OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hamilton City, Butler County, Ohio
The obituaries in the BUTLER COUNTY Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity OF HAMILTON CITY'S history and identity.
Virginia F. "Jenny" Grollmus
Jul 8, 2009
Virginia F. "Jenny" Grollmus, age 76, of Wayne Twp., passed away suddenly at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday July 8, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on April 22, 1933 the daughter of Charles and Frances (Hazelwood) Coe. Jenny was a 1951 graduate of Seven Mile High School, a member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton and the Fort...
Billy Harold Keith
Jul 7, 2009
Billy Harold Keith, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 6:36 AM. He was born in Woodburn, Kentucky on March 7, 1937 the son of Robert H. and Hazel (Creek) Keith. Harold was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1954 to 1957. He held various positions with...
Michael "Big Mike" Freytag
Jul 5, 2009
Michael "Big Mike" Freytag, age 24 of West Chester passed away on July 5, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on November 28, 1984 the son of Michael W. and Beverly (Waters) Freytag.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Beverly and Scott Bower of West Chester; his father and stepmother, Michael W. (Patty) Freytag of...
James Harold Houck, Sr.
Jul 4, 2009
James Harold Houck, Sr., age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 5:17 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 13, 1944 the son of Harold George and Beatrice (Jones) Houck. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #3986 and the Amvets Post #2.
He is...
Edna M. Bailey
Jul 3, 2009
Edna M. Bailey age 82 of Hanover Twp. passed away at home on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 9:50AM. She was born in Jeffersonville, Kentucky on April 25, 1927, the youngest of eight children to Nathan and Clara (Taylor) Pence. Her family moved to Ohio in 1929 and Edna was raised primarily in Hanover Twp., graduating from Hanover High...
Paul Matthew Koelblin
Jul 2, 2009
Paul Matthew Koelblin, age 30, of Hamilton passed away at University Hospital, Cincinnati on Thursday July 2, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on April 24, 1979 the son of Randy C. and Brenda Sue (Lewis) Koelblin. Paul loved to listen to music, especially Phish and The Grateful Dead. He attended over 200 concerts, 68 in one summer.
...Frederick John Adams
Jun 30, 2009
Frederick John Adams, age 45 of Camden passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 12:50 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 27, 1963 the son of Fred and Wanda (Abrams) Adams. John was employed as a welder assembler at Cincinnati Sub-Zero.
He is survived by a daughter, Jene? Adams of Camden;...
James M. Hibbard
Jun 30, 2009
James M. Hibbard, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 7:45 PM. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky on April 3, 1940 the son of William and Myrtle (Stamper) Hibbard. James was self-employed in the home remodeling business. He was also an author and had published two books. On August 2,...
Charles Edward Stamper
Jun 28, 2009
Charles Edward Stamper, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 4:48 AM. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky on March 20, 1940 the son of Enoch and Mae (Bryant) Stamper. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard from 1976 to 1991 and was employed at Harrison Radiator....
Arthur Joseph Babin
Jun 26, 2009
Arthur Joseph Babin, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 4:01 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on January 22, 1956 the son of Arthur Lawrence and Alice Marie (Mitchell) Babin. Arthur was employed as a driver at UTS Transportation.
He is survived by two sons, Andrew...
James Holland
Jun 25, 2009
James Holland, age 82 of New Miami passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 2:11 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 18, 1926 the son of Malvin and Mildred (Retherford) Holland. James was employed as an assembler at Mosler Safe Company for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Greenhills...

Jeanie Trent Rubush
Jun 25, 2009
Jeanie Trent Rubush, age 68 of Brookville, Indiana, passed away at McCullough Hyde Hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 1:30 PM. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky on November 24, 1940 the daughter of Luther and Mary (Mullins) Settles. Jeanie was employed by Lodder’s Flowers for many years, retiring in 1988. On March 4, 1956 in Brookville she...
William L. "Bill" Huff
Jun 24, 2009
William L. "Bill" Huff, age 75 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on March 5, 1934 the son of Charles Otis and Carrie (George) Huff. Bill was a former meat cutter at several local markets and was later employed at Avon. He was a member of...
Shirley Gentry
Jun 24, 2009
Shirley Gentry, age 56 of Fairfield Township passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She was born in Harveyton, Kentucky on April 8, 1953 the daughter of Val Gene and Norma Lee (Feltner) Turner. Shirley was employed as a systems analyst for Union Central Life Insurance Company for 25 years. She was an avid bowler,...
Bessie "Granny" Hensley
Jun 24, 2009
Bessie "Granny" Hensley, age 89 of Brookville, Indiana formerly of Okeana, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 5:13 P.M. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on March 15, 1920 the daughter of Alex and Creasy (Roark) Rogers. Bessie was a homemaker and avid bingo player for years. She married Morgan "Dock"...
Wanda Yvonne Wilmer
Jun 23, 2009
Wanda Yvonne Wilmer, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 28, 1935 the daughter of Loraine and Grace (Houston) Flanery. Wanda was employed as a cashier with Super X for 10 years and later as the owner and operator of a cleaning services company...
Judith Marie (Owens) Combs
Jun 20, 2009
Judith Marie (Owens) Combs of Hamilton passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 20, 2009. She was born in Cincinnati on April 25, 1954 the loving daughter of Leonard and Geneva (Cash) Owens. Judy attended Cincinnati Public Schools.
She leaves behind her husband, best friend and loving companion of over eight years, Steve Combs. Judy...
Helen Louise Null
Jun 19, 2009
Helen Louise Null, age 84 of Seven Mile stepped forward to eternal life at her residence on Friday, June 19, 2009. She was born in Montgomery County, Ohio on October 18, 1924 the daughter of James and Mary (Seifert) Miltenberger. Helen was employed by General Motors in the Delco Division for 30 years. She attended Jacksonburg United Methodist Church....

Kathleen Burns
Jun 18, 2009
Kathleen Burns, age 75 of Fairfield passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 9:30 PM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on June 24, 1933 the daughter of Bob and Ina (Wagers) Thompson. Kathleen was a member of Pentecostal Highway of Holiness. On February 9, 1952 in Manchester, Kentucky she married Merda...

Lewis Austin Webb
Jun 14, 2009
Lewis Austin Webb, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 6:20 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on January 13, 1940 the son of Benjamin and Mary Edith "Posie" (Murrell) Webb. Lewis was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God.
He is survived by his father, Benjamin Webb...