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

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Obituary of Stuart L. Cracknell
Stuart L. Cracknell, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 8, 1943 he was the son of the late George and Helen (Wills) Cracknell. Stuart entered the United States Army on February 21, 1960, serving 2 campaigns in Vietnam. For his service he received the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal (6th AWD), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (2 Campaigns), Vietnam Campaign Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Driver's Badge, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm, Expert (Rifle). He was honorably discharged as an MSG (ret) on June 30, 1981, serving 21 years. After serving his country he began working as a teacher at Niagara County Community College. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed going camping and to the casino.He is survived by his sons, Gerald J. (Shannon) Cracknell Sr., Stuart L. (Lori) Cracknell Jr., Dino L. Cracknell and Cody L. (Melinda) Cracknell Sr.; sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Deb Cracknell, Esther Engeholm, Marie Smulowitz and Grace Anne Holland; brothers, George (Bonnie) Cracknell, Martin (Lyda) Stevens, Ray (Adele) Cracknell, Fred (Connie) Engeholm, John "Jack" (Jane) Engeholm and Ron Engeholm. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Linda (Sisler) Cracknell and ten siblings.Friends may call Friday, September 17th from 1-6 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th Street, corner of Welch Ave, Niagara Falls, NY. Burial with Military honors will take place at the convenience of the family in the Western New York National Cemetery, Corfu, NY.

Stuart married SISLER, Linda F on 19 Jan 1963. Linda (daughter of SISLER, Harold C and TURNER, Helen) was born on 29 Nov 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Dec 2015 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Linda F. (nee Sisler) Cracknell, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born on November 29, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Turner) Sisler. On January 19, 1963, Linda married Stuart L. Cracknell, Sr.

Mrs. Cracknell was primarily a homemaker, but did work in retail for various businesses. Linda and her husband were members of the Buff Social Club in the Town of Niagara. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed camping. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Cracknell is survived by four sons, Stuart L. (Lori) Cracknell, Jr., Gerald J. (Shannon) Cracknell, Sr., Dino L. Cracknell and Cody L. (Melinda) Cracknell, Sr.; fifteen grandchildren, Gary, Marissa, Gerald (Joanna), Jr., Jesse, Nicole (Nick), Samantha (James), Leeanna, Elsie, Tiffany, Cody, Jr., Megan, Adam, Noah, Alyssa and Kenny and five great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Tony, Paully, Antonio and Colt. Linda is also survived by three siblings, Dolores (Wilbur) Swick, Jill (late Chuck) Nickles and Thomas (late Sharon) Sisler and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one brother, Leonard (Mona) Sisler.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 11th from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will follow visitation at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Kim Smith officiating. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to leave a personal message for the family.

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Niagara Gazette - 1/3/1963

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sisler, 15th Street, announce
the engagement of their daughter, Miss Linda
F. Sisler, to Spec. 5 C. Stuart L. Cracknell, son of
Mr. and Mrs.Ferdinand Engleholm, Michigan Avenue.
Miss Sisler attended North Junior High School.
Spec. Cracknell attended LaSalle Senior High School
and is serving with the Army at Ft. Hood, Tex.
A winter wedding is planned.

George + WILLS, Helen. Helen and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold + TURNER, Helen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married KLAI, Franzisca Friederike Caroline about 1905. Franzisca (daughter of KLAI, Christian Johann Christoph and SIMMONS, Wilhelmine Caroline Johanne) was born on 5 May 1883 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]