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the 1 a FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011 LOCAL NEWS THE ENQUIRER LIVES REMEMBERED Melissa Hattersley, 47, teacher and mom By John Johnston MOUNT LOOKOUT Melissa Hattersley was a petite woman with an extra large love for children. Family and friends say that love was apparent in the educational and career path she chose; in her volunteer activities; and in the way she devoted herself to her children, Abigail, 13; Samuel, 10; and Benjamin, 8. Mrs. Mrs. HatHattersley tersley, 47, died of breast cancer Jan.

23 in her Mount Lookout home. She was diagnosed in May 2007. After a year of weekly chemotherapy treatments, which caused her to lose her hair, "we really thought she was in the clear," said her husband of 17 years, R. Brent Hattersley. But they learned in the fall of 2008 that the cancer had recurred and spread.

She began chemotherapy again, this time every two weeks. "She lived her life well, even the two years she was under treatment after she had been re-diagnosed," said her mother, Sandy L. Lensch of Troy, Ohio. "She was still there for her children. She was active in the school.

She did everything a mom would do. "She did say: I just wanted to live every day, for that day, as best I could." The Hattersley children attend Kilgour Elementary, where Mrs. Hattersley was a member of the PTA and for years co-chaired the spring flower show. She also worked with young children in Sunday school at Crossroads church in Oakley. "She loved spending time with kids and helping them learn," her husband said.

Mrs. Hattersley, a Dayton, Ohio, native, earned an art therapy degree from Bowling Green State University and a master's in early childhood education from the University of Cincinnati. Before her children were born, she worked as a preschool teacher. Through Crossroads, Mrs. Hattersley made three mission trips to Mamelodi, South Africa, where she volunteered at a preschool.

"The day before she was to leave for her second trip, she got the news the cancer had recurred. She still went," said close friend Jennifer Hansel of Anderson Township. Mrs. Hattersley made her third trip to South Africa last August. "She was so brave.

She didn't let cancer keep her. down," Hansel said. "She was quiet and reserved, but she was very strong." Her mother said her daughter handled the cancer "so gracefully, and so courageously. Never complained. Never said, 'Why If she were here to speak, I think she would say her faith and belief in God helped her to get through it." In addition to her husband, mother and children, survivors include her father, Gary A.

Lensch of Eaton, Ohio; and three brothers, Jeff Lensch of Eaton; Chris Lensch of Traverse City, and Joel Lensch of Bloomington, Ind. Cub Scout Pack 113 has established the Hattersley Family Children's Fund; donations can be made at any PNC Bank branch. Mrs. Hattersley's body was cremated. A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m.

Saturday Crossroads church, 3500 Madison Road, Oakley. For consideration in Lives Remembered, send information and contact number to livesre- The best way to let homes and people find each other. "HomeFinder An affiliate of network Kentucky obituaries FRITZ Leonard, age 82, February 9, 2011, Edgewood. Leonard Fritz was a member of Knights of St. John, Holy Name Society, Blessed Sacrament Church, Covington Catholic Boosters and Social Jokers Club.

He was a Korean War Army Veteran. His wife, Rita Fritz (nee Haverbusch) brother, Joseph Fritz and sister, Sister Ann Adele, SND preceded him in Leonard was the of deathiner Judith Marie Fritz, Kim Schamer; Sue Scanlon; Beth Campbell; Tim Fritz; loving brother of Sister Kathelyn, SND; Sister Stefanie, SND; Julia Schwartz; Louis Fritz; Mary Jo Hawley, OH; Steve Fritz; Larry Fritz; Cyrilla Brake; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Sat. 9-11 am services following. Burial at St.

John Cemetery. Memorials to Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Highway, Covington, KY 41011 or Covington Catholic High School, 1600 Dixie Highway, Covington, KY 41011 or Franciscan Daughters of Mary, P. O. Box 122070, Covington, KY 41012 Online condolences to Ohio- Indiana obituaries BROWN Lois Marie (nee Jesse), devoted wife of the late John Francis and loving mother of Mike, Kate, Andy, and Beth, died on Sunday, February 6, 2011, in, Cincinnati. She was 85.

Lois was 1945 graduate of Stephens College where she was editor of the college newspaper and a 1947 graduate of the business school at the University of Michigan, at a time when few women considered business careers. Lois and John married soon after graduating, and Lois turned from her career ambitions to dedicate herself to the welfare of her family and education of her children. Lois applied her significant organizational skills in planning and management of the Doman-Delacato therapeutic program in support of Beth, her severely brain injured daughter. The patterning, sensitization and coordination activities required as many as four adults four times per day, seven days a week. For years, friends and neighbors volunteered to assist the family with these activities.

Lois was committed to various civic causes particularly those involving Cincinnati parks and early American antiques. She was active in the Cincinnati Garden Center (now the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati) and its annual fund raising event, the Christmas Caravan. She -edited the Phase Five Cook Book which was released at the 1973 Christmas Caravan and edited the Garden Center Bulletin for several years. Lois was one of the original Park Board Volunteers, active in the beautification of Fountain Square after its relocation in 1972. Lois chaired the Permanent Collections Committee of the Miami Purchase Association for Sharon Woods Village (now known as Heritage Village).

She and Betty Sutherland traveled together extensively to purchase antiques for the permanent collections and the village shop whose profits helped fund the permanent collections. Lois and John enjoyed bridge, golf, travel, and a close circle of friends. She and John were members of the Hyde Park Country Club where Lois won several golf events including the 1986 Walter Hagan tournament. In the early 1990s, she was a member of the club's SHILU team and captain for three years. She was active in the Greater Cincinnati Women's Golf Association and the Women's Western Golf Association (WWGA) and participated in American Cancer Society Golf Championships throughout the US She qualified and competed in the national WWGA Senior Championships for nearly a decade, playing on LPGA-caliber courses.Lois Marie Jesse was born in Miami, Florida on January 31, 1926.

Her father, Herman J. Jesse, was a Marine officer and aviator who flew biplanes in World War I and was part of base command in World War at Cherry Point, NC and in the Pacific. He was a developer of apartment buildings in Miami. Her mother, Madeline C. Bourbeau, and Herman came from Boston.

Lois was an only child. Lois is survived by Beth, her three other children, and their spouses, Mary, Phil Obermiller, and Barb; five grandchildren, Harmony, Collin, Nichole, Allison, and Evan; four step grandchildren, Edwin Berger, Greta Dirsel, Stephanie DeLong-Miller, and Amanda DeLong; and two great grandchildren, Elizabeth Miller and Nico Berger. Visitation is Sunday, Feb 13, 4-6 PM at Geo. H. Rohde Funeral Home in Mt.

Lookout. The funeral mass is Monday, Feb 14, 1:00 PM at Saint Margaret Hall in O' Bryonville. Prepaid valet parking will be available in the circle drive. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45206. Online condolences at www.rohdefuneral.com.

funeral homes Thomas-Justin Funeral Homes Madisonville Kenwood Ohio-Indiana obituaries BLEVINS Josephine (nee Gillum), beloved wife of John Blevins, dear mother of Oscar Ray Whitaker and Portia children grandchilRoberts, grandmother of 3 granddren, sister of Albert Gillum, Laurine Duncil, Lola Cumby and the late Morris Gillum, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011, age 89. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Carthage, Saturday from 11 a.m. until funeral service at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.

Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com BROOKS John age 76, Devoted husband of Agnes Brooks; survived by 4 children, 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Passed February 6, 2011; Funeral service Saturday 12:00 Noon, Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Gilbert Ave. Visitation Noon. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. BRYANT Roberta Marie, age 98, passed away, Feb.

7, 2011. Visitation 10:00 Feb. 14, 2011, at Walker' Funeral Home, 7830 Hamilton Avenue (45231) with 11:00 a.m. service. Arrangements by Walker.

Condolences to HerbWalker.com. BUESCHER Virginia died Feb 10, 2011. Friends Relatives are invited to attend the Memorial Discourse on Sat, Feb 12 at 1:00 pm, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2290 Westwood Northern Blvd. Condolences to www.HerbWalker.com. CARPENTER Mabel Carpenter, 91, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in a Chattanooga nursing facility.

She was born February 28, 1919 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Hattie and Dudley Overstreet. retired from Longview State Hospital in Cincinnati, OH in 1984 and moved to Chattanooga, TN where she enjoyed her retirement years. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Overstreet and sisters, Lela Henson, Stella Wethington, Mildred Monk and Ida Thomas. She leaves to cherish her memory, brothers, Fay Overstreet and wife, Ann of Fairfield, OH, Ray Overstreet of Liberty, KY and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday at Spring Grove Cemetery Cedars of Lebanon Memorial Mausoleum in Cincinnati, OH with the Rev.

Jerry Heatherly officiating. Entombment will be in Spring Grove Cemetery Memorial Mausoleum. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com. DORAN Evelyn Mae (nee Abbott), entered into rest on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011. Dear mother of Jim Doran (deceased), Tom Doran, Gerry Mirus, Ken Doran and Kathy Bennett.

Dear grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass or the Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter. Friends and family may call at First Baptist Church, 801 York Street, Newport, KY from 9-11 AM on Saturday, February 12th. Service immediately following at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Stith Funeral Homes Florence is serving the family. Online condolences can be made to www.stithfuneralhomes.com GRIMES James D. 46, Feb. 8, 2011. Visitation Feb.

12, from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Mass following. Obit www.sharerfuneralhome.com. HARLAND Greg Harland passed away Jan 13th He was brother to Kevin, Jerry, Carolyn Margie.

In memory of Greg the Knotty Pine is hosting a tribute to celebrate his life, Feb. 13th from 2-6pm. www.mrfuneralhome.com Joe Howard, Sr. Beloved husband of Vivian Head; Devoted father of Joe (Carolyn) Head Carla (Jim) Adams, Vicky (Norm) Nutter and Jeff (Angie) Head; Dear grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of Loving Brother of Mildred Epperson and Anna Thomas; Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011; Age 77; Residence Cincinnati; Funeral services will be Saturday, February 12th at 2pm. at Paul R.

Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Avenue, Healthy. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Condolences may be left for the family at www.paulyoungfuneralhome. com funeral homes VORHIS LOCAL AND 821-0062 SPRINGDALE Funeral Directory To express your condolences or pay tribute: please visit cincinnati.com and click on Obituaries. Date of Funeral Service Service Name Age Town Death Home Date Time ABDON, Clara Ft Mitchell ALFORD, Joseph 46 Alexandria 4-Feb ATWOOD, Dixie Ann (Spegal) 74 6-Feb BIRD, John 67 Walton 9-Feb BLEVINS, Josephine BROOK, John "June" BROWN, Lois Marie (Jesse) 85 Cincinnati 6-Feb BRYANT, Roberta Marie 98 7-Feb BUESCHER, Virginia 10-Feb CARPENTER, Mabel 91 Chattanooga 9-Feb COLLINS, Louis 77 Alexandria 10-Feb DORAN, Evelyn Mae (Abbott) Erlanger 9-Feb FRITZ, Leonard Edgewood GRIMES, James D.

"Jim" 46 Alliance 8-Feb GROSS, Robert Wayne 54 Elsmere 8-Feb HARLAND, Greg 63 13-Jan HEAD, Joe Howard Sr. 77 Cincinnati 9-Feb HERWEH, Helen G. 104 Cincinnati 9-Feb HOLT, Virginia L. 81 Bethel HOUSTON, Eldon Edgewood JELF, Ken 69 Independence KAESTNER, Frank 96 Cincinnati KING, Rufus B. 88 KINNEY, Alvin L.

93 LATTIMORE, Rodney J. 47 McWHORTER, Mildred L. 81 MOUNTAIN, Robert Jr. 59 NABER, Otto J. 92 NEUSPICKEL, Shirley 70 RARDIN, Marjorie (Gaddis) 91 REED, Elizabeth REID, Katherine I.

(Watts) 89 Batavia RETTIG, Gary E. 43 SMALL, Hattie Lee 76 STEVENS, Norma (Liles) 68 YEAGER-ARTHUR, Gayola 78 Middendorf Alexandria 12-Feb 10 AM Clark Ronald B. Jones 14-Feb 10:30 AM Hodapp-Carthage Thompson, Hall Jordan Geo. H. Rohde Son 14-Feb 1 PM Walker 14-Feb 11 AM Walker 12-Feb 1 PM Chattanooga 12-Feb 2:30 PM Alexandria 16-Feb 1 PM Stith 12-Feb 11 AM Paul R.

Young 12-Feb 2 PM Floral Middendorf Hills Mikovk-Rosenacker Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke 13-Feb 12-Feb 12-Feb 2 1 1 PM PM PM a Mihovk-Rosenacker 12-Feb 10:30 AM 9-Feb E.C. Nurre-Amelia Middendorf 8-Feb Hay 7-Feb J.C. Battle Sons W. Harrison, IN 9-Feb Highland Heights 7-Feb Erlanger Lincoln Heights 5-Feb 9-Feb Cincinnati 10-Feb 14-Feb 11 AM 12-Feb 2 PM Jackman Kercheval Meyers Fares J. Radel-Newport Thompson, Hall and Jordan Meyer Geiser Rebold Rosenacker Sexton 12-Feb 10 AM 12-Feb 5 PM 13-Feb 12-Feb 11 AM 13-Feb 3 PM 14-Feb 11:30 AM DeMossville 7-Feb Elliston-Stanley 12-Feb 1 PM Libertyville 9-Feb T.P.

White Sons 13-Feb 2 PM 8-Feb Moore Family-Batavia Paul R. Young 5-Feb Walker 12-Feb 12 PM 12-Feb 12:30 PM 14-Feb 2 PM Wilder 7-Feb Fares J. Radel 14-Feb 10 AM Newport 9-Feb Muehlenkamp-Erschell 12-Feb 10 AM TO SEND SYMPATHY FLOWERS CALL 513.961.6622 or visit www.jonestheflorist.com Ohio- Indiana obituaries HERWEH Helen G. Herweh beloved wife of the late Clarence M. Stone and the late Albert C.

Herweh, loving mother of Russell C. (Jane) Stone and Lois J. (Clem) Merz, dear grandmother of Christopher W. Merz, Wendi Kai Fox and Scott Stone, great-grandmother of Shaun Mersin Brandon, Merz, Peyton Merz, Marissa Fox, Michael Fox I1, Ariana Fox and Lucas Fox. Died Feb.

9, 2011. Age 104. Visitation Saturday Feb. 12th from until time of service at at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home 5527 Cheviot Rd. (near North Bend In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to College Hill Presbyterian Church or to the charity of donor's choice.

www.mrfuneralhome.com HOLT Virginia Lee (nee Davis). Loving wife of 65 years to Ray Holt. Loving mother of Patti (Terry) Elam, Glenn (Anita) Holt, Judy (the late Tom) Wiggins, Cheryl (Bob) Johnson and Janet Holt. Loving Grandmother of 11 and Great Grandmother of 23. Sister of Eva Buttram, Lizzie Posey and the late Caroline, Janet, Eugene, Freddie, Harry, Junior, James and Charles Kenneth Davis.

Virginia died Wednesday February 9, 2011 at the age of 81. Residence Bethel, Ohio. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 West Main Street (St. Rt.

125) Amelia, Ohio. Funeral Services 11:00 am Monday February 14, 2011 at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, 3969 St. Rt. 132 Batavia, Ohio. Interment Tate Township Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the church. MCWHORTER Mildred age 81, February 5, 2011, Lincoln Heights. beloved mother of Joyce Jordan; loving grandmother of Sonya (Garrick) Berkhalter and Anthony Hendrix, also survived by 4 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call Saturday from 10am until time of service 11am at Ebenezer 2nd Baptist Church, 10054 Dixie Ave. Interment Landmark Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home. Ohio- Indiana obituaries MOUNTAIN Robert Jr, devoted husband of Kathy Labbe Mountain, dear son of Harriett and the late Robert Mountain Sr, loving father of Tracy Lynn Mountian, James Robert (Brittany) Mountian, step father of Ruth Ann (Mark), April, Abby, Sara, Shaun (Kurt), brother of Diana, Debbie, Terri Ann, cherished grandfather of Kaden, Isaiah, Sophia, Scott, Libby, Jamison, Justin, and Jade. Passed away at his home February 9, at the age of 59. Visitation Sunday from 1PM until time of service at 3PM at Meyer Geiser Funeral Home, 4989 Glenway Ave (opposite the Covedale Center). Donations may be made to Jewish Vocational Service, 4300 Rossplain Road, 45236..

Robert will be buried at Dayton National Cemetery Monday 11 AM. Meyergeiser.com NABER Otto, beloved husband of the late Rita Naber (nee Vennemeyer), dear father of Tom (Sandy) Naber, (Gail) Naber, Janice (Jim) Watson, Bernice Schaefer and Kathy (Greg) Pahner, grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 31, brother of the late Aurelia Nusekabel, Louis Naber, Bernard Naber, William Naber, Elizabeth Ginn and Rosemary Naber. Died Thursday, February 10, 2011, age 92 years. Visitation at Rebold, Rosenacker Sexton Funeral Home, 3700 Glenmore Avenue (Cheviot) Monday 9 11 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial St. Ignatius of Loyola Church at 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers the Naber family suggests memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may also be expressed to the Naber family online at www.rebold.com. RARDIN Marjorie Gaddis. Long-time resident of Libertyville, III. and retired in Hendersonville, N.C.

Died Feb. 9, 2011 at the age of 93. Cherished wife of the late Willis C. (Bill) Rardin, devoted mother of Thomas Rardin and Katherine Rardin McMillin of Anderson Township, Ohio. Daughter of the late Henry and Juanita Gaddis of Libertyville, sister of the late Barbara Gaddis Boyer and sister-in-law of Bill Boyer.

Dear grandmother to Bill and Allison McMillin; aunt to several nieces and nephews. Marjorie enriched the lives of her family and friends through her gentle humor, appreciation for color and beauty, and her generous empathy for others. Caring for her son, Tom, was her lifework. Friends are invited for visitation at T.P. White Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Mt.

Washington, on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 2-5 pm. Private family interment will be in Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jackson Center Parent Group, E. Roger sley Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Jackson on Adult Center, 5093 Kingor The Springer School and Center, 2121 Madison Cincinnati, OH 45208.

REID Katherine I. (nee Watts) formerly of Batavia. Wife of the late Grady Reid and Wendell Garrison. February 8, 2011, Age 89. Family will receive friends Saturday from 11 AM until 12 Noon time of service at the Moore Family Funeral Home 225 Spring St.

Batavia. www.moorefamilyfuneralhomes. com RETTIG Gary E. Beloved son of Raymond Rettig and Bonnie Rettig (nee Kaelin); Loving brother of Kirk (Cindy) Rettig, Gina (William) Martin and Dan (Jennifer) Rettig; Devoted uncle of Gary was a very active member of Vineyard Church Northwest and Founder of Cardinal Ministries. Residence: Cincinnati; Age 43; Funeral services will be Saturday, February 12th, 2011 at 12:30 PM at Paul R.

Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Mt. Healthy. Visitation will be Friday from 5 8 PM the evening prior. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations to City Gospel Mission can be made by going to firstgiving.com and enter "Gary Rettig" in the search area. Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.

com SMALL Small, Hattie Lee, age 76, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. Survived by 5 daughters; Vivian (Brent) Lee, Celeste Small, Diana (Byron) Black, Dawn McFadden and Topeza Shaw; 2. sons, Dwight (Patricia) Lee and John McFadden; 5 grandchildren, Vanessa, Antonio, Niko, Joshua, and Asia and a host of other relatives. Visitation 1:00 PM, Monday, February 14, 2011 with 2:00 PM service at Walker Funeral Home, 7830 Hamilton (45231). Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home.

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