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These notices are dated: 05-15-2004
Shawn Brummer, an inspiration to family
Even though he was 29 years old, Shawn H. Brummer still got an Easter basket from his mother, and he loved it.
"He loved to celebrate the holidays" when his family came together, said his sister, Stephanie Brummer of Florence.
Mr. Brummer, who died early Thursday morning in an accident on his motorcycle, was the older brother, the one his sisters could count on. They were a close family that depended upon each other, his sister said.
"He was our inspiration and our strength. He was the one that always made us feel safe. He was a pretty protective big brother, " Stephanie Brummer said. "He was always the one we would go to for comfort and security."
He had his own house in Florence, but frequently dropped by his mother's house in Florence. He talked to her every day -- in person, on the phone or via e-mail.
His family helped him take care of his own little girl, Brianna D. Brummer, 8, a student at Ockerman Elementary School. He was always playing with her, taking her places, helping her with her homework, or reading to her, his sister said.
"Make sure you say how much he loved his little girl, " she said.
A native of Florence, Mr. Brummer graduated from Boone County High School in 1993. He worked as a supervisor of information technology operations at Cinergy in Cincinnati, and was in an accelerated learning program, working toward his master's degree in business at Thomas More College.
He took a great interest in keeping himself fit. He worked out with his friends and work buddies, and was involved in the Body-for-LIFE program.
Mr. Brummer was always very interested in motorcycles and cars, his sister said. His father, Jon Brummer of Florence, helped him build a car. The day before his death, he had just brought home a new speedboat.
"He was definitely a free spirit, " his sister said. "He loved to go from place to place and have a good time."
Survivors include a daughter, Brianna D. Brummer of Florence; parents, Carolyn Cook Brummer and Jon Brummer, both of Florence; his stepmother, Diane Cavins Brummer of Florence; sisters, Melinda Wooding of Hebron and Stephanie Brummer of Florence; and grandmothers, Judy Cook of Burlington and Rose Marie Brummer of Elsmere.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Church, Florence. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Burlington. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to Brianna Brummer Trust Fund, c/o Fifth-Third Bank, 8100 Burlington Pike, Florence, Ky. 41042.
Grace Ida Acton, 89, of Fort Mitchell, died Thursday at Riverview Nursing Community, Delhi, Ohio. She was a retired waitress from Boron Truck Stop and a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Bromley. Her husband, Carl Acton, preceded her in death.
Survivors include numerous cousins.
Services will be at noon Monday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Ludlow. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
Douglas Burkett, 61, of Worthville, died at his home on Thursday. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Carrollton American Legion Post 41.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Eggleston Burkett; a son, Troy Burkett of Independence; a daughter, Lynn Schus of Bellevue; and two grandchildren.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. He was cremated. Graham-Dunn Funeral Home, Carrolton, is handling the arrangements.
Nellie Oetzel Fankboner, 95, of Martinsville, Ind., died Thursday. Her husband, Frank Fankboner; a son, Eddie Fankboner; and a daughter, Judy Haymaker, preceded her in death.
Survivors include five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Carlisle Funeral Home, Mooresville, Ind. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in I.O.O. F. Cemetery.
Irene Nagel, 83, of Wilder, died Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Henry Nagel, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Robert Nagel of Fort Thomas and William Nagel of Melbourne; sisters, Irma McElfresh of Covington and Garnett McQuillen of Foster; 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Second Twelve Mile Baptist Church, Peach Grove. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Alexandria Funeral Home. Burial will be in Peach Grove Cemetery.
James E. Ottaway, 73, of Covington, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington.
He was a retired car inspector from Conrail Company, and a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of Unity Lodge No. 478, Ludlow, and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Covington.
His wife, Edith Ottaway, preceded him in death.
Survivors include sons, James E. Ottaway Jr., of Park Hills and Roger Ottaway of Burlington; a stepson, Kenneth Clark of Ludlow; a stepdaughter, Connie White of Park Hills; a brother, Charles Ottaway of Forest Park, Ohio; a sister, Estelle Sedell of Dayton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A blessing will be held at noon Monday at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth North Hospice, 401 E. 20th Street, Covington, Ky. 41014.
George William Stuard, 90, of Walton, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
He was a retired truck driver from Keebler Cookies and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
His wife, Arvada Rodgers, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Martha Faye Hess of Alex, Okla., and Louise Bell of Walton; and two stepgrandchildren, Tony Bell of Covington and Sandra Podhoel of Alexandria.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home, Georgetown. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Georgetown.
Kathleen Van Ness, 90, of Florence, died Thursday at her residence. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, O.W. "Van" Van Ness, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a nephew, Herman Van Lokeren of Woodside, Calif. and a niece, Barbara Kimball Lansaw of Fairfield, Ohio.
Services will be at 9 a.m. today at Highland Mausoleum, Fort Mitchell. Entombment will be at Highland Mausoleum. Stith Funeral Home, Florence, is handling the arrangements.
Lyle A. Vester, 96, of Florence, died Thursday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.
He was a retired manufacturer engineer manager from Allis Chalmers, Cincinnati. His wife, Thelma Vester, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Bonnie Corrigan of Villa Hills and Diana Vester of Dry Ridge; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Norman Chapel, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel.
Entombment will be in Spring Grove Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Heart Disease Research, 50 Court Street, 306A, Brooklyn, N.Y., 11201-4801.
Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Covington, is handling the arrangements.
Walter E. Warrington, 45, of Verona, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth North Hospice, Covington.
He was a construction worker for various construction companies in Northern Kentucky.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Jane Frakey of Covington; brothers, Phillip Warrington, Johnny Warrington, and Jimbo Warrington, all of Florence, David Warrington of Verona, and Bobby Warrington of Owenton; and sisters, Dorothy Warrington of Walton, Laura Eggleston of Indianapolis, Ind., and Maggie Warrington of Verona.
Services and visitation were held Friday at Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Covington.
Burial will be in Hebron Lutheran Cemetery.
