Kentucky Obituaries

Dec 25, 2012

Kimberley Paige Holtkamp Johnson, 43, of Hebron died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. She was a former cook at the Little Red Schoolhouse, Hebron and a member of Constance Church of the Brethren. Survivors include a daughter, Tiffany (Tayler) Strahan of Burlington; son, Ryan Johnson of Hebron; parents, Tom and Sherry Wright Holtkamp of Hebron; sisters,...

Dec 23, 2012

Betty A. Thamann Kampsen, 85, of Crescent Springs died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center, Middletown, Ohio. She was a retired Secretary with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Survivors include sons, Bernard A. (Connie) Kampsen of Cincinnati and Robert E. (Kay) Kampsen of Seattle, Washington; grandchildren, Amy R. Kampsen of Orland Park, Illinois and Andrea L....

Dec 22, 2012

Volker Kadler, 48, of Erlanger, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1964 in Kolenfeld, Germany to the late Arthur and Anita A. Dunkhase Kadler. Volker was a facilities manager for Pharmaceutical Product Development, Highland Heights, Kentucly, and attended the Vineyard Christian Church, Florence. Survivors include his former wife, Debbie Kadler of Ft....

Dec 20, 2012

Frank P. DeRosa, 89, of Toledo, OH, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Heritage Hospice, Marietta, GA. He was born on July 21, 1924 in Long Branch, NJ to the late Alphonso and Catherine Collangelo DeRosa. Frank was a former sales agent and district manager for Upjohn Pharmaceuticals and a WWII Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by...

Dec 19, 2012

Elsie May Moore Zeidler, 92, of Elsmere, formerly of Petersburg, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a cosmetologist and the retired Owner of E-Z Hairstyles of Latonia. Mrs. Zeidler was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Lakeside Park. She enjoyed reading her bible and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Dec 18, 2012

Gerald Ware Garvey, 84, of Burlington, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home. He was a retired Systems Analyst with Federated Department Stores. Born July 9, 1928 in Pleasureville, Kentucky to the late Howard and Gladys Hughes Garvey, he was a United States Army Korean War Veteran. Mr Garvey was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church and the Flying...

Dec 15, 2012

Lucille Joan Steidle, 82, of Fort Thomas, formerly of Ludlow, died Saturday, December 15, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Fort Thomas. She was a retired Bookkeeper and Cashier for Latonia IGA and was formerly at A & P Grocery Store. She was a member of Mother of God Church, Covington, a member of the Legion of Mary and for...

Dec 14, 2012

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Reese Thomas Davies, 88, of Burlington died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence. He was a retired pipeline foreman for the Mid-Valley Pipeline Company. Mr. Davies was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, a member of Hebron Masonic Lodge #757, Louisville American Legion and the Moonlight Hunting and Fishing Club. His hobbies included hunting,...

Dec 14, 2012

Cheri Lynn Walls Roberts, 49, of Florence died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Bridge Point Care and Rehabilitation Facility. She was a Bookkeeper for Fort Mitchell Drug Shoppe. Cheri was a state champion in Track at Holmes High School. She loved to fish, play pool and video games, and spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 14, 2012

Dolores Jansen Hopkins, 95, of Villa Hills, formerly of Erlanger, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Madonna Manor. She was a retired Blue Print Operator for the Continental Division of Crouse Hinds. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Florence. During World War II, she volunteered with the USO and later was a volunteer for the Girl Scouts,...

Dec 9, 2012

Ann Pennington Wharton, 76, of Edgewood, KY, died December 9, 2012, at Saint Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood following a brief illness. Ann leaves, her two sons and their families: Bill and Julie Wharton of Florence, KY, and their children John and Helen and Haydon and Sandi Wharton of Union, KY, and their children Emma and Parker. She also leaves...

Dec 5, 2012

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Elizabeth D. “Deanie” Cress Bullock, 86, of Burlington died Wednesday morning, December 5, 2012 at her home. She was a retired Department Head and Sales Clerk for Grant’s Department Store, Fort Mitchell and a former clerk at Fletcher’s Department Store of Hebron. She was a member of Bullittsville Christian...

Nov 28, 2012

Baby Zerhusen was stiiborn Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. Survivors include parents, Jaden and Kelly O’Keefe Zerhusen, siblings, Hannah, Isabelle, Lilian, Monica and Zachary, grandparents, Bill and Barbara Zerhusen of Erlanger, Basil and Lois Edwards of Florence and Mike and Tracy O’Keefe of Taylor Mill. Funeral Service will be at the convenience of the family....

Nov 27, 2012

Mary Davidson Couch, 85, of Taylor Mill died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and longtime member of Church of God-Keturah Street, Newport. Surviving are grandsons, Donald (Michelle) Soward of Taylor Mill, and Berry (Sharon) Tucker and Joseph (Brittany) Tucker, both of Ludlow; a son in law, Bobby Gene Tucker of Taylor Mill;...

Nov 22, 2012

Richard August Rolfes, 68, of Louisville, formerly of Covington, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. He was disabled. Born February 23, 1944 in Covington, to the late Edward and Rowena Eifert Rolfes, he is survived by his brother, Edward (Araminta) Rolfes of Highland Heights. Graveside Service is Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Mother...

Nov 18, 2012

Lisa M. Baynum, 39, of Independence, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at her home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her Husband, Andy Baynum; Son, Collin Baynum; Brother, Jason Hill; Sisters, Kimberlyn and Mckenzie Hill; In-laws, Carol & John Roberts and Ron & Mary Lou Baynum; Brothers-in-law, Brian, Shaun & Adam Baynum; Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins....

Nov 17, 2012

Michael Russell Dessecker, 63, of Ludlow, died Saturday morning, November 17, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was a Customer Service Representative for Kentucky Motors and worked in the Parts Department at Fuller Ford. Born May 7, 1949 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Russell and Leona Kurtz Dessecker, Mike was a United States Army Veteran, serving during...

Nov 17, 2012

William Glenn Bodde, 95, of Fort Mitchell, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his home. He was a retired Mechanical Engineer with Michaels Art Bronze Company. Mr. Bodde was a World War II Army Air Force Veteran and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He enjoyed gardening and ballroom dancing and was a dog lover. Survivors include his wife,...

Nov 9, 2012

William "Bill" Wirthlin, 82, of Florence, died Friday, November 9, 2012 at Bridgepoint Nursing Home, Florence. He was disabled. Bill was born on December 12, 1929 in Covington to the late Stanley and Cecelia Hensel Wirthlin. Survivors include friends, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Menke of New Richmond, Ohio and Beth Redwine of Covington. Blessing on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at...

Nov 8, 2012

Dorothy Ann Nieman Kling, 100, of Fort Wright, formerly a long-time resident of West Covington, died Thursday morning, November 8, 2012 at her home. She was a Sales Clerk for H.S. Pogue’s Department Store. Born July 25, 1912 in Covington to George and Clara (Gerdes) Nieman, Mrs. Kling was a member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright and previously a...