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With great sadness we announce the passing of Ruth L. Schwenkbeck, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on June 26, 2020.
She was the beloved mother to Rahima (Sean Young) Schwenkbeck, Mohamed Aziz Islam, Sharifa (Christopher) Mang. Survived by her sibilings, John (Mary) Schwenkbeck, Nancy (Tom) Gills, Karl (Mickie) Schwenkbeck, Robert (Donna) Schwenkbeck; also by many other loving relatives and friends.
She has lived a very full and adventurous life; but, most of all she loved her family and instilled in her children strong values, and a desire to make the world a better place. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
She has graciously donated her body to University at Buffalo. The family is holding a private celebration of life in her honor.
Donations to the American Civil Liberities Union or Niagara County SPCA are welcome in lieu of flowers for the family.Published on June 29, 2020

Family/Spouse: ISLAM, Mohamed Hafizul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. ISLAM, Mohamed Hafizul
2. ISLAM, Mohamed Aziz
3. ISLAM, Sharifa
4. ISLAM, Rahima

John married ELDRIDGE, Edna Mae on 7 Sep 1946. Edna was born on 28 Oct 1919; died on 30 Dec 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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After the divorce of this couple, the children went to live with William Schwenkbeck and Mollie. After Mollie died in 1926, the children were old enough to be on their own, but the children of William and Mollie were placed in an orphanage. All this according to Karlheinz Schoenfeld in 11/97.

John was baptized Johannes Jacob. He was a stationary engineer for the Niagara Falls Board of Education. This according to Juanita Halliday Josey's FTM data.

Niagara Gazette - 3/6/1956

SCHWENKBECK—Suddenly in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital March .5, 1956. John J. Schwenkbcck of 2443 Niagara Ave. Father of John W., Mrs. Ann L Ready; brother of William, Mrs. Anna K Halliday all of this city. Also survived by grandchildren. Funeral from Gridley Funera! Home, 750 Main St.. Thursday at 1:30 p . m . the Rev Arthur H Sohmoyer. D.D . officiating. Interment at Oakvvood Cemtery.

John married SCHULTZ, Louise on 13 Aug 1909 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Louise was born in 1892; died on 11 Sep 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georg married BAUER, Frederika on 28 Jan 1889 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Frederika (daughter of BAUER, Nicholas and LENGA, Anna) was born on 28 Jan 1867 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Sep 1948 in 1336 Pierce Ave Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY - Section 9. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/1/1948

SCHWENKBECK-At the home 1336 Pierce
Ave., Sept. 29. 1943. Fredericka, age 81:
wife of the late George J: mother of
John J.. William A.. Mrs. Wilfred Halllday:
slstsr of Mrs. A. Little, all of this
city: Mrs. Ross Carpenter of Buffalo.
Jacob Bauer of Alton. Ont._ She ls also
survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. Funeral at the home
Saturday at 1:30 p.m.. Rev. Arthur H.
Schmoyer. D.D.. officiating. Interment
in Oakwood cemetery