Obituaries
Bette Reneer Owen
Feb 25, 2013
Bette Reneer Owen, age 84 of Louisville passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013. Bette is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, William B. Owen; sister, Scottie Sebree (Karl); and cousin, Luke Seibert (Gail). Graveside ceremony will be private in Middletown Historic Cemetery. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Oaklawn for their excellent...
Charles Sheppard
Feb 25, 2013
Sheppard,Charles Campbell, 66, of Louisville, KY., passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. He served his country in the US Army and retired from LG&E.Chuck is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Lisa Sheppard Underwood (Michael), Cheryl Reddington (Jack) and Kim Doss (Bryan); his sons, Philip Nichols (Robin), Stephan (Vanna) and David Litsey, Brian and Christopher Sheppard; siblings, Annie Zielinski, Evelyn...
Kenneth Lawler
Feb 25, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Lawler, age 93 of Louisville, KY, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013. He was an Army Airforce Veteran of WWII and Korea, was a member of the Masons and retired from Fawcett-Haynes Printing Company. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, June Fife Lawler.He is survived by his children, Hazel Orem (Robert)...
Alan R. Bishop
Feb 24, 2013
Alan R. Bishop, 55, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Albany, the City Saleman's Club in Louisville, and the Independent Electrical Contractor's Association. He served his country for 10 years in the National Guard and was a member of the Retired...
Elliott Halliday
Feb 24, 2013
Elliott Scott Halliday, 65, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in New Albany, Indiana. Scott is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jackie (Hamilton) Halliday; son, Bobby G. Halliday (Kim); mother, Ruth (Manion) Halliday; 3 sisters, Dianne Halliday, Kathy Hamilton, & Karen Hamilton (David); 3 grandchildren, Jillian, Katie, & James Halliday; and 1 great-grandson, Connor Halliday. He is...
Adam Thomas Schmidt
Feb 23, 2013
Schmidt,Adam Thomas, 31, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 5:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held for family and friends from 2:00 pm until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Miracle Schmidt, c/o Sarah Schmidt. Please feel free to leave a...
Maurice Seger
Feb 23, 2013
Maurice Seger, age 84 of Louisville, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his home after an unexpected and brief battle with cancer. Maurice was born March 25, 1928 in Jasper, IN to the late Lidwina and August Seger. Maurice was a proud U.S. Army veteran, and a member of the VFW. He was an active member of St. Margaret...
Mary Louise Kelty
Feb 23, 2013
Mary Louise (Schmitt) Kelty, 100, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Mary Louise was born on February 9, 1913 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William B. & Christine (Zeller) Schmitt. Mary Louise was united in marriage to George Edward Kelty on October 16, 1937. She was a long time member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church...
Albert Diebold
Feb 22, 2013
Albert Conrad Diebold, age 78, died February 22, 2013, in Florida. A native Louisvillian, he was a graduate of Bellarmine University and University of Louisville. He was a financial analyst at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co for 26 years. Survivors: wife of 58 years, Mary Lou (Voll) Diebold, son Glenn Diebold; 3 daughters, Janet Busse (Ed), Cindy Curren (James), and...
John B. Haist
Feb 21, 2013
John B. Haist, age 73 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was the owner of his own business for over 40 years. He was an explorer, an adventure racer, and cyclist and enjoyed ballroom dancing. He was a proud member of the Marine Corp. John is survived by his children, John B. Haist, III, Joshua E. Haist...
James Huffman
Feb 20, 2013
James "Doug" Huffman passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at his residence after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Doug was born on March 8, 1947 in Louisville, KY to James L. Huffman and Lou Audrey (Skaggs) Huffman. He retired from DuPont after 28 years and was an active member of Northside Christian Church. Doug proudly served his country...
Wendy Weick
Feb 19, 2013
Wendy Weick, age 52 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Wendy was born January 3, 1961 in Lake City, MN to Dorothy and Harold Weick. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church and active in community service.Wendy is survived by her parents; loving son, Sam Weick; siblings, Harold Weick, Jr., Lisa McKay, and Mary Brady.Funeral service will...
David Anthony Kohl
Feb 18, 2013
David Anthony Kohl, age 25 of Louisville, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. He attended St. Patrick's Elementary and graduated from St. Xavier High School. He also attended University of Louisville and University of Kentucky. He was an Eagle Scout, Troop #380 and had a personal commitment to community service. He was a varsity wrestler at St. X, an...
James R. Rogge
Feb 18, 2013
James R. Rogge, 79, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. He retired from the Kentucky Air National Guard as a Chief Master Sergeant after over 30 years of service. After retirement, Jim enjoyed traveling across the country with his wife in their RV. Jim was born on April 23, 1933 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana to the late Herman and...
Elisa Annapaula Silva
Feb 18, 2013
Elisa Tomys Silva, age 92 of Louisville, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. A native of Argentina, she was born December 28, 1920 to the late Karl Tomys and Martha Elizabeth Kost. She worked in the family owned aviation supply business in New York City and Maryland for a number of years. She was a member of New Life Church....
Thelma Hammond
Feb 18, 2013
Thelma L. (Phillips) Hammond, 85, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Azalea Hills in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. A long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany, Thelma was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3281 Ladies' Auxiliary. She loved flowers and tending to her garden. Devoted to her family, she supported her grandchildren in all...
Irvin Leon Fordyce
Feb 17, 2013
Fordyce,Irvin Leon, 83, of New Albany, IN., originally from Salem, IN, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was a firefighter for crash rescue while serving his country in the US Air Force and also a long-time employee of Kimball Office Furniture. Irvin had a great love for fishing and his dogs.His survivors include his wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Fordyce; his...
Mary Grose
Feb 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth (Matherly) Grose, 87, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mary was born on February 24, 1925 in Leavenworth, Indiana to the late Dave & Katie (Borden) Matherly. She gave her life to Christ at Hope Community Church of God in Clarksville, Indiana where she spent many years as a member....
Shirley Jennisch
Feb 16, 2013
Jennisch, Shirley "Pat", 94, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. Pat sang professionally, for both local night clubs and radio during the 1950's, and in later years, sang with the Silver Notes singing group.Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Jennisch; and her son Thomas Lee Jennisch. Her survivors include her daughter, Sandy Lynn Jennisch (Sam),...
Russell Casey
Feb 15, 2013
Russell E. Casey, 67, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on February 15, 2013. He was born on October 14, 1945 in Borden, Indiana to the late Emery and Geneva (Bower) Casey. Russell is survived by his children, Sandy Brinley (Dennis)and Ken Casey; siblings, Nona May, Robert Casey, Perry Porter; and grandchildren, Genny, Bobby, and Violet Brinley. Visitation will take...
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