Jean Verkamp (nee. Young) Bellevue, Kentucky Obituary

Jean Verkamp (nee. Young)

Jean Verkamp (nee. Young), 91, resident of Bellevue and beloved wife of John H., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14th at home surrounded by her husband and family. She was retired from the Dominican Sisters of the Sick and the Poor. Jean loved the holidays, loved decorating and opened her home up to all. She also enjoyed travel, gardening, sewing, crafts and spending time with her family. Toward the end of her life, Mom loved when Dad would take her for a ride to get ice cream. Jean was preceded in death by her son, David Michael Verkamp. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Linda (Lud) Kidwell, Barbara (Late Jerry) Perry, Mary (Greg) Dees & Sharon (Wayne) Smith; sons, Ronald & Johnny (Marianne) Verkamp; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 11-1 p.m., with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 19th at Divine Mercy Parish, Bellevue. Interment will take place at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials are suggested to David Verkamp c/o Marianne Verkamp, Guardian Savings Bank, 14 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075.
November 20, 1928 - February 14, 202011/20/192802/14/2020
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Denise (Daniel) Kafel
February 19, 2020
Sharon & Family I was sad to hear your Mother had pasted away. She will be greatly missed but in s better place. Sorry I couldn't be there with you, but you are all in my prayers through out this trying time. Your Mom was the sweetest, kind and caring mom. Always r... Continue Reading
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Debbie Pratt
February 16, 2020
Some of my favorite memories where when I would spend the night at the Verkamps. On Saturday morning Mrs. Verkamp would make homemade goetta and the smell coming from her kitchen was amazing. She was one of a kind and such a sweet gracious lady. Praying for her family... Continue Reading
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Sandy Kidwell Thornton
February 16, 2020
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