jack Hodge. Dear brother of John Hodge (Pamela), and David Hodge (Mindy). Dear uncle of Andrew, Katie, Alex, Michael, Jackson, and Landon. Jimmy was 49 years of age and lived in Villa Hills. He was good hearted, a friend to many and had a generous spirit....
James S. Blackwell
Mar 9, 2016
James S. Blackwell, loving husband of Linda Blackwell (nee Arrington). Loving father of sons Brad and Brett and daughter-in-law Pam Blackwell. Loving Pa-Pa of Morgan and Cooper. Dear brother of Kim Ramsey (Ron). James was 63 years of age and passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. James was retired from The United States...
Shirley Ann Brinkman
Mar 9, 2016
Shirley Ann Brinkman, 83, of Crescent Springs, KY was called by Jesus on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 after a brief illness. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Brinkman (1989) and the devoted loving mother of the late Timothy Brinkman (2013). She is survived by her daughters: Barb (Tom) Thoss, Teri Metzger, and Jody (Bob) McKinney; siblings Gary...
Earl "Jinx" Roberson
Mar 6, 2016
“Jinx” Earl Eugene Roberson Jr., 64, of Latonia, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. He was loving husband of Sharon Roberson for over 27 years. Loving father of Andrea Garcia and Crystal Roberson, Jacqueline Turner, Mindy Lovins, Bryan Lovins, and J.R. Lovins. Dear brother of Wanda Tenhundfeld. Loving grandfather of...
