Obituaries

Kenneth James Kurke, age 75, passed away on June 12th, 2021 peacefully at home in Union, Kentucky. He was born to the late Gertrude and Raymond Kurke on July 30th, 1945. He was married to Jim Close on September 24th, 2013 in Portland Maine. They have been together for almost…...

Robert B. Beatsch, 79 of Southgate, KY passed away June 8, 2021 at his home.  He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Freda Beatsch, stepson Enoch “BJ” Reaves, brother William Beatsch and sister Marilee Ferrel. Bob is survived by his loving wife of over 21 years Sharon K. Beatsch (nee Herald), stepdaughter Angelic Boyers, stepson…...

Anthony “Tony” Scott Wells, age 52, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. He was born December 23, 1968 to Tom and Roseanne (Oder) Wells. Tony is survived by his parents; his children Anthony, Derik and Megan Wells; his Significant Other…...

Jonathan Lee Barnes, 60, of Covington, KY, passed away on April 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Edgewood. He was born on March 29, 1961 in Dumas, Texas to Travis and Helen Barnes. He grew up with his sister, Brenda Leane Mutter, and brother, Samuel Grant Barnes (d.…...

Jon Besen, age 72, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Otterbein Retirement Living, in Maineville, Ohio. He was born on June 9, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late William and Evelyn {Goldberg} Besen. Jon attended Woodward High School, where he graduated in 1966. He worked at Gold…...

Norma Jo Bauer, 83, of Bellevue, KY, passed away on March 19, 2021 at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth. She was born on March 26, 1937 in Liggett, KY to the late Pauline Jefferys. Norma worked as a waitress in downtown Cincinnati for many years before retiring. She was a…...

Elva Bowen, 77 of Hebron, KY passed away March 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Bowen and grand-daughter Miranda. Survived by her loving children Judy (Chuck) Hehman, Donna Russell and James (Melissa) Bowen, 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be…...

William Albert Dirr, (95), passed away on February 20, 2021 at the Saint Elizabeth Hospice Care Center with his wife, Margie Coleman Dirr by his side. Sgt. Bill was born on April 10, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH to the late William and Marie Dirr. He married Margie Coleman Dirr on…...

Douglas A. Ritchie, 64 of Bellevue, KY passed away February 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his son, Douglas M. Tillett, grandchildren Bronson, Brianna, Brooklynn and Trinty Tillett, brothers Dan (Nancy) Ritchie, Daryle Ritchie and David Ritchie, sisters Dianne (Tony) Stamper, Dawn…...

Keith “Everyones Hero” Meyer age 52 of Monroe Ohio died suddenly and unexpectedly of a Massive Heart attack in his home on February 15th 2021. He was born in Cincinnati Ohio on September 8th , 1968. Keith was the second born of 5 children. Keith has always had a care…...