Ross + KROENING, Amy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bert married SCHMEICHEL, Norma Alice on 11 Oct 1950 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Norma (daughter of SCHMEICHEL, Benjamin A and STERZ, Margaret) was born in Apr 1925 in New York; died on 4 Feb 2017 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FOLMSBEE - Norma (nee Schmeichel) Age 91, of the City of Tonawanda, February 4, 2017, wife of 52 years of Bert H. Folmsbee who died in 2003; loving mother of Mark (Glory), Ross (Amy) and Todd (Sharene) Folmsbee and Anne (late Jeffrey) Haentges; grandmother of Aaron, Andrew, Sarah (Eric), Jason, Jonathan, Peter, Rachel, Emily and Adam; sister of the late Louis Schmeichel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Norma was a 1943 graduate of Tonawanda High School and was an active member of Salem United Church of Christ. Calling hours will be today (Monday, 2/6) from 4-8 PM at JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in Tonawanda. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday (Feb. 7th) at 11 AM in Salem United Church of Christ, 114 Morgan St. in Tonawanda. Everyone welcome. A private burial will be in Elmlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ or to the charity of your choice

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/14/1949

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A.
Schmeichel of Carney street, Tonawanda,
announce the engagement
of their daughter, Norma Alice, to
Bert Hartley Folmsbee, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Leon M. Folmsbee of
North Tonawanda.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/19/1950

Candelabra, fern and vases of
pink and white mums decorated
the altar of Salem Evangelical
and Reformed Church on Wednesday
evening, Oct. 11, for the
candlelight marriage ceremony
of M i s s Norma Schmeichel,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
S c h m e i c h e l , and Bert
Folmsbee. son of Mrs. Leon
Folmsbee and the late Mr. Folmsbee.
"I Love Thee" and "The
Lord's Prayer" were sung by
Mrs. Dorothy Garlapow, accompanied
by Mrs. Theron Miller.
The bride, given in marriage
by her father, was lovely in a
floor length gown of shell pink
imported silk chantilly lace over
a bodice of satin, trimmed with
seed pearls and rhinestones,
with long pointed* sleeves and a
double skirt of nylon tulle. Her
veil of illusion was attached to a
pink rhinestone studded cloche.
She carried a white Bible with
an orchid.
Mrs. Marjorie Matson was
matron-of-honor and Miss Carmelia
Sinicropi was bridesmaid.
They were dressed alike in
opalescent green faille gowns
made with full skirts and wore
matching gauntlets and* pink
feather cloches. They carried
colonial bouquets.
Glen Folmsbee was best man
for his brother and Louis Schmeichel,
the bride's brother,
was usher.
°Mrs. Benjamin Schmeichel, the
bride's mother, wore a grey
dress with matching accessories
and Mrs. Leon Folmsbee, the
groom's mother wore a black
dress and matching accessories.
Both wore corsages of white
gardenias.
Following the ceremony, a reception
was held in the Clay
Pipe Room of the Delaware
Hotel.
For traveling through the New
England States, the bride chose
a powder blue velvet suit with
matching hat and a fur scarf.
Prenuptial parties for the
bride were given by Mrs. Edward
Batt, Sr., Mrs. Frank
Schwinger, Mrs. Frank Netter,
Mrs. Wm. Collins, Mrs. Louis
Schmeichel, Mrs. Lee Matson
and Miss Carmelia Sinicropi,
Mrs. Walter Waterstrat, Mrs.
Allan Anderson, Mrs. Arthur
Scheitheir, Mrs. Charles Oswald,
Mrs. William Smith, Mrs.
D. Barber, Mrs. Kenneth Martin
and Mrs. E. Crittenden and
the Choir of Frieden's Church.

Notes:

Harold C. Kroening, 82, of Sanborn, NY died Saturday, February 25th, 2006 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness.
He was born on June 8, 1923, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, the son of the late Edwin H and Edna [ Haseley ] Kroening, and step son of the late Helen [ Haseley ] Kroening and was a graduate of LaSalle High School, in 1942.
Harold entered the United States Army on February 13, 1943 and was a squad leader serving in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, and the Good Conduct Medal, prior to his separation from service with the rank of S Sgt., on November 20, 1945. Following his military career he was associated the family run Kroening's Garage in Sanborn for over 45 years, before retiring in 1985.
He was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, where he has served as an Elder and Head Usher for many years.
He was an honorary member of the Sanborn Fire Company, and had been a member of the Sanborn Fire Co. Band. He served as a member of the Sanborn Library Board of Trustee's for several years, and was a member of the Sanborn American Legion and the Sanborn Area Historical Society.
Surviving is his wife of 60 years, the former Janet E. Pack, a daughter, Amy [ Ross ] Folmsbee, of Sanborn; a daughter-in-law Kathy Kroening-Armstrong, of Rochester, Monroe County, NY; a sister, Gladys [ Benjamin ] Haseley, of Sanborn; a brother, Gilbert [ Norma ] Kroening, of Ransomville, NY; 4 grandchildren, Jonathan Folmsbee; David, Melissa and Laura Kroening, an aunt, Audrey Haseley, of Calabash, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter Sharon Kroening and his son, Bruce Kroening.
The family will be present at Tuesday 3 - 7 PM at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, SANBORN, 5893 Hoover Road.
Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 716 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, with Rev. Evan Gaertner officiating. Burial will be in the Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.
Should friends desire memorials may be made in Harold's memory to Grace Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.

Harold married PACK, Janet E in 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Janet (daughter of PACK, William J and GOERSS, Elsie A) was born on 17 Jul 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 May 2007 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Janet E. Kroening, 81, of Sanborn, NY died Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Residence in Lewiston.
She was born on July 17, 1925, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Goerss) Pack, and was a graduate of LaSalle High School in 1942.
Upon graduation from high school, she was employed at the Carborundum Company in the billing department. After having children, she was employed part time at the Sanborn Library. She was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, where she was an active member of Grace Ladies for many years, served on the Altar Guild, sang in the choir, and taught Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the Sanborn Historical Society. She was devoted to her family and especially looked forward to time spent with her grandchildren. Janet was married for 60 years to the late Harold Kroening, who passed away in February of 2006.
She is survived by one daughter Amy (Ross) Folmsbee of Sanborn, one daughter-in-law Kathryn(Kelly) Armstrong of Rochester, four grandchildren Laura, Melisa and David Kroening and Jonathan Folmsbee. Sister-in-law of Gilbert & Norma Kroening and Gladys (late Benjamin) Haseley. She is also survived by her aide and good friend Calleta Jackson.
She was the mother of the late Bruce Kroening.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church 71.6 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, with the Rev. Evan Gaertner officiating.
Should friends desire memorials may be made in Janet’s memory to Grace Lutheran Church or to the charity of one’s choice.
Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/9/1977

DIES AT 82
Benjamin A. Schmeichel, 82,
of Tonawanda, who in 1966 was
honored as charter member of
the Gastown Sportsman's Club,
died Friday at DeGraff
Memorial Hospital. The Creasey
Memorial Chapel is in charge of
arrangements.

ALSO

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/9/1977

SCHMEICHEL -
Benjamin A. Schmeichel,
82, of Tonawanda entered
into rest on Friday (May
6, 1977) at DeGraff
Memorial Hospital. Mr.
S c h m e i c h e l was a
member of Salem United
C h u r c h of Christ,
Tonawanda Lodge No.
247, F&AM, Tonawandas
Post 264, American
Legion, Gastown Sportsmen's
Club, Tonawanda
S e n i o r C i t i z e n 's
Association and was a
r e t i r e d employee of
Columbus McKinnon
Corp. He was a veteran of
World War I.
Beloved husband of
Margaret A. (nee Sterz)
Schmeichel; dear father
of Louis (Ruby) Schm
e i c h e l of North
Tonawanda and Mrs.
Bert (Norma) Folmsbee
of Tonawanda; brother of
Mrs. William (Alice)
Collins of Buffalo and
Charles (Doris) Schmeichel
of Tonawanda,
five grandchildren also
survive.
Friends may call from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at
the Creasey Memorial
C h a p e l , I n c . , 138
D e l a w a r e S t .,
Tonawanda where services
will be conducted
Tuesday at 11 a.m., the
Rev. Richard H. Trump
will officiate. Interment
in Elmlawn Cemetery.

Benjamin married STERZ, Margaret about 1921. Margaret was born on 30 Aug 1896 in Germany; died on 6 Mar 1994 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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EDWIN H. KROENING
SANBORN - Edwin H. Kroening, 72, of 2849 Saunders Settlement Road was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls, Monday (Feb. 11, 1974) after suffering an apparent heart attack at work. Mr. Kroening Was a native of the Town of Niagara and had lived in Sanborn for the last 50 years, where he had owned and operated Kroening Garage on Route 31 for the last 49 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore; a charter member of the Sanborn Lions Club and an honorary member of the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Haseley Kroening; two sons, Harold and Gilbert Kroening; and a daughter, Mrs. Benjamin (Gladys) Haseley, all of Sanborn. He was the father of the late Miss Sharon L. Kroening. Also surviving are nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore. The Rev. Harold L. Baum will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
The family will be present at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Inc., Sanborn, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday.
Members of the Sanborn Volunteer Fire County, will meet at the funeral home Wednesday at 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church memorial fund, the family said.
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KROENING-Edwin H. of 2849 Saunders Settlement Rd. Sanborn, N.Y, suddenly February 11, 1974. Husband of Helen Haseley Kroening. Father of Harold and Gilbert Kroening, Mrs. Benjamin (Gladys) Haseley, all of Sanborn, Father of the late Miss Sharon L. Kroening. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Funeral service, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore with the Rev. Harold L. Baum officiating. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. The family will be present at the Rhoney Funeral Home Inc., 5891 Hoover Rd., Sanborn from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday. Members of the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Company will meet at the funeral home, Wednesday at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. 2.12.13

Edwin married HASELEY, Edna Veronica on 31 Aug 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Edna (daughter of HASELEY, Albert Johannes and KLEMER, Lillian Maria Elizabeth) was born on 19 Mar 1903 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Feb 1932 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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KROENING-Died in Memorial hospital, February 16, 1932, Mrs. Edna Kroening of Sanborn, N. Y. Beloved wife of Edwin Kroening; mother of Harold, Gladys and ..... son Richard; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Haseley of Niagara Falls, N. Y., and sister of Herbert Haseley also of Niagara Falls, N. Y. Funeral services will be held from her home Friday at 2 p. m., and from St. Peter's church, Walmore, at 2:30 p. m., Rev. Edw. Grabau will officiate. Interment in Walmore cemetery.
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YOUNG MOTHER DIES
Mrs. Edwin Kroening; Sanborn, passes away at hospital
Courier-Express Niagara Falls Bureau
Niagara. Falls, Feb. l6-Mrs. Edna Kroenig (sic), 28 years old, of Sanborn, died here today in Memorial Hospital of pneumonia. She yesterday gave birth to a son, Richard, who survives.
Mrs. Kroenig (sic) was a native of this city and moved to Sanborn with her husband, Edwin Kroenig (sic), about six years ago. Besides her husband and ..... son, she is survived by two other children, Harold and Gladys; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Haseley, and a brother, Herbert Haseley. Niagara Falls. Services will be held at the home and at the Lutheran Church at Walmore on Friday. Burial will be at Walmore.
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Mrs. Kroening Is Buried at Walmore
SANBORN, Feb. 20.-The funeral of Mrs. Edna Haseley Kroening, aged 28 years, wife of Edwin Kroening of the Saunder's (sic) Settlement road, who died at Niagara Falls Memorial hospital on Tuesday, which was held from her late home on Friday at 2 p. m., and 2:30 p. m. from St. Peter's church at Walmore, was one of the largest ever held in this community. A wonderful profusion of beautiful floral tributes bespoke of the high esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. The bearers were cousins and included Messrs. Martin Pfohl, Edwin Haseley. Segmund (sic) Mackensen, William Kroening, Segmund (sic) Pfohl and Henry Thiele. Rev. Edward Graubau (sic) officiated. Burial was in Walmore cemetery.

William married GOERSS, Elsie A about 1925. Elsie (daughter of GOERSS, Frederick Christian and JAGOW, Louise Ernestine) was born on 23 Nov 1904 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Aug 1985 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Native of Wheatfield was 80
Elsie A. Pack, formerly of Royal Park Apartments, died Friday (Aug. 23, 1985), in Fairchild Manor Nursing Home, Lewiston, after a lengthy illness. She was 80. Mrs. Pack, 80, was born in Wheatfield and lived in this area all of her life. She formerly worked at Greenwald's Restaurant and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, and the Sanbornites Senior Citizen Club. She was the wife of the late William Pack. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Janet) Kroening of Sanborn, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held Monday at the Lane Funeral Home Inc. 8622 Buffalo Ave. with the Rev. Erwin Brese officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church or to the Activity Fund at Fairchild Manor Nursing Home are acceptable as tribute.