Family/Spouse: WORDEN, Will. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Harold J. Bergquist “Jim” went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2022, after a long battle fighting cancer. He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 29, 1945 to the late Harold E. and Jane (Goss) Bergquist.

Jim was a 1963 graduate of Royalton/Hartland High School. After high school he went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. He took great pride in restoring his 1953 Willy’s Army Jeep, and had been a member of MVPA (Military Vehicle Preservation Association) where he often took part in military reenactments & parades. He was especially proud of the many first place Classic Car awards his jeep received.,

He retired from Harrison Radiator after 35 years of service. He then worked many years after establishing his own “Quest Trucking” business. Jim enjoyed boating and was an avid fisherman who often made his own fishing lures. He especially loved watching NASCAR races, college football, and the NFL; with Notre Dame & Buffalo Bills being his favorite teams.

Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cathy (Lindke) Bergquist; his children, Jacqueline (Will) Worden, Harold “Ed” Bergquist, and Jaime Bergquist; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Jim is predeceased by his brother, David Bergquist.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM with a Memorial Service starting promptly at 12:00 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wolcottsville, 6369 Wolcottsville Rd, Akron, NY 14001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to either Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wolcottsville, VA, or Wolcottsville Fire Department.

Harold + LINDKE, Cathy D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 3, 2014
Harold "Bud" Edwin Bergquist

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT -
Harold "Bud" Edwin Bergquist, age 88, of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Briody Health Care Facility. Born on December 25, 1925 in Buffalo, Harold is the son of the late Edwin W. and Olga (Erickson) Bergquist. Harold married Jane Goss on July 18, 1944 at St. Stephen's Church in Buffalo. Jane died on November 8, 2013. Jane and Harold had been married for 69 years.
He had worked at Harrison Radiator in Lockport retiring in 1988 after 25 years. He had also worked at Loblaws as a meat manager for 20 years. An avid bowler, Harold bowled for several different teams. He enjoyed family picnics, playing pinochle, watching baseball and dining out. Jane and Harold have lived in Lockport for the past 55 years.
Surviving Harold is a son, Harold "Jim" (Cathy) Bergquist of Wolcottsville; dear friend of Duanne and Joanne Bartz of Lockport. Harold is also survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law of Linda Bergquist of Gasport and Ginger Bergquist of Tuscon, AZ. Several nieces and nephews also survive Harold. Besides his wife, Jane, Harold was predeceased by a son, David R. Bergquist, Sr.; and brothers, Roland and Donald Bergquist.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, NY on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the funeral home. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport, NY. Memorials appreciated to First English Lutheran Church of Lockport or Briody Health Care Facility.
Please sign guest register at www.sherriebreamfuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family.

Harold married GOSS, Jane M on 18 Jul 1944 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Jane (daughter of GOSS, William and PUTTRICK, Anna) was born on 6 Sep 1925 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 8 Nov 2013 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 12, 2013
Jane Bergquist

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT —
Jane Bergquist, age 88, of Lockport, entered into rest on Friday, November 8, 2013 at Briody Health Care Facility. Born on September 6, 1925 in Buffalo, Jane is the daughter of the late William and Anna (Puttrick) Goss.
Jane married Harold E. Bergquist on July 18, 1944 at St Stephen's Church in Buffalo. Jane and Harold had been married for 69 years. She had worked as a baker for Roy-Hart High School for 12 years. Jane enjoyed bowling, crocheting, knitting, baking, her Kitties and spending time with her family. She loved listening to Big Band music and when she was younger, she enjoyed going to the Olcott Roller Rink to roller skate. Jane and Harold have lived in Lockport for the past 55 years, she was previously from Buffalo.
Surviving Jane is her loving husband, Harold E. Bergquist; son, Harold "Jim" (Cathy) Bergquist of Wolcottsville; dear friend of Duanne and Joanne Bartz of Lockport. Jane is also survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; and two nieces, Sally and Patricia. Jane was predeceased by a son, David R. Bergquist, Sr. and brothers, Bill and James Goss.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport, NY on Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM from the funeral home. Interment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery, Gasport, NY. Memorials appreciated to the First English Lutheran Church of Lockport or Briody Health Care Facility.
Please visit www.sherriebreamfuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family.

August + BREITSMAN, Mary. Mary (daughter of BREITSMAN, Henry T and PRUDOM, Nina) was born on 30 Oct 1920 in Town of Hartland, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jun 2012 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 11, 2012
Mary Lindke Newton

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT — Mary Lindke Newton, of Akron, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012, at Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY.

Mrs. Newton was born in the Town of Hartland on October 30, 1920, daughter of the late Henry and Nina (Prudum) Breitsman.

She was employed as a nursing assistant at the Niagara County Infirmary. She lived in the Royalton area until 1982 when she moved to Florida, and returned to this area in 2002.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolcottsville and she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Coco, FL.

Mrs. Newton enjoyed her family, she enjoyed life and also working for Habitat for Humanity in Florida, and she also enjoyed knitting.

She was predeceased by her first husband, August Lindke in l973, and by her second husband, Francis Newton in 2002; and by two sons, Thomas Lindke in l969, and Donald Lindke in 2008; and by a stepson, Ronald Lindke and three sisters, Pauline Fink, Doris Klepp and Edna Breitsman.

She is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Harold) Bergquist of Akron, NY; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews and several stepchildren.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport, and Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wolcottsville, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Josh McGuffie officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Wolcottsville, NY. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the Newton family. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Edwin married Olga on 15 Mar 1919 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Olga was born on 7 Apr 1898 in Sweden; died in Nov 1981 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Schenectady NY Gazette - 3/20/1969

WED 50 YEARS - Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bergquist of Helderberg
Drive, Berne, were honored on their golden anniversary
recently by relatives and nearly 100 friends at a reception in
the Foxenkill Grange Hall. Married in the Swedish Lutheran
Church of Buffalo on March 15, 1919, the couple has three
sons, Ronald Bergquist of Rexford; Harold Bergquist of
Lockport and Donald Bergquist of Baker, and several grandchildren.
Mr. Bergquist had been a trucker and later worked
at the Army Depot in Vooheesville in the salvage department.

William + PUTTRICK, Anna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

+ Fredericka W. Fredericka was born about 1869 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 12/30/1930

The death of Henry Breitsman
occurred Monday morning at the
Lockport hospital. He was an old
resident of this place and brother
of John Breitsman

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Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 12/29/1930

The death of Henry Breitsman
aged 60, occurred early this morning.
He leaves to mourn their loss
four daughters, Mrs. Walter Fink,
Doris. Edna and Mary Breitsman,
two brothers, John of Knowlesville,
Emory of Jeddo and a sister Mrs.
Edward Worden of New Jersey.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of Mrs. Walter Fink.
Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock. Burial at West Ridgeway.

Henry married PRUDOM, Nina on 18 Dec 1901 in Knowlesville, Orleans County, NY. Nina was born about 1871 in New York; died on 22 Jun 1925 in Knowlesville, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/25/1925

The community was saddened to
hear of the death of Mrs. Nina Breitsman
at Knowlesville. on Monday evening.
Mrs. Breitsman had been a
great sufferer for some time and until
recently hope was held out for her
The funeral was held from her late
home at Knowlesvllle on Thursday
afternoon. She leaves her husband.
Henry Breitsman, four daughters,
Mrs- Pauline Fink. Doris. Edna and
little Mary, at home. Her mother,
Mrs. Tom Prlndom. brothers and sisters
and a host of friends.
Mrs. Breitsman was a member of
Hartland Chapter, No, 595. O. E. S..
and had spent her entire life in this
community.

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Buffalo NY Evening News - 1213/1901

I n v i t a t i o n s are o u t t o t h e m a r r i a g e of
Miss Nina I'eudom of J o h n s o n Creek, t o '
Henry Breitsman o f K n o w l e s v i l l e , w h i ch
i s t o t a k e place Wednesday evening,
Dec, 18.