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Boone County

Charles Bailey

FLORENCE - Charles "Chuck" Bailey, 82, a manager for Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. for 35 years, a World War II Coast Guard veteran, and member of the Bromley Vets, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Covington.

His son David Charles Bailey died previously.

Among the survivors are his wife, Betty Botkin Bailey, and a son, Michael.

No public services planned. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Linnemann Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

Memorials: American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218-2039.

Evelyn Dillon

FLORENCE - Evelyn Gallenstein Dillon, 67, a homemaker, and member of St. Paul Church in Florence, died Tuesday at St. Luke Hospital in Florence.

Among the survivors are her husband, John; and three daughters, Sally Dillon, Lynda Gerrety and Amy Martin.

Visitation will be 5-7:30 p.m. and service 7:30 p.m. today at Stith Funeral Home in Florence. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger.

Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Thomas W. Trumble

FLORENCE - Thomas William Trumble, 79, a self-employed custodian, a World War II Army veteran, and member of St. Paul Church in Florence, died Wednesday at his home.

Among the survivors are his wife, Anna Mae Trumble; and four daughters, Diane Aylor, Deborah Trumble, Barbara Lamkin and Mary Jean Trumble.

Visitation will be 8-10 a.m. and service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Stith Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, Northern Kentucky Unit, Nicholas Center, Suite A-2, 6612 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042.

Campbell County

Mary Berberich

CRESTVIEW - Mary Helen Wimberg Berberich, 77, a retired chief deputy clerk for Campbell County Circuit Court, died Tuesday at her home.

She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring, and a volunteer with the reading program at St. Joseph Elementary in Cold Spring.

Among the survivors are five daughters, Mary Kaye Stoeber, Joyce Dixon, Pat Bowman, Pam Merck and Jean Berberich, and two sons, Charlie and Steve.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today and P\prayers at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home in Fort Thomas. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas.

Memorials: St. Joseph School Tuition Assistance Fund, 4011 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.

Isabelle Mains

FORT THOMAS - Isabelle Taylor Mains, 94, a credit manager for 30 years with Sears & Roebuck Co., died Tuesday at St. Luke Hospital in Fort Thomas.

She was a member of the women's group at New Hope Methodist Church in Southgate, and was a member of the St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary for 25 years.

Her husband Gwendol Mains preceded her in death.

Surviving are nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to noon and service noon Saturday at A.C. Dobbling & Son Funeral Home in Fort Thomas. Burial will be in Johnsville Cemetery in Johnsville, Ky.

Memorials: The Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth, care of Melinda Ryles-Smith, P.O. Box 749, Versailles, KY 40383.

Jean Sturm

FORT THOMAS - Jean Morris Sturm, 78, a homemaker who was a former member of the Fort Thomas Parent-Teacher Association at Fort Thomas Independent Schools, died Wednesday at the home of a relative in Flint, Mich.

Her husband, Howard, died in August.

Among the survivors are two sons, Bradley and Dr. Randall Sturm.

No visitation. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. 4th St., Cincinnati. Entombment will be in Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum in Southgate. Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Homes are handling arrangements.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, Northern Kentucky Unit, Nicholas Center, Suite A-2, 6612 Dixie Hwy., Florence, KY 41042.

Marie Spille

FORT THOMAS - Marie Delores Siegel Spille, 97, a homemaker, died Tuesday at Carmel Manor in Fort Thomas.

Her husband, Edwin, died in 1937.

Among the survivors are three daughters, Patricia Peters, Donna Kuhlman, and Marjean Hils.

No visitation. Mass of Christian burial will be 9:30 a.m. today at St. Xavier Church, 607 Sycamore St., Cincinnati. Burial will be in St. Joseph (Old) Cemetery in Price Hill. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Homes are handling arrangements.

Memorials: Blessed Gianna's Maternity Home, 15605 County Road 15, Menton, ND 58261.

James F. Veal

NEWPORT - James F. Veal, 81, of West Chester, formerly of Newport, a retired Sergeant First Class in the Army who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield.

During his service, Mr. Veal was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.

His wife Gladys died in 1999.

Among the survivors are two sons, Rick and Earl; a daughter, Diana Tinker; four stepsons, Dennis, Donald, William and George Haigis; and two stepdaughters, Carolyn Williams and Marilyn Campbell.

No visitation. Service with burial to follow at 10 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Southgate. Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Homes are handling arrangements.

Grant County

Richard Collins

WILLIAMSTOWN - Richard Collins, 74, retired owner of Richard Collins Signs in Williamstown, died Wednesday at his home.

Among the survivors are his wife, Myrtle Noem Collins; and two sisters, Wanda Caldwell and Georgia Filson.

No visitation. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown. Burial will be in Williamstown Cemetery. Memorials: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3515 Dixie Hwy., Dry Ridge, KY 41035.