James "Jim" Kipling

Feb 3, 2025

James "Jim" M. Kipling passed away on February 3, 2025 at age 80. Devoted husband of Arlene Kipling (nee Bardua) of 58 years, loving father of Matthew (Kelly Weaver) Kipling and the late Jennifer Kipling, proud grandfather of Maddie, Grace, Stella and Jude and great grandfather of Carter, Jaxson and Casian, dear brother of Laura Dorans. Resident of Anderson Twp.

Jim...

Peter George Ruehlman IV, MD

Feb 19, 2025

Peter George Ruehlman IV, MD, passed away peacefully at age 72 in his home in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was surrounded by his wife, Debra, his children, Matthew and Rebecca, beloved pastor Debbie Whaley, and the wonderful team from Hospice of Cincinnati.

Despite a challenging youth on the west side of Cincinnati, Dr. Ruehlman defied all odds to become one of the...

Imogene C. Owens

Feb 19, 2025

Imogene C. Owens (nee McKee) wife of the late Charles D. Croley, beloved mother of Jean Croley (Albert) Peter, dear grandmother of Mark Peter, Lisa (Charles) Strader, Danielle Rodenkirch, and Bryan (Summer) Peter, loving great-grandmother of Jacob (Maki) Haywood, Joshua Haywood, Leah Peter, and Nolan Peter. Died Feb. 19, 2025, at age 97. Residence Anderson Twp., formerly of Mason, OH....

Deborah Speeg

Feb 18, 2025

Deborah Sue Speeg (nee Haustetter) of Clermont County, OH - Beloved daughter of Esther M. Smith and the late James N. Haustetter and John R. Smith. Loving mother of the late Ronnie Speeg. Dear sister of James Haustetter (Kathy), Jerry Haustetter (Kelly) and the late Cindy Haustetter. She passed peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, OH on Tuesday, February...

Steven J. Novak III

Feb 16, 2025

Steve Novak a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 78. Steve was the devoted husband to Vicki Novak, his partner in life for 54 years. Together, they built a life rich in love and family, raising three wonderful children, Steve, Ben and Kilee. Steve's family grew to include his...

John Fanning

Feb 16, 2025

John L. Fanning of Cincinnati passed away February 16, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 21, 1950 in Cincinnati the son of the late Walter and Mary (nee Higgins) Fanning.

Loving husband of Debbie (nee Busch) of 53 years. Loving father of Irish Twin daughters, Carole (Kyle) Torres and Christy (Nate) Kosman. Cherished grandfather of Max...

Paul G. Wermuth

Feb 16, 2025

Paul G. Wermuth, age 89 of Butler, KY. and formerly of Anderson Twp., OH., passed away, February 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Genell Wermuth (nee Meece), devoted father of Michele Hartzel Kuster (Bill), loving grandfather of Steven Tyler Hartzel (Jennifer), Jacob Andrew Hartzel (Mandy), and Evan Paul Hartzel (Bethany), caring great-grandfather of Lane, Elsie, Zoey, Bradford and...

Ivar R. Norwell

Feb 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ivar R. Norwell on February 12, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Affectionately known as "Big Daddy"! He was 76 years old and a resident of Anderson Township. Ivar passed surrounded by his family, which was the cornerstone of his world. He was married to his wife for 54 years, Julia R. Norwell. Together,...

Barbara Ann Fletcher

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Fletcher (Hardin), 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love in her final days, just as she had surrounded others with warmth, laughter, and kindness throughout her life.

Born in 1958 in Peoria, IL, Barb was raised in Milwaukee and Jackson, MI, before making her way to Atlanta, GA,...

Douglas Geverts

Feb 10, 2025

Douglas A Geverts passed away peacefully on February 10th, at the age of 58, after a 2-year battle against esophageal cancer.

Son of Lois and Jim Geverts, Doug was born on August 16th, 1966. He went to Colerain High School and then to Vocational where he discovered Graphic Design. Doug worked at Magnagraphics and Deskey (Design agencies) before landing...

Raymond V. Rhatigan

Feb 10, 2025

Raymond V. Rhatigan, a devoted family man, accomplished businessman, and avid golfer, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Staten Island, NY, on February 6, 1937, Ray lived a life of love, resilience, and humor. In his youth, Ray began his foray into what would become a life-long passion for golf. Ray attended...

Craig Kobmann

Feb 10, 2025

KOBMANN, Craig Gordon joined our Lord on Monday, February 10th, 2025 at the age of 74. Devoted father to his two daughters Abbi (Aaron) Keen, Susan (Gary Hermsmeier) Proffitt. Adoring grandfather of three granddaughters, Emily and Edelyn Keen and Elizabella Proffitt, dear sibling of Charles "Corky" Kobmann, Candace (Jerry) Bachelier, Cynthia Kobmann and Carol (Bob) Mayhugh. Craig was a loving...

Crystal A. Dugan

Feb 10, 2025

Crystal A. Dugan (nee Morgan) passed away on February 10, 2025 at age 57. Beloved wife of Ken Dugan, loving mother of Jessica (Ray) Sparks and John (Tasha) Drew, proud grandmother of Isabella, Eli, Elizabeth, Jason, Phoenix, Jaylen, Jordan, Jazper, Jadison, and Jon-klaus, dear sister of Diana (the late Paul) Wharton, cherished daughter of Diane and the late John Morgan....

Marian Willis

Feb 8, 2025

Marian "Mim" Rae Willis (nee' Morgan), 89, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 8 at Mercy Hospital - Anderson. Marian was born on August 21, 1935 in Mason City, Iowa to parents Rachel Morgan (nee' Schultz) and Dr. Harold Morgan.

Mim was preceded in death by Bruce Lamb Willis, her beloved husband of 53 years. She leaves behind son...

Sarah Anderson

Feb 6, 2025

Sarah P. Anderson, a loving and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on December 13, 1936, she was celebrated for her love, compassion, humor, caring nature, and disciplined character. Sarah was a devoted wife to her late husband, Robert Nelson Anderson, and a cherished mother to Patricia Anderson Atkins, Robert Anderson, and...

Richard A. "Rick" Kasper

Feb 6, 2025

Richard (Rick) Arthur Kasper was born in Detroit, Michigan on Friday November 28th, 1952 on a sub-freezing day, to begin a life that was full of warmth. It was the day after Thanksgiving, one of the holidays that would become incredibly special for his family. Rick was born to Arthur and Mildred Kasper, the eldest of four loving siblings including,...

Shirley Retzler

Feb 5, 2025

Shirley Mae Retzler (nee Philhower) was born November 28, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Albert and Ella Mae (nee Ketzel) Philhower, and passed away February 5, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 92.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Paul Jacob Retzler. Shirley was a cheerleader at Batavia High School,...

Mardi L. Haack

Feb 4, 2025

Mardi L. Haack (nee Leathers) age 87 of Dayton and formerly of Union Twp., passed away, February 4, 2025. She was the beloved mother of John (Teresa) Haack, Gregory (Jigna) Haack, and the late Jessica Haack, devoted grandmother of Chelsea (Mike) Bell, Kristin (Alex) Nelson, Taylor (Bridget) Haack, and Rohan & Kaya Haack, loving great-grandmother of Ellie, Samuel, Grace, and...

Sandra Joy Luckett

Feb 3, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Joy Luckett (nee Hovey) , aged 80, passed away on Monday, February 3 at Mercy Hospital, Anderson Township.

Sandra was born June 17, 1944 in East Cleveland, Ohio to Harold and Mildred Hovey (nee Blaise). She was a 1962 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Michigan City, Indiana. After high school, Sandra moved to Chicago, Illinois where she...

Thomas D. Gilb

Feb 3, 2025

Thomas D. Gilb, age 79 of Anderson Twp., passed away, February 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Linda L. Gilb (nee Kipp), devoted father of Wendy (David) Enderle and Thomas (Jennifer) Gilb, loving grandfather of Bradley and Noah Gilb, caring son of the late Clifford and Elizabeth King Gilb, and dear brother of Clifford, Margie, Virginia, Debbie, and...