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Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 10:44 am


Edith A. Thompson of Lockport passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Mrs. Thompson was born in Gasport, NY on August 4, 1932 daughter of Roy and Irene (Retzleff) Wollenberg and she lived in the Gasport area most of her life. She was employed as a Sales Clerk at Woolworth Company in Lockport, NY. She and her husband Lavern Allen Thompson were married September 19, 1959 and she enjoyed her family and crafting.

She was predeceased by her husband Lavern Allen Thompson in 2011 and by a sister Marylou Kropp and a brother Carl Wollenberg.

She is survived by one son and one daughter William A. Thompson and Audrey (Robert) Evans both of Lockport, three grandchildren Lucille Thomspon, Mitchell Evans and Maxwell Evans all of Lockport.

Also surviving is a brother David (Norma) Wollenberg of Middleport, a sister-in-law Norma Wollenberg of Gasport and Shirley Thompson of Lockport and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport where funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. Memorials to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the Thompson family.

Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.

Family/Spouse: THOMPSON, LaVerne Allen. LaVerne died in 2011. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. THOMPSON, William A
2. THOMPSON, Audrey

Roy married RETZLAFF, Irene Rose Helen on 24 Feb 1925 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Irene (daughter of RETZLAFF, Johann A and HELLERT, Emilie) was born on 21 Aug 1905 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Oct 1975 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette Aug 26, 1933
Wollenberg Rites Sunday
MIDDLEPORT, Aug. 26 - Charles W. Wollenberg, 80 years old, native of Royalton and a farmer for many years, died yesterday at his home at Reynalds Basin, near Middleport. He leaves his wife, Ernestine Wruck Wollenberg; two sons, Roy Wollenberg. Reynalds Basin, and Franklin Wollenberg, Royalton; also a brother, Edward Wollenberg, Reynalds Basin. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the home and one half hour later at Zion Lutheran church, Gasport. Burial will be in Mountain Ridge cemetery.

John married WRUCK, Christine on 13 Feb 1896. Christine (daughter of WRUCK, William and PAGEL, Caroline) was born on 11 Nov 1875 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Apr 1960 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Wollenberg, 84, Dies At Home Of Son In Royalton
MIDDLEPORT - Mrs. Christine Wruck Wollenberg, 84, widow of John Wollenberg of Reynales Basin, died Monday (April 4, 1960) in the home of her son, Frank Wollenberg, Johnson Rd., Town of Royalton. Mrs. Wollenberg had been living with her son for the past three years. She was born on Nov. 11, 1175. in Wolcottsville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wruck. Mrs. Wollenberg, whose husband died in 1933, was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Gas port. Besides her son, she is survived by 16 grandchildren. 15 greatgrandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The Rev. Herman Ewald of Trinity Lutheran Church. Wolcottsville, will officiate at services at 2 Thursday afternoon in the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Royaliton Mt. Ridge Cemetery.

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Niagara Gazette - 2/28/1925

Mr. and Mrs. .John Retalaff, of
Wolcottsvllle, announce the marriage
of their daughter Irene, of
Middleport. to Roy Wollenburg, son
of Mr. and Mrs, John Wollenburg,
of Reynals Basin, at Medina, on
Wednesday, Bev; Keuhner officiating.
The bride was attired In a
blue suit with tan hat. He sister,
Miss Grace Retzlaff, of Gasport, attended
hen wearing a costume of
gray. Franklin Wollenberg, brother
of the groom, acted as best man.
Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner w a s served at the home of
the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Wollenburg will make their home
at Reynals Basin.

Johann + HELLERT, Emilie. Emilie (daughter of HELLERT, Rudolph and SCHILLING, Augusta) was born on 4 Apr 1883 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Nov 1975 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married MUNZEL, Wilhelmina on 12 Nov 1870 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. Wilhelmina was born on 16 Aug 1848; died on 10 Jan 1886 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1917, Lockport Union Sun Journal
Middleport. Feb. 1 - William Wruck, who has been sick for a long time at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Herman Nadler, died Friday at an advanced
age. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Wolcottsville. Rev. J. H. Knuebel officiated. Interment was made at Wolcottsville cemetery.

William married PAGEL, Caroline about 1874 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. Caroline was born on 6 Mar 1832 in Prussia; died on 30 Jul 1912 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WOLCOTTSVILLE, Feb. 23. Albert Retzlaff, 72 years oId, died yesterday afternoon at the home of daughter, Mrs. August Tryloff of this village. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the St, Michael's Lutheran church here with the Rev. Frederick Schleef, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Wolcottsvllle cemetery. Mr. Retzlaff has been a resident in this vicinity all his life and was one of the best known and most high respected citizens of Wolcottsville. Besides Mrs. Tryloff, he is survived by three other children, John, Edward, both of this place, Henry, of Lockport, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, four brothers and one sister.
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Lockport Union Sun Journal, Mar 5, 1927
Wolcottsville Folk Pay Last Respects To Albert Retzlaff
Wolcottsville. March 5 - The funeral of Albert Retzlaff was held last Friday afternoon at St. Michael's church, Rev. Frederick Schleef officiating. The bearers were August Klienhans, John Tiefel, John C. Fink, John Meitz, Fred Wollenburg and Lebrecht Haseley. Mr. Retzlaff for many years conducted a grocery store beside working his farm. He had many friends in this locality. He was a resident of Wolcottsville for about forty-five years. His many friends were shocked to hear of his sudden death.

Albert married SEEFELDT, Wilhelmina about 1874. Wilhelmina was born in 1856 in Prussia; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rudolph married SCHILLING, Augusta about 1882. Augusta (daughter of SCHILLING, Carl Friedrich Wilhelm and JAHNKE, Maria Chritina) was born on 19 Oct 1862 in New York; died on 17 Sep 1940 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Union Sun & Journal, Sept. 18, 1940
Augusta, wife of the late Charles Mietz of Wolcottsville, passed away Tuesday, September 17, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis Schorb, Wilson, N.Y., age 77 years. Survived by six daughters and four sons, Mrs. John Retzlaff, Mrs. Charles Foss, Mrs. Martin Krebs, Mrs. Benjamin Bailey, Mrs. Lawrence Stein, Mrs. Lewis Schorb, Gustave, Edward, Carl and Rudolph Hellert; four brothers and three sisters, August, William, Albert and Elmer Schilling, Mrs. Andrew Heilbert, Miss Anna Schilling, and Mrs. William Ball; 30 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be s held Friday, September 20, at the residence of her daughter Mrs. John Retzlaff, Creek road, Wolcottsville, at 2:30 D.S.T., and at 3 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran church, Wolcottsville. Burial in Trinity Lutheran cemetery. Rev. Herman Ewald officiating.