Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Kate Elizabeth Nantz
Dec 1, 2013
Kate Elizabeth Wesselman Nantz, 29, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at her residence. Kate is survived by her husband, Daniel Nantz. She also leaves behind her parents, Raymond and Cheryl (Smith) Wesselman, as well as, her brother, David Wesselman and her maternal grandfather, Orlo Smith. Kate will also be missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins...
Stacy S. Hunter
Nov 29, 2013
Stacy S. Hunter, age 50, of Fort Wright passed away on November 29, 2013. Stacy was the loving daughter of the late Riley and Helen J. Hunter. Loving sister to Michael Hunter of Cincinnati, Helen Figg (Jim) of Paw Paw, Michigan, Perry Hunter (JoAnne) of Cincinnati, and twin sister Tracy Braun of Cincinnati. She was the loving aunt to several...
Cliff L. Schuttemeyer
Nov 29, 2013
Cliff L. Schuttemeyer, 89, of Erlanger, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, November 29, 2013. He was a member of United Ministries, Holy Name Society, Typographical Union #3, World War II Veteran as a member of the Army Air Corps. Cliff worked at the Enquirer for 29 years and had a great love for fishing. He is preceded...
George W. McCain
Nov 29, 2013
George W. McCain, 80, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013. George was a member of the Masons, Sons of the American Revolution, and a member of First Families of Kentucky. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by Donna McCain, his wife of 54 years. George also...
Joseph G. Volpenhein
Nov 28, 2013
Joseph George "Whitey" passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013, at the age of 90. He was born on May 21, 1923, to Joseph George, Sr. and Clara Momper Volpenhein in Covington, KY. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and upon returning from the war, met and married the love of his life, Esther Berling,...
Mary Dell List
Nov 27, 2013
Mary Dell (Brake) List, 92, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Mary was a proud member of Blessed Sacrament Church for over 60 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. List, as well as, her son, Brian List and her sister, Catherine Cleves. Mary is survived...
Thomas F. McCay
Nov 25, 2013
Dr. Thomas Frederick McCay departed this life on November 25, 2013. Known as "Tom" or "Doc" to those who knew and loved him, he was 95 years young and touched the lives of countless people from his 43 year podiatry practice and "second career" as a part-time employee of McDonald's for 16 years. From a generation who knew the meaning...
Theresa Helen Cahill
Nov 24, 2013
Theresa Helen Cahill, age 86, of Covington passed away on November 24, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Cahill. Loving mother to Connie Oberton, Donny Cahill (Jeanne), and Ken Cahill (Susan). Dear sister of Joseph Decker and sister-in-law of Dorothy Decker and Virginia Billiter. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Emily Maynard (Brad), Joseph...
Ken Ketron
Nov 24, 2013
Ken Ketron, 59 of Union, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2013. As a young man, Ken achieved the rank of Eagle Scout within the Boy Scouts of America, the highest achievable honor bestowed upon their members. Ken also loved acoustical music and was especially fond of Gibson guitars, of which, he owned many different models over the...
Robert J. Bayer
Nov 23, 2013
Robert J. Bayer, age 80, of Edgewood passed away on November 23, 2013. He was the loving husband of Barbara Bayer. Loving Father to Steve Bayer, Tim Bayer, Sally Jacobs, Dave Bayer, Patty Suckow, Rob Bayer, and Laura Boyd. Dear brother of Dot Grimes and Bill Bayer. Loving grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in...
Frances J. Emark
Nov 18, 2013
Frances J. Emark ( nee Ketteler). Loving Wife of the late Lawrence W. Emark Sr.. Loving Mother of Lawrence W. Emark Jr (The Late Jeanne Carol), Susan Grau (Ferd), Michael Emark (Patricia), James Emark (Julia) and Katherine Gillespie (Steve). 17 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren. 96 yrs. of age, Passed away November 18,2013. Frances was a Homemaker . Visitation Friday...
Dianne L. Brake
Nov 17, 2013
Dianne Louise Brake (nee Terlau) passed away on Sunday, November 17,2013 at the age of 74. For the past 50 years she was a loving wife to Joe brake. She will be dearly missed by her siblings Richard Terlau, Connie Knaebe, and Doug Terlau. She was a loving mother to Tony Brake (Kim) of Edgewood, Barry Brake (Tina Marie) of...
Ben (Bernard) Paul Kossenjans
Nov 16, 2013
Ben (Bernard) Paul Kossenjans, 24, of Lexington, KY formerly of Independence, KY and Columbia, S.C. passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Ben was a graduate of Covington Catholic High School and the University of Cincinnati, while at U.C. he was active in Collegiate Ministries of Cincinnati. He enjoyed swing dancing, computers and religion. Ben...
Verda L. Landwehr
Nov 15, 2013
Verda L. Evans Landwehr, 86, of Edgewood, formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia and Lakeland Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2013. Verda was the beloved wife of 68 years to Dr. Bernard Landwehr. She was loving mother to James Landwehr, Sr. Janice Landwehr, CSJ, Joanne Harris, David Landwehr and Betty Kellas. Verda is also survived by 10 grandchildren,...
Sr. Mary Caroline Hemmerle
Nov 10, 2013
Sister Mary Caroline Hemmerle, SND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Sister was born on July 24, 1925, in Southgate, Kentucky. She belonged to a large family having four sisters and five brothers. She attended St. Therese Elementary School and the Academy of Notre Dame of Providence in Newport. In 1944, she entered the convent of the Sisters...
Donald B. Wells
Nov 10, 2013
Donald B. Wells, age 58, of Florence, passed away on November 10, 2013. He was the beloved son of Helen Wells. Loving Husband of Mary Wells. Proud Father of Donald C. Wells (Katie) and Amber Vanoy (Stan). Loving Grandfather to McKayla Wells, Brody Wells, and Haven Vanoy. He is also survived by his siblings Richard C. Wells (Debby), Charlotte Shelton,...
Jerome A. Harmeling
Nov 9, 2013
Loving Husband of Barbara Harmeling (nee Schulte). Loving Father of Matthew Harmeling (Allyson), and Andrew Harmeling. Loving Grandfather of Clayton Harmeling. Loving Son of Dorothy Harmeling and the late John Harmeling. Dear Brother of Christy Wolfe, Claudia Harmeling, Candy Ahr (Dave), Cathy Milner, Laura Harmeling, Jack Harmeling, Jim Harmeling, Jay Harmeling (Ruth), Joe Harmeling, and the late Carol Schwartz. Jerry...
Paul D. Schewe
Nov 5, 2013
Loving Husband for 49 years to Elaine Schewe (nee Frischholz). Loving Father of Stephen Schewe, Daniel Schewe (Maggie), Patrick Schewe, Gregory Schewe, Christopher Schewe, and Diane Schewe. Loving Grandfather of Heather, Kimberly, Victoria, Alexander Schewe, Krysten Anthony (Lee), Jennifer Gugliotta, Shari Alberts, and 4 Great Grandchildren. Dear Brother to Marian Kuchle (Richard). 19 Nieces and Nephews. Paul was preceded in...
Earl L. Knasel
Nov 3, 2013
Earl L. Knasel, age 90, of Edgewood, passed away on November 3, 2013. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Knasel for over 67 years. The loving Father to Judy Eggemeier (Tom) of Cape Cod, MA, Sue Brandner (Phil) of Fort Wright, David Knasel of Covington, Larry Knasel (Jill) of Fort Wright, Tim Knasel (Susan) of Edgewood,...
Catherine Ann Schutte
Nov 1, 2013
Catherine Ann Schutte (nee Lubrecht), 81, of Lakeside Park, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of William J. Schutte for 57 years. Catherine was a loving mother to Mary Beth Grant (Joe), Patty Holt (Bill), and Laurie Murray (Mike). She was the proud grandmother of Betsy Holt, Robby Holt, Julie...
