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Date of these obituaries: 02-12-2002
Frank Neuhaus Jr., 'loved to entertain'
Frank E. "Hank" Neuhaus Jr., lived to perform, whether it was on stage for the Theatre Guild of Northern Kentucky, in front of tour groups at the Oldenberg Brewery or in hundreds of private little dramas that kept the magic of Christmas alive.
"He loved to entertain, " said Mr. Neuhaus' daughter, Sharon Arlinghaus of Fort Mitchell. "He loved to make people happy."
Mr. Neuhaus, 75, of Independence, died Sunday at 11:40 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Covington.
Mr. Neuhaus trained with future show business greats Nat King Cole, Jerry Lewis and Johnny Mercer before he shipped out for the Pacific during World War II.
When he returned from service, he went to work at Balcrank/Schott Chair Co. in Cincinnati, then sold cars for several local dealerships. But it was performing that captured his heart.
His favorite and longest playing role was as Santa Claus, which he started doing for kids in housing projects, distributing toys and candy he bought him self. He was good enough at it that he soon was in demand by churches, civic organizations and families.
"The phone would start ringing in November for people lining him up for their parties or for Christmas Eve, " said his daughter. "Even this last Christmas, he was busy every weekend in December."
Her father was meticulous about his preparation for the role, making sure his beard was firmly attached so no curious youngster could remove it. He wore out at least three or four Santa suits during his 54-year run as St. Nick, Mrs. Arlinghaus said.
"I remember one year, that's what he asked for for Christmas - a new Santa suit, " she said.
After retiring, he gave tours at the Oldenburg Brewery in Fort Mitchell, she said.
He also was a longtime performer with his wife, Patricia A. Vonderhaar Neuhaus, with the Theatre Guild of Northern Kentucky.
He was a member of St. Cecilia Church, Independence, where he was a lector and Eucharistic minister, and a member of Crusaders of St. Elizabeth Medical Centers and the American Association of Retired Persons. He was a former Boy Scout leader.
Survivors in addition to his daughter and wife include sisters, Rose M. Stevens and Helen F. Gilbert, both of Covington, and Geraldine Miller of Independence; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Cecilia Church. Visitation will begin there at 4 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014, or St. Cecilia Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, Ky. 41051. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, is handling arrangements.
Ray T. Campbell, 74, of Covington, died Saturday at his home. He was a retired car inspector with CSX Railroad. His wife, Mary Lee Campbell, died on Jan. 13.
Survivors include sons, Johnny Campbell of Cincinnati, James Campbell of Crittenden and Tommy Campbell of Independence; daughters, Donna Campbell of Covington, Karen Mainous of Falmouth and Annette Gripshover of Crittenden; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were this morning at Swindler and Currin Funeral Home, Latonia. Burial was in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.
Jack R. Childress, 74, of Warsaw, died Monday at Gallatin County Health Care Center, Warsaw. He was a retired machinist, a member of Warsaw Baptist Church and a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include daughters, Sherry Childress of Amelia, Ohio, and Linda Barnett of Louisville; sons, James Childress and Jack Childress, both of Cincinnati, and Ronnie Childress of Warsaw; sisters, Virginia Welch of Ohio, Helen Hill of Cincinnati and Madge Keith of Carrollton; brothers, John Childress and Doak Childress, both of Cincinnati; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Carlton-Lowder Funeral Home, Warsaw. Visitation will begin there at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Warsaw Cemetery.
Estelle Ketteler Due, 86, of Covington, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Church, Covington, Lewisburg Civic Association and Kenton County Library. Her husband, George J. Due Sr., died in 1999.
Survivors include sons, Martin G. Due of Sacramento, Calif., George J. Due Jr. of Amelia, Ohio, and Phillip J. Due of Independence; a daughter, Nancy A. Bloemer of Fort Wright; a sister, Frances Emark of Fort Wright; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Care Center, Covington. Visitation will begin there at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to St. Charles Care Center, 500 Farrell Dr., Covington, Ky. 41011.
Mary Louise Fornash, 77, of London, formerly of Verona, died Sunday at her home. She was a restaurant worker and a member of First Baptist Church, Walton. Her husband, Henry Fornash, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Gary Fornash and Glenn For nash, both of Lexington, and Glenn Fornash of Richmond; a daughter, Henrietta Harris of London; brothers, Eugene McCubbin of Casa Grande, Ariz., and James McCubbin of Union; a sister, Fay Morrissey of Verona; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eckler-Hudson Funeral Home, Dry Ridge. Visitation will be at 6 tonight at Bowling Funeral Home in London, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eckler-Hudson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge.
Floyd "Boonie" Gillie, 60, of Covington, died at 9:36 p.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington.
He was a foreman with Premier Industry, Covington.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Gillie; sons, Floyd Gillie and George Gillie, both of Covington; daughters, Diana Helton and Mary Jo Combs, both of Covington; sisters, Lola Moore of Covington and Rachel Seward of Strunk; and 13 grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Catchen Funeral Home, Covington. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.
Marie Haney, 81, of Alexandria, died Saturday at her home.
She was a retired machine operator for DAV, Cold Spring, and a member of St. St. Mary's Church, Alexandria. Her husband, Frank Haney, died in 1984.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Lederer of Alexandria; sisters, Peggy Woeste and Rosie Carmack, both of Alexandria; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick. Burial will be in Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Church, Camp Springs, Ky., 41059.
Verniese Annetta Hines, 49, of Covington, died Saturday at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was a research specialist with Fidelity Investments.
Survivors include a daughter, JaVonne N. Whittle of Columbus, Ohio; her mother, Lorraine Hines of Covington; and sisters, Daniese Hines Bush, Geneva C. Hines and Charlene Hines, all of Covington.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Covington. Visitation will begin there at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mary Smith Cemetery, Elsmere. Jones and Simpson Funeral Home, Covington, is handling arrangements.
Linda Hall Holder, 46, of Williamstown, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Grant County in Williamstown. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, James Holder; sons, Roger Neal of Dry Ridge, James Hall and Joseph R. Holder, both of Williamstown; a daughter, Vanessa Hall of Cincinnati; brothers, Billy Hall and Terry Hall, both of Cincinnati; sisters, Mary Ellen Hall of Newport, Patty Hall of Cincinnati and Betty Cash of Indiana; and five grandchildren.
Services were Saturday at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown. Burial was in Williamstown Cemetery.
Vickie Jewell, 54, of Walton, died Monday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Walton.
Dorothy F. LaVelle, 92, of Warsaw, died Monday at Gallatin County Health Care Center, Warsaw. She was a retired beautician and a member of St. Joseph Church, Warsaw. Her husband, Joseph T. LaVelle, died in 1969.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Warsaw. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warsaw. Carlton-Lowder Funeral Home, Warsaw, is handling arrangements.
Richard T. Linn Sr., 77, of Bristol, R.I., formerly of Fort Thomas, died Monday at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. He was a retired partner law firm of Gunning, LaFazia and Gnys in Providence, R.I., and a member of the Kentucky and Rhode Island bar associations, and of the federal bar and the American Bar Association. He was a former assistant town solicitor in Bristol, a former chairman of Bristol's Republican Town Committee, former president of the Colt Memorial High School Band Parents Association, former chairman of the Bristol Boy Scout Troop No. 2, and former secretary of the Rhode Island Defense Counsel Association. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet Semple Field Linn; daughters, Katherine Keene of Salem, Ore., and Barbara LeMire of Chester, Vt.; sons, James A. Linn in Australia, Richard T. Linn of South Wales, N.Y., and Emmet Linn of Philadelphia; and eight grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Luda Marksberry, 95, of Newport, died Monday at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport.
Arrangements are pending at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Newport.
Vernon A. Morand Middendorf, 86, of Independence, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington.
She was a homemaker. Her husband, John P. Middendorf, died in 1984.
Survivors include sons, John L. Middendorf and Leo J. Middendorf, both of Independence, and Joseph T. Middendorf of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Ginny Taylor of North Fort Meyers, Fla.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Barbara Church, Erlanger. Entombment will be in St. Mary Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to St. Barbara Church, 4042 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, Ky. 41018. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington, is handling arrangements.
Girldine Slaughter Osborne, 68, of Owenton, died Sunday at New Horizons Medical Center in Owenton. She was a retired nurses aide and a member of Owenton First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lendal Osborne; daughters, Vanessa Lynn Hall and Lee Ann Osborne, both of Owenton, and Sherree of Lexington; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, Main Street, Owenton. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Owenton. Memorials are suggested to Susan G. Coleman Breast Cancer Foundation.
Lucy Ellen Roeding, 33, of Park Hills, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
Arrangements are pending at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington.
Chester William Schwanke, 54, of Cynthiana, died Saturday at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a son, Mike Schwanke of Cynthiana; daughters, Karen Schwanke of Cynthiana and Brenda Grimm of Harrison County; brothers, Julius Schwanke of Cynthiana, Jerry Schwanke of Harrison County, Arthur Schwanke Jr., Richard Gould and Clifford Gould, all of Michigan; sisters, Shirley Nichols of Harrison County, Suzanne Traylor and Mildred Barrera, both of Michigan; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Pythian Grove Cemetery, Cynthiana.
Julia A. Chilelli Shields, 80, of Cold Spring, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday at her home.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, James C. Shields Sr.; daughters, Lelia Kroger and Cecelia Gubser, both of Cold Spring; a son, James C. Shields Jr. of Alexandria; sisters, Carmella Schabell of Highland Heights and Marie Cahill of Edgewood; a brother, Ralph Chilelli of Cold Spring; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.
Floyd E. Steele, 63, of Falmouth, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas. He was an employee of Fuller Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati, and an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hyatt Steele; sons, Troy Steele of Peach Grove and Todd Steele of Hamilton, Ohio; a daughter, Tonya Beighle of Crittenden; brothers, Donald "Pete" Steele of Falmouth and George "Tom" Steele of Rochester, N.Y.; and nine grandchildren.
Services will be private. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Pendleton County.
Ronald G. Steele, 51, of Flor ence, died Sunday at his home.
He was a foreman and heavy equipment operator with M&W; Evacuation and attended Community Pentecostal Church, Independence.
Survivors include daughters, Margaret M. Steel and Aimee N. Glover, both of Florence, and Rhonda S. Plata of Latonia; sisters, Lois Powell of Erlanger, Juanita Bowers of Elsmere, Lona Elizabeth Steele, Brenda Fleckinger and Ora Setter, all of Florence; brothers, John Steele of Florence and Donald Edward Steele of Walton; and four grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to Community Pentecostal Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Road, Independence, Ky. 41051.
Gladys Tanner, 79, of Kenton County, died Monday at Woodcrest Manor, Erlanger.
Arrangements are pending at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence.
Harry A. Walker, 82, of Schaumburg, Ill., formerly of Newport, died Jan. 27 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove, Ill. He was a special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigations in charge of its Des Plaines, Ill., a member of the Northern Kentucky High School Athletic Directors Hall of Fame and an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a daughter, Barrie Walker Swanson; a sister, Betty Johnson; and a granddaughter.
Services were Feb. 2 at Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows, Ill. Memorials are suggested to Newport High School Association, P. O. Box 75129, Fort Thomas, Ky. 41075.
Ruth Mann Weaver, 96, of Alexandria, died at 6:05 a.m. Monday at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. She was a retired teacher with Cincinnati Public Schools and a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ, Latonia, and American Business Womens Association. Her husband, Jim Weaver, died in 1983.
Survivors include sons, Kenneth Weaver of Fort Mitchell, Ray Weaver of Tampa, Fla., and Lloyd Weaver of Cold Spring; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, is handling arrangements.
