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Date of these obituaries: 09-19-2001
John Reagan Sr., 93, firefighting lieutenant
John A. Reagan Sr. joined the Covington Fire Department in January 1937. Days later, on Jan. 26, Greater Cincinnati suffered the worst flood in its history, destroying hundreds of homes, displacing thousands of residents, knocking out power and water.
"Johnny" Reagan never forgot the heroic and tragic events of those weeks, though he didn't share with family members some experiences still too painful to speak about 60 years later.
Lt. Reagan wasn't fully aware of the Sept. 11 tragedies in New York City and Washington, D.C., said his daughter, Diana Walker of Independence, which she took as a blessing.
"He'd be so proud of the firefighters and what they're doing, but the loss of life would've really hurt him in his heart, " she said. Lt. Reagan, Covington's oldest retired firefighter and the oldest member of St. John Church of Dover, Ind., died Sunday at Woodland Hills Care Center in Lawrenceburg, Ind. He was 93.
The first president of the Covington City Employees Credit Union and secretary of the Northern Kentucky Fireman's Association, Lt. Reagan was instrumental in winning improvements such as better scheduling and pension benefits for local firefighters, Ms. Walker said.
After leaving the fire department, he worked as a safety agent for the Kentucky Department of Public Safety, Division of Accident Control. He often spoke to the area high school students about the dangers of drinking and driving. Later, he was a paramutuel clerk at the Latonia and Keeneland race tracks.
His wife, Alera Draper Reagan, died in 1995. In addition to his daughter, Diana Lynn Walker of Independence, Lt. Reagan is survived by a son, John A. Reagan Jr. of San Diego; daughters Leah Woolwine of St. Leon, Ind., and Mary Jane Glenkler of Hebron; and 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Friday at St. John Church, Dover. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home, Dover. Memorials are suggested to Woodland Hills Care Center, 403 Bielby Road, Lawrenceburg, Ind. 47025 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Clarence Barnett, 95, of Kenton County, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Rosedale Manor, Latonia.
Arrangements are pending at Swindler and Currin Funeral Home, Latonia.
Margaret Rauen Biere, 93, of Edgewood, died at 8:29 p.m. Sunday at Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Theodore F. Biere, died in 1985.
Survivors include a son, Theodore "Ted" Biere of Saint Louis; daughters, Ginny Sue Barlage of Edgewood, Judy Kelly of Louisville and Ruth Long of Upper Marlboro, Md.; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Friday at St. Pius X Church, Edgewood. Visitation will begin there at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati.
Memorials are suggested to Village Care Center, 2990 Riggs Road, Erlanger, Ky. 41018.
Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling arrangements.
Eileen Bredeen, 74, of Lakeside Park, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
Arrangements are pending at Swindler and Currin Funeral Home, Latonia.
Virgilia "Jill" Drews, 80, of Covington, died at 4:10 p.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Church in Fort Wright, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Dental Society and Summit Hills Country Club, Crestview Hills. Her husband, Dr. Paul L. Drews, died in 1993.
Survivors include a son, Kevin Drews of Fort Wright; and two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Agnes Church. Visitation will begin there at 4:30 p.m. Entombment will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Mother of God Mausoleum, Fort Wright.
Memorials are suggested to St. Charles Care Center, 500 Farrell Drive, Covington, Ky. 41011.
Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia, is handling arrangements.
Ruby Katharyn Haggard, 88, of Crescent Springs, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was a retired teacher with John G. Carlisle School, Covington, and formerly Ludlow Elementary School. She was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene, Fort Wright, the National Education Association and Kentucky Educators Association. Her husband, John Raymond Haggard, died in 1972.
Survivors include sons, Kenneth Haggard of West Bloomfield, Mich., Jay Haggard of Ludlow and Bob Hag gard of Palmetto, Fla.; daughters, JoAnn Rosing of Fort Wright, Betty Waddell of Independence and Linda Albers of Bradenton, Fla.; 31 grandchildren and 71 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Central Church of the Nazarene, Fort Wright. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, Ky. 41042 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Philip Harmon, 62, of Carrollton, died Tuesday at his home. He was a retired foundry worker with Dayton Walther Co., a member of American Legion Post No. 41 in Carrollton and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. A daughter, Angela Jeanette Harmon, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Lois J. Harmon; daughters, P.J. Harmon of Carrollton and Michelle Jones of Lexington, Ind.; a son, Philip Lewis Fross of Rockwood, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, Carrollton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Madison, Ind.
Mildred Harrison, 90, of West Covington, died Tuesday at the Highlands of Fort Thomas.
Arrangements are pending at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow.
Gerald E. Hileman, 95, of Fort Thomas, died Monday at Garrard Convalescent Center, Covington.
He was a self-employed businessman, who sold refrigeration units and invented an ice-dispensing machine. His wife, Margaret Mary Hileman, died in 1966.
Survivors include daughters, Jeanne Smith of Fort Thomas and Suzanne Gies of Cold Spring; a son, Jim Hileman of Murray Hill, N.J.; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to Activity Fund of Garrard Convalescent Center, 425 Garrard St., Covington, Ky. 41011.
TLC Cremation and Funeral Home, Covington, is handling arrangements.
Flossie "Bud" Johnson, 78, of Florence, died Tuesday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.
She was a retired baker for the Lloyd High School cafeteria and a member of Erlanger First Church of the Nazarene. Her husband, Fred Johnson, died in 1992.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Baldwin of Florence; a son, Fred Johnson Jr. of Verona; a sister, Dorothy Cummins of Florence; brothers, James Ellis Neal of Pisgah, Ohio, and Bernard Neal of Cold Spring; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to Erlanger First Church of the Nazarene, 21 Short Hill Lane, Erlanger, Ky. 41018 or to Make a Wish Foundation, P. O. Box 29119, Phoenix, Ariz. 85038.
Augustus E. Kayser, 78, of Fort Mitchell, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at his home. He was a retired auto worker with Ford Motor Co. and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Irene D. Caddell Kayser; a son, Daniel D. Kayser of Fort Mitchell; and a daughter, Lois A. Kayser of Cold Spring.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Church, Fort Mitchell. Entombment will be in Highland Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to Save the Animals Foundation, P. O. Box 9356, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209.
Rosetta C. Lynch, 64, of Covington, died Monday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas.
She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Covington, an usher with the church, and a member of Charles L. Henderson Post No. 166 Ladies Auxillary of the American Legion.
Survivors include her mother, Julia Castleman of Covington; sons, Faruq Ameen of Covington, Michael Collins of Covington and David Lynch of Springdale; a daughter, Crystal Lynch of Mount Healthy; sisters, Jean Griffin of Newport, Marie C. Harris of Covington, Geraldine Castleman of Covington, Paddy J. Castleman of Covington, Sheila Mason of Louisville, Roxie King of Covington, Marie Collins of Covington; a brother, Leonard Castleman of Norfolk, Va.; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones and Simpson Funeral Home, 1129 Garrard St., Covington.
Ed Monahan, 86, of Ludlow, died Tuesday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow.
Anna J. Mullins, 69, of Burlington, died at 8 p.m. Monday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.
She was disabled and was a member of Community Pentecostal Church of God, Independence.
Survivors include a daughter, Kleta F. King of Hebron; a son, Randy Mullins of Florence; sisters, Emma Jane Greer of Bedford, Va., Jackie Hojnacki and Geketa Gray, both of Hebron; a brother, Grayson L. Mullins of Hebron; two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be at noon Thursday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Hebron. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.
Lewis McCallister, 82, of Ryland Heights, died Tuesday at his home.
He was a retired boiler operator for the Environmental Protection Agency, a member of Disabled American Veterans and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Rhoda Jones McCallister; and a sister, Irene Hall of Wilmington, N.C.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Swindler and Currin Funeral Home, Latonia. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.
Nannie Sams, 91, of Burlington, died Tuesday at Florence Park Care Center. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughters, Gladys Louise Dunhouse of Florence, Millie Collins of Merritt Island, Fla., and Scarlett Sue Lavon of Federal Way, Wash.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Gardnersville Cemetery, Pendleton County. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arthur P. Sanzenbacker, 87, of Newport, died Monday at his home.
He was a retired machinist with American Tool Works. His wife, Elizabeth G. Mingua Sanzenbacker, died in 1981.
Survivors include sons, Jerry Sanzenbacker of Bellevue, Kenneth Sanzenbacker and Thomas Sanzenbacker, both of Newport; a sister, Margaret Mertens of Southgate; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Newport. Visitation will begin there at noon. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.
Memorials are suggested to Kidney Foundation, 2330 Victory Parkway, Suite 305, Cincinnati 45206.
John Edward Stewart, 81, of Newport, died Monday at Lakeside Place Nursing Home, Highland Heights. He was a worker for the city of Bellevue.
Survivors include his sisters, Barbara Tipton, Ellen Coles and Beaulah Earls, all of Newport; and brothers, Ernest Stewart of Elsmere, Wallace Stewart of Newport and Thomas Stewart of Silver Grove.
Services will be at Church of God, Keturah and Patterson Streets, Newport. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cooper Funeral Home.
Koletta Yuellig, 84, of Ludlow, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
Arrangements are pending at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow.
