Family/Spouse: Kathleen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married BARKOW, Norma Marie on 28 Aug 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Norma (daughter of BARKOW, Herbert F and MCKEE, Edith) was born on 12 May 1927 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Jan 2013 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 31, 2013
Norma M. Brown

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON —
Norma M. Brown, age 85, of Lewiston died on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston after a brief illness. Norma was born on May 12, 1927 in Wilson, the daughter of the late Herbert and Edith (McKie) Barkow and was a 1945 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.
She retired in 1991 as a Senior Social Welfare Examiner from the Niagara County Department of Social Services after 21 years of service. Norma had previously taught at Trinity Lutheran Parochial School in Niagara Falls and at St. Peter Lutheran School in the Town of Cambria. After high school, Norma was employed for a time at the Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls. Norma has lived in Lewiston since 1988. Previous to that she had lived in Ransomville, Niagara Falls, and Youngstown. She is a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Youngstown, the Youngstown and the Lewiston Senior Citizens, and the Lewiston Larks. She enjoyed her family, singing, reading, traveling, ceramics, and playing cards and taking part in the Senior's activities.
She is survived by her children, Mark (Kathleen) Brown of Caledonia, NY, Susan Eastwood of Springfield, VA, David (Betty) Brown of Spanaway, WA, Debbie (Michael) Teague of O'Fallon, IL, and Elizabeth Brown of Lewiston; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her former husband, Norman W. Brown, in 1993.
Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Saturday, February 2nd from 4-8 PM. (Please note, there will be no visitation on Sunday, February 3rd.) Funeral Services will be held on MONDAY, February 4th at 11:00 AM in St. John Lutheran Church, 420 Lockport St., Youngstown, with the Rev. Richard Blemaster officiating. Burial will be private in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.
Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registration.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/9/1948

TO BE AUGUST BRIDE-Miss
Norma Barkow. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert E. Barkow, 2102
Ontario avenue, whose engagement
to Mr. Norman W. Brown,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W.
Brown, Wellsville, recently was
announced, will be married In the
T r i n i t y Evangelical Lutheran
church, South avenue, August 28.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 8/30/1948

Norma Marie Barkow
Weds Norman Brown i
A bridal gown of ivory satin'
trimmed with Mantilla lace and'
fashioned with an off-the-shoulder
neckline, long sleeves and full skirt
gathered In front with lilies of the
valley flowers was worn by Miss
Norma Marie Barkow at her marriage
to Mr. Norman Walter Brown,
at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
church. South avenue Saturday afternoon.
Her fingertip veil of Illusion
was held In place by a delicate
lace tiara edged with seed pearls.
She carried a white prayer book
with a white orchid.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert E. Barkow. Ontario
avenue, this city, and the
bridegroom Is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Anthony W. Brown, Wellsville.
The Rev. Paul J. Hartenberger.
South avenue, and the Rev. Carl
Oldach. North Ridge, were the officiating
clergymen.
The large wedding group presented
a lovely picture before the altar,
which was decorated with white
gladioli and palms.
The group included: Mrs. Dorell
Lee, matron of honor; Mrs. Glenn
Wingert, Mrs. Erwin Seabert, Miss
Hazel Menzie, Mrs. James Flanagan,
Miss Louise Feldmeyer and Miss
Margaret Penman, bridesmaids, and
Mr. Dorell Lee, best man, and the
Messrs William Brown, Donald Mc-
Kie, Edwin Robins, Erwin Seabert,
James Flanagan and Donald Jones,
ushers.
Mrs. A. P. Caterlna provided the
musical background for the ceremony
with Miss Mary Pasch as soloist.
A dinner for 50 guests was served
at Lulgi's restaurant. The wedding
reception was held at the bride's
home with the bride and bridegroom,
«and their parents, receiving
the guests.
After a wedding trip to Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. -Brown will reside at
710 Augustus place.

Herbert married MCKEE, Edith on 25 Jul 1925 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Edith (daughter of MCKEE, Thomas) was born on 9 Dec 1908 in Scotland; died in Jan 1988 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/29/1925

Mr, and Mrs. Thomas McKie of Cambria
gave a reception a few evenings
ago In honor of their daughter. Edith,
who was recently married to Herbert
F. Barkow. There, were forty-five
guests present, who enjoyed a very
pleasant evening and the host and
hostess served a bountiful and tempting
supper from seven until ten o'clock.
The brlde was the recipient of many
useful and beautiful gifts. The out-of-
town guests were Mr. and Mrs. H.
Lauze, of Buffalo, Mr, and Mrs. Barkow
and family of Milwaukee Wis..
Allison Lornberger of Pekln, Mr. and
Mrs. John Thompson and Miss Thompson
and Mr. Perry of Ransomville.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 7/29/1925

The marriage of Miss Edith Mc-
Kee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas McKee of North Cambria
Herbert Barkow, son of Rev. John
P, ;Barkow of Church road, Cambria,
took. place Saturday afternoon, July
25th at the five o'clock at the Evan-
gelical German parsonage, the home
of the. groom. Rev. John P Barkow,
father of the groom, officiating. The
ceremony took place in the front parlor
which was right with summer
flowers and ferns in every convenient
place.
The bride wore a beautiful gown.
of powder blue. Canton crepe with
bead trimmings and a scarf and hat
to match. She carried a . shower
bouquet of bride roses. She was
attended by Miss Althea Towne.
Whose costume was yellow georgette
with scarf and hat to match and she
carried a bouquet of gladiolus. The
groom was attended by Allison Somberger
as best man. Later a reception
was held at the Hotel Statler in
Buffao for the bridal party. After
dinner the newly wedded pair depart-
ed on an extended trip, which will
include Cleveland. Ohio, Washtngton,
D. C , and New York City. On their
r e t u r n they will be at home, at the
residence of the brlde's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas McKee of North
Cambria.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/18/1936

NORTH RIDGE, Feb. 18. - Rev
John P. Barkow died at the Deaconess
hospital. Buffalo, yesterday, ai the
age of 61 years.
Rev. Mr. Barkow was born April
4. 1875. at Milwaukee, Wis., where he
attended Lutheran Day school, later
entering Concordia college to prepare
for the ministry and graduated in
1897 at The Seminary, St. Louis, Mo
His first call was to Allardi, Term..
Aug. 22, 1897. serving three and a halt
years. In 1901 he took charge ai
Wartburg, Tenn., for two years. In
1903, he went to Mendon, N. Y., serving
four years and the past 29 years
was stationed at North Ridge.
His wife died 13 years ago. He is
survived by two sons and two daughters,
Mrs. Fred Siebert, Ransomville.
Edward Barkow, Niagara Falls.
Herbert Barkow, North Ridge, Mrs.
Malcolm Hlscock, Niagara Falls; two
brothers, William F. and Henry Barkow,
of Wisconsin.
Prayer will be conducted by Rev
Carl Dauphin on Thursday morning
at 10:30 after which the body will
lie In state In St. Peter's church.
North Ridge, until 2 p. m.. when a
public service will be conducted by
Rev. Mr. Dauphin, assisted by Rev.
Verwibe. of Buffalo, president of the
Eastern District of Missouri Lutheran
Synod, and Rev. P. Fretthold, of North
Tonawanda, Rev. F. Swartz, of Ken-
more, Rev. H. Meier, of Lockport, and
Rev. W. Drews, of Buffalo.
A guard of honor, consisting of
the trustees of the church, will of-
ficiate while the body lies in state.

John + Augusta W. Augusta was born about 1876 in Watertown, WI; died on 19 Dec 1922 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 12/23/1922

Mrs. Augusta Barkow, wife of Rev.
John Barkow, the pastor of St. Peters
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
Ridge, died at her home on Tuesday
morning st six o'clock, following an Illness
of nearly three months. She was
born at Watertown, Wisconsin, fortyseven
years ago, and was the mother of
four children, all at whom are at home.
Edward, Herbert, Frieda and Irna. The
funeral was held from the. church on
Friday at two o'clock, nearby brethren
clergymen havig the service in charge.
Burial was at the cemetery on the
Ridge.