Kenneth GrothausKenneth T. Grothaus, 43, of Edgewood, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. His career included restaurant and warehouse positions as well as working as an electrician.  Ken loved being with his family, especially his daughters.Survivors include his parents, E. Ray and Jeanette Tabben Grothaus; daughters, Madison Grothaus and Morgan Perkins; brothers, Jeff (Robin) Grothaus, Ed (Sunny) Grothaus and...

John ToelkeJohn R. Toelke, Jr. escaped this mortal realm on March 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Joy Wilson Toelke in 1995 and Barbara Kelly Toelke in 2018; his sister, Janet Toelke Heffron; brother, Donald Toelke, and sister, Jean, who died in infancy.  He’s survived by his loving children, Heidi Toelke, Jeffrey Lawson and Diane Hart...

William LubbersWilliam "Bill" Lubbers, 65, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, after a long fight to recover from a brain injury  that resulted from a bicycle accident. Bill retired from Cox Media where he was an Advertising and Print Manager.  He was a long-time member of St. John Church...

Mary "Dottie" AlfordMary Dorothy “Dottie” Alford, 96, of Covington, passed away on September 10, 2014 at Florence Park Care Center.  She was a homemaker.  Dottie was a member of St. Ann Church in West Covington, a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1484 in Covington.  She loved cooking, books on tape and spending time with her family.Dottie was preceded...

Marguerite HoffmanMarguerite Schmidt Hoffman, 100, of Ft. Wright, passed away onFriday, September 26, 2014 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. She had been a partner in Schmidt Food Marts in Covington. Marguerite was a lifetime member of St. John’s Congregational Church inWest Covington where she held many offices over the years. She was also a member of the Ohio...

Patricia RicheyPatricia Jean Richey, 73, of Independence, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. She was a housekeeper for Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. Patty was a member of Pleasant View Baptist in Bromley.  She enjoyed embroidering, solving word find puzzles, coloring books for adults, and playing BINGO.Survivors include her loving cousins, Paula...

Charles "Chip" SeibertCharles “Chip” Seibert, 60 of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence.  He retired as a Foreman from the Northern Kentucky Water District.  Chip loved the Lord and set a true example of a life lived in service to others.  He never missed out on an opportunity to share some of his vast wisdom...

Barbara S. IlesBarbara S. Iles, 70, of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021, at her residence. She was an accounting clerk at Drees Homes. Barbara was a very happy and passionate person. She enjoyed going camping with her husband. She was very proud of the life her and James had built together. Most of all she loved...

Betty Lou HallBetty Lou Hall, 76, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. She was a housekeeper, for many years, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Betty loved to play bingo and watch tv shows but most of all she loved spending time with her daughter, Frances (late Mark Matthew) Jones of Covington.  Other...

JoAnn BallingerJoAnn M. Ballinger, 83, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She was an extremely talented artist who studied at Northern Kentucky University and retired as an Art Teacher with Covington Public Schools. JoAnn was responsible for the initial Bulldog painting on the press box exterior of the Covington...

Elmer A Cook, Jr.Elmer A Cook, Jr., 83, of Sadieville, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence.  Elmer was a retired Machinist with R. A. Jones.  He served our country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Sickell. Elmer was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.  He loved the outdoors, especially boating, fishing and swimming.  He...

Aubrielle HolmesAubrielle Amiracle Holmes, who was 1 day old, passed away on August 27, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.She is survived by her mother, Chelsea Winters and father, Dennis Holmes, Jr. both of Erlanger; brother, Jaylyn Holmes of Erlanger; maternal grandparents, Ron and Sherry Winters; paternal grandparents, Susan Walker and Dennis Holmes, Sr.; maternal great grandfather, Noble Ross...

Aurthur R. BrophyArthur Brophy, 96, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Providence Pavilion in Covington.  He was a retired Carman for Southern Railroad. Arthur was a member of Community of Faith Presbyterian Church in Ft. Wright and Unity Lodge #478 F. & A.M. in Ludlow.  He was on the Committee for the 100 Anniversary of Ludlow...

Nick Brewer IINick Brewer II, 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at UK Medical Center in Lexington.He was a retired Machinist for Borden Company in Cincinnati.Nick served our country in the US Army and Navy.He was preceded in death by his son, Nick Brewer III.Survivors include his devoted wife, Grace Brewer of Ludlow; sisters, Flora Mae...

Christine LaughlinChristine Laughlin, 93, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  She was a homemaker.  Christine was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Lloyd” Laughlin (1998).Survivors include her loving son, Lloyd O. Laughlin of Florence and daughter,...

Noreen RyanNoreen Ryan, 76, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Fort Thomas. She was a retired deli operator at Kroger. Noreen was a member of St. John’s Church. She was a great athlete helping win the National Championship for the Dana Gardens girls’ softball team in 1957. Noreen was also a champion bowler...

Roger PurcelRoger L. Purcel, 77, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his residence.  He was a driver for the Standard Parking Company at the Airport.  Roger was an avid sports fan, especially basketball and baseball.  He loved fishing and helping people in any way.Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janet Purcel of Ft. Mitchell;...

Madeline "Midge" OtisMadeline “Midge” Otis, 75, of West Covington, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at her residence. She was a retired clerk for 5/3 Bank.  Midge was a member of St. George Church in Georgetown, OH and Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow where she volunteered in the cafeteria and was a member of the Circle Pray Group. ...

Billie Jean LemkerBillie Jean Lemker, 84, of Villa Hills, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY. She was a retired IRS Tax Examiner in Covington and a homemaker.  Billie loved the outdoors and to travel.  She especially enjoyed camping and fishing.Billie was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Kleier Jr.Survivors include her...

June ClinkenbeardJune L. Clinkenbeard, 83, of West Covington, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a retired Sales Associate for Lange Jewelers.  June was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ludlow.June is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Clinkenbeard (1985).Survivors include her sons, George Richey of Tampa, FL, Dan...