Mimi Trenkamp Obituary
The memory of Mimi Trenkamp of Independence, Kentucky, who passed away on November 25, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, James "Jim" Ward and Rosemary "Rosie" Gaupel Ward; her children, Mimi, Mark Trenkamp (Kristi), Julie Trenkamp (Bret Workman), Adam Trenkamp (Chrissy Pachuta), Malia Fangmeyer and Brett Trenkamp (Catrina); her daughter-in-law Karen Trenkamp; her siblings, John Ward (Karen), Sue Gough (Jim), Kathy Vogelpohl (Rick), Nancy Clark and Lynne Molitor (Mark); her husband Don Trenkamp; her son Tom "Tommy" Trenkamp, Jr.; her siblings, Mike Ward, Terri Simpson and Tom Ward; and her close friend Doris Childress. She was also cherished by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, with 2 brand new great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Barbara Church (4042 Turkeyfoot Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sterling Center at St. Barbara (4042 Turkeyfoot Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made online in Mimi's honor to the Greater Cincinnati chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org).
