Louise married MCGHEE, James Gregory on 15 Aug 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. James (son of MCGHEE, John Nelson and TRACEY, Margaret L) was born on 21 May 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Aug 2010 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. MCGHEE, Brett W
2. MCGHEE, Traci A

Edward + SMISTEK, Jeannette. Jeannette (daughter of SMISTEK, Frank and SYPER, Louise) was born on 10 May 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Nov 2011 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 30, 2011
Jeannette Placek

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Jeannette (Smistek) Placek, 86 years old, went to be with her Lord while surrounded by her loving family on November 30, 2011. She was born in Niagara Falls on May 10, 1925,the daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Syper) Smistek.

Mrs. Placek attended Holy Trinity Parochial School and Niagara Falls High School. She worked as a production packer for 23 years at Carborundum in Wheatfield and retired in 1987. One of the great joys in her life was polka dancing. She taught her children and grandchildren how to polka and on this past October 1st, she enjoyed a night of dancing with her entire family. Mrs. Placek's special place was her cottage at Long Beach, where she enjoyed many wonderful times with her family. During her retirement years, she babysat all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Portage Post #1465 Ladies Auxiliary and the Carborundum Retirees. She also enjoyed activities at the Duke Center.

Mrs. Placek was predeceased by her husband, Edward Placek, who passed away in 1982. She is survived by her children, Louise (late James) McGhee of Lewiston, Gloria (Mark Bullock) Gwozdek of the Town of Niagara and Gary (Margaret) Placek of Niagara Falls. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Placek is also survived by her companion of 22 years, Bruce Felton, with whom she traveled the world. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Smistek.

Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road, where the American Legion Portage Post #1465 Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a prayer service at 4:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at Divine Mercy Parish, corner of Niagara and 24th Streets, with Rev. Jacek P. Mazur officiating. PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery.

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Frank + SYPER, Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]