LIFE
B6 • SOUTH KENTON RECORDER • JUNE 5, 2014
DEATHS Sister Immaculata Campbell Sister Immaculata Campbell, Order of St. Benedict, 91, died May 23 at St. Walburg Monastery in Villa Hills. A Benedictine sister for more than 71 years, Sr. Immaculata most recently served as pastoral minister at St. Paul’s Parish in Florence. Prior to that, she served as a teacher at numerous Catholic elementary and high schools, as a Diocesan supervisor in the Diocese of Covington, librarian at Thomas More College and a public library in Bradenton, Fla., and as a principal in La Junta, Colo. Survivors include many nieces, nephews, friends, and her Benedictine community. Memorials: St. Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017.
Betty Cook Betty Sue Caldwell Cook, 85, of Morning View, died May 23, at her residence. She was employed by the Kenton County School District for 57 years, a charter member of Piner Baptist Church, and a Kentucky Colonel. She and her husband, Junior, were fixtures at Simon Kenton High School basketball and football games and the Sweet Sixteen basketball tournaments for many years. In 2011, the athletic field house was named in honor of them and their dear friends, Randall and Patsy Wagner, as the Cook-Wagner Fieldhouse. Her son, Joseph Cook, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Leonard Cook Jr.; sons James N. Cook and Jeffrey W. Cook; and five grandchildren along with 11 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Floral Hills Cemetery in Taylor Mill. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Rd., Florence, KY 41042 or Piner Baptist Church building fund, 15044 Madison Pk., Morning View, KY 41063.
Barbara Coyle Barbara J. Coyle, 58, of Erlanger, passed away May 24, in her home. She was employed at CDI Engineering. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Gene Coyle; sons Michael and William Coyle; daughter, Brandi Coyle; three grandchildren; brothers Robert and Gregory Due; sister, Marilyn Lawson; and dog, Bebe.
Richard Grieme Richard D. “Rich” Grieme, 65, of Taylor Mill, died May 19, at Select Specialty in Fort Thomas. He worked for American Financial in corporate security for 31 years. He was a member of St. Agnes Church who served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He loved spending time with his family, socializing with friends, and he was an avid supporter of the Cincinnati Reds. His daughter, Holly Grieme, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Grieme of Taylor Mill; son, Joshua Grieme of Independence; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Interment with military honors was at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pk., Cold Springs, KY 41076.
Marion Hewetson Marion E. Hewetson, 93, formerly of Bellevue and Fort Thomas, died on May 26, at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. She was a dental assistant with Percy Jones Hospital. Her husband, Dutton J. Hewetson, DMD, died previously. Survivors include her son, Albert D. Hewetson of Lawrenceburg; daughters Katherine D. Braukman of Palm Harbor, Fla., Rebecca Hughes of Cold Spring, and Janet M. Weaver of Fort Thomas; and eight grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor
wig; nephews Robert Stanger and Fred Stanger; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Should be in the form of Masses to Holy Cross Church, 3612 Church St., Latonia, KY 41015 and/or Diocese of Covington seminarian fund, 1125 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011.
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Mill. Memorials: First Presbyterian Church of Dayton, 800 Ervin Terr., Dayton, KY 41074.
Robert “Bobby” Jacobs Jr. Robert “Bobby” L. Jacobs Jr., 61, of Independence, died May 18 at his home. The U.S. Air Force veteran was owner of J & B Auto and previously was part-owner of Kelley’s Trim Shop. Survivors include his son, James Jacobs; daughter, Tracy Stephens; sisters Peggy Sue and Ann; and seven grandchildren. Burial was at Veterans North Cemetery in Williamstown.
Melvin Lipscomb Melvin Vernor Lipscomb, 76, of Independence, died May 24 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He retired after 16 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Kentucky State Highway Department. He also was a member of the National Rifle Association who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Opal Ballard Lipscomb of Independence; daughters Cindy Lipscomb Maynard and Belinda Evans, both of Independence; brothers John R. Ferguson of Hudson, Fla. and Terry Ferguson of Independence; sister, Marie McMullen of Hudson, Fla.; six grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, and many extended family and friends. Memorials: St. Elizabeth
Hospice, 1 Medical Village Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017 or Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 11969 Taylor Mill Rd., Independence, KY 41051.
Velma Mullins Velma Mullins, 90, of Latonia, died May 23 at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Miami Township, Ohio. She was a retired waitress with the former Habig’s Restaurant in Westwood, Ohio, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her husband, Vernon Mullins Sr., died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Sandy Mullins; sons Ronnie Mullins, Larry Mullins, Doug Mullins, Denny Mullins, and Vernon Mullins Jr.; and 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several greatgreat-grandchildren. Interment was at Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright. Memorials: Three Rivers Nursing Home, 7800 Jandaracres Dr., Miami Twp., OH 45248.
Jean Mulvey Jean C. Mulvey, 87, a lifelong resident of Latonia, died May 22, at Madonna Manor Nursing Home in Villa Hills. She retired in 1984 from Cincinnati Gas & Electric as a customer service representative after 40 years of service. She was a lifetime member of Holy Cross Church in Latonia and she enjoyed traveling. Survivors include nieces Judith Dorhan and Patty Lud-
Raymond Rueter Raymond H. “Ray” Rueter, 89, of Crescent Springs, died May 21 at Florence Park Care Center in Florence. A member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs, Ray served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II where he earned a Bronze Star. He worked for Interstate Brands (Butternut Bread) for 39 years, working his way up through the company from a gas boy to transportation manager. An exceptional bowler, he was a member of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame. Once he even bowled a perfect game and in the following game bowled a 299. He then appeared on the show “Bowling for Dollars” to receive his “300” ring. He also had five hole-inones at various local golf courses. His daughter, Sheila Reid; brothers Rev. Joseph Rueter and Billy Rueter; and sister, Ruth Matracia, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Jayne Rueter of Crescent Springs; son, Raymond “Ray”Rueter Jr. of Villa Hills; daughters Sharon Thelen and Shelley Barker, both of Villa Hills; and six grandchildren along with 12 great-grandchildren. Interment was with military honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Redwood, 71 Orphanage Rd., Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 or go to www.redwoodnky.org.
Deborah Schadler Deborah Lynn Mills Schadler,
59, of Independence, passed away on May 22, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a retired dispatcher for the city of Covington. Her husband, Charles Edward Schadler Sr.; parents Marvin and Mary Minella Mills; and sister, Michelle Rogers, died previously. Survivors include her sons Charles Edward Schadler Jr. of Union, Joshua Daniel Schadler and Noah Joseph Schadler, both of Independence; daughter Carol Marie Grefer of Covington; brothers Timothy and David Mills, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Steve Mills of Covington; and 11 grandchildren along with a great-granddaughter. Interment was at Independence Cemetery in Independence.
Virgil Wolfinbarger Virgil “Junior” Wolfinbarger Jr., 84, of Independence, died on May 24 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He was a retired self-employed carpenter, devoted member of Taylor Mill Pentecostal Church, and a former Mason and Shriner. He also belonged to the National Rifle Association. Virgil enjoyed traveling, ministering through music, attending flea markets, and riding motorcycles, scooters, and horses; he also loved bluegrass and country gospel. More than anything though, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Russ Wolfinbarger; daughters Pat Held and Vickie Beers; sons Tom Wolfinbarger, David Wolfinbarger, and Jeff Wolfinbarger; sisters Jean Stepp and Alene Gabbard; brothers Lewis Wolfinbarger and Bill Wolfinbarger; and 13 grandchildren along with 13 greatgrandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Cemetery. Memorials: Virgil “Junior” Wolfinbarger Memorial Fund, c/o any Bank of Kentucky.
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