Obituaries

Helen Frances Holt

Helen Frances Holt

Dec 20, 2008

HOLT Helen Frances (nee Cottingham), age 92. Wife of the late Alvin Sage Holt, loving mother of Jim (Judy) Holt, Joyce (Joe) Sirkin and Jack (Barbara) Holt of Staunton, VA. Cherished grandmother of Julie (Dan Horn) Holt, Jeffrey Holt, Shelley (Robert) Foy, Alisa (Mark) Szolosi, Darren Sirkin and great-grandmother of eight. Loving aunt of Eloise Lucas. Died Saturday, December 20,...

Jack Soudrette

Jack Soudrette

Dec 16, 2008

SOUDRETTE, Jack, beloved husband of the late Anne McGraw Soudrette, father of Tim J. Soudrette and Bill (Shirley) Soudrette, stepfather of Robin Sommerfeld, Blaine, Mitchell and Mark Wilson, brother of Thomas Soudrette and the late Marnie Walker, Donald and Charles Soudrette, also survived by eight grandchildren. Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Age 86 years. Funeral service Saturday 10 AM at the...

Mary Helen York

Mary Helen York

Dec 14, 2008

YORK, Mary (i) Helen. Peacefully and suddenly passed Sunday, December 14, 2008, at age 35. Mary was a beloved Professor at NKU and Mt. St. Joseph College. She was a poet and a fearless warrior for Women's Empowerment. Devoted daughter of Nancy and Brett Schulz, Sr., cherished sister of "Ginger" Virginia , Donnie Ann and Brett Schulz, Jr., dear granddaughter...

Gertrude Rutenschroer

Gertrude Rutenschroer

Dec 11, 2008

RUTENSCHROER, Gertrude, devoted mother of Diana (Richard) Meale, adoring grandmother of Marisa, dear sister of Freda and Lucille, also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Thursday, December 11, 2008. Age 88 years. Visitation Tuesday from 12 Noon until time of Funeral Service at 1 PM at St.John's Westminster Union Church, 1085 Neeb Rd. Interment at St. John's Cemetery. If...

Evelyn Dorsch

Evelyn Dorsch

Dec 10, 2008

DORSCH, Evelyn Chitwood, long-time Cincinnati resident, beloved wife of the late Louis Dorsch, dear mother of Don (Dr. Nina) and Rev Dr. Louis "Rick" (Donna) Dorsch, cherished grandmother of Christopher (Belinda) Dorsch, Aaron Dorsch, Nathan (Sarah) Dorsch and the late Matthew Dorsch, dear daughter of the late Walter and Flora Chitwood, sister of the late Velma Woods, Georgia Luks, Ralph...

Elsie Hochstrasser

Elsie Hochstrasser

Dec 9, 2008

HOCHSTRASSER, Elsie W., devoted daughter of the late Henry and Frieda Hochstrasser, dear friend of Helen Vogele and the late Mary Frisz. Elsie was retired from Drackett Company. Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Age 94 years. Services held at the convenience of the family. No visitation. If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

Rev. Howard E. Byers

Rev. Howard E. Byers

Dec 7, 2008

BYERS, Rev. Howard E., beloved husband of the late Alene C. Byers (nee Cunningham), loving father of Gail (Paul) King, Bill (Barb) Byers and Melanie (Mike) Jones, cherished grandfather of six grandchildren, dear brother of Olivia Smith, Eleanor McConoghy, Bill and Glenn Byers. Sunday, December 7, 2008. Age 81 years. Visitation Friday from 10 AM until time of Funeral Service...

Helen C Juergens

Helen C Juergens

Dec 6, 2008

JUERGENS, Helen C. (nee Weyrich), beloved wife of the late Arthur Juergens, loving and devoted mother of Cheryl (Bob) Frey, Diane (Tom Jung) Juergens, Karen (Terry) Conklin and Lori (Tim) Distler, cherished grandmother of Andy and Katie Distler and Jeff, Dave and Greg Conklin, dear sister of the late Edward (Janet) Weyrich and sister-in-law of Eugene (the late Virginia Juergens)...

Loraine Espich

Loraine Espich

Dec 5, 2008

ESPICH Loraine (nee Hodgeman), loving wife of Charles D. Espich, devoted mother of Valerie (Lanny) Goodman, Earl (Barb) Drayer, Ruth (Joe) Koopman, Becky Espich, Chuck B. (Ronda) Espich and Mary (Dave) Asher, cherished grandmother of fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, also survived by many other family and friends. Loraine loving taught many children through the Catholic and Public School Systems....

Eugene "Gene" Schlotthauer

Eugene "Gene" Schlotthauer

Dec 3, 2008

SCHLOTTHAUER , Eugene George, beloved husband of 51 years to the late Wilma Schlotthauer (nee Dickenson), dedicated father of daughters Julie (Dick Lillick) Schlotthauer, Jean Schlotthauer, and sons, Jim (Gloria) Schlotthauer and Joe Schlotthauer, longtime friend of Stan Benzinger. Born to eternal life on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Age 80 years. Gene was a devoted catholic and an educator in...

William "Bill" Spraul Sr

William "Bill" Spraul Sr

Nov 29, 2008

SPRAUL, William "Bill" Sr., beloved husband of Loretta "Lorie" Spraul (nee Yazell), loving father of Karen (Dwyer) Castor, Bill (Diane) Jr. and Jeff (Sharon) Spraul, cherished grandfather of Andy Castor, Erica, Kevin, Emily, Scott and Sarah Spraul, Cody, Kyle and Wyatt Elkins and the late Allen Claire, great-grandfather of Makenzi Spraul, dear brother of Marion Halloran and the late Edward...

Marva Joyce Thomas

Marva Joyce Thomas

Nov 29, 2008

THOMAS, Marva Joyce (nee King), loving mother of Denny B.Thomas and Melody(Gary) Thomas Nordmoe, adoring grandmother of Katelyn, Kyle, Nick and Justine Thomas, great-grandmother of Emily Thomas and Austin Mullikin. Marva was born and raised in Cincinnati with music always playing a very important part in her life. She performed as a Square Dancer with Estil McNew's Kentucky Briar Hoppers...

Edna E Makstaller

Edna E Makstaller

Nov 26, 2008

Makstaller Edna E. (nee Sauerhoefer) beloved wife of the late Joseph Makstaller, devoted mother of Bob (Jan) Makstaller and Betty (Ron) Spivey, loving grandmother of Susan (Brian) Dishong, Cheri (Bob) Thinnes, Mike (Teresa) Reinhard, Andrea Holt and great greatmother of Julie, Tyler and Chasstin. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 age 89 years. Friends are invited to a visitation Tuesday from 11...

Ruth M Geiger

Ruth M Geiger

Nov 25, 2008

Geiger, Ruth M. (nee Stlozenberger), a resident of Cheviot, loving wife of the late Frank W. Geiger, beloved mother of Frank (Kathy) Geiger and Ruth (Howard) Mees, generous grandmother of 8 grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Ruth was a Bank Teller. Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Terrace View Gardens. Age 91 years. Friends are invited to a...

Brenda K. Flowers

Brenda K. Flowers

Nov 24, 2008

FLOWERS Brenda K. (nee Erskine), a resident of Colerain Twp., beloved wife of Rick Flowers, loving mother of Tracy (Michael) Driggers, Thomas Erskine and the late Jennifer Hail, cherished grandmother of Alex Michael and Madilyn Driggers and Kaylee Mae Hail, dear sister of John and Paul Erskine, Jamie Garland, Sherry Jackson and the late Deborah Dillion and Bobbie Frog. Also...

Lloyd Bohnenkamper

Lloyd Bohnenkamper

Nov 23, 2008

Bohnenkamper, Lloyd, resident of Western Hills, husband of the late Kathryn Bohnenkamper (nee Betz) dear brother of Richard Bohnenkamper and brother in law of Linda Bohnenkamper and Bob Betz, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lloyd was an engineer for the City of Cincinnati. Sunday November 23, 2008 age 86 years. Friends are invited to attend a visitation Friday...

Philomena T. Wernke

Philomena T. Wernke

Nov 22, 2008

WERNKE, Philomena T. (nee Doll), beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Wernke, loving mother of Carolyn (Jim) Shipman, Edith Wernke and her special friend Don Welch, cherished grandmother of Kendall (Dave) Hoover and Lori (Jeff) Haro and great-grandmother of Alex and Carson Hoover and Rachel and Jackson Haro, preceded in death by twelve brothers and sisters, also survived by...

Richard B. Campbell

Richard B. Campbell

Nov 19, 2008

CAMPBELL, Richard B., loving husband of the late Callie Campbell (nee Redmon), beloved father of Kathleen (Bruce) Corso and Nancy (Gary) Herzog, cherished grandfather of Tracey Corso, Kelly (Doug) Retzsch, Sarah (Will) Abbott and Rachel Herzog, great-grandfather of Marissa & Kelsey Retzsch, dearest brother of Jeanne Trippel, dear friend of Gladys Jardee. Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Age 81 years. Services...

Edith M Balsly

Edith M Balsly

Nov 18, 2008

BALSLY, Edith M. (nee Ohlhauser), beloved wife of the late Ralph T. Balsly, loving mother of June Taylor and Patricia Morgan, grandmother of seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and 6 ½ great-great-grandchildren. Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Age 95 years. Visitation Thursday from 4 PM until time of funeral service at 7 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880...

Shirley Ann Coston

Shirley Ann Coston

Nov 7, 2008

COSTON Shirley Ann (nee Stephenson), beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Coston, loving mother of Ramona Keethler, Kay (Bob) Easterling and Janet (Jim) Walker, cherished grandmother of Eric (Lara) Easterling, David, Brian and Scott Keethler, Bill (Lea) and Ryan Walker, great-grandmother of Sara, Sam, Dylan and Jordan Keethler, loving daughter of the late Edith and Paul Stephenson. Friday, November...