Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Lew Harrison Smith
Mar 9, 2014
Lew H. Smith, 82, of Covington, KY passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Lew served his country from 1952 until 1954 in the United States Army. His passion was work and he owned and operated Smith Muffler and Brakes in Covington, KY since 1954. He is preceded in death by his late wife Marilyn Hall. Lew is survived by...
Paul William Arlinghaus
Mar 4, 2014
Paul W. Arlinghaus, 82, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Paul was the owner of Paul W. Arlinghaus Plumbing Inc., and was a Veteran in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was the beloved husband of JoAnn Arlinghaus (Nee Suchanek) for 63 years. Dear father of Paul Arlinghaus Jr. (Pattie), and Susan Arlinghaus...
Sr. Mary Loretto Wilkins, SND
Mar 3, 2014
Sister Mary Loretto Wilkins, 90, of Park Hills, was born on May 10, 1923, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the youngest of the seven children of Louis and Anna Roach Wilkins. She attended St. John Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy both taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame. She joined the Sisters and made her profession of vows on...
Elizabeth Helen Fessler
Mar 1, 2014
Elizabeth Helen "Lee" Fessler (nee Frye). 95 of Fort Wright, passed away peacefully at her home on March 1,2014. Lee was a homemaker and dedicated Mother. She graduated from Villa Madonna College with a degree in Chemistry. Lee was a member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright. She was preceded in death by her Husband Raymond Fessler in 2009. She...
Mary Ann Meyer
Feb 26, 2014
Mary Ann Hoppenjans Meyer, 84, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, at Madonna Manor with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, William Meyer, who died in 2007, and her brothers, Bud and Paul Hoppenjans. Mary Ann and Bill were longtime residents of Ft. Thomas, KY...
Mary Ruth Kaelin
Feb 26, 2014
Mary Ruth Kaelin, age 86, of Erlanger, passed away on February 26, 2014. She was the loving mother of Donna Sheppard (Mike) and Cheri Kaelin. Dear sister of Erma Rae House (Sherman), Jim Brown, and Anna Faye Hall. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her sister Nina Brown and her brother...
Leslie W. Aulick
Feb 25, 2014
Leslie W. Aulick, 72, of Burlington, KY passed away February 25, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Les is survived by his loving wife Cordelia Aulick (Nee Vickers), loving children; Dr. Neal Aulick (Ginger), and Melissa Sterling (Ray), and beloved grandchildren Maggie, Harper, Steven, and Jordan. A Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 4pm...
Charles Thomas Nussbaum
Feb 5, 2014
Charles Thomas Nussbaum, age 87, of Fort Mitchell passed away on February 5, 2014. He was the loving husband of the late Velma Ann Nussbaum. Loving father of Chuck Nussbaum(Janice), Ken Nussbaum(Kim), Jim Nussbaum(Ginny), Jeff Nussbaum, Cathy Cappel(Steve), Gary Nussbaum (Linda), Greg Nussbaum, and Karen Gagel(Fred). Loving grandfather to 26 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild. He is also...
Regina "Jean" K. Bruce
Feb 5, 2014
Regina K. "Jean" Bruce (nee Henn), age 92, of Fort Wright. Was the Loving Wife of the late Haynes Bruce. Dear Aunt of Jim Schoettle (Donna), Mary Schoettle Kindle, and Tom Schoettle. Several Nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving sister Louis Schoettle. She also leaves behind many dear friends which she met do to her...
Duane E. Beeson
Jan 30, 2014
Loving Husband of April J. Hicks. Loving Father of Megan N. Beeson. Loving Son of Carol Lindahl (Kevin) and the late William Beeson Jr..Dear Son-n-law of Mary Hicks. Dear Brother-n-law of Chris Hicks. Duane was a HVAC Installer. Visitation Wednesday from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Middendorf Funeral Home, Ft. Wright. Service at 7:30pm. Online condolences at: www.middendorf-funeralhome.com. Memorials...
Lynn Charles Kresser
Jan 28, 2014
Lynn Charles Kresser, 73, of Independence, KY passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Lynn owned and retired from Budget Print in Florence, KY, and was a member of St. Barbara Church in Erlanger, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents Austin and Rosetta Kresser. Lynn is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Margaret Kresser (Nee Horn)...
Dr. Bernard Landwehr
Jan 25, 2014
Dr. Bernard J. Landwehr, 89, of Edgewood, formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia and Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Dr. Landwehr was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years Verda L. Landwehr; his sisters Mary Hiller, Lois Keck, Ruth Bensman, Jeanne Bendele and his brother Donald Landwehr. He was a loving and proud...
Sister Mary Frances Engelbrink
Jan 20, 2014
Sister Mary Sienna SND was born on March 25, 1915 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the oldest of the four children of John and Estella Engelbrink and the only daughter. Sister was taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Martin School in Cheviot, Ohio. She made her profession of vows on August 13, 1935 and was professed for...
Lillian "Lill" Doker
Jan 20, 2014
Lillian "Lill" Doker, age 90, of Lakeside Park passed away on January 20, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Sam Doker. Loving mother of Sandra Thompson(Jay), Donna Prieshoff(Tom), Joe Doker(Sue), Karen Fischer(Stephan), Gary Doker, and Paula Hess(Steve). She was the dear grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and...
Delores Fay Vickery
Jan 18, 2014
Delores Fay Vickery (nee Gross), 69, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her late husband Bill J. Vickery. Delores is survived by her loving daughter Holly Jett (Mike), and her two beloved grandchildren Noah and Hanna Jett. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 1:30pm until...
Lorraine "Lori" Elizabeth Bohman
Jan 18, 2014
Lorraine "Lori" Elizabeth Bohman, age 85, passed away on January 18, 2014. She was the loving daughter of the late Frank and Loretta Bohman. Loving Sister of Alberta Robinson (Stew). She also leaves behind her Cousin Ethel Mae Brungs, many nieces and nephews, and her dear friend Anna Marie Evans. She is preceded in death by her two brothers Arthur...
Maribeth Corken
Jan 17, 2014
Loving Daughter of Betty Corken (nee Newell) and the late Clyde Corken. Dear Sister of Paul Corken (Gina), Jenny Corken, and Michael Corken. Dear Aunt of Marissa and Chelsea Corken. Dear Friend to numerous people. Maribeth was a cashier in the cafeteria at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edegewood for 25 years. She devoted more than 17 years to the Special Olympics...
SSG. Daniel T. Lee
Jan 15, 2014
SSG. Daniel T. Lee, 28, of Ft. Wright, KY, passed away on January 15, 2014, while serving in the United States Army in Parwan Province, Afghanistan. SSG. Lee is survived by his wife, Suzanne Schutlz Lee and his son, Daniel R. Lee. He will be greatly missed by his parents, Dan and Fran Lee, his sister, Jamie (Braden) Hahn, and...
Albert Keffer Fultz
Jan 14, 2014
Albert "Al" Keffer Fultz "Bo", age 72, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on January 14, 2014. Albert was the son of the late Dwight Avery Fultz and late Bessie Evans-Fultz-Remick. He was the loving husband of Carole Fultz for over 42 years. Dear brother of Phillip Fultz (Betty). Loving nephew of Fay Prince (Marvin). Caring brother-in-law of Barbara M. Ganim...
Robert G. Heimbrock
Jan 13, 2014
Dr. Robert G. Heimbrock, 86, of Edgewood, KY passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Robert was a Family Physician in Erlanger for 35 plus years with his partner Dr. Louis Nutini. He was a member of Summit Hills Country Club for 53 years, a Past President of the Kenton County Medical Society, a Past President of the St. Elizabeth Medical...
