Family/Spouse: FERCHEN, Michael. Michael (son of FERCHEN, Christian and TRESTERN, Charlotte) was born on 13 Dec 1796 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caroline married SCHULZ, Friedrich Wilhelm Christian on 3 Nov 1847 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Friedrich (son of SCHULZ, Christian Friedrich and MIERS, Charlotte) was born on 6 Aug 1819 in Gramzow, Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 3 Oct 1880 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married VOELKER, Henriette Charlotte on 23 Oct 1850 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Henriette (daughter of VOELKER, Johann and LINDE, Charlotte) was born on 7 Dec 1826 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 2 May 1908 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

Augusta Burow Laid to Rest
Victim of Pneumonia, Prominent Bergholtz Resident Is Buried.
BERGHOLTZ. Jan. 30.-The funeral of Mrs. Auguste Burow (Ferchen) 75 years old, who died of pneumonia at her home, was well attended. Pallbearers were Albert De Vantier, Herman Schimshack (sic), Albert Dubois, Rudolf Kuhlman, John Ferchen and John Moll. Flower bearers were Rudolph Jagow, Philip Moll, Henry Voelker, Edward Schimsack (sic), Hugo Wienke and Philip Jagow.

Auguste married BUROW, August H in 1888. August was born in 1860 in Prussia; died on 25 May 1943 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1 November 1945 Evening News of The Tonawandas
Car Crash Injuries Kill 90 Year Old
Struck by an automobile in front of his home on the Falls boulevard, near Bergholz, on October 12, within a short time after his aged neighbor, John Moll, was fatally injured by another motorist, William L. D. Ferchen, 90, died yesterday afternoon in the Memorial hospital, Niagara Falls, from his injuries.
A lifelong resident of Bergholz, Mr. Ferchen was a member of the St. James Lutheran church in the village many years. He held various offices in the church and played in the band that provided music for the services before an organ was purchased.
He is survived by four sons, John, Valerius, David and Paul; two daughters, Charlotte and Martha, all of the town of Wheatfield; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 P.M. from the residence and half an hour later from the St. James church. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate and interment will be in St. James cemetery

Wilhelm married GOERSS, Auguste Wilhelmine on 3 Nov 1881 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of GOERSS, Carl Friedrich and SY, Charlotte Wilhelmine) was born on 27 Mar 1859 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Nov 1942 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

C. F. Ferchen Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA, April 10. -Christian Frederick Ferchen, 68 years old, died Sunday night at his home in Bergholz, where he had been a lifelong resident. For 15 years he was teacher of the St. Jacob's parochial school in Bergholz. He is survived by a wife, Augusta; two sons, Hugo, Sanborn, and Errick (sic), Bergholz; two daughters, Miss Adelia Ferchen, and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Bergholz; eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Hattie I. Heidenfeldt, North Tonawanda, and Mrs. August Burow, Bergholz. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and half an hour later at the Holy Ghost church, Bergholz. Rev. John Kuchenbecker officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Ghost cemetery.
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BERGHOLTZ, April 14.-The passing of Christian Frederick Ferchen, who peacefully passed away at his home in this village, at the age of 68 years, removes one of the most popular residents of this vicinity, whose life was in every respect an exemplification of Christianity and civility. Mr. Ferchen was born in this village on the 12th of August, 1859. His parents were among the first settlers of this vicinity. He at one time was a parochial school teacher for 15 years for the St. Jacob's congregation. Being of a kind, loving character, he not only endeared himself to his own family, but also to everyone with whom he came in contact. He was a talented musician, when nine years old, he started to play in a band. He also played a violin and bass viol. Mr. Ferchen had been in good health until about two weeks ago, when he was taken ill with erysipelas. The funeral services were held from the home at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 o'clock at the Holy Ghost church, Thursday. The services being conducted by the Rev. J. Kuchenbecker. He leaves a wide circle of friends, besides his wife, Auguste, two sons, Hugo of Sanborn and Erich at home, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Williams and Miss Adelia Ferchen, at home; one brother, William Ferchen, two sisters. Mrs. Hattie Heidenfeldt and Mrs. August Burow. He also leaves eight grandchildren.
Flower bearers were: Edgar Milleville, Theodor (sic) Heuer, Herbert Strassburg, Alfred Heidenfeldt, Martin Milleville, Clarence Wittkopp, Lester Wurl and Wilmer Wurl. Pallbearers were: John Moll, August Mueller, Fred Wurl, August Williams, Philip Mueller and August Sy. Burial was in the Holy Ghost Cemetery.

Christian married MILLEVILLE, Auguste Maria Friedricke on 21 Oct 1886 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of MILLEVILLE, Johannes and KRULL, Albertine Elizabeth) was born on 28 Mar 1868 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 1950 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

August married NEUBAUER, Hulda Mathilda Emilie on 16 Apr 1892 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Hulda (daughter of NEUBAUER, Charles Friedrich Wilheim and HEUER, Auguste Wilhelmine) was born in Dec 1873 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Sep 1949 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MRS. HENRIETTE HEIDENFELDT
Mis. Henriette Heidenfeldt, 75, died this morning at her home, 308 Niagara street, North Tonawanda. Born to the town of Wheatfieid, she had resided in North Tonawanda the past 60 years. She was a member of the St. Peter's American Lutheran church. Surviving are four daughters, the Misses Ruth, Esther and Ella Heidenfeldt at home and Mrs. E L. Marble of Buffalo; a son, Technical Sergt. Alfred C. Heidenfeldt of Camp Edwards, Mass., and a brother, William C. Ferchen of Bergholtz. Rites will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Robert F, Hein will officiate. Burial Will be In White Chapel Memorial Park.

Family/Spouse: HEIDENFELDT, Emil. Emil (son of HEIDENFELDT, Christian and REICH, Wilhelmina Minnie) was born on 24 Jun 1869 in Town of China, St Clair County, MI; died in 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: AUSTIN, Harold. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WHEATFIELD - Services for Christian W. Burow, 67, of 2257 Cayuga Drive Extension, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home, Niagara Falls, and at 2:30 p.m. at St. James Church, Wheatfield. Mr. Burow died at his home Saturday night (April 1, 1961) after a lengthy Illness. He was a moulder 35 years at the Carborundum Co. before retiring in 1958. Mr. Burow was a lifelong resident of Wheatfield. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. Surviving are his wife, Vera Burow; a son, James E. Burow, Wheatfield; four daughters, Mrs Ray DeVantier and Mrs, Glen Zimmerman, both of Wheatfield; Mrs. John Proksch, England, and Mrs. Gary Dalbey, Vacaville, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Harold Austin, Niagara Falls, and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Wheatfield. Members of the fire company will meet at the firehall at 8:30 o'clock tonight to go to the Redanz Funeral Home for a memorial service for Mr. Burow. Tonight's regularly scheduled meeting of the firemen has been postponed.

Christian married MILLEVILLE, Vera Ida Sophia on 26 Aug 1923 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Vera (daughter of MILLEVILLE, Albert Carl Abraham and LANGE, Anna Agathe Ernestine) was born on 29 May 1904 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Jul 1977 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette
Bergholtz Woman Called by Death
BERGHOLTZ, April 12.-Mrs. Margaret DeVantier, 55 years old, a lifelong resident of the town of Wheatfield, died yesterday in the Memorial hospital, Niagara Falls, after a prolonged illness. She resided on the Old Niagara Falls boulevard in Bergholtz. Mrs. DeVantier is survived by her husband, William; three sons, Gerhard, Martin and Norman; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ferchen; two sisters, the Misses Charlotte and Martha Ferchen, and four brothers, John, Valerius, David and Paul Ferchen, all of the town of Wheatfield. Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence and at 2:30 from St. James church, Rev. Otto Bruss officiating. Interment will be in St. James cemetery.

Margaretha married DEVANTIER, William Gotthold on 11 Jun 1914 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. William (son of DEVANTIER, Johannes Wilhelm and ZIMMERMAN, Hulda Emilie) was born on 3 May 1886 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Jul 1968 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married JAGOW, Wilhelmine Josephine Auguste in 1914 in Niagara County, NY. Wilhelmine (daughter of JAGOW, Friedrich Wilhelm and WITTKOPF, Caroline Auguste Juliana) was born on 11 Feb 1892 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Dec 1963 in Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Miss Helena Ferchen Succumbs to Illness of Six Weeks.
BERGOLTZ, July 8. - Miss Helena Ferchen, 43 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferchen of the Buffalo-Falls boulevard, died at the De Graff hospital at North Tonawanda, Sunday noon, following an illness of about six weeks. She was well known and highly respected and was an employee for Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Porter at North Tonawanda for about fifteen years. Besides her parents, she is survived by four brothers, John, Vairius (sic), David and Paul Ferchen; three sisters, Mrs. William De Vantier, and the Misses Charlotte and Martha Ferchen.

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Tonawanda Evening News, Date Published: 16 March 1951
Valerius W. Ferchen, 62, of Niagara Falls Blvd., Town of Wheatfield, passed away this morning in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield and served as the town assessor for the past ten years. Survived by his wife, Helen, nee Voelker; two sons, Valerius Jr., and Robert; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Eustice; four grandchildren; three brothers, John, David and Paul Ferchen; two sisters, Miss Martha Ferchen, all of the Town of Wheatfield. Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Monday in the residence and at 2:30 P.M. in St. James Church, Bergholz. The Rev. Otto Bruss will officiate. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Helene Emma Martha. Helene (daughter of VOELKER, Heinrich Wilhelm and HOFFMEISTER, Auguste Maria) was born on 4 Apr 1891 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Jan 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FERCHEN—David M. age 54, of the Niagara Falls Blvd.. St Johnsburg. Mr. Ferchen was a lite long resident of the Town of Wheatfleld. He Is survived by his wife Albertlne (nee) Stange. Father of Maurice of Valparaiso, ind., and Ross. Brother of John. Miss Martha Ferchen and Paul Ferchen of the Town of Wheatfleld and Miss Charlotte Ferchen of Lockport. Services will be held Monday at the residence and at 2:30 from St John's Lutheran church. Rev. J. Walter Thlemecke officiating. Interment in St. John's Luthem cemetary. The deceased was a member of the St. John's Men's club and Johnsburg Fire Co.

David married STANGE, Albertine E in 1926 in New York. Albertine (daughter of STANGE, Charles August and ANDREES, Albertine Auguste Wilhelmine) was born in 1901 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jul 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: POERSCHKE, Mildred E. Mildred (daughter of POERSCHKE, William and FEHRMAN, Agnes) was born in Dec 1910 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Feb 1958 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married MILLEVILLE, Vera Ida Sophia on 1 Jan 1964. Vera (daughter of MILLEVILLE, Albert Carl Abraham and LANGE, Anna Agathe Ernestine) was born on 29 May 1904 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Jul 1977 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette, Monday, June 29, 1953.
HUGO C. FERCHEN U.S. CUSTOMS MAN OF SANBORN, DIES
Was Leader in Church and Community Life at Sanborn and Pekin
SANBORN. June 29- Hugo C. Ferchen, a member of the U.S. Customs staff at Niagara Falls for the last 20 years and one of the best known residents of this village, died Saturday at the Ransomville hospital. Born at Bergholtz in 1888, he was a son of the late Christian and Augusta Ferchen. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Treichler Ferchen; one son, James C. Ferchen, this village; two daughters, Mrs. Harry T. Martin, Kenmore, and Mrs. Lawrence Stumpf, Los Angeles. Calif.: two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Williams. Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Edward Eggert, Bergholtz; a brother, Erich Ferchen, Bergholtz, and five grandchildren. Mr. Ferchen was a member of the Pekin Methodist church, Ransomville Lodge F and AM, Ismalia Temple and the Buffalo Consistory, Buffalo, the Federated Craft 131, Niagara Falls, Sanborn Lions club, a past director of the Pekin Fire company band, a member of the Frontier chorus and of the Brahms chorus. He was a former director of the Sanborn Methodist church choir and at the time of his death was superintendent of, the Pekin Methodist Sunday school. Friends may call at the Pike funeral home where services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Elmer W. Ferguson will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. View cemetery, Pekin. Flowers are gratefully declined - but donations may be made to the Ransomville hospital or to the Lutheran hour in memory of Mr. Ferchen.

Hugo married TREICHLER, Bessie Leiah on 17 Jun 1914 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Bessie (daughter of TREICHLER, Benjamin Walter and VAIL, Georgia Ann) was born on 17 Jan 1889 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 1990 in Amherst, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erich married MUELLER, Elsie R on 29 Nov 1922 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elsie (daughter of MUELLER, August Albert Floran and SY, Rosa W) was born on 1 Jan 1900 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jun 1996 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

Eleanor E. (Ferchen) Williams, 85, of 10831 Cayuga Drive died Friday (June 5, 1981) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
She was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Ladies Aide (sic), Society and former member of the church choir.
Surviving are her husband, Arthur J. Williams of Niagara Falls; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bernice) Forsey and Mrs. Myron (June) Stenzel both of Wheatfield; Mrs. Paul (Olive) Chaddosk and Mrs. Alvin (Elaine) Eichin both of Titusville, Fla; a sister, Mrs. Adelia Eggert of Wheatfield; also 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Albert Bahr officiating. Burial will be Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.
Memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Building Fund or Lutheran Bible Translators, the family said.

Elenora married WILLIAMS, Arthur Johannes on 3 Dec 1922 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Arthur (son of WILLIAMS, Johannes Augustus Hermann and MUELLER, Auguste Caroline) was born on 26 Apr 1896 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Jan 1987 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Adelia F. Eggert
Had lifelong love affair with music
LOCKPORT - Adelia F. (Ferchen) Eggert, whose involvement with music spanned most of the century, died Friday (July 13, 1990) at the Briody Nursing Home. Mrs. Eggert, 92, was a former resident of the Ferchen Homestead, Cayuga Street, Bergholz.
She was born on Aug. 9, 1897, the daughter of Christian and Auguste Ferchen.
She began music lessons as a 4 year-old and began teaching music at 16. She played the piano for a four piece family orchestra when she was 16, with her sister as the soloist. She and her sister sang duets. She was a member of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church quartet and also played at silent movies at the Shredded Wheat County, where she worked from 1918 to 1929 packing biscuits.
Mrs. Eggert was also music chairman for the Niagara County American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the Auxiliary for 38 years at Post 1451 on Ward Road. She was a Niagara Gazette correspondent for 10 years and a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church for 74 years, where she was a member of the church's Ladies Aid Society, the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and the Lutheran League. She was also a member of the Niagara County Salon 25 of 8 and 40, Wheatfield Senior Citizens, Sanborn Senior Citizens and the First Volunteer Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary of Bergholz.
She organized the "Happy Harmoniers" orchestra in 1953, which entertained locally for 25 years. She also took pride. in the fact that she was the first woman in Wheatfield to serve as a Niagara County jurist.
She was the widow of Edward Eggert, who died in 1950 and sister of the late Eric Ferchen and Hugo Ferchen and the late Nora Williams. Mrs. Eggert is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Hilts of Sanborn; one son, Noel Eggert of Sanborn; and nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Bergholz Fire Co. will hold memorial services at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz with the Rev, Philip Sallaeh officiating. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery; Contributions to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church are acceptable as tribute.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 15, 1990
Services for Adelia F. Eggert, who was a widely known musician, will be conducted at 2 P.M. today in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, 6637 Luther St., Bergholz. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Eggert, 92, formerly of the Ferchen Homestead on Cayuga Street, died Friday (July 13, 1990) in the Briody Nursing Home, Lockport. The former Adelia Ferchen began taking music lessons when she was 4, and was teaching music when she was 16. She sang and played the piano for a four-piece family orchestra when she was a teen-. Mrs. Eggert was a member of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church quartet, and she played at silent movies at the Shredded Wheat Co. in Niagara Falls, where she worked as a biscuit packer from 1918 to 1929. She was music chairman for the Niagara County American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the Auxiliary at American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451 for 38 years. She was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church for 74 years, and was a member of its Ladies Aid Society, the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and the Lutheran League. She also was a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens, Sanborn Senior Citizens and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Department. Mrs. Eggert organized the "Happy Harmoniers" orchestra in 1953, which entertained locally for 25 years. She also was a correspondent for the Niagara Gazette for 10 years. Her husband, Edward, died in 1950. She is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Hilts, and a son, Noel, both of Sanborn; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Adelia married EGGERT, Edward Heinrich Wilhelm on 7 Oct 1928 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of EGGERT, Christian Anton and HOFFMEISTER, Albertine Auguste) was born on 28 Jun 1896 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Dec 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FERCHEN - Cornelius W. Ferchen. 78, of 3316 Evergreen Drive. Town of Wheatfield, Friday (May 19, 1972) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ferchen was a lifelong member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, a charter member of the First Volunteer Fire Company of Bergholz and a member of the Farmers Cooperative Extension of Lockport. He is survived by a sister, Miss Regina Ferchen; two aunts. Mrs. Johanna Hensel and Mrs. Anna Neubauer, both of Michigan, and many cousins. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc. Adam-Seymour Streets, Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Bergholz. Pastor Robert Lehman will officiate. Interment in St James Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial Fund or to the Lutheran Vespers are preferred by the family. Friends received by the family from 7 to 9 TONIGHT at the funeral home by members of the Bergholz Fire Company.
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CORNELIUS W. FERCHEN
NORTH TONAWANDA - Cornelius W. Ferchen, 78, of 3316 Evergreen Drive died Friday (May 19, 1972) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, he was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. He was a member of St. James Evangelican Lutheran Church, a charter member of the First
Volunteer Fire Co. of Bergholz and a member of the Farmer Cooperative Extension of Lockport. He is survived by a sister, Regina Ferchen; two aunts, Mrs. Johanna Hensel and Mrs. Anna Neubauer, both of Michigan, and many cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Robert Lehman will officiate. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. The family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Tonawanda. Members of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. have requested a meeting at the Town Fire Hall at 7 p.m today. The group will proceed to the funeral home to pay due respects to Mr. Ferchen, who was a charter member of the fire company.

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FERCHEN - Regina Ferchen, 77, of North Tonawanda, unexpectedly Sunday (Aug. 26, 1973) Miss Ferchen was a lifelong resident of the North Tonawanda area and a member of St, James Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was the sister of the late Cornelius Ferchen and is survived by many cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY at the Hamp Funeral Home Inc., Adam and Seymour Sts. Tonawanda Funeral services will be held at a time and place to be announced.
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REGINA FERCHEN
North Tonawanda - Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church for Regina Ferchen, 77, of 3316 Evergreen Drive, who died Sunday (Aug. 26,1973) in a three-car collision in Darien Center. Miss Ferchen was a passenger in a car driven by Harold A. Proefrock of 7168 Nash Rd., North Tonawanda, which was struck by an oncoming car driven by a Baltimore, Md. women who had swerved across the center of the road. Miss Ferchen was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. She was the sister of· the late Cornelius Ferchen and is survived by many cousins. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday at the Hamp Funeral Home .Inc.
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Collision kills 2 Niagarans
DARIEN CENTER - Two Niagara County residents and a Pittsford man died, in a three-car collision Sunday near this Genesee County community. Seven others were injured. State Police said Mrs. Beata MilleviIle, 76, of 2035 Cayuga Drive Extension, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Regina Ferchen, 76, of 3316 Evergreen Drive, North Tonawanda, were dead on arrival at St. Jerome Hospital in nearby Batavia. They were passengers in a car driven by Harold A. Proefrock, 52, of 7168 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, who was listed in satisfactory condition today at St. Jerome. His wife, Winifred Proefrock, 49, was in satisfactory condition in the hospital's intensive care unit. Mrs. Proefrock, who had been in critical condition Sunday, is Mrs. Milleville's daughter, a hospital spokesman said. Police said Frederick Treesh, 38, of Pittsford, near Rochester, the driver of the second car, was killed instantly. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident occurred about 11:30 a.m. Sunday. His son Frederick Treesh, 9, was in satisfactory condition in the hospital's intensive care unit. He, too, was removed from the critical list this morning. James Karl, 34, and his son, Stephen, 9, both of Henrietta, were listed in guarded condition at Strung Memorial Hospital in Rochester. They were passengers in the Treesh auto, state troopers said. Arletta Nusinov, 23, of Baltimore, Md., the driver of the third car, was in satisfactory condition at St. Jerome. A passenger in her auto Kevin Sachs, 32, of Severna Park, Md., was treated and released, troopers said. Investigators said the accident happened when the car driven by Miss Nusinov, which was westbound on Route 20, crossed the center line and struck the eastbound Proefrock auto nearly headon. Proefrock's car then skidded out of control and struck the westbound Treesh auto. Troopers said everyone except the Treeshs and the Karls was wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.

Family/Spouse: MARBLE, E L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - December 20, 2002
Elinor R. DeVantier, 78, an active member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, died Wednesday (Dec. 18, 2002) in her Wheatfield home.
The former Elinor Burow was a lifelong resident of Wheatfield.
She had worked for Carborundum Co. and Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Mrs. DeVantier taught Sunday school at St. James and was an active member of Women of the Church. She also was a member of the Garden Club, the Senior Citizens, the Wheatfield Historical Society and the Republican Club.
She enjoyed baking and gardening.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Ray; a son, Daniel R. of Los Angeles; two daughters, Donna of Wheatfield and Deborah Bourne of Amherst; three sisters, Harriet Proksch of Niagara Falls, Marlene Zimmerman of North Tonawanda and May Carol Dalby of California; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday in St. James Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Bergholz.

Elinor married DEVANTIER, Ray Edward on 28 Aug 1948 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Ray (son of DEVANTIER, Hugo Rudolph Wilhelm and KROENING, Lilly Elenore) was born on 28 May 1923 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jan 2004 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married MARZOLF, Beverly Ann on 16 Oct 1954 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PROKSCH, John William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 28, 2003
Marlene N. Zimmerman, 68, died Thursday (Sept. 25, 2003) in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Town of Tonawanda, after a short illness.
Mrs. Zimmerman was born Marlene Burow in Wheatfield. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School and worked briefly as a secretary at Bell Aircraft Co. before marrying and becoming a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. She enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Glen; a son, David of Houston; a daughter, Sandra Gareton of Cary, N.C.; two sisters, May C. Dalby of Vacaville, Calif., and Harriet Proksch of Niagara Falls; and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholz

Marlene married ZIMMERMAN, Glenwood C about 11 May 1954 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Glenwood (son of ZIMMERMAN, Charles Frank and GARDEI, Matilda L) was born on 15 Aug 1923 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Feb 2011 in Cary, Wake County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DALBEY, Gary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gerhard W. DeVantier NF Gazette
Carbo employee for 41 years
WHEATFIELD - Gerhard "Gerry" W. DeVantier, 75, of Cayuga Drive Extension, died Wednesday (March 21, 1990) at his home.
The Wheatfield native worked at the Carborundum Co. Bonded Division in Niagara Falls 41 years, retiring in 1979. He was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church and former trustee of the church, a member of the Carborundum Alumni Association, and an exempt member of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co.
His wife, Martha E. (Haseley) DeVantier, died Dec. 13, I986. He is survived by a son, Gary L. DeVantier of North Tonawanda; two daughters, Connie Washburn of North Tonawanda ,and Marcia A. DeVantier of Niagara Falls; a brother, Martin DeVantier of Bergholz, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Norman DeVantier.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz, where the Bergholz Fire Co. will have a memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday.
The Rev. David B. Menz will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholz.
Contributions to the church building fund are acceptable as tribute.

Gerhard married HASELEY, Martha Ernestine Maria on 5 Oct 1940 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Martha (daughter of HASELEY, Edward William Ferdinand and WALCK, Eleanore Hulda Helene) was born on 7 Mar 1917 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Dec 1986 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - August 13, 1995
Martin J. DeVantier of Niagara Road, a life-long member of St. James Lutheran Church, died Saturday (Aug. 12, 1995) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.
DeVantier, 77, was born in Wheatfield and lived in Bergholz all his life.
He served in Europe with the U.S. Army during World War II.
DeVantier was a member of Wheatfield Post, American Legion, and
the LaSalle Sportsmen's Club and was an exempt member of Bergholz
Volunteer Fire Company.
He worked at National Grinding Wheel in North Tonawanda for 43 years, retiring in 1983.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred E.; two sons, Dale and David, both of Wheatfield; and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Martin married DEVANTIER, Mildred E on 8 Feb 1941 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Mildred (daughter of DEVANTIER, Hugo Rudolph Wilhelm and KROENING, Lilly Elenore) was born on 9 Dec 1918 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Dec 2004 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

DeVANTIER-Norman A. of 2043 Cayuga Dr. Ext. In Sister's Hospital, October 25, 1977. Husband of Pearl (Haseley) DeVantier. Father of Mrs. Mark (Marlene) Sivecz of Spencerport, N.Y., Lauren and Scott DeVantier, both at home. Brother of Gerhard and Martin DeVantier, both of Niagara Falls. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John H. Crilley officiating. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. by the Bergholtz Volunteer Fire Company and at 8 p.m. by the Wheatfield American Legion Post No. 1451. lf preferred memorials may be made to St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church 10/26,27
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Norman DeVantier
BERGHOLTZ - Norman A. DeVantier, 55. of 2043 Cayuga Drive Extension died Tuesday (Oct. 25, 1977) in Sister's Hospital, Buffalo, after an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield, he served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and had been employed by the National Grinding Wheel County, North Tonawanda, as a machinist for over 20 years. He was a member, trustee, president, and elder of St. Jame's (sic) Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an exempt member of the Bergholtz Volunteer Fire County, a member of the Wheatfield American Legion Post 1451, the Wheatfield Republican Club, and was a Wheatfield Republican town committeeman.
Survivors include his wife. Pearl Haseley DeVantier; a son, Scott DeVantier, two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Marlene) Sivecz of Spencerport, and Miss Lauren DeVantier, at home; two brothers, Gerhard and Martin DeVantier, both of Niagara Falls, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the St. Jame's (sic) Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. John H. Crilley officiating. Burial will be in St. Jame's (sic) Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Rhoney Funeral Home, Sanborn, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Norman married HASELEY, Pearl Alfrieda on 12 May 1951 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Pearl (daughter of HASELEY, Erich Ferdinand Albert and WALCK, Lily Henriette Ernestine) was born on 11 Apr 1930 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Mar 2020 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Posted: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 1:58 pm


Gertrude F. Ferchen, age 98 of Wheatfield, was called to her heavenly home on June 1, 2015, at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born October 17, 1916, in the Town of Wheatfield, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Jagow) Ferchen. Gert was a life long member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz. She was employed at Buffalo Bolt Company in North Tonawanda until her retirement. Interest included gardening, picking berries and crocheting.

Survivors include her sister, Ruth V. Ferchen; two nephews and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Predeceased by two brothers, Roland and Wilbert Ferchen.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234), 2436 Niagara Road, (Wheatfield) in Bergholz on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten, on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, across street from funeral home. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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Ruth Vera Ferchen, born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, was the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Jagow) Ferchen.
A life long resident of the town, and lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz. She was employed at Buffalo Bolt Company in North Tonawanda, until her retirement. Ruth enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. She was called to her heavenly home peacefully, while at the North Gate Health Care Facility.
Ruth was predeceased by two brothers, Roland and Wilbert Ferchen; and a sister, Gertrude Ferchen. Survivors include two nephews and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Mark Perkins on Thursday at 10:30 AM in St. James Lutheran Church, across from the funeral home. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or a charity of your choice.

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - December 22, 1993
Funeral services for Roland J. Ferchen, a retired machinist, will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield.
Ferchen of Errick Road died Monday (Dec. 20, 1993) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda. He was 71.
A lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield, Ferchen was employed by Teledyne-Taber Instruments in North Tonawanda for 20 years. He retired in 1985.
He was a member and past trustee of St. James Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Surviving are his wife, the former Jean Heinhard; one daughter, Marcia of Newfane; two sons, Mark of the Town of Niagara and David of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Gertrude and Ruth; one brother, Wilbert; and six grandchildren

Family/Spouse: REINHARD, Joan A. Joan was born on 11 May 1931; died on 22 Aug 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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October 21, 2013
Wilbert Edward Ferchen

Niagara Gazette

WHEATFIELD —
Wilbert Edward Ferchen, age 87, of Wheatfield, was called to his heavenly home on October 20, 2013 while at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on February 22, 1926 he was the son of the late John and Minnie (Jagow) Ferchen.
Wilbert was a lifelong member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Bergholz, also a member of the American Kennel Club, and the German Short Hair Pointer Club. He was self employed and former owner of Ferchen Kennels in Wheatfield. Hobbies included hunting, gardening, raised, trained and showed dogs.
Survivors include two sisters, Gertrude and Ruth Ferchen of Wheatfield; nieces, nephews and many friends. He was also predeceased by a brother, Roland Ferchen; and a niece, Marcia Ferchen.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234), 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten on Thursday, October 24th at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.
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FERCHEN — Valerius O. of Niagara Rd., Bergholz , N. V.. suddenly Julv 6, 1956, husband of Alice Heuer Ferchen : father of Duane and Neil; brother of Robert and Mrs. Thomas Eustice, all of the Town of Wheatfield . Friends may call at the residence on Niagara Rd., Bergholz . where services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon and at 2:90 in St. James Lutheran Church. Burial fn St. James Cemetery. Friends are invited

Valerius married HEUER, Alice Irene about 1940 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Alice (daughter of HEUER, David Johann Christian and MUELLER, Lydia Albertine Elise) was born on 17 Jul 1921 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marjorie E. (Ferchen) Eustice, Age 83 of Payne Avenue, formerly of Bergholz, on February 21, 2005 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY on December 31, 1921 to the late Valerius and Helena (Voelker) Ferchen. She was united in marriage to Thomas Eustice on September 13, 1941. He predeceased her on February 12, 1978. Survivors include three children: Karen (John) Collins of Wheatfield, Kent (wife Dale) Eustice of Bergholz, Donna (Mark) Driess of North Tonawanda; a brother, Robert Ferchen of Bergholz; a sister-in-law, Marion Thibault of Niagara Falls; Eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a brother, Valerius Eustice Jr., and a great-granddaughter, Sarah. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Rd. (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street, Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/23/2005

Marjorie married EUSTICE, Thomas Gerald on 13 Dec 1941. Thomas (son of EUSTICE, Thomas and REICHOFF, Bertha) was born on 25 Jun 1920 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/2/2010

NIAGARA FALLS - Robert E. Ferchen, age 82, of Bergholz, was called to his heavenly home on November 1, 2010 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on January 2, 1928 to the late Valerius and Helene (Voelker) Ferchen.

A lifelong member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, Bergholz. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Wendt on June 3, 1950. She entered into rest December 5, 1997. Robert is a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion- Wheatfield Post 1451 and an exempt member of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company. His hobbies and interests included baseball, playing euchre and gardening. He was employed at Canlake-Ashland Oil Company and NOCO in Tonawanda, retiring as a supervisor in 1990.

Survivors include two children, Cary (Laura) Ferchen and Claudia Ferchen; grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Ferchen, Donna (Ron) Ferchen, Tim (fiancee Franci) Ferchen and Jonathan Ferchen; step-grandchildren, Lisa (Andrew) Ferree and Erin (Michael) Jankowiak; a great-grandchild, Savannah and step-great-grandchildren, Andrew, Hannah and Madison; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, wife, a brother, Valerius Ferchen; and a sister, Marjorie Eustice.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten, on Thursday at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church.

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Robert married WENDT, Phyllis Louise on 4 Jun 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Phyllis (daughter of WENDT, Philip Helmuth and BUERGER, Alvina Bertha Helene) was born on 17 Jan 1928 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 5 Dec 1997 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BEITER, Richard Roman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: YOUSEY, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARTIN - Laura F. (nee Ferchen) Died in Buffalo, NY, September 26, 2016. Born October 18, 1919 in Niagara Falls, NY, beloved wife of 67 years to the late Harry T. Martin; devoted mother of Leigh W. (former daughter-in-law, Elise Martin) Martin, Glen A. (Lynn) Martin and Martha E. (late Joseph) Malkiewicz; loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; dear sister of Christine (late Larry) Stumpf. A Memorial Service will be held at the Central Park United Methodist Church, 216 Beard Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 on Saturday, November 12th

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Harry Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette, Tuesday, September 21, 1943
With the Service: Walter F. Ferchen
Lieutenant Walter F. Ferchen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo C. Ferchen 1115 Haeberie avenue, who has been reported missing since July 11 in North Africa. Lieutenant Ferchen was navigator with the Army Air Toop Command. Twenty–eight years old, he was graduated from the Niagara Falls high school in 1933 and from Houghton college in music in 1938. While at Houghton he was a member of the a Capella chorus and was baritone soloist of the Oratorio chorus and baritone with the Houghton college quartette, traveling extensively in eastern states. After his graduation he had charge of vocal music for four years at the Cuba, N.Y. Central high school and was assistant organist and choir director at the Cuba Methodist church leader of the Methodist Young People and secretary of the Genesee District Musical Festival. He was a music steduent of Professor Halstead and Professor Smith of Lockport, N.Y. Lieutenant Ferchen enlisted in the Army Air corps in May 1942 and left Niagara Falls on August 12 for Nashville, Tenn. He was sent to Monroe, Ala. And from there to Coral Gables, Florida, where he received his wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant on March 27 last as a navigator. Assigned to the Army Air Troop Command he left for North Africa last April 25. His last letter home was dated July 4. No further word has been received from his younger brother, Richard, radio man second class, who was reported missing on February 1 of this year. Another brother, James is employee as flight instructor in Army War Training Service Program at Lee Airfield, Lockport. Beside their three sons Mr. and Mrs. Ferchen have two daughters, Laura and Christine at home.
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NF Gazette Nov 20, 1944
Falls Navigator Presumed Killed
Previously reported as missing, Second Lieutenant Walter F. Ferchen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo C. Ferchen. of 1115 Haeberle avenue, today was listed as killed ln action
while serving with the United States Army Air Forces. A navigator, he was reported missing in Africa on July 11 and has not been heard of since that time. A brother, Richard Ferchen. radioman second class with the United States Navy, was listed as missing ln action on February 1, 1943, and also Is presumed to have been killed.

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James A. Ferchen
One of Niagara Falls’ leading businessmen, James A. Ferchen, passed away in Arizona this last week. He was 91. After building the Francis Optical Co. into a very successful business, he turned the business over to his son, Richard Ferchen and went to Florida. After a few years in Florida, where he worked part time in the Sears Optical Department, he retired and later moved to Arizona to be near his daughter, Peggy Smith. During the second World War, Mr. Ferchen was an instructor in the Air Cadets in Niagara University. When he married Myrtle Emms, they started square dancing and round dancing. They became very well known for their beautiful dancing in the Western New York area and also in Florida when they moved there. In addition to his wife of 66 years, Mr. Ferchen is survived by two sons, Timothy and Richard; two daughters, Denise Cohen and Peggy Smith; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held in the Vistoso Community Church in Sun City, AZ on Monday, October 8, 2007.

Family/Spouse: EMMS, Myrtle Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette Feb 22, 1943
Richard Hugo Ferchen. 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo C. Ferchen. of 1115 Haeberle avenue, who has been reported by the Navy department as missing in action.
Born in Sanborn. N. Y , the youth was a resident of that village until the time of his enlistment in the navy three years ago. Since the notice from the Navy department reported the youth as missing, several letters have been received from the radioman. His parents and other members of the family have hopes that he is still alive. He is a graduate of the LaSalle high school and is a member of the a capella choir of that school and of the choir at the First Methodist church prior to his enlistment. He is a radio mechanic, second class. The youth has two brothers. Walter, an air cadet at
Coral Gables, Fla . and James, a CAP inspector at Lee Airfield Lockport N. Y . and two sisters Laura and Christine.

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Christine Stumpf Obituary

STUMPF - Christine F. (nee Ferchen) Died in Los Angeles, CA, April 5, 2024. Born August 12, 1928 in Sanborn, NY to Hugo and Bessie Treichler Ferchen. Descendant of Jairus Rose and Daniel Treichler. A member of church choirs for most of her life. UCLA graduate. Formerly active in the Girl Scouts, PTA, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, United Women in Faith (formerly UMW), and the Wesley Foundation. Enjoyed flowers and gardening. Wife of 64 years to the late Larry R. Stumpf. Survived by children Linda (Christopher) Preston, Justin Stumpf, Diana Stumpf, and Nancy (Michael) Steinkraus; grandsons William (Jada) Preston and Andrew Stumpf. Predeceased by brothers Walter and Richard Ferchen (both died in World War II), Jim (late Myrtle) Ferchen, and sister Laura (late Harry) Martin. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica, 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3 PM. The service will be livestreamed.

Christine married STUMPF, Lawrence Rodney on 5 Feb 1949 in Bloomington, Monroe County, IN. Lawrence (son of STUMPF, Edward H and Edith C) was born on 3 Dec 1922 in Jerome, Jerome County, ID; died on 1 May 2005 in Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, ID. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KELLY, Muriel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NATHAN OLIVER FERCHEN "Ollie", age 95 of Bergholz, was called peacefully to his heavenly home on July 6, 2018, while at the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on March 21, 1923, son of the late Eric and Elsie (Mueller) Ferchen. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Brooks) Ferchen on June 7, 1947. She preceded him in death on December 26, 2004. Ollie served in the United States Army during World War II, and received the Purple Heart. A lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz; he was employed as a truck driver for Staffen Trucking, Tonawanda, the Town of Wheatfield, and Prezezio Trucking. Ollie was a member of the American Legion- Wheatfield Post 1451, the Bergholz German Band, and was an avid Yankees fan.
Survivors include four children, DeEtte (husband Francis Giles) Ferchen, Charlene (Randall) Scherrer both of Bergholz, Russell (Karen) Ferchen of Lockport, and Justine (Richard) Wright of Bergholz; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Bethany, Vanessa, Stephanie, Michele, Cindi, Joseph, and Tyler; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth (Muriel) Ferchen of Bergholz; and a brother in law, Joseph (Carole) Brooks.
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Tuesday (July 10) from 3-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Denton White, on Wednesday (July 11) at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, Bergholz. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Nathan married BROOKS, Shirley Lorraine on 7 Jun 1947 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Shirley (daughter of BROOKS, Russell C and WILKENSEN, Elsie V) was born on 25 Sep 1927 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Dec 2004 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

WHEATFIELD — Bernice E. Forsey (Williams), age 86, of Wheatfield, was called to her heavenly home on December 16, 2010 at ElderWood Health Care at Crestwood. Born March 30, 1924 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Arthur and Eleanor (Ferchen) Williams. A lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz where she was active in the choir, quilters and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Bernice was also a member of the Bergholz German Band, Bergholz Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York. During World War II, she worked at Bell Aircraft and later at the Carborundum Company, Abrasives division in Wheatfield. Bernice enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Charles Forsey; five children, Richard (Colleen), Forsey, Bob (Marsha) Forsey, Jim Forsey, Marilyn (Andy) Dawe and Carol (Scott) Misener; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Olive Chaddock, Elaine (Al) Eichin and June (Mike) Stenzel; and brother-in-law, Elmer Forsey.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Monday at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Organ Fund.

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Bernice married FORSEY, Charles James on 15 Jun 1946 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of FORSEY, Albert and MARTIN, Helen) was born on 7 Jan 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Dec 2010 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Olive Marie Chaddock

September 28, 1927 - August 6, 2021
FacebookTwitterredditOlive Marie "Ollie" Chaddock (Williams), 93, passed peacefully in the company of her beloved sister, Elaine, at her residence in Port Orange, FL. Ollie was born in Niagara Falls, NY, to Eleanor (Ferchen) and Arthur Williams.
The family came to Florida in 1960 where Ollie continued raising her family and began a 15-year career as an accountant clerk and cashier for the Brevard County School Board. She has been a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for 40 years.
Second to Ollie's love for her family and faith was her passion for gardening. Mounds of coffee grounds and love went into making the backyard of her longtime residence in Titusville an earthly paradise. Ollie also enjoyed traveling about the country as well as abroad.
Ollie is survived by her three children, Thomas, Amy, and Paul Jr.; three grandchildren, Nicole, Chad, and Michelle; and her two sisters, Elaine Eichin and June Stenzel.
Live streaming of the the memorial service will be on September 4th at 1 PM. Ollie's memorial video will be posted there also. Go to YouTube.com and search for: Shepherd 7
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Ollie to the following charities: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2073 Garden St., Titusville, FL 32796, Faith Lutheran Church, 280 E Merritt Ave., Merritt Island, FL 32953, Holy Ghost Lutheran Church,
6630 Luther St., Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Olive married CHADDOCK, Paul Norris on 19 Jan 1952 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Paul (son of CHADDOCK, Norris and MONROE, Florence) was born on 18 Apr 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Mar 1998 in Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elaine married EICHIN, Alvin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

June married STENZEL, Myron E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sylvia Carol Hilts, 85, of Sanborn, NY,  went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2018 while under the care of Niagara Hospice. She was born on  October 20, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY,  the daughter of the late Edward and Adelia (Ferchen) Eggert.
Mrs. Hilts was employed for several years with Union Carbide and briefly for the Tonawanda News.
Music was a strong passion of hers, singing in the Niagara Chorale of NCCC and Festival Chorus with Douglas Wendt, Conductor.     She also sang in many local church choirs for Christmas and Easter Cantatas as well as being guest soloist for area church services, weddings and special occasions. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ.  
She enjoyed reading and cooking, especially preparing the fish and wild game associated with the hunting and fishing adventures of her husband and sons.   She also loved to travel around the country with her husband Bill, attending various conferences and conventions.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and her strong Christian faith carried her through 85 years. 
Mrs. Hilts is survived by her husband of 63 years William R. Hilts, they were married in March of 1955,  her four children William D. (Sandra) of Lockport, Richard E. (Lynette) of North Tonawanda, David M. (Julie) of Burt and Susan Davignon of North Tonawanda,  loving grandmother to Kiel and Owen Davignon, Christian Hilts and Natalie Adelia Hilts, step-grandmother to Marla (Kyle) Costello, Keith (Brandy) Brong and Kim Brong, as well as 12 additional step-grandchildren, a brother  Noel (Joan) Eggert of North Carolina, also several nieces and nephews.
She was a friend to many during her spiritual journey and she really appreciated the close friendship with Carol Mayer and Janelle Kroening.
Her family will be present on Monday from 4-8 PM at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY.

Family/Spouse: HILTS, William R. William (son of HILTS, Irvin V and MANG, Dorothy) was born on 18 Dec 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Dec 2022 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOURNE, Jamie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LINDBECK, Mark Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GARETON, Bruno J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BLACKWELL, Mark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CLEVELAND, Wesley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PAONESSA, Mary Therese. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Connie married WASHBURN, Theodore Donald [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: D'AVERSA, Patricia Rose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHOSEK, Kenneth C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paula. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SIVECZ, Mark Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PERRON, Beatrice Marie. Beatrice was born in 1959 in Woonsocket, Providence County, RI; died on 18 Jun 2006 in Assonet, Bristol County, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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September 6, 2011
Marcia Lynn Ferchen

Niagara Gazette

WHEATFIELD — Marcia Lynn Ferchen, age 54, of Wheatfield, was called to her heavenly home on September 4, 2011 after a brief illness at her residence. Born in the Town of Tonawanda, NY, on October 19, 1956 to the late Roland and Joan (Reinhard) Ferchen.

She graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School and was employed at Alcliff Nursery and later at D.F. Calkins Lumber Company. Marcia was a member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, in Bergholz and her hobbies included gardening.

Survivors include her two brothers, Mark Ferchen of the Town of Niagara and David Ferchen of Assonet, Mass; step-father, Norman Jagow; and five nephews and nieces, Adam, Michael, Robert, Ashley and Nicole.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday from 5 - 8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten, on Friday at 10:30 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.

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Duane married TAYLOR, Karen Sue [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COLLINS, John R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DRIESS, Mark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dale. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

BERGHOLZ — Cary R. Ferchen, age 56, of Bergholz, entered into rest unexpectedly on March 11, 2011 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, on September 10, 1954 to the late Robert and Phyllis (Wendt) Ferchen.

A graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School, he later attended college and was employed as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2009 after 29 years of service. Cary enjoyed playing cards, gardening and was an avid sports fan, of which he followed the Yankees and Buffalo Bills.

Survivors include his wife, Laura L. (Cramer) Ferchen. They were united in marriage October 6, 1993; six children, Christopher (Michelle) Ferchen, Donna (Ronald) Licht, Timothy (Francie) Ferchen, Johathan Ferchen, Lisa (Andrew) Ferree and Erin (Michael) Jankowiak; a sister, Claudia Ferchen; four grandchildren, Savannah, Andrew, Hannah and Madison; and a aunt, Audrey Follum.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten, on Tuesday at 10:30 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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Cary married CRAMER, Laura L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KOCHAN, Cynthia L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAKIEWICZ, Joseph. Joseph and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COHEN, Elvin E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Barbara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MURRY, Donna Sue. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SMITH, John P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PRESTON, Christopher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STEINKRAUS, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Karen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILKS, Mary L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GILES, Francis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

DeEtte married TOELLNER, John Arthur [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlene married SCHERRER, Randall Frank [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WRIGHT, Richard R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FERCHEN, Colleen Sharon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marsha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jodie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAWE, Andrew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MISENER, Scott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAGLEY, Martha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ALLEN, Jack. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Belinda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MILLER, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 3:56 pm


Michael L. Stenzel, age 50, of Niagara Falls, NY was called to his heavenly home peacefully into the arms of Jesus, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 20, 1965 in Niagara Falls, NY to Myron (Mike) and June (Williams) Stenzel. He attended Holy Ghost Lutheran School and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1983. He was formerly employed at Greene & Kellogg, Superior Lubricants, and Norampac. Michael was an avid Buffalo Sabres fan as well as a NASCAR fan. His sense of humor was unique and enjoyed by many. Michael was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.

Besides his parents, Michael is survived by his son, Michael Stenzel II, whom he cherished; brother, Jeff (Belinda) Stenzel of Bergholz; sisters, Sandy (Bob) Miller of Houston Texas; and Dawn Stenzel. Michael also leaves behind four nieces, Nicole, Allison, and Sarah Miller of Houston Texas, Riley Stenzel; and one nephew, Kyle Stenzel; two aunts, Ol Chaddock and Elaine (Al) Eichin both of Titusville, FL, several cousins and special family friend, Lois Handley.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday, October 2nd from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.

Services will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 10:30 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz, with the Rev. R.P. Vogeler, officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, or a charity of one's choice.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sandra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lynette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Julie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIGNON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PRADHU, Rahul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FERA, Andrew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAN, Inhee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CHARRON, Ryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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twin to Nora

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twin to Debbie - died at birth

Family/Spouse: CIMINELLI, David Lawrence. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RONCONE, Michelle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LICHT, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CARAGLIN, Franci J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jodi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cynthia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PREISCH, Steven. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Jacob Russell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FUERCH, Melissa Suzanne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KEY, Monique. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]