Obituaries

Joan A. Zembrodt (nee Hellmann), 89, of Union, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, KY.

She was born to the late Robert J. and Loretta Hellmann. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Tom Zembrodt, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage before his passing in 2017.

Joan was devoted to her faith and being a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She was a wonderful cook, had a generous heart, and was always on the go. She enjoyed playing Euchre and was a member of a bowling league with Tom. Together, they also enjoyed traveling, especially taking their senior trips.

The kids knew when Joan needed them to come in-all she had to do was whistle out the side door and they came running! Joan will be remembered for her love of family, and the many ways she cared for those around her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Loretta; husband, Tom Zembrodt; son, Terry Zembrodt; grandson, Dustin Zembrodt; as well as her siblings.

Joan is survived by her loving children: Connie Lillard, Lisa Dennison, Jeff (Barb) Zembrodt, Michelle Zembrodt and Gary (Lyndi) Zembrodt; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, 30 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10:00 AM at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 10272 US-42, Union, KY 41091 with burial immediately following in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Timothy School Building Fund, 10272 US-42, Union, KY 41091.

Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.