Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Henry "Hank" Boese, IV
Mar 29, 2015
Henry (Hank) Howard Boese IV, 89, of Lakeside Park, KY, died peacefully Sunday morning with his family present. He was born June 21, 1925 in Ludlow, KY. After WWII, adventure led him to work as a set builder in Hollywood, and as a resort bartender in Florida and Cuba. During the Korean War he served in the Merchant Marines like...
Virginia Marie Schwartz
Mar 28, 2015
Virginia Marie Schwartz, age 83, of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late John L. Schwartz. Loving mother of Melinda Carstens (Gregory), John Schwartz, and Diane Bruggemann (Larry). Dear sister of Mary Steffen, Florence Baker, and Margie Kemen. She was the loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She...
Valla Lea McKinley
Mar 26, 2015
Valla Lea McKinley, age74, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on March 26, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Thomas McKinley for 50 years. Loving mother of Christopher McKinley (Theresa) and Beth Bennett (Kyle). She was the dear sister of Gail Middendorf. Loving grandmother of Casey, Carson, and Conner McKinley and Nicole, Alexandra, and Zachary Bennett. She also leaves behind...
Sr. Mary Sheila Felix, SND
Mar 25, 2015
Sister Mary Sheila Felix, SND, was born on January 15, 1915, in Cincinnati, Ohio. When she was three years old her mother, Anabel, died leaving her father, Harry, to raise the five children. The family was placed at St. Aloysius Orphanage, Cincinnati, where they attended elementary school. From there Sister Mary Sheila entered Notre Dame Academy in Covington, KY. After...
Virginia "Ginny" Estenfelder
Mar 18, 2015
Virginia Lee Estenfelder (nee: Callen), 73, of Park Hills, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Estenfelder. Ginny is survived by her daughters: Gina Estenfelder (Rick Todd) and Lisa Trusty; her sisters: Carol Parks (Robert) and Donna Esterman. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren:...
Rebecca "Becky" De Salvo Kennedy
Mar 17, 2015
Rebecca "Becky" De Salvo Kennedy, 56, of Covington, KY, passed away on March 17, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Becky is survived by devoted husband, Clif Kennedy, daughters Chase Kennedy and Tory Kennedy, and a large community of loving friends. Becky graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1976, University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's in Psychology, and University of Kentucky with...
Norbert Edward Fisse
Mar 14, 2015
Norbert Edward Fisse, 77, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Norbert is preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Ruth Asher, children: Nellie Rose Asher, Melody Freese and Donnie Asher. He is survived by eight children: Tabitha Hall, Helen Mullians, Kitty Short, Sherie Asher, Michael Asher, Ronald Asher, Rennie Asher, Jerry Asher; his sisters: Marlyn...
Mary Jane Hue
Mar 10, 2015
Mary Jane Hue (nee Nieman), 94, of Lakeside Park, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Hue, Sr., granddaughter, Allison M. Hellings, sister, Vera Darpel, and brother, Harry Nieman, Jr. Mary Jane was an extraordinarily loving mother to her children: Nadine (Harry)...
William "Bill" P. Patton
Mar 3, 2015
William (Bill) Patton , 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2015 in Bettendorf, Iowa. Bill was born on July 11, 1921 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the son of William and Rachel Patton. The family later moved to Clarkston, Washington where Bill grew up. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1939 and went on to obtain a degree...
Mary Jean Warken
Feb 24, 2015
Mary Jean Warken, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Florence. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, George; her son Douglas; her parents, Otto and Albertha Amann, and her brothers; Tommy, James, and Donald Amann. She is survived by her sons: Dennis (Jean) of Florence, Kevin of Independence, and...
John W. Nienaber
Feb 23, 2015
John W. Nienaber, 87 years of age, passed away Monday at his home in Ft. Wright. Loving husband of Catherine Nienaber (nee Bottorff). Loving father of Teresa Schuler, Tony Nienaber, Maria Nienaber, Nanette Hensley, Marci Nienaber, Krista Nienaber, and Eric Nienaber. 11 grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Margaret Hemmer. John was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a founding...
Bonnie Theresa Harper
Feb 22, 2015
Bonnie Theresa Harper, 71, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husbands, William Johnson Ballinger and Glendel Wayne Harper Jr, as well as her brothers: Raymond, Ronald, and Howard Jones. She is survived by her children: William Ballinger, Robert Ballinger, Theresa York, Peggy Hays, Robin Reeves, Raymond Ballinger, Jennifer Harper,...
Margaret Mary O'Brien
Feb 20, 2015
Margaret Mary O' Brien (nee Listerman), age 91, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky passed away February 20, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving seven children. Devoted wife of the late John E. O'Brien, loving mother to Kathleen (Ron) Ashcraft, John (Lisa) O'Brien, Karen (Pat) Gibson, Barbara (Bill) Zerhusen, Dan O'Brien, Mary Lu "Bebe" (Chris) Smith and Peggy (David) Jackson....
James S. Chikar
Feb 20, 2015
James S. Chikar, 69 years of age of Edgewood, KY . Loving husband of Debbie Chikar (nee Ortwein). James was a Bond Director with Great American Insurance before retiring in 2014. Visitation Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Middendorf Funeral Home , 3312 Madison Pike, Ft Wright, KY 41017. Service will follow at 7 pm. Online condolences to: www.middendorf-funeralhome.com . Memorials...
Robert "Bob" A. Kramer
Feb 18, 2015
Robert A. Kramer "Bob" of Peaselburg, Ky, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Covington, Ky on March 30, 1930 to the late Carl and Alvena Kramer. He graduated from Holmes High School and attended Villa Madonna College. He served his country as a member of the...
Evelyn Elfers
Feb 18, 2015
Evelyn Elfers, age 92, of Covington, passed away on February 18, 2015, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Robert G. Elfers. Loving mother of Robert R. Elfers (Jackie), Ray Elfers (Marcia), Dan Elfers (Kathi), Joe Elfers (Karen), Pat Elfers (Barb), and Teri Wehry (Mark). She also leaves behind her sister, Ruth Dehne....
Helen Louise Miller
Feb 17, 2015
Helen Louise Miller, age 85, passed away on February 17, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Elmer "Kenny" Miller, who passed away on December 31, 2012. Helen and Kenny were married in 1956. They leave behind a daughter Terri Duff, 4 grandchildren Sean Edmonds, Dawn Michelle Edmonds, Chrissy Burns and John Burns, Jr. They also leave behind...
Robert T. Klensch
Feb 17, 2015
Robert T. Klensch, 91 years of age of Edgewood, Ky died Tuesday at his residence with his family at his side. Loving husband of Mildred I. Klensch ( nee Andrews). Loving father of Nancy Jordan (Daniel), Sally Runge (Ken), and Tommy Klensch (Tracy). Loving grandpa of 5 and 1 great-grandchild. Dear brother of Norma Hansen (Carl). Robert was a Navy...
Lawrence "Larry" F. Schoettker
Feb 13, 2015
Lawrence F. "Larry" Schoettker, age 94, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2015. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Grone Schoettker, son, James A. Schoettker (Sylvia), and his granddaughter, Sara Schoettker. He is the loving father of Leonard Schoettker (Linda), Ann Gootee (James), and Andy Schoettker (Cynthia). Larry also leaves behind his...
David E. Ziegler
Feb 11, 2015
David E. Ziegler, age 74, passed away on February 11, 2015. Dave was the loving husband of Patricia Ziegler. Loving father of Amy Ziegler, Matt Ziegler (Jennifer), and Jeff Ziegler (Molly). Beloved grandfather of Olivia, Elena, Luke, and Isaac. Dear brother of Bill Ziegler and Deanna Young. David was a United States Marine Veteran who served in The Vietnam War....
