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Obituary of Jeanne Williams

The earth life of Jeanne Carol Williams of Newfane, New York, ended peacefully on November 29, 2021.  As promised by her Lord and Savior in faith she has received His gift of eternal life.  She was under the loving care of her family, assisted by the staff of Elderwood at Wheatfield and Niagara Hospice.                                        
Born September 16, 1934 in Appleton, NY she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Ruth (nee Klumpp) Ferguson and sister of the late Joan.
Jeanne was a graduate of Barker Central School Class of 1952 and St. Joseph’s Academy, Lockport Class of 1953 from the secretarial program. She was employed from 1953 until 1961 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Niagara County.  She enjoyed working with the 4-H program with fond memories of Niagara County and NYS fairs.  She returned to work part-time in 1974 and spent 23 years as receptionist for the offices of Dr. Prayoon Prabharasuth.
A lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, NY, Jeanne humbly served her Lord best from the age of 14 by sharing her gift of music across generations at Immanuel.  She taught Sunday School, organized Christmas programs, and played for many weddings and funerals.  A self-taught organist she retired in 2017 after 52 years of faithful service.
While raising her family she participated in her children’s activities as well as her own.  Any outside activity became a family event, working together, each sharing their talents. Jeanne was a member of the Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and served as President for two years.  Other activities included being Treasurer for the hospital gift shop and volunteering to help at blood mobiles and fundraisers. She enjoyed being a traditional mom and overseeing her household.
Married June 4, 1960 to Roger A. Williams, he predeceased her on March 3, 2009.  Together they were blessed with four children.  She is the dear mother of Barbara Williams, Newfane, NY; Paul Williams, Newfane, NY; Norma Jeanne (John) Jacobs of Wheatfield, NY; and Robert (Kara) Williams of Orchard Park, NY and the loving Grandma of Siana and Mackenzie Jacobs, Carson and Olivia Williams, and Austin Hoelscher.
She is survived by her brother, James (Martha) Ferguson Lockport, NY, brother-in-law Richard (late Sharon) Williams, Lockport, NY, and sister-in-law Carol (late Rev. Edwin) Williams of Omaha, NE.  She was also the sister-in-law of the late David Rhoadhouse and Kathryn (Glenn) Rhoadhouse-Klotzbach of Medina, NY.  As an aunt, she is survived by 11 nieces and nephews; 17 great nieces and nephews; and 4 great-great nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to visitation at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY on Friday, December 3rd from 3-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.  at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7147 Ridge Road, New York with the Rev. Kenneth L Craig officiating.   Out of respect for others the family has asked that all visitors to the funeral home and church be fully masked.  Burial will follow at Wrights Corners Cemetery, Lockport, New York.  Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or a Charity of Choice.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.

Jeanne married WILLIAMS, Roger Arthur on 4 Jun 1960 in Ridgewood, Queens County, NY. Roger (son of WILLIAMS, Arthur Edwin Gregor and WITTCOPP, Alvina Louise) was born on 23 Sep 1930 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Mar 2009 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. WILLIAMS, Norma Jeanne
2. WILLIAMS, Robert James
3. WILLIAMS, Barbara Ruth was born on 21 Apr 1961 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Sep 2023 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY.
4. WILLIAMS, Paul

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