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LAURA MARIE BURKETT, age 29 of Wheatfield, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly on September 3, 2018 in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Binghamton, NY on February 12, 1989; daughter of Laird A. and Kathy (Allen) Burkett, of Wheatfield. Laura came to this area in 1996, was a high school graduate, with cosmetology certification. She is a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, where she assisted with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and the Children's Choir. Laura was a former member of the Girl Scouts, and enjoyed travelling with her family throughout the United States. 
Survivors include a son, Bentley; her parent's; two brothers, Laird J. (Liz) Burkett of Wheatfield, and Larry Burkett of Niagara Falls; grandmother, Shirley Allen of North Tonawanda; two aunts, Cheryl (Robert) McCall of North Tonawanda, and Josephine (Stephen) Gill of Pekin; a uncle, Gilbert Allen of North Tonawanda; cousins, Matt (Julie) McCall, Jen (Jason) Gallo, Dan Allen, Todd McCall, and Aaron Gill; and friend, Wally Czaska.
Friends may call at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 on Sunday (September 9) from noon till 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Keith Knupp, at 2:00 p.m. following the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Laura was known to have a smile on her face, a laugh in her voice, and a hug from her heart. She will be missed.
Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

Laird married ALLEN, Kathy A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Warren married KRUEGER, Shirley Jean on 11 Nov 1950 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Shirley (daughter of KRUEGER, Edward C and VOELKER, Hazel) was born on 30 Mar 1925 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Nov 2020 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SHIRLEY J. (Krueger) ALLEN, age 95, went to her eternal home on November 17, 2020. She was born to Edward and Hazel Krueger on March 30, 1925. A graduate and life long resident of North Tonawanda, she went to work at Bell Aerospace during WWII followed by Wurlitzer Co, then Carborundum where she met and married Warren “Bud” Allen. Shirley also worked at her Dad’s store – Krueger’s Market – then Snackwagon and Sanborn Greenhouses. Shirley loved to travel and camp throughout North America, taking time to listen to songbirds serenading in the air, smelling the beautiful flowers, and admiring all of God’s creation. She belonged to many camping clubs, including NCHA, Ken-Ton-A-Wanderers, Coachman, and Winnebago. She also enjoyed an uplifting spiritual journey to the Holy Land. Shirley was the oldest lifelong member of St. Mark, being active in the Women’s Ministry, LWML, and the Quilters group. Her faith in the Lord was a role model for her 4 children and others alike. She loved to sing hymns, silly songs, and campfire favorites. In between travels, Shirley loved to watch her flowerbed gardens bloom all summer long and was a charter member of the Wheatfield Garden Club. She was also an active helper in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts with her children, and helped 5 sons & grandsons achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Shirley is survived by a son, Gilbert Allen, daughter Kathy (Laird) Burkett, and son-in-law Robert McCall. Also 6 Grandchildren – Jennifer (Jason) Gallo, Daniel (Xue) Allen, Laird “Josh” (Liz) Burkett, Larry (Amanda) Burkett, Matthew (Julie) McCall, and Todd McCall. And her Great Grandchildren, who brought her great joy – Ethan, Emma, and Ella Gallo. Shirley is predeceased by her husband Warren “Bud” Allen, two children Rick Allen and Cheryl McCall, a granddaughter Laura Burkett, and brother James (Carol) Krueger. Visitation will be at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St, North Tonawanda on Saturday, November 28 from 9:00-11:00 with funeral service immediately following at 11:00. Masks required. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/29/1950

Vases of white chrysanthemums,
palms and seven branch
candelabra decorated the altar
and chancel of St. Mark's Evangelical
Lutheran Church on Nov.
11 at 5:30 p.m. for the marriage
of Miss Shirley J. Krueger,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
C. Krueger and Warren D.
Allen, son of Mr and Mrs. Harry
Allen of Niagara Falls.
The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Paul Fretthold. Carl
Koehnke played nuptial music
and accompanied Mrs. William
Grawe who sang "Always" and
"The Lord's Prayer."
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride wore a gown
of Belgium lace with an off-the
shoulder'neckline, long sleeves
tapering to points over the wrists
and a set in band of ruching
around the hipline falling in folds
to the floor and extending into a
long court train. She wore a
fingertip veil of French imported
illusion with lace edge in
scroll design- and a tiara of
pearlized orange blossoms. She
carried a lace fan adorned with
baby chrysanthemums and an
orchid. The bride wore pearls
with earrings to match, a gift
from the bridegroom.
The maid-of-honor, Miss Irene
Brauer, wore an orchid satin
gown with a matching lace hat.
The bridesmaids, Miss Carol
Gath and Miss Lorraine Stenzel
wore similar gowns and hats in
yellow and aqua. All wore long
gloves and carried lace fans
trimmed with roses and chrysthemums
to match their gowns,
gowns. °
George A l l e n attended his
brother as best man and the
ushers were James and Robert
Krueger.
The mother of the bride wore
a coffee and cream colored crepe
dress with brown accessories and
the bridegroom's mother chose
a plum colored crepe dress with
matching accessories. Both wore
corsages of roses and chrysanthemums.
Grandmothers of the
bride and bridegroom wore corsages
of carnations with their ensembles.
More than 150 guests attended
the reception which was held in
the Eagles' Home. Out of town
guests were from Niagara Falls,
Middleport, Buffalo and Monroe,
Mich.
Showers for the bride were
given by Miss Irene Brauer, the
Misses Elaine and Lorraine Stenzel,
variety; Mrs. Ralph Mellenthine,
and Mrs. Donald Strassburg,
kitchen and linen; Miss
Carol Gath and James Krueger,
one-gift Jack and Jill; Mrs.
Reinold Mueller, variety; Mrs.
William Goater and Mrs. Gordon
Call, one-gift bathroom. A shower
and luncheon were given by
friends of the bride at the Carborundum
Company.
For a wedding strip through
the Smoky Mountains, the bride
wore a grey suit with navy accessories
and an orchid corsage