Obituaries
Stephanie Baker
May 6, 2013
Stephanie Elaine (Hensley) Baker, 38, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 in Pekin, Indiana. Stephanie was born on August 30, 1974 in Laurel, Maryland. She was united in marriage to Michael J. Baker on May 8, 2004 and to this union brought two beautiful daughters to bless their family. Stephanie was a devoted wife, mother, and also leader of...
Charles Matthew Morrisey
May 6, 2013
Charles Matthew Morrisey (Matt), passed away unexpectedly late Monday night at the age of 32. He was the only son of Stewart Edward Morrisey and Karen Louise Tharpe. Matthew was the beloved only brother to Jessica Morrisey Pinnick (Vincent); Angela Morrisey and Victoria Tharpe. Matt leaves behind a 2 year old son, Elijah Floyd Morrisey and a step-son Wesley Workman....
Marie Smith
May 5, 2013
Marie Julia (Hess) Smith, 84, of Borden, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Marie graduated from Lanesville High School and was the accounting manager of the Borden/Tri County Water District. She was a long-time member of St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Church and was formerly active in the St. Anne's Altar Society and quilting group of the church. A...
Donald Hennemann
May 5, 2013
Donald Hennemann, age 55 of Louisville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. Donnie was born June 17, 1957 in Louisville to the late Elwood and Cora Hennemann. He will always be remembered for his big heart and love of family and friends.Donnie is survived by his brother, Bud Hennemann (Cecilia). Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 5pm...
Joseph Colosimo
May 4, 2013
Joseph Thomas Colosimo, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Joseph was born on April 8, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul & "Katie" (Catherine Veroni) Colosimo. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Joseph is survived by his wife, Alice Ann (Miller) Colosimo; daughters, Jo Anna Danzl (Dan)& Jeane Mistretta...
Marvin Earl Lesher
May 4, 2013
Marvin Earl Lesher, age 87 of Louisville, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America in Michigan, former member of the Douglass Hills City Council and long-time member of Middletown Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn Elaine Lesher.Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret...
Courtney Clark
May 3, 2013
Courtney Rebecca Clark, age 24 of Pewee Valley, KY, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. Courtney's beautiful smile and caring spirit will be missed by all who knew her.Courtney is survived by her father, Dave Clark (Patty) GRMC; mother, Gail Grawemeyer Kelley (Mike); brother, Brad Clark (Amanda); grandmother, Sarah Cullen; aunt, "DeeDee" Shepherd (Jerry); uncle, Dean Grawemeyer; nephew, Nathan Clark;...
Charlene Couch
May 2, 2013
Alice Charlene Couch, 56 of Valley Station, KY, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. Charlene loved boating and was a retired bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Agnes Coffman.Charlene is survived by her husband, Eddie Couch; sister, Theresa Cannon; two brothers, Danny and David Coffman; and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Sunday, May 5,...
George Hansford Wright
May 2, 2013
Wright,George Hansford, 73, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013.He is survived by his wife, Joanne; sons, Michael, Patrick and Marcus; brothers, David, Kenneth and Larry; five grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.Funeral ceremony will be Monday, May 6, 2013, 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home (235 Juneau Dr., Middletown) with burial at the Kentucky Veteran Cemetery Central to follow. Visitation...
Betty Culton
May 2, 2013
Betty S. (Long) Walcott Culton, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Betty was born on July 2, 1934 to the late James & Susie (Cundiff) Long. Betty's loving family includes her children, Janet Manning, Amber Donna Alvey, Gina Whalen, Joy Hartz, Laura Snow, & Cliff Walcott; 8 brothers & sisters; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren &...
Roberta Kirchgessner
May 2, 2013
Roberta Lee (Smith) Kirchgessner, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in New Albany, Indiana. Roberta was born on October 7, 1953 to the late Robert & Ruth (Henderson) Smith. She was united in marriage to Merrell Joseph Kirchgessner, Sr. on June 14, 1980. Roberta was a devoted wife & mother. She loved taking rides to enjoy the country...
John "Mike" Tichenor, Sr.
May 1, 2013
John "Mike" Tichenor, Sr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was an employee of O'Connor and Raque for over 27 years. Mike was an avid bow hunter and fisherman. Mike was born on April 18, 1948 in Louisville to the late Rhodes S. and Pauline (Adams) Tichenor. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara...
Elaine Gookin
May 1, 2013
Elaine (Ederheimer) Gookin, 63, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2013 at Parkway Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Elaine was born on July 9, 1949 in New York, New York to the late Paul & Lois (Hubbard) Ederheimer. She is survived by her brother, David Ederheimer (Carolyn); sister-in-law, Sherry Ederheimer; nieces & nephews, Emma Oberdieck (Brian) and their children, Timothy,...
Carolyn Jean Gnau
May 1, 2013
Carolyn Jean Gnau 57, passed away May 1, 2013 into the arms of her Heavenly Father with her loving family by her side. She was employed by Humana and was a Team Leader. Carol loved to travel with her husband and enjoyed scrapbooking and Pinterest in her spare time. She adored her two cats; Mister & Holly Berry.She was a...
Garnett Morris
Apr 29, 2013
Morris, Garnett Cecil Morris 57, passed away on April 29, 2013 at Kindred Hospital. He left behind a wife, Lou Anne Morris; sons, Andrew (Emily) Morris and Daniel Morris; daughters, Samantha and Sarah Morris; and many more to cherish his memory.A Celebration of Life will be held, Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 12-6 pm at a private residence, 9907 Lochwick...
Michael Hulsey
Apr 29, 2013
Michael "Admiral" Hulsey 59 passed away on April 29, 2013 at Veterans Memorial Hospital with his wife Sherry by his side. He served in the United States Airforce for 2 years, enjoyed all sports, loved to read murder mysteries, and enjoyed spending time with his family.Michael is survived by his loving wife Sherry, and his daughter Amy Rene Hulsey. He...
Harvey Paul Sternberg Jr.
Apr 28, 2013
Harvey Paul Sternberg Jr. born November 9, 1938, in San Juan, Texas returned to his Heavenly Father on April 28, 2013. He was married 53 years to his loving wife Mary and blessed with 5 children. Harvey enjoyed being at the lake, watching the hummingbirds and was a real nature enthusiast. He was Baptist and read his Bible daily. His...
Letitia Housley
Apr 28, 2013
Letitia Marie Housley was the daughter of Patsy and Carl Branham. She was the mother of Alicia Chasteen and Dewayne Housley , was a grandmother of Hunter Housley, Demarcus , Treyvon , Joslyn and Jordan Jacobs. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Letitia children and grandchildren was her world. She was born in 1961 at St. Anthony Hospital...
Ronald Bates
Apr 28, 2013
Yeoman Chief Petty Officer, Ronald Anthony Bates was born in Louisville, Ky on April 18, 1953. He left this earth to return home on April 28, 2013. Ronald selflessly served our country in the Navy from July 1970 to March 1993. He is affectionately known by his family as "Ronnie", "Uncle Ronnie", "Dad", " Papa" and last but certainly not...
Edward Chester Liana
Apr 28, 2013
Edward Chester Liana, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Edward was born February 25, 1924 in Detroit, MI, to the late Frank and Pauline Liana. He attended Chadsey High School in Detroit before serving his country in the Navy. After leaving the Navy, Edward joined Chrysler as an engineer, ultimately retiring after 34 years.In addtion to his...
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