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Date of these obituaries: 07-01-2003
Albert Dierckes, 87, known for iris plants
At one time, Albert Charles Dierckes had 3, 000 iris plants on his acre of land in Erlanger. But, he didn't keep the beauty all to himself.
"Lots of people -- from Northern Kentucky to Indian Hill -- have iris in their yards that dad gave them, " said Dierckes' son, Albert Dierckes, Jr.
Mr. Dierckes, 87, who died Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood, had a passion for growing and hybridizing the iris to create unique varieties, and he loved sharing his creations.
"He gave four bushels of iris to a friend of mine who lives in Indian Hill. He just gave them to people -- neighbors, anyone, " Dierckes, Jr., said.
Mr. Dierckes was a former vice president of the American Iris Society and learned how to judge in flower shows, but he still loved the meticulous work of pollinating the flowers and the physical challenge of gardening.
"He had a garden and used that tiller until he was 80 years old, " his son said.
It isn't surprising that his father worked the garden until he was 80, Dierckes, Jr., said. He was a third generation grocery owner and developed a strong work ethic at an early age in his father's store.
"He taught me how to cut up meat and to work by age 13, " Dierckes, Jr., said.
Mr. Dierckes officially went into business with his father in 1935 at age 19. He owned an operated A.B. Dierckes & Son Grocery in Latonia until 1955, but sold the business after it became apparent his son didn't want to continue the grocery business into a fourth generation.
"I saw how hard he worked and didn't want to do it, " Dierckes, Jr., said. He went on to get a doctorate in chemical engineering -- a decision his father fully supported. "He was the inspiration for me."
Since he was used to working hard, long hours -- typically 80 hours a week at his grocery store -- retiring at 40 was more stressful than restful, his son said. He kept busy working as a butcher at Kroger and retired after 20 years with the company.
Mr. Dierckes was a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ in Latonia and a former board member of the Friends of Kenton County Library.
He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Jane Barton Dierckes; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mark United Church of Christ, 38th and Park Ave., Covington, Ky. 41015; or the charity of the donor's choice.
Mary Katherine Johnson Bramblett, 90, of Owenton, died Monday at New Horizons Medical Center, Owenton. She was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Her husband, Twyman Bramblett, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, W.B. Bramblett and Roy Bramblett, both of Owenton; daughters, Mary Frances Crawford, Sarah Clifton, Betty Sue Goodrich and Elizabeth Ann Goodrich, all of Owenton; a brother, Roy Johnson of Pleasant Home; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald & New Funeral Home, Seminary Street location, Owenton. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cropper Baptist Church Cemetery, Owenton. Memorials are suggested to Owenton Manor Activity Fund, 905 Highway 127 North, Owenton, Ky. 40359.
Virginia Megerle Carberry, 89, of Florence, died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday at Woodspoint Nursing Home, Florence. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Edward J. Carberry, died in 1998.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Houp of Florence; a son, Richard Carberry of Covington; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at noon Wednesday at Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Taylor Mill. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.
Lillian Raum Greis, 91, of Florence, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas. She was a retired assistant controller with American Tool Works, Cincinnati, and a former member of St. Luke Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband, Raymond J. Greis Jr., died in 1985. A daughter, Marilyn Ritter, died in 1989. A son, Raymond J. Greis Jr., died in 1986.
Survivors include daughters, Carole Bertram of Batesville, Ind., and Beverly Ziegler of Highland Heights; 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas, followed by prayers. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.
Aileen Hellebush, 98, of Ludlow, died Sunday at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport. She was the retired owner of Ludlow Paint Store, and a member of First Baptist Church of Ludlow and the Ludlow Business Association. Her husband, Jack Hellebush, died in 1990. A daughter, Jacqueline Hellebush, died in 1984.
Survivors include a niece, June Phillips of Ludlow; and nephews, Claude Hellebush and Gene Paul Hellebush, both of Ludlow.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Ludlow. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow. Burial will be in Hebron Lutheran Cemetery.
Rev. David Emmet Kirk, 66, of Paris, died Sunday at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. He was a minister, serving United Christian Fellowship in Cincinnati, and a musician.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Phyllis Wilson Kirk; sons, Ray Morgan Kirk of Paris, Curtis Lynn of Williamsburg, Kenny Wright of Logan, Ohio, and Mark Clark of Cynthiana; a daughter, Martha Honaker of Paris; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
John W. LaWarre Sr., 79, of Highland Heights, died Sunday at Northern Kentucky Care and Rehabilitation Center, Highland Heights. He was a retired maintenance worker with St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas, and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine LaWarre; daughters, Jo Anne Althammer of Sardinia, Ohio, Deborah DeWald of Highland Heights, Deneen M. Dirr of Fort Thomas, Jacalyn M. Hoffman of Walton and Donna Jean Snow of Elsmere; a son, John W. LaWarre Jr. of Highland Heights; sisters, Geneva Fry of Alexandria and Lorraine Williams of Dodge, Texas; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at A.C. Dobbling and Son Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials are suggested to Northern Kentucky Care and Rehabilitation Center, 3510 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Ky. 41076.
Elizabeth Meyer, 92, of Crescent Springs, died at 1:02 a.m. Monday at his home. She was a retired registered nurse with St. Elizabeth Medical Centers and a member of St. Augustine Church, Covington. She was a member of the Pathfinders Club at St. Augustine. Her husband, Arthur Meyer, died in 1990. A son, Artie Meyer, died in 1989.
Survivors include a son, Fred Meyer of Covington; a daughter, Janet Knoebel of Crescent Springs; brothers, Jim Beam of Louisville and Jack Beam of Bardstown; 12 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Church. Visitation will begin there at noon Thursday. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Ala. 35210; St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014; or St. Augustine Church, 1839 Euclid Ave., Covington, Ky. 41014. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington, is handling arrangements.
Robert Miller, 50, of Crittenden, died Sunday at his home. He was a construction worker with Coomer Construction Co., Crittenden.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Ann Morris of Corinth; brothers, Marvin D. Miller and Jackie Miller, both of Crittenden, and Hank Miller; sisters, Pat Walters of Crittenden and Edna Mains of Centerville, Ohio; and two grandsons.
Services will be private. Memorials are suggested to NorthKey Community Care, 502 Farrell Drive, Covington, Ky. 41011. Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Crittenden, is handling arrangements.
W. Carl Nutzel, 76, of Cold Spring, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington. He was a retired truck driver with Wiedemann Brewing Co., Newport, a member of Campbell County VFW Post No. 3205 in Alexandria and St. Joseph Seniors. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Nutzel; a son, Daniel Nutzel of Germany; daughters, Vicki Rebholz and Karen Tracy, both of Alexandria; a half-brother, James Stiens of San Diego; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church Tuition Assistance Fund, 4011 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Ky. 41076; or the charity of the donor's choice. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Highland Heights, is handling arrangements.
Benjamin James Edward Schneider, son of Benjamin Schneider and Ashley Tierney of Bellevue, was stillborn Sunday at University Hospital, Cincinnati.
Other survivors include grandparents, Jim Schneider of Newport, Dennis Shinn of Bellevue and Kim Tierney of Florence; and great-grandparents, Ed and Thelma Kenney of Bellevue and Fredrick and Rita Riesz of Newport.
Services will be at noon Wednesday at A.C. Dobbling and Son Funeral Home, Bellevue. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials are suggested to Benjamin Schneider Family Fund, in care of the funeral home, 241 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Ky. 41073.
Anna K. Johnson Strickley, 80, of Fort Thomas, died Sunday at University Hospital, Cincinnati. She was a homemaker and a former member of St. Mary Church, Alexandria, Corpus Christi and St. Stephen churches in Newport, and St. Anthony Church in Bellevue. She was a past president of Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 37, Campbell County. Her husband, John Strickley Sr.; a son, John Strickley Jr.; and a daughter, Alma Strickley, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Pat Corry of Butler, Donna Hancock of Walton, Joan Ludwig of Bellevue and Peggy Seibert of Florence; sons, Bill Strickley and Tim Strickley, both of Newport, Bob Strickley of Cincinnati and Jim Strickley of Burlington; 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Spirit Church, Newport. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at A.C. Dobbling and Son Funeral Home, Bellevue. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials are suggested to Carmel Manor Nursing Home, 100 Carmel Manor Road, Fort Thomas, Ky. 41075.
Jewell A. Tyler, 18 months, died at 10:02 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington.
Survivors include her parents, Christine Furlong of Newport and John Tyler of Covington; sisters, Jennifer Miller and Brittney, both Newport; and a brother, Antonio Fox of Covington.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport, is handling arrangements.
Robert Dale Wade, 66, of Harrison County, died Monday at Hospice Care Center, Lexington. He was a retired employee of Hilton-Davis Co. and a member of Pleasant Green Church.
Survivors include a son, Steven Wade of Lexington; his father, Robert Lafette Wade of Harrison County; a brother, Donald Wade of Harrison County; sisters, Ann Simpson, Carolyn Williams and Rita Brogli, all of Harrison County; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 508 E. Pike St., Cynthiana, Ky. 41031.
