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NF Gazette
MRS. HELEN LOGE
Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Helen Stenzel Loge, 72, of 2305 Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Wheatfield, who died Thursday (April 20, 1972) in Memorial Medical Center after a one week illness.
Mrs. Loge operated the Stenzel Motel in Niagara Falls Boulevard until 1963. She is survived by her husband, Fred R. Loge; two sons, Gordon H. Stenzel of Wheatfield and Howard Loge of Lewiston; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Ashley and Mrs. Ruth Seely of Lewiston, and Mrs. Dorothy Stevenson, Weston, Conn.; four brothers, Edward DeVantier of Niagara Falls, John DeVantier of Wheatfield, and Alfred and Harold DeVantier of Sanborn; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Mueller of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Irma Blank of Sanborn; four grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and 13 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, with the Rev. Robert H. Lehman officiating. Burial will, be in St. James Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. Saturday at the Lane Funeral Home.

Helen married LOGE, John Frederick RudolphBergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. John (son of LOGE, Johannes Benjamin and HASELEY, Bertha Louise Auguste) was born on 27 Jan 1894 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Jul 1977 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married STENZEL, Herbert August William on 5 Jun 1926 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Herbert (son of STENZEL, William and MAHL, Rose Elizabeth Johanna) was born on 17 Mar 1897 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Sep 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/10/1926

BERGOLTZ, June 10.—One of the
prettiest weddings of the season was
solemnised last Saturday evening,
June 5, at the St. Jacob's church,
when Miss Helen Devantler, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Devantler, of
the Buffalo-Falls boulevard, was
united in marriage to Mr. Herbert
Stenzel of North Tonawanda, N. Y.,
the Rev. O. Bruss officiating.
Promptly at 7 o'clock, to the strains
of Lohengrin's wedding march, played
by Mr. Theo D. Graball, the bridal
T)arty entered the church which was
filled with friends and^relatives of
the young couple and decorated with
cut flowers and ferns. The brld»,
who was given away by her father,
looked beautiful In a gown ofxjvhlte
satin crepe and Honltou lace, and her
tulle veil waa cap shaped with
oranse blossoms forming a coronet
and edging tho veil. She carried a
shower bouriutt of cream roses, lillies
of the valley and smjfax tied with
white satin ribbon and streamers.
Miss Edna Devantler, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor and trie
brldesmalda were Mis3 Ruth Stenzel
and Miss Irma Devantler. The best
man was Mr. Edward Mueller and
the ushers wero Mr. Harold Devantler,
Mr. Irwin Stenzel and Mr. Bernhard
Devantler. *
The maid of honor and bridesmaids,
who woro changeable tafefta gowns
of peach, orchid and crapapple, all
carried shower- bouquets to match
their gowns. Tho double ring service
was used. Benediction followed
the marrlagtf ceremony. After tho
ceremony a reception followed Immediately
at the home of the bride's
parents which was prettily decorated
with spring flowers- 100 guests wore
present. The bride's table was centered
with a largo wedding cake and
white roses and was set for 30. Tho
young couple received many pretty
and useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Stenzel
will make their future home on
the Buffalo-Falls boulevard.
Out of town guests were present
from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda
and Medina.

1. STENZEL, Shirley J was born on 1 Aug 1928 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Aug 1928 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.
2. STENZEL, Gordon Herbert was born on 9 Jul 1929 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in Jul 1984 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL.
3. STENZEL, Eugene Donald was born in 1932 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Feb 1938 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY.

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Niagara Falls Gazette

A. F. DeVantier, 77, Wheatfield, Dies
Was Lifelong Resident of Bergholtz Vicinity.
BERGHOLTZ, Dec. 11-Albert F. DeVantier, 77 years old, a lifelong and well known resident of the Town of Wheatfield, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Stenzel, of the Niagara Falls boulevard. Mr. DeVantier was formerly engaged in farming, having retired about 12 years ago. He was a member of St. James church and in former years took an active interest in church and social affairs in Bergholtz.
He is survived by six sons, Hugo, Harold and John, of Bergholtz, Edward and Bernard, of Niagara Falls, and Alfred, of Sanborn; five daughters. Mrs. John Voelker, of Buffalo, Mrs. Stenzel. of Bergholtz, Mrs. William Groening (sic), Jr., and Mrs. John Blank, Jr., of Sanborn, and Mrs. Edward Mueller, of Niagara. Falls; 22 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. August Kroening, of Sanborn.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stenzel home and at 2:30 from St. James church, Bergholtz. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate and interment will be in St. James cemetery.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

North Tonawanda-Albert F. DeVentier (sic), 77, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Stenzel, Falls Boulevard, Bergholtz. He leaves six sons, Hugo, Harold and John of Bergholtz, Edward and Bernard of Niagara Falls and Alfred of Sanborn; five daughters, Mrs. John Voelker of Buffalo, Mrs. Stenzel of Bergholtz, Mrs. William Kreoning (sic), Jr. and Mrs. John Blank, Jr. of Sanborn, and Mrs. Edward Mueller of Niagara Falls; 22 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. August Kroening of Sanborn. Rites will he held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Stenzel residence and at 2.30 o'clock in the St. James Church in Bergholtz. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery

Albert married WILLIAMS, Alma Elisabeth Wilhelmine on 24 Nov 1898 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Alma (daughter of WILLIAMS, Ferdinand August and WALK, Eldice Lydia Magdalene) was born on 15 Feb 1878 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Mar 1928 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

DE VANTIER-At DeGraff's hospital, Tonawanda N.Y. , March 22, 1928. Alma E. De Vantier, aged 50 years. Beloved wife of Albert F. De Vantier. mother of Mrs. John Voelker, Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Herbert Stenzel, Mrs. Wm. Kroening, Mrs. Edw. Miller, Miss Erma, Harold, John and Alfred, at home, Hugo, Edward and Bernard; daughter of Ferdinand Williams. She also leaves three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services Sunday at the home, Bergholtz, N. Y., at 2 p. m. and at St. James Lutheran church at 2:30 p. m. Interment, Bergholtz cemetery.

Niagara Falls Gazette, Mar 24, 1928
NORTH TONAWANDA, March 24. Mrs. Alma DeVantier, 50 years old, of tho Niagara Falls boulevard, Bergholz, died Thursday afternoon at the DeGraff Memorial Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. She was a life-long resident of the Town of Wheatfield. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and half an hour later at St Martin's Church, Bergholz. Rev. Otto Bruss will -conduct the services and interment will be in St Martin's cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Albert F. DeVantier; five daughters. Miss Irene DeVantier and Mrs. Herbert Stenzel of Bergholz, Mrs. John Voelker of Buffalo, Mrs. "William Kroening of Sanborn and Mrs. Edward Mueller of LaSalle; six sons, Hugo, John and Alfred of Bergholz, Bernard of Niagara Falls and Edward of LaSalle; seven grandchildren; her father, Ferdinand A. Williams of Bergholz; three sisters, Mrs. John Proefrock of Tonawanda. Mrs. Fred Lindke of Medina, and Mrs. Rudolph Milleville of Niagara Falls, and three brothers. John Williams and Ferdinand A. Williams, Jr.,of Lockport and Philip Williams of Niagara Falls.

F married GOERSS, Charlotte on 24 Jul 1848 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Charlotte (daughter of GOERSS, Friedrich W and SY, Maria) was born on 2 Mar 1821 in Ploewen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 19 Feb 1891 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BERGHOLTZ, March 7 - Ferdinand August Williams, 86 years old a resident of the Town of Wheatfield for the past 81 years, died vesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter. Mrs. John Proefrock. 9 Fremont street, North Tonawanda where he had been making his home for the past few months. Born in Bergholtz, Germany Mr. Williams came to this country when five years old with his parents. Since then he had made his home in Bergholtz and vicinity operating an extensive farm. He is survived by three sons. John and Ferdinand, of Lockport, and Philip A., of Niagara Falls, three daughters, Mrs. Proefrock, of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Fred W. Lindke. of Medina, and Mrs. Rudolph Mlllevllle, of Niagara Falls; 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a brother, Gustav Williams, of Sanborn. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Proefroc.k home and at 2:30 at St. James' church in this village, The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate and interment will be in St. James' cemetery, Bergholtz.

Ferdinand married WALK, Eldice Lydia Magdalene on 27 Nov 1873 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Eldice (daughter of WALK, Christoph Friedrich and WENDT, Frederike Wilhelmine) was born on 2 Feb 1850 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Oct 1923 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WILLIAMS-Lydia, aged 73 years, wife of Ferdinand A. Williams, departed this life at noon Oct. 22nd. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, three sons and four daughters, John F. and Ferdinand B. of Lockport and Philip A. of this city, Mrs. Albert De Vantier of St. Johnsburg, Mrs. John Proefrock of Tonawanda. Mrs. Rudolph Melville (sic) of La Salle. Miss Helena Williams of Lockport, one sister and four brothers and 19 grandchildren survive her. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 25th at 2 :00 o'clock from her late residence and 2 :30 from St. Jacobi church at Bergholz. Rev. O. Bruss officiating.

Johann married ZAPPENDORF, Christine Elisabeth on 27 Jun 1822 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Christine was born on 25 Sep 1793 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 3 Mar 1882 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Friedrich + SY, Maria. Maria was born in Prussia; died in 1841 in Prussia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Note - all of the children changed their name from "William" to "Williams"

Jean married SCHULTZ, Friedericke Wilhelmine on 1 Apr 1841 in Rossow, Brandenburg, Germany. Friedericke (daughter of SCHULTZ, Christian and ZIMMERMAN, Louise) was born on 1 Apr 1813 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 15 Nov 1898 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christoph married WENDT, Frederike Wilhelmine about 1834 in Prussia. Frederike (daughter of WENDT, Friedrich Wilhelm and STOLZMANN, Dorothea Elisabeth) was born on 17 Oct 1817 in Wallmow, Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 14 Apr 1852 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]