Obituaries

Geraldine Kehrer

Geraldine Kehrer

Jul 4, 2023

 

KEHRER, Geraldine (nee Wesley). Beloved wife of the late Ronald L. Kehrer. Loving mother of Sherry (Joseph) Godfrey, Sharon (George) Kuchma and the late Shanon Crase, and Scott Kehrer. Survived by her son in law Steve Crase. Dear sister of Sherry (Harrell) Griffin and Joni (Michael) Compton. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away July 4, 2023...

Fr. Thomas "Tom" Speier, OFM

Fr. Thomas "Tom" Speier, OFM

Jul 4, 2023

 

Cincinnati - Fr. Thomas (Tom) Speier, OFM, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at St. Margaret Hall in Cincinnati. Fr. Tom was 91 years old. Born on November 14, 1931, in St. Bernard, Ohio, Fr. Tom was one of four children of Edward and Mathilda (Schmidt) Speier. He attended St. Clement School in St. Bernard. He graduated from St. Francis...

Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Jul 3, 2023

Julia Ellen Davis, 64, beloved wife of Dino Davis and loving mother of Haley Reese, Ty Davis, and Annie Davis passed away on July 3rd, 2023 in the loving company of her husband and children. Julia was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on July 6, 1958 to Henry (Butch) and Dona Krebs. She graduated from Van Buren High School and...

Henry Reckers

Henry Reckers

Jul 3, 2023

 

RECKERS, Henry J. “Harry” Beloved husband of Mary Reckers (nee Lee) for 54 years. Loving father of Andrew Reckers. Devoted grandfather of Dakota Reckers. Dear brother of the late Georgette Faigle. Uncle of Mark, Joan, Jean, Mary and Susan. Passed away July 3, 2023 at the age of 81. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401...

Ivory Gay Keeton

Ivory Gay Keeton

Jul 3, 2023

Keeton, Ivory Gay (nee Bandy) age 88 of Liberty Township OH, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Franklin Ridge. She was born May 13, 1935 in Epson, KY Magoffin County, to James Arnold, and Rita (nee Johnson) Bandy. Ivory worked at GE until her retirement in April 1993. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 siblings, Jerry...

Gregory J. Bollin

Gregory J. Bollin

Jul 2, 2023

BOLLIN, Gregory J. “Howie” Beloved husband of Mary Bollin (Schehl) for 48 years. Loving father of Becky (Joe) Dowd, Nick (Bambi) Bollin, Jeff Bollin and Mary Elizabeth (Nate) Staley. Cherished grandfather of Joey, Grace, Lakin, Annette, Zachary, Marilyn and Sloan. Dear brother of Bob (Elaine) Bollin, Mark (Karen) Bollin, Beth (Gary) Kay and Tim (Lori) Bollin. Brother-in-law of Steve (Pam)...

Wilma Y Chambers

Wilma Y Chambers

Jul 2, 2023

Wilma Y Chambers passed away July 2nd, 2023 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents Rodney and Hazel Huber and her brother Jack Huber.  Wilma was the  beloved wife of the late Carl Chambers, loving mother of Thomas (Connie) Edward Chambers and Todd Chambers. Caring grandmother of Molly (Brandon) Markley,  Megan (Scott) Horstmeier, Matthew (Michelle) Chambers,...

RoseMary Bedinghaus

RoseMary Bedinghaus

Jul 2, 2023

 

RoseMary Bedinghaus (nee Froelicher). Passed peacefully July 2nd. Preceded by her husband Harry.  Matriarch of the Bedinghaus family. Loving mother of James (deceased) (Carol) Gerald (Jean) Janet Terry (Michael deceased)  Roger (Cindi) Ronald (Pam) Daniel (Tammy). Grandmother of 15 and Great-grandmother of 22.Visitation Friday July 7th  5-7pm. Mass following at 7pm  at St. Clement Church. 4536 Vine St.  St...

Kathryn "Kay" Verdin Busemeyer

Kathryn "Kay" Verdin Busemeyer

Jul 1, 2023

 

Kathryn “Kay” Verdin Busemeyer, 77, passed away peacefully, July 1, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Kay was born July 8, 1945, to Ralph and Leora Verdin and grew up in Mariemont, Ohio. Kay was one of four children; brother Jim, sister Joan and her twin sister Ann. 

Kay graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1964 and attended the University...

Robert M. Parker Jr.

Robert M. Parker Jr.

Jul 1, 2023

 

Robert M. Parker Jr. (Bob) passed away after a brief illness on July 1, 2023.

Bob was preceded in death by his loving parents Robert M. Sr. and Ann McHugh Parker.

He leaves behind his dear brother Greg (Dody), Kevin (Debbie), Bill (Kathy), Steve (Lora), Chuck (Karen), and George (Teri), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Shirley Ann Detherage

Shirley Ann Detherage

Jul 1, 2023

Shirley Detherage (nee Price) 88 years old, passed away peacefully July1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Don of 68 years. Loving mother to Steve (Cindy) Detherage, of the late Jill (Tom) Davis and Holly Grollmus. Loving Grandmother “Mammaw” to Kelly (Josh) Evans, Sarah (Rus) Ray, Andrew Davis, Brian Detherage, Zachary Smith, Noah (Kathleen) Grollmus, Jordan...

Patricia Kidd

Patricia Kidd

Jun 30, 2023

Patricia L. Kidd (nee Sallee) (82) beloved daughter of the late George T. Sallee and Lelon (nee Browning), sister to the late Mary Frances (Gene) Neuber, mother to the late Gregory W. Williamson, Thomas (Sandy) Williamson and Tabitha (Tim) Salzl; grandmother to Shelby (Doug) Stafford, Kayla (Shawn) Theuerkauf, Ryan Salzl, Meggie (Sean) Giles and Brookie Williamson; beloved GiGi to Violet,...

Henry E. Wedig Jr.

Henry E. Wedig Jr.

Jun 30, 2023

Henry E. Wedig, Jr., MD, beloved husband of the late Marilyn S. Wedig, loving father of Karen (Casey) Schulz, Stephanie (Lanny) Cruse, Beverly (Tom) Feie, David (Megan) Wedig and Douglas (Kathleen) Wedig, grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, passed away June 30, 2023 at the age of 92.

Hank earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of...

Gary J. Arszman

Gary J. Arszman

Jun 29, 2023

 

beloved husband of Carol (nee Moriarity, loving father of the late Beth Schulten, devoted grandfather of Matthew Hurst, dear brother of Daniel Arszman and Debra Yung, the late Robert Arszman, Donald Arszman and Eleanor Bohrer.  Gary served in the Army and was a driver for 30 years for Wonder Bread and an avid sports fan.  He passed away on...

Anthony "Tony" David Ploeger

Anthony "Tony" David Ploeger

Jun 28, 2023

Anthony “Tony” David Ploeger, 76, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away June 28th after a hard-fought battle with cancer. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023, 10:00-11:00a.m. at St. Vivian Catholic Church, 7600 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224. Mass of Christian Burial will be held immediately following. 

Tony was born on February 5, 1947 to Joseph and Rose Ploeger (nee...

Donald Sikkenga

Donald Sikkenga

Jun 28, 2023

Donald P. Sikkenga loving husband of the late Margie Sikkenga, beloved father of Michele (Brian) Galvin, Sharon (Robert) Nazzaro and Missy (Frank) VanStaveren. Caring grandfather of Ian Galvin, Katie Galvin , Brendan Galvin, Jennifer Sciarrino, Stephanie (Ted) Adamczak, Sarah (Bryan) McIntyre, Karen (Will) Adamczak and Kristen (Ian) Riley. Great grandfather of Rachel, T.J., Evelyn, Gwen, Alexander and Elizabeth. Brother of...

Mary J. Villa

Mary J. Villa

Jun 27, 2023

VILLA, Mary J.Beloved wife of William C Villa. Loving mother of Vickie Jo Riede (nee Villa) Kevin Villa and Son-in-law William Riede, Daughter-in-law Carrie Villa. Dear grandmother of Adam, Samantha, Shelby Riede, and Taylor Tippitt. Dear great grandmother of Aaliyah Riede, and Braylah, Brylee Gibbs. Cherished sister of Sharon Snyder, and the late Inez, Barb, Lydia, Margret, Violet and Sister-in-law...

John Francis Cronin

John Francis Cronin

Jun 26, 2023

 

Beloved husband of Ana Miller Cronin, loving father of Maria and John Cronin, cherished son of Joy and the late C. Richard Cronin. Dear brother of Meg (Joe) DiGiovanni, Ann Gronewald, Molly (Dave) Johnson, Eileen (Andy) Lakritz, Kerry (Jay) Rush, Pat (Margie), Bill, Joe, Richard (Connie), and late Steve Cronin, Son-in-law of Jose and Norma Miller, Brother-in-law of Jose (Julia)...

William Anthony Prack

William Anthony Prack

Jun 24, 2023

PRACK, William Anthony "Bill"

Beloved husband of Julie M. Prack for 23 years. Step-Father of Paul, John , and Scott Howell. Step-Grandfather of Jake, Alice and Vivian. Son of the late John and Rose Prack. Brother of Butch (Tina) Prack, Michael Prack, and Joan (Bob) Wells.

I'm so blessed to have him in my life for 23 years, but now...

Matthew Edward Covert

Matthew Edward Covert

Jun 24, 2023

Matthew Edward Covert, 50, of Monroe, Ohio, passed away suddenly on 6/24/2023 after a heart attack.

Matthew was born on 3/1/73 to Stan and Linda Covert in Kettering, Ohio. After Matthew graduated from New Miami High School in 1991, he went on to study Music and Theology at Lee University.

Matthew was an accomplished musician who traveled the world playing...