Notes:

DAVID R. SCHENDEL
Town of Cambria - David R. Schendel died suddenly at home, on Tuesday February 7, 2006 at the age of 60. He was born on April 19, 1945 at St. Mary's Hospital in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Robert G. and Marion M. (Lindhurst) Schendel. He was a 1962 graduate of Wilson High School and received an Associates Degree from Erie Community College. Dave was employed as a tool and die maker for 35 years at Harrison Radiator, retiring in 1999. He was also the owner of Ridgeview Plumbing & Heating, a family business he took over in 1983. Dave was an exceptional musician, who not only played several instruments, but also built them. For many years he was a member of the country band, "The Stagehands." He was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane, a former member of the Cambria Volunteer Fire Company and the Niagara County Motorcycle Club. Dave enjoyed spending time golfing and camping, and was an avid reader. He was able to spend his retirement traveling the country with his wife, visiting friends and family. His most favorite time was spent being "Papa" to his grandchildren. David is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara (Upton) Schendel; his children, Corrie (Michael) Murray of Newfane, Kevin (Nina) Schendel of Annapolis, MD, and Kelly (Clay) Fritsch of Houston, TX; his grandchidlren (sic), Matthew, Zachary, and Elisabeth Murray; a brother, Brian (Jackie) Schendel of Tioga Center, NY; two sisters, Bonnie (Ed) Fritsch of Houston, TX and Brenda (Jerry) Hurtgam of Ransomville; his aunt and uncle, Norman (Norma) Seabert of Lockport; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Jean Upton of Newfane. Friends may call Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Wayne Jagow officiating. Burial will follow in the North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, 3121 Beebe Rd., Newfane, NY 14108 or to The Women's & Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, 219 Bryant St., Buffalo, NY 14222.

David married UPTON, Barbara Jean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. SCHENDEL, Carrie
2. SCHENDEL, Kelly
3. SCHENDEL, Kevin

Notes:

Robert G. Schendel
LOCKPORT - Robert G. Schendel, 59, of 3682 Ridge Road died yesterday (June 13,1983) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy illness; Born in the Town of Cambria, he owned and operated the former Paul Bluhm Farm at his address for the last 18 years. He also owned and operated Ridgeview Plumbing and Heating and ran a vegetable stand at the North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls markets for 15 years under the name Schendel Farms. A member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Ridge, he was on the church's Board of Elders for 12 years and in the church's adult choir for several years. He was a member of the Lutheran Laymen League for 20 years, the ABC Wilson Businessmen Bowling League on Townline Road for 20 years, the Niagara County Cooperative Extension in Lockport, and was involved in the construction of the St. Peter School and gymnasium. Survivors include his wife, Marion (Lindhurst); his father. George Schendel of Lockport; two sons, David of Lockport and Brian of Apalachian, (sic) N.Y.; two daughters. Mrs. Jerry (Brenda) Hurtgam of Ransomville. and Bonnie, at home; a sister, Mrs. Norman (Norma) Seabert of Lockport; and seven grandchildren. He was the son of the late Pearl (Bluhm) Schendel. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Ridge, with the Rev. David Musall officiating. Burial will be at North Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Hardison Funeral Home, Ransomville. Contributions to the St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Niagara Oncology Association, care of Dr. W.T. Wallens, 620 10th St., Niagara Falls, are acceptable as tribute.

Robert married LINDHURST, Marion M on 30 Oct 1943 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Marion (daughter of LINDHURST, Herman Frederick Johann and JACOBS, Helen Anna Alwine) was born on 12 May 1921 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 2005 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette
MARION M. SCHENDEL
Cambria - Marion M. Schendel, age 84 of Ridge Rd. was called to her heavenly home on Sunday June 12, 2005 in the Lockport Memorial Hospital, under Hospice Care, after a long illness. Marion was born May 12, 1921 in the Town of Lewiston, NY, the daughter of the late Herman and Helena (Jacobs) Lindhurst. She graduated from Lewiston High School and Kelly's Business Institute and worked as a secretary for LAUR and MACK Construction Co. in Niagara Falls for several years. Marion married Robert G. Schendel on October 30, 1943 and joined him in the operation of the family farm. She sold produce at the North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls Markets for many years. Marion was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge. She served her Lord as a Sunday School Teacher, church secretary, as president of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and as a choir member. She was also a member of the Sanborn Friendship Club. Her Church, family and friends were most important in her life. Marion was predeceased by her husband Robert on June 13, 1983 and a brother, Arnold (Velma) Lindhurst. She is survived by her children, David (Barbara) Schendel, Brenda (Jerry) Hurtgam, Brian (Jackie) Schendel, and Bonnie (Edward) Fritsch; her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Harmony) Hurtgam, Carrie (Michael) Murray, Jay (Cassandra) Hurtgam, Kevin Schendel, Kelly (Clay) Fritsch, Jodie (Todd) Hess, Jennifer and Amy Schendel; her great-grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Emma, and Abigail; a sister-in-law, Norma (Norman) Seabert; and several nieces and nephews. Friends, may call Wednesday from 7 - 9 PM and Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville. Funeral Services will be held Friday June 17 at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Wayne Jagow, officiating. Burial will be in the North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church At North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094, Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or to the Niagara Zone, Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/3/1943

Schendel-Lindhurst
On Saturday, October 30, at 4
o'clock, St. Peters Evangelical
Lutheran church, of North Ridge.
N. Y.. was the scene of a beautiful
autumn wedding, when Miss Marion
Lindhurst, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Herman Lindhurst, of Lewiston,
became the bride of Mr. Robert
Schendel. son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Schendel, of the Ridge road
The bride, who entered the
church on the arm of her father,
was lovely in a white satin gown
made on princess lines, buttoning
down the back to the waist and
ending in a long train. The sweetheart
neckline was formed of
Chantllly lace while the long sleeves
were fashioned with similar lace
inserts. Her fingertip illusion veil,
edged with lace, fell from a coronet
of orange blossoms. She carried a
prayer book arrangement of white
roses, the gift of the bridegroom
and wore a double strand of pearls.
The maid of honor, Miss Marjorie
Schultz, wore gold moire taffeta,
styled with long fitted torso, bouffant
skirt and sweetheart neckline,
and carried a bouquet of orchid
pom-poms. The bridesmaids
Levina Simmons. cousin of the
bride, and Mrs. Glenwood Moeller.
wore similarly styled gowns of rose
and violet, respectively. Both carried
bouquets of gold and bronze
pom-poms. Each wore a single
strand of pearls. The Junior brides-
maids. Miss Norma Lindhurst, niece
of the bride, and Miss Norma
Schendel, sister of the bridegroom,
wore matching gowns of deep aqua
copies after the bridesmaids'. Each
wore a gold locket, the gift of the
bride, and carried a colonial bou-
quet of pink roses and white pom-
poms.
Mr. Myron Behnke attended as
best man and the ushers were Mr.
Arnold Lindhurst, brother of- the
bride, and Mr. Glenwood Moeller.
The mother of the bride wore blue
velvet with black accessories, while
the mother of the bridegroom wore
plum velvet with matching accessories.
Both wore corsages of yellow
and white pom-poms. The grand-
mother of the bride, Mrs. William
Lindhurst, wore black crepe with
black accessories. The grandmoth-
ers of the bridegroom, Mrs. Martha
Peter wore black crepe with black
accessories and Mrs. Paul Bluhm
wore wine velvet with matching
accessories. Each wore a corsage of
gold and orchid pom-poms.
The church was appropriately
decorated with flowers of autumn
hues.
Immediatelv after the ceremony
dinner, was served at the Hy-Gate '
Manor. Lockport. to the bridal partv
and immediate families The reception
at the home of the bride's parents
was attended bv approximately
150 relatives and friends
The bride chose for her going-away
costume a powder blue wool
jersey dress with black accessories
Prenuptlal affairs Included a
variety shower by Mrs Christian
Sack. a one-piece gift shower by
Mrs Glenwood Moeller for members
of the St Peter's choir a bedroom
shower bv Mrs Arnold Lindhurst a
blanket shower by Miss Majorie
Schultz and Mrs. Herbert Schultz for
the Sunday school teachers of
the church, a kitchen shower by
Miss Levlna Simmons and Mrs
Jack Ryan, a one-piece gift .shower
by Mrs George Schendel, a linen
and towel shower bv Mrs Jack Rennle
and a variety shower by Mrs.
George Eaton.

George married BLUHM, Pearl L on 13 Dec 1922 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Pearl (daughter of BLUHM, Paul August Hermann and SCHRAEDER, Ida F) was born on 8 Aug 1902 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jun 1967 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 6/10/1967

SCHENDEL— Pearl (nee Bluhm) ol 36831
Ridge Rd., Combrlo, N. Y. Entered,
Into rest suddenly at her home Friday,
June 9, 1967. Beloved wife of
George Schendel, mother of Robert
Schendel and Mrs. Normon (Norma)
Seabert, both of Cambria. Also survived
by 6 grandchildren. Friends mav
coll ot their convenience ot the Kenneth
H. Sherrle Funeral Home, 6139
East Ave.. Newfone, with the lomlly
present Saturday 3-5 ond 7-9 p.m. and
Sunday 2-4 ond 7-9 o.m. Funeral services
will be held Monday, June 13, ot
3 p.m. ot North Ridge St. Peter Lutheran
Church. Interment will be In
North Ridge Cemetery. If desired,
contributions mav be made to St. .
Peter Lutheran Church. The Lutheran
Hour or Niagara County Heart Fund.

Mrs, Pearl Schendel
NEWFANE—Mrs. Pearl Bluhm Schendel, 64, of
3682 Ridge Road, Cambria, died Friday (June 9, 1967)
after suffering a heart attack at her home. She had
been-a Cambria resident for the last 56 years.
She was born Aug. 8, 1902, in
Coomer Road, Newfane, daughter
of Paul and Ida Schrader
Bluhm. She was married in
North Tonawanda on Dec. 13,
1922, to George Schendel, who
survives her.
Mrs. Schendel was a member
of St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
North Ridge.
In addition to her husband,
Survivors include a daughter,
Mrs. Norman (Norma) Seabert;
a son, Robert Schendel, and six
grandchildren, all oLCambria.
The Rev. Carl Oldach will, offt
ficiate at services at St. Peter's
Church at 3 p.m. Monday.
Burial will be in North Ridge
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kenneth
H. Sherrie Funeral Home,
Newfane, with the family present
today from 3 to 5 and 7 to
9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The family said contributions
to St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
the Lutheran Hour or Niagara
County Heart -Fund1- will be acceptable
as tributes.

Notes:

Lockport Union Sun & Journal, May 1, 1965
Former Manager Of Farm Dies
Herman J. Lindhurst, 81 of Estes Place, Ransomville, died Friday, (April 30, 1965) at Ransomville General Hospital. Born in the Town of Lewiston, March 17, 1884, Mr. Lindhurst had been manager of the Kelly Fruit Farms in Lewiston for 43 years. Just before his retirement, he served as custodian for the Lewiston-Porter School District for five years. A resident of Ransomville for the past 14years, he had served on the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Council for the past nine years, and also served on the new church building committee. Mr. Lindhurst is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helene Jacobs Lindhurst; a son, Arnold Lindhurst of Lewiston; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Schendel of Lockport; two brothers, Fred Lindhurst of Ransomville and Elwood of Youngstown and three sisters, Mrs. Richard Whitt of Ransomville, Mrs. Herman Doeblar (sp.) of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Stanley Forsey of Niagara Falls. He is also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hardison Funeral Home, South Lake Street, Ransomville, with the Rev. Carl Oldach officiating. Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, North Ridge.

Herman married JACOBS, Helen Anna Alwine on 4 Dec 1907 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of JACOBS, Frederick Christian Ludwig and IHRCKE, Wilhelmina Johanna Maria) was born on 1 Nov 1887 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Jul 1988 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Niagara Gazette
Helene A. Lindhurst
Helped husband manage farms
CAMBRIA - Helene A. Lindhurst, 100, of Ridge Road, died Thursday (July 28,1988) at home. Born in Cambria, she moved to Lewiston after her marriage to the late Herman J. Lindhurst. She assisted her husband in managing fruit farms for the J.W.H. Kelly Farms for 40 years until the farm was sold. In the Tri-County News, a Lockport area newpaper (sic), in January 1986, she reminisced: "Saturday was chicken day," Mrs. Lindhurst said. "I always prepared four for the Kelly's Sunday dinner and two for our family. The peaches were graded by another crew of workers, and then loaded in Lewiston and shipped green as grass to Pittsburgh. We had lots of hobos, and I never refused them something to eat." She and her husband moved to Ransomville after retiring in 1951. They lived there for 15 years until her husband's death in 1965, when she moved back to Cambria. Mrs. Lindhurst was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, where she was baptized, confirmed and married. She was also a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She is survived by a son, Arnold Lindhurst of Lewiston; a daughter, Marion Schendel of Cambria; and five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lindhurst was the daughter of the late Frederick and Whilhelmina (sic) (Erck) Jacobs and sister of the late Rachel Seefeldt, Bertha Simmons, Emma Strablow, Ella Dobbertean Sack, Frank Jacobs, William Jacobs and Albert Jacobs. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Hardison Funeral Homes Inc., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, Church Street. The Rev. David Musall will conduct. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Cambria. Contributions to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund are acceptable as tribute.

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NF Gazette
Helene A. Lindhurst
Helped husband manage farms
CAMBRIA - Helene A. Lindhurst, 100, of Ridge Road, died Thursday (July 28,1988) at home. Born in Cambria, she moved to Lewiston after her marriage to the late Herman J. Lindhurst. She assisted her husband in managing fruit farms for the J.W.H. Kelly Farms for 40 years until the farm was sold. In the Tri-County News, a Lockport area newpaper (sic), in January 1986, she reminisced: "Saturday was chicken day," Mrs. Lindhurst said. "I always prepared four for the Kelly's Sunday dinner and two for our family. The peaches were graded by another crew of workers, and then loaded in Lewiston and shipped green as grass to Pittsburgh. We had lots of hobos, and I never refused them something to eat." She and her husband moved to Ransomville after retiring in 1951. They lived there for 15 years until her husband's death in 1965, when she moved back to Cambria. Mrs. Lindhurst was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, where she was baptized, confirmed and married. She was also a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She is survived by a son, Arnold Lindhurst of Lewiston; a daughter, Marion Schendel of Cambria; and five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lindhurst was the daughter of the late Frederick and Whilhelmina (sic) (Erck) Jacobs and sister of the late Rachel Seefeldt, Bertha Simmons, Emma Strablow, Ella Dobbertean Sack, Frank Jacobs, William Jacobs and Albert Jacobs. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Hardison Funeral Homes Inc., 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, Church Street. The Rev. David Musall will conduct. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Cambria. Contributions to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance Fund are acceptable as tribute.

Ferdinand married SCHULTZ, Martha in 1900 in New York. Martha (daughter of SCHULTZ, Wilhelm Friedrich Carl and RIETSCH, Emily Amelia) was born on 28 Sep 1883 in Prussia; died in 1947 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 1/21/1963

BLUHM - Paul A., of the Ridge
Road, Town of Cambria, died at
the Inter - Community Memorial
Hospital, Newfane, Jan. 19, 1963,
age 85 years. He was the husband
of Ida (Schrader) Bluhm; father
of Mrs. George Schendel of the
Ridge Road, Town of Cambria;
brother of Mrs. Otis Murray of
Olcott, N. Y.. Mrs. Ernest Miller
of Lockport, N.Y., John Bluhm of
Niagara Falls and August Bluhm
of North Tonawanda. Also survived
by two grandchildren and
six great . grandchildren. Funeral
Tuesday from the residence.
The Rev. Carl Oldach of St. Peter's
Lutheran Church officiating.
Interment in North Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may
be made to St. Peter's Lutheran
Church or the Heart Fund. Ar
rangements by the Hardinon Funeral
Home, Ransomville.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 1/21/1963

RANSOMVILLE -Funeral
services will be conducted for
Paul A. Bluhm, 85, a retired
Town of Cambria farmer, at
2:30 p.m. Thursday at the
family residence, Ridge Road.
Mr. Bluhm died Saturday
(Jan. 19, 1963) at Inter-Community
Memorial Hospital,
Newfane, after a week's illnessi
The family, said donations
to the Niagara County
Heart Chapter or to the building
fund of St. Peter's Luther*
an Church at North Ridge
are acceptable as memorial
tributes.
Rev. Carl Oldach of St
Peter's Church will officiate
at services. Burial will be in
North Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Bluhm was a memfoer
of St. Peter's Church and a
25-year member of the Farm
Bureau. He was a familiar figure
at Niagara Falls City Market
where he operated a stall
until retiring six years ago.
Born in Germany, Nov. 16,
1877, Mr. Bluhm was one of
15 children. He came to this
country at the age of 6 and
was a resident of this area for
almost 80 years.
Surviving are his widow,
Ida Schrader Bluhm; a daughter,
Mrs. George Sehendel, at
home; two sisters, Mrs. Otis
Murray, Olcott, and Mrs.
Ernest Miller, Lockport; two
brothers, John Bluhm, Niagara
Falls, and August
Bluhm, North Tonawahda;
two grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.

Paul married SCHRAEDER, Ida F on 18 Dec 1901 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Ida (daughter of SCHRAEDER, Lewis) was born on 7 Oct 1878 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Apr 1965 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 4/9/1965

A lifelong resident of the Town
of Cambria, Mrs. Ida F. Bluhm,
86, of 3682 Ridge Road, died
Thursday (April 8, 1965) at Inter
- Community Memorial Hos-
pital, Newfane, after a sixweeks
illness.
Born Oct. 7, 1878 in the Town
of Cambria, she was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Schraeder. She had spent the
past 54 years at the Ridge Road
address.
She had been an active member
of St. Peter's Lutheran
Church.
Her husband, Paul Bluhm,
died in 1963.
Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. George Schendel of Ride
Road; two brothers, William
and Fred Krull of Owosso,
Mich.; two grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Haralson
Funeral Home, South Lake
Street, Ransomville, "from 2 to
5 and 7 to 9 p.m., beginning tomorrow.
Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Monday from St. Peter's
Lutheran Church, N o r th
Rklge, with the Rev. Carl Old
ach officiating. Burial will be
in North Ridge Cemetery.

Wilhelm married GIESELER, Albertine Auguste Wilhelmine on 8 Feb 1883 in Niagara County, NY. Albertine (daughter of GIESELER, Karl Gottlieb and ZECHSER, Albertine) was born on 16 Jan 1862 in Uckermark, Brandenburg, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married IHRCKE, Wilhelmina Johanna Maria about 1868 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Wilhelmina was born on 17 Sep 1848 in Woldzegarten, Mecklenburg-Schwenn, Prussia; died on 23 Oct 1935 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/24/1935

LEWISTON. Oct. 24.—Mrs. Minnie
Jacobs, 87 years old, died yesterday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Herman Lindhurst, two miles east of
Lewiston on the Ridge road.
Mrs. Jacobs leaves three sons, Frank
and William, of Lockport, and Albert,
of Wilson: four daughters, Mrs. John
Simmons, of RansomvtUe, Mrs. Fred
Strablow, of Voungstown, Mrs. Charles
Dobbertean. of Niagara Falls, and
Mrs. Herman Lindhurst, of the Town
of Lewiston; two sisters, Mrs. Fred
Behnke, of Cambria, and Mrs. George
Dean, of Niagara Falls, 26 grandchildren.
36 great-grandchildren and
three great great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday
at 2 p. m. from the home of the
daughter and at 2:30 o'clock from
8 t Peter's Lutheran church at North
Ridge. Interment will be In North
Ridge cemetery.
Mrs. Jacobs was born in Germany
and had resided In this country for
62 years. She was the widow of Fred
Jacobs, a former well known farmer
of this district For the past 20
years she had made her home with
her daughter. She was a member
of St. Peter's Lutheran church at
North Ridge.