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Obituary of James H. Ferguson

James “Jim” H. Ferguson went to his eternal home January 5, 2022, surrounded by family.  Born March 20, 1930, in Newfane he was the son of Hiram and Ruth (Klumpp) Ferguson.  James proudly served in the US Air Force from 1950-1954.  He owned Willett Ferguson Concrete Construction, Synthetic Granite Vault, and served as caretaker for Wrights Corners Cemetery. He was very active in local politics and held several leadership positions in his church. He was most proud of his family and often bragged about their accomplishments. His favorite hobby was his vegetable garden and he received great joy from sharing his produce or bartering it for services.
Jim leaves behind his loving wife Martha (Willett) Ferguson, whom he married November 28th, 1957, children James, Beth, Tod, and Julia.  He was a devoted grandfather to Aaron, Meredith, Sarah, and Nate. His world revolved around his three great-grands Rhett, Emma & Tanner. Also survived by sister-in-law, Joan, nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces, and nephews.  Jim was predeceased by sisters Joan and Jeanne, brother-in-law Roger and sister-in-law Rita.
Memorial Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church Aug 13th, 2022.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com. Memorial donations may be made to https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate in lieu of flowers.

James married WILLETT, Martha on 28 Nov 1957. Martha (daughter of WILLETT, Harold P and LINDKE, Edna May) was born on 22 Jun 1933 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Mar 2022 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Martha Willett Ferguson, 88 of Newfane, went home to be with the Lord March 25th, 2022 at Elderwood of Lockport. Born June 22, 1933, daughter of Harold and Edna (Lindke) Willett.
She worked as a dietician at her alma mater, Roy Hart Schools, and Duke University where she especially enjoyed serving meals at the marine biology lab. Her food service skills were enjoyed most by her family, especially when vegetables from the family garden were prepared or preserved. She was very active in the community serving at Teen Tunnel, Hamilton House, 4-H, church, Newfane School Board, Newfane Library Board, and Kenan Quilters Guild. She followed her life's dream and opened Martha's Cupboard Quilt Shop leading to a 12-year career fueled by her passion for teaching textile design.
Married Nov 28th, 1957, to late James Ferguson. She leaves behind her four children, James, Beth, Tod, and Julia, whom she lovingly raised. She was a devoted grandmother to Aaron, Meredith, Sarah, and Nate. The apples of her eye were her great-grands, Rhett, Emma, Tanner and Meritt. Meritt was born only hours after her great-grandmother's passing, a bittersweet day. Also survived by her sister, Joan; and many nieces and nephews; predeceased by her sister, Rita; sisters-in-law, Joan and Jeanne; and brother-in-law, Roger.
Memorial Services for both Jim and Martha will be held at First Presbyterian Church August 13th, 2022. Visit https://www.facebook.com/lockportjesus/ for more details, especially as the service gets closer.
Memorial donations may be made to https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=2295&np=true in lieu of flowers.

Hiram + KLUMPP, Ruth R. Ruth (daughter of KLUMPP, John Fred and HECK, Kathleen) was born in 1904; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold + LINDKE, Edna May. Edna (daughter of LINDKE, Christian Fredrich and DETTBARN, Antonia) was born in 1906 in New York; died in 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NEWFANE—John F. Klumpp, 91, a resident in this area for 50 years, died Sunday (Oct. 2, 1966) in Niagara Lutheran Nursing Home, Buffalo, where he had been a patient briefly. For the last 10 years, Mr. Klumpp had lived with a daughter, Miss Freda Klumpp, at 24 Bell St., Buffalo. He was born in Buffalo, Jan. 24, 1875, a son of Bernhardt and Mary Gulkelberger Klumpp. He married Katherine Heck, in Buffalo, Oct. 25, 1899. She died in 1952 at Ridgewood, where they were making their home at the time. Mr. Klumpp was a farmer throughout his life, retiring in 1953. He was a life member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, where he served as trustee for many years. Survivors include two sons, Elmer Klumpp, Appleton, and Walter Klumpp, Lockport; five daughters, Mrs. Charles (Lillian) Heckel, Buffalo, Mrs. Hiram (Ruth) Ferguson, Newfane, Mrs. Kathleen Kaufman, Lockport, Miss Freda Klumpp, Buffalo, and Mrs. Kenneth (Alice) Berner, Gasport; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rev. August Kruetz of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate at services at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Wrights Corners Cemetery.

John married HECK, Kathleen on 25 Oct 1899 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Kathleen was born in 1875 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died in 1952 in Ridgewood, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette, 7 Apr 1952
Services for Mrs. Kate H. Klumpp, who died today at her home, Ridge road, will be held Wedntsday at 2;30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran church, Ridgewood, with burial in Wright's Corners cemetery. Mrs. Klumpp was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Wayland Heck. She wis born In Buffalo but had lived in Hartland. 14 years. Survivors include two sons and five daughters, Mrs. .Charles Heckel, Buffalo; Elmer Klumpp and Mrs. Hiram Ferguson, Apgpleton; Mrs. Howard Kauffman, Lockport; Miss Frieda Klumpp, at home; Walter Klumpp, Newfane, and Mrs. Kenneth Berner, Gasport, and three sisters, Mrs. William Wilhelm, Mrs. Albert Hock and Mrs. Arthur Hock, all of Buffalo.

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Niagara Gazette - 11/22/1939

MIDDLEPORT. Nov 22.-Funeral
services for Antonia Llnkde. 64. wife
of Christian Lindke. who died
Monday, will be held Friday at 2
o'clock at the Richardson and
Knuebel funeral home. State street.
Burial win be in Mt Pleasant cemetery.
West Shelby.
Mrs Lindke. besides her husband
three children. Mrs. Harold Wlllett
and Ruth and Otto Lindke; four
grandchildren; one sister. Mrs
Julius Becker, A brother. Emll Dettbarn
of Gasport, and three brothers
in Germany
Friends will be received at the
home on the Rion road. Town of
Royalton, until Friday.

Christian + DETTBARN, Antonia. Antonia was born about 1875; died about 22 Nov 1939 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]