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Buffalo Courier Express

FUNERAL TODAY FOR PIONEER, G. H. WILLIAMS
Sanborn man long had been associated with development of his (sic) area
Courier-Express Niagara Falls Bureau.
Sanborn, Jan. 2 - For the last Civil War soldier of this area, Gustave Herman Williams, 98, funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Williams, formerly an active farmer on the Lockport Road in the Walmore area, lived here in retirement several years. An immigrant from Stettin, Germany, Mr. Williams was active in work of the old Buffalo Synod, now a part of the American Lutheran Church. He came to Walmore in 1857, following the second migration from Prussia of a large number of dissenters from the religious program of King Frederick Wilhelm III. Mr. Williams' parents belonged to a group led by J. A. A. Grabau, militant pastor, who defied the king's attempt to consolidate two religious groups in the Prussian kingdom. He was the last of the immigrant group.
Niagara County was a comparative wilderness when he came to the Walmore-Bergholtz area, he was wont to recall. Two-wheeled carts, oxen, Indian trail roads were some of the factors he spoke of to his grandchildren, numbering eighteen, and to his 24 great-grandchildren. Pioneers made their livelihood by cutting cord wood piled in huge stacks along the rail way, which is now the Falls road of the New York Central. Joined Sixth Cavalry
Hardly had the newcomer cut himself a farm out of the hardwood district, when he was to heed the call of Lincoln for troops. Having fled religious persecution in which hordes of their kin were cast into dungeons. the German pioneers felt keen sympathy for the oppressed in the South. Mr. Williams entered Company K, Sixth Cavalry, early in the Civil War and was mustered out honorably in 1865. .He was the last of the Boys in Blue from this area.
The year afterward, he married Christine Walck. To them were born William F., Albert P., Hugo F., Robert G. Williams, proprietors of Williams Brothers' Lockport department store, all of the Lock City, Edward H., of the Ward, Road, and two daughters, both deceased, Emma A., and Mrs. Edward L. Haseley. Susan Elizabeth Milleville, arrived to become his 24th great grandchild on December 30th. Fond of children, the nonagenarian kept his interest in them despite loss of sight. Recollections of hardships in Niagara County always impressed his visitors. He was renowned for a remarkable memory, being able to describe scenes and locations in his native Prussia more accurately than recently returned travelers.
He was an elder of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walmore for eighteen years.
The Rev. Edward A. Grabau, pastor of St. Peter's, will preside at last rites in the family home in Franklin Street at 1 o'clock, and at St. Peter's at 2. Burial will be in the Walmore Cemetery.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

Gustave Williams' Death Recalls
Pioneer Days in Niagara County
His life Closely Associated with Walmore and Bergholtz Districts.
Tales that Father Gustave H. Williams, Sanborn nonagenarian, who died at his home in that village last week, told of early rural life in Niagara County were being pieced together in many a Walmore-Bergholtz home this week. Though a veil came over the eyes of the old resident, blotting the sight of several modern inventions from his eyes, nevertheless his kin and acquaintances found the pioneer farmer the source of many an engaging narrative on the development of the Niagara region.
The death on New Year's Day, 1940, of Mr. Williams, 98, reunited a pioneer couple who had seen and told of the changes in Niagara, county in the course of nearly a century. Born in Prussia on December 14. 1841, Mr. Williams came to the Walmore-Bergholtz district, near the Municipal airport, from Bergholtz, Germany, in June, 1857. He married Christine Walck on November 8, 1866, and together the pair saw the present suburban area emerge from a hardwood forest sparsely populated.
Lewiston Busy Place
When Father Williams first came to Niagara county in June, 1857, Lewiston, not Lockport, and Suspension Bridge, Manchester, or Niagara Falls, was the seat of activity - despite the earlier opening of the
Erie canal The river village with its wide streets was the main seat of learning. The famous old Union school in Lockport was yet to become famous as a Niagara Academy. Wind blown vessels still came to the docks at Lewiston, and Father Williams came thence from Bergholtz, Prussia, to locate on a farm near the Ward and Niagara road. Later he shifted his farming operations to what is now known as the old Williams farm on the Lockport road, near the Tuscarora road in the Walmore district. Walmore and Bergholtz in America shared with Milwaukee, Wis., the distinction of being a haven for two major migrations from Germany, the Germany of earldoms, dukedoms, and duchys (sic), the first in 1839, the second in 1845.
Comes to U. S.
King Frederick Wilhelm III of Prussia attempted to force the Reformed and the Lutheran churches into one body, but a militant body of the latter, led by the Rev. J. A. A. Grabau assisted by Pastor Van Rohr of the Bergholz-Walmow region in Prussia, stubbornly resisted. Pastor Grabau and many of his fellow leaders were imprisoned. This early Prussian treatment failed to quench the spirit of the dissenters, so the Rev. Grabau finally obtained permission for his people to emigrate to America.
For the fugitives, the trip across the Atlantic had its share of terrors and thrills. Lightning hit the main mast of one of the first barks loaded with Germans en route to the United Sates, and at times it seemed that the band would never see land again. It took the William family more than six weeks to cross.
What is now Suspension Bridge, Father Williams recalled, held only a handful of homes, modest Irish dwellings. At what is now the site of the Zion Lutheran church, at Tenth street and Michigan avenue, was a huge grove of hickory nut trees which provided quite a feast for the strangers.
Built Crude Homes
The homes on the Indian reservation were located more to the north of the present settlement, many being without stairs and some with only high slit open windows. The farm of Chief John Mt. Pleasant was one of the attractions of the Niagara area, being a huge affair where he grew corn in abundance. Numerous Indian workers and travelers-the stages stopped at the place, as one of the sights of Niagara-had their quarters there.
The Tuscarora road, winding trail from La Salle, was but on oxen trail leading from the Indian fishing grounds along Cayuga creek through a thick swamp to the reservation. Not far away, near the municipal airport, was an Indian pit-fall which early German settlers continued to use for bear while breaking home lands out of the woods.
News Spreads
Even in Prussia, word of Niagara County's famous hardwoods, hickory, oaks and elms, had spread. An old Prussian belief was that wheat would thrive in grounds where hard wood abounded.
The first plantings grew rapidly in what is now the Town of Wheatfield where Father Williams and his bride, Christine Walck, first made their home. The Williams family saw the Civil War break out right on the heels of their arrival. From that period till his retirement, decades ago, Father William noted the rural happenings and progress of Niagara county. His death last week removed a living encyclopedia (sic) of Niagara history from the local scene.

Niagara Gazette - 12/16/1936

SANBORN, Dec. 16.-Gust&ve H.
Williams, of Franklin street, celebrated
his ninety-fifth birthday at his
home on Dec. 14. Mr. Williams has
five'sons, Willam P., Albert P., Hugo
and Robert Williams, of Lockport,
and Edward Williams, of Lockport
road. A daughter, Miss Emma Williams,
died in 1928. Mrs.' Edward L.
Haseley, another daughter, died in
February of this year.-His wife, Christine
Walck, died in 1920. There are
also 18 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren. Ferdinand Williams,' a
brother, lives at Niagara Falls.
At the age of 15, Mr. Williams came
with his, parents from Germany and
lived to the Ward road until his marriage
when they moved to the present
homestead where he was a successful
farmer. Twenty five years ago he
moved to his present home in franklin
street, where his granddaughter,
Miss Martha Williams, cares for him.
He is in good health, except for
failing eyesight, and enjoys listening
to the radio. Mr. William's is'one of
the two veterans of the Civil War to
this community. His sons and families
and many friend's visited him during
the weekend and on his birthday

Gustave married WALK, Christine on 8 Nov 1866 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Christine (daughter of WALK, Gottfried and SCHULZ, Christine Friedericke Louise) was born on 11 May 1846 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Apr 1920 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

Emma A. Williams, of Sanborn, Dies
Funeral Services from St. Peter's Church on Sunday.
SANBORN, Aug. 17.-Miss Emma A. Williams, daughter of Gustave H. Williams, died at the family home here today after long illness. Funeral services will be held from the home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and from St. Peter's church. Walmore, at 3 o'clock standard time. Interment will in the church cemetery.
Miss Williams was one of the best known residents of this village and her will be mourned by a. wide circle friends. Besides her father she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Edward L. Hasely (sic), of the Saunders Settlement Road, and five brothers. William, Albert, Hugo and Robert. all of Lockport and Edward of the Lockport Road.

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Niagara Gazette - 4/3/1943

In Memoriam •

William F. Williams, Niagara
Native, Merchant,
Banker, Industrialist and
Churchman; Was Member
of the Niagara County
Pioneers' Association.

BY EDWARD T. WILLIAMS
Niagara Historian
The hand of death was laid heavily,
demonstrating that death loves
a shining mark, in the sudden passing
of William F. Williams of Lockport.
For three-quarters of a century
the mercantile house of Williams
Brothers has been a household
word, particularly in the city
of Lockport and in the towns in
the eastern half of Niagara county.
For more than half a century William
F. Williams has been a major
factor in this establishment, and
for the last 15 years he was the
president. Not only in the mercantile
buslnes but in banking, industrial,
educational, health giving,
church and social circles Mr. Williams
was a leader. Native of Niagara
county, the firm of Williams
Brothers was probably the oldest
and most substantial mercantile
house in the county, doing business
under one name for 75 years, except
the men's clothing house of Sllberbergs
in Niagara Falls, founded in
Lewiston in 1852 by Marcus Silberberg,
91 years ago, and in the
then vilage of Niagara City, by Mr.
Silberberg In 1860, 83 years ago, the
name of the place later changed
to Suspension Bridge, after the
completion of the great bridge In
1855, to become March 17, 1892, the
city of Niagara Falls. Succeeding
Mr. Silberberg were his four sons,
two of whe I., Louis S. and Gustave
J., are still conducting' the House
of Silberberg, the largest of its
kind and the oldest mercantile establishment
in Niagara county doing
business for 91 years continuously
under the Silberberg name.
Like the Williams Brothers department
store in Lockport, the Silberberg
clothing store in Niagara Falls
is a household word, in the city
where It operates and In all of the
adjoining towns.
With all of the business activities
with which his name was connected
William F. Williams still found time
to be Interested in the higher things
of life, educational, religious and in
the history of his native county of
Niagara, one of the greatest reservoirs
of historic lore in America,
and he lived three-quarters of a
century to see Niagara countv become
not only the site of the most
sublime spectacle of nature's handi-
work; the site of the production of
1,500,000 hydroelectric horse power,
greatest on the globel its fertile
fields the garden spot of America,
its millions of fruit trees sending
their products through the civilized
word; and, finally, Niagara county
has become the No. 1 area for the
wining of the greatest war in history,
as it was an important factor
in winning World War No. 1,
it having been said then that if
the Kaiser, had owned Niagara,
Palls he might have won that war.
In the past few years William
P. Williams became officially connected
" with the Niagara County
Pioneers Association, oldest historical
organization in his native
county, and one of the most outstanding
in the state of New York.
At the time of his death he was a
member of the executive committee.
He attended the meeting nearly
a year ago now in the Tuscarora
club in Lockport, where the grim
reaper claimed him while attending
another meeting this week, at which
it was decided that on account of
the war emergency the annual
gathering of the Niagara County
Pioneers Association, held at Olcot
for 65 years, should be deferred
in 1943.
During the pust six months the
association, always composed of the
leading citizens of Niagara county,
has suffered severe losses, George S.
Gooding and George C. Lewis, of
Lockport, past presldents; Arch O.
Scobey, of North Tonawanda, treasurer,
and now William P. Williams,
of Lockport, member of the executive
committee. '

William married CHAPMAN, Lizzie B on 18 Oct 1899. Lizzie was born on 2 May 1868; died on 20 May 1948 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette Oct 18, 1945
Edward H. Williams, 53, Lockport Road, Dies
SANBORN, N Y., Oct. 18. - Edward H. Williams. 53, of the Lockport road, died yesterday at the, Buffalo General hospital. Mr Williams was a son of the late Gustave and Christine Williams. He was born In the Lockport road and had resided on the same farm all his, life. For the last 15 years he had conducted a gasoline service station at the corner of the Lockport and Ward roads. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's church at Walmore. N. Y. Mr. Williams U survived by the following children: Mrs Edwin Beutel and Mrs. Alfred DeVantier of Sanborn. N. Y., Mrs. William Buerger, of Bergholz, N. Y.: Mrs James Holladay, of Dariem. Conn., Arthur and Melvin Williams, of Sanborn, and the Rev. Walter F Williams, of Defiance, Ohio; one stepson, John Weingartner of North Tonawanda. and three brothers, Albert. Hugo and Robert Williams, all of Lockport He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at the home of the daughter. Mrs William Buerger. Bergholz, Saturday, October 20, at 2 pm., and at 2:30 o'clock at St. Peter's church. Walmore. The Rev. Edward H Grabau will officiate. Interment will be In Walmore cemetery.

Rudolph married SCHULZ, Auguste Wilhelmine on 24 Apr 1901 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of SCHULZ, Ferdinand William and HASELEY, Justine Wilhelmine) was born on 25 Oct 1875 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Mar 1917 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHEE, Friedericke. Friedericke was born on 15 Jul 1870 in Prussia; died on 5 Jul 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

WILLIAMS-Albert P., of 714 East Ave.,
Lockport, N.Y. Past away July 13,
1962 at Mount View Hospital. Survived
by 2 sons, Karl D. Williams,
Ernest A. Williams, both of Lockport,
N.Y., 2 brothers- Hugo F. Williams
and Robert A. Williams, both
of Lockport; one granddaughter and
several nieces and nephews. Friends
may call at the Lange Funeral Home,
186 East Ave., Lockport, NY., where
funeral services will be held on Monday,
Jury 16, 1962 at 11:00 a.m. Interment
In Cold Spring Cemetery,
Lockport.

Family/Spouse: DAMEROW, Eleanore Henriette. Eleanore was born on 24 Dec 1874 in New York; died on 11 May 1955 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ella Haseley
Haseley-In Memorial Hospital, February 12, 1936, Ella Haseley, wife of Edward; mother of Christine Ereln (sic) and Elizabeth Haseley: sister of William, Albert, Hugo, Robert Williams of Lockport. Edward Williams of Sanborn; daughter of G. H. Williams of Sanborn. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral from the home on Saunders Settlement Road, near Walmore, Saturday at 2 and 2:30 from St. Peter's church, Walmore. Rev. Edward Graubau (sic) officiating. Interment in Walmore.
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NF Gazette

MRS. HASELEY DIES
Saunders Settlement Road Woman, Active Church Worker, Passes
Mrs. Ella Haseley, wife of Edward L. Haseley, of the Saunders Settlement road, near Walmore, died in Memorial hospital at 7:10 o'clock this morning, following a brief illness. Death resulted from a heavy head cold which caused a brain disturbance. She was 57 years old. Mrs. Hasley (sic) was a native of Sanborn and had lived in this vicinity all her life. She was prominent in the affairs of St. Peter's Lutheran church; of Walmore, and was an active member of the Ladies Aid society of that church. She was widely known and had a host of friends. Besides hero, husband, she is survived by two daughters and a son, Christine, Erein (sic) and Elizabeth Haseley; five brothers, William, Albert, Hugo and Robert Williams of Lockport, and Edward Williams, of Sanborn; her father, G. H. Williams, of Sanborn, and two grandchildren. Plans for the funeral were being completed today.

Ella married HASELEY, Edward Lebrecht on 24 Nov 1904 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of HASELEY, Carl Wilhelm and HELLERT, Caroline Elizabeth) was born on 4 Oct 1873 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Sep 1937 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Hugo F. Williams
Gazette Lockport Bureau
LOCKPORT - Hugo F. 90, of 238 Windermere Road, retired partner and former vice president of the Williams Brothers Department Store here, died at Lockport Memorial Hospital Wednesday (Jan. 6, 1971) after a brief illness. A native of Sanborn, he was born Jan. 4, 1881, the son of Gustave and Christine Walck Williams. He was a partner and officer of the Williams Brothers Co. for 48 years and retired as vice president 15 years ago. He was a former member of the Lockport Kiwanis Club and was active in church work at Mount Olive and formerly of Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his widow Martha A Williams; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Elizabeth) Voigt of Brockport; a son., Dr. Frederick W. Williams of New York City; a brother, Robert A. Williams of this city; four grandchildren, six great - grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Lange Funeral Home where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. Saturday by Rev. David Albertine. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Contributions to the Lutheran Hour or to the building improvement fund will be acceptable as tribute, the family said.

Hugo married WEBBER, Martha Friedricke Auguste on 6 Jun 1906 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Martha (daughter of WEBBER, August F and DOEBLER, Wilhelmina) was born on 11 Jan 1886 in Germany; died on 3 Sep 1971 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette
Robert Williams Dies; Lockport Store Head
LOCKPORT - Robert A. Williams, 85, president of the Williams Bros. Department Store, died Sunday at Lockport Memorial Hospital where he was a patient for three days. He lived at 28 Waterman St. He had been in ill health for some time but continued to visit regularly at the 104 year old store at 78 Main St. The store is one of the city's oldest firms. He was born in Sanborn, a son of the late Gustav A. Williams and Christine Walck Williams. The department store was founded in 1868 by two uncles, the late William A. and Albert E. Williams.
Joined Firm in 1904.
Robert Williams joined the firm in 1904 as a salesman in the yard goods department. He marked 67 years with the firm last December. He worked in the floor covering department for many years and became known as the "dean of the profession" to customers and by those in the floor covering industry. He was the last of the second generation management of the firm. A son, James R. Williams continues the family tradition as vice president and general manager.
Church Treasurer
Robert Williams was a long, time member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he had been a council member and treasurer for many years, In 1966, he was honored on retirement after 22 years of service on the board or directors of the Lockport Savings & Loan, Assn., since merged. with the Niagara Permanent Savings & Loan Assn. Mr. Williams until 1971 was a member of the board of directors of the Cold Springs Cemetery Assn. He was a former exempt fireman, and had been a member of the Lockport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Niagara County Historical Society. Services Tuesday Survivors besides his wife, Ella Rennick Williams, and son, James R.; include two daughters, Mrs. Harry Dickinson of here and Mrs. David L. Russell of Athens. Ohio; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lange Funeral Home, 136 East Ave. here. The Rev. Ernest Heuer will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.

Robert married RENNICK, Ella Mary Louise on 19 Aug 1913 in Morristown, NJ. Ella (daughter of RENNICK, James and Meta) was born on 14 Jul 1886 in NJ; died in Nov 1980 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

Cambria Man Stricken Doing Farm Work Dies
SANBORN-Arthur E. G. Williams, 64, of 6048 Baer Road, died Monday (March 6, 1967) after suffering an apparent heart attack while at work on his Town of Cambria farm.
Mr. Williams was born in Sanborn and had operated a farm in the area most of his life. He also had been employed 15 years at Norton's Laboratory in Lockport. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lockport. He is survived by his widow, the former Alvina Wittcopp; three sons, Rev. Edwin Williams, Wall, S.D.; Roger Williams, Newfane, and Richard Williams, North Tonawanda; a daughter, Mrs. David (Kathryn) Rhoadhouse, Gasport, and two brothers, Rev. Walter Williams, Maumee, OH, and Melvin Williams, Ransomville. Mr. Williams is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Edwin (Alice) Beutel, and Mrs. Alfred (Martha) DeVantier, both of Sanborn; Mrs. William (Josephine) Buerger, Bcrgholtz, and, Mrs. James (Esther) Holladay, Charlotteville, Va., five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Lockport, Rev. Ernest E. Heuer officiating. Friends may call at Pike and Jones Funeral Home, Sanborn, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family said contributions to the Organ Memorial Fund, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lockport, would be acceptable as tributes.

Arthur married WITTCOPP, Alvina Louise on 22 Nov 1928 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Alvina (daughter of WITTCOPP, Albert Christian and MEYERS, Louise Hulda Malvine) was born on 28 Aug 1907 in Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Dec 1972 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 25, 1989
Alice R. Beutel, 85, formerly of Lockport Road, died Monday (July 24, 1989) in the Niagara Lutheran Home, Buffalo.
The former Alice R. Williams was a lifelong resident of Wheatfield until she moved to Buffalo four years ago. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Walmore and the church Women's Circle. She was a former member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens.
Her husband, Edwin W. Beutel, died in 1974.
Survivors include seven sons, Dr. Eugene of Camp Hill, Pa., Dr. Allen of LaJolla, Calif., Kenneth of North Tonawanda, the Rev. LeRoy of Arlington, Va., the Rev. Donald of Baltimore, Edwin W. Jr. and James; three daughters,Beatrice Lane of Albany, Audrey Matarrese of Rolling Meadows, ILl., and Jeannette Kroening; two sisters, Esther Holladay of Venice, Fla., and Martha DeVantier; a brother, the Rev. Walter F. Williams of Perrysburg, OH; 33 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.
Prayers will be said at 9 P.M. Wednesday in the Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Road. Services will be scheduled Thursday in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield

Alice married BEUTEL, Edwin William on 27 Nov 1926 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Edwin (son of BEUTEL, Wilhelm Herrmann and RETZLAFF, Amalie Elizabeth Louise) was born on 1 Feb 1900 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jul 1974 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Josephine E. Buerger St. James Church member.
WHEATFIELD - Josephine E. Buerger, 78, of the Town of Wheatfield, died Sunday (Sept. 30, 1984) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. A former resident of Bergholtz (sic), she was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and the Women of the Church. She was the wife of the late William H. Buerger, who died in 1982. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Lorraine) Taylor of Connecticut and Mrs. Gordon (Helen) Voelker of West Virginia; a son, William E. Buerger of the Town of Wheatfield; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Edwin (Alice) Beutel and Mrs. Alfred (Martha) DeVantier of Sanborn and Mrs. James (Esther) Holladay of Florida; and a brother, the Rev. Walter Williams of Ohio. She was the sister of the late Arthur and Melvin Williams. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home. 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at St. James Lutheran Church. Bergholtz (sic), with burial at St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Josephine married BUERGER, Wilhelm Albert Herman on 8 Feb 1927 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelm (son of BUERGER, William Friedrich and LANG, Emilie L) was born on 26 Oct 1905 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Apr 1982 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Esther W. Holladay
Former Niagara resident Esther W. Holladay, 92, of Venice, Florida, died on February 23, 2001 in Venice, Florida. She was born on April 1, 1908 in Sanborn, N.Y. and came to Venice, Fla. from Charlottesville, Virginia in 1978. She attended St. Peter's Lutheran Parochial School, Walmore Rd, Town of Niagara, N.Y. and public school in the Town of Wheatfield Sanborn, N.Y. and graduated from North Tonawanda high school. In 1926, she graduated as a Registered Nurse from Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and 1934 she attended Niagara University. She was also a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Venice, Fla. Survivors include her nephew, Rev. Dr. Eugene W. Beutel of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania; her two nieces, Lorraine Taylor of Portland, Connecticut and Helen Marie Voelker of Martinsburg, West Virginia; eighteen other nephews and eight nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward H. Williams and her mother, Auguste Schultz. Funeral services Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Other services and burial will be in Louisa, Virginia. Donations in her memory may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 800 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida 34285. Arrangements by Farley Funeral Home.

Esther married HOLLADAY, James Albert on 28 Nov 1939 in New York. James was born in 1873; died in Oct 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rev. Walter F. Williams
Past Falls Man Was Lutheran Pastor
MAUMEE, Ohio - Services were held Nov. 16 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Maumee, Ohio, for the Rev. Walter F. Williams, 78, a former Niagara County resident. Burial was in Fort Meigs Cemetery, Ohio. Williams died Nov. 6, 1989, at St. Luke's Hospital, Perrysburg, Ohio. Born in Sanborn, he was the son of Edward and Augusta Schultz Williams. He held a B.A. from Capital University, Columbus, Ohio; M.A. from Niagara University; and B.D. from the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Ohio. Before entering the seminary, he worked as a cost accountant for Electro Metallurigical (sic-sp) Co. in Niagara Falls. Williams was pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church from 1953 to 1974 when he retired. He had also served as pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Berlin, Wisc., and St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Defiance, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. Schultz Williams; sons, the Rev. Philip Williams of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Stephen Williams of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. James (Esther) Holladay of Florida and Mrs. Alfred (Martha) DeVantier of Sanborn. He was the brother of the late Arthur Williams, Melvin Williams, Mrs. Ed (Alice) Beutel Sr. and Mrs. William (Josephine) Buerger Sr.. all of Sanborn.

Walter married SCHULTZ, Ruth Eleonore on 14 Aug 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of SCHULTZ, Phillip Johannes Eduard and MOLL, Elizabeth Martha Christine) was born on 5 Mar 1906 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Aug 1999 in Gibsonia, Allegheny County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
WILLIAMS - Melvin, at his home 3903 Daniels Rd., Wilson, Friday, Dec. 30th, 1977. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth; 3 sons, Douglas M. of Torrance, California, Thomas D, of Ransomville, and Timothy E. of Lockport, 3 daughters, Patricia Hartz of Lockport, Nancy Volls and Elizabeth Bodie, both of Ransomville, 1 brother Rev. Walter Williams of Bradenton, Florida; 4 sisters, Alice Beutel of Sanborn, Josephine Buerger of Bergholtz, Esther Holliday of Charlottsville, Va., and Martha DeVantier of Sanborn, and 18 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Arthur Williams. Friends may call at THE HAMILTON & CLARK Funeral Chapel, Wilson, where the family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral services at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Northridge, Monday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. David Musall officiating. Interment in the Lutheran Cemetery at Northridge. Memorials to the St. Peter Lutheran Church Building fund gratefully accepted.

Melvin married JAGOW, Elizabeth Louise on 4 Sep 1934 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Elizabeth (daughter of JAGOW, Friedrich Wilhelm and HOFFMEISTER, Lydia Magdalena) was born on 3 Oct 1915 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 May 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 8, 1998
Martha W. De Vantier of Franklin Street, a homemaker who had enjoyed raising African violets, died Tuesday (July 7, 1998) in CrestWood Health Care Center, Wheatfield, after a lengthy illness. She was 82.
The former Martha Williams was born in Wheatfield and was a 1934 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz.
Mrs. De Vantier enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Alfred A.; two sons, the Rev. Peter A. of Wellsboro, Pa., and Frederic; a sister, Esther Holiday of Venice, Fla.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M., Friday in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.

Martha married DEVANTIER, Alfred A on 14 May 1938 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Alfred (son of DEVANTIER, Albert Ferdinand and WILLIAMS, Alma Elisabeth Wilhelmine) was born on 7 Nov 1913 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Nov 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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LOCKPORT - An officer in the Henry Hubbs Hotels Inc., Karl D. Williams, 54, of 714 East Ave., died Sunday. (Feb. 13, 1966) at Mount View Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Williams was born Aug. 28, 1911 in Lockport, son of Albert and Eleanor Williams. He was a graduate of Lockport High School and Union College. He served as vice president and treasurer of the hotel corporation which operates Henry Hubbs Hotel in Niagara Falls. Mr. Williams also was associated with Williams Bros. Department Store here for many years. He was in the U.S. Army transportation corps during World War II and served two years in England. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Lockport, Town and Country Club, Lockport Elks Club and Olcott Yacht Club. Survivors include his widow, the former Elsie Fraser; a brother, Ernst A. Williams, of Lockport. and a niece. Services will be held at 10a.m. Wednesday at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Bros. Home. Very Rev. L. Russell Foster, of Grace Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery.
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Karl D. Williams of Lockport, NY Sunday, Feb 13, 1966. Husband of Elsie, brother of Ernst A. and uncle of Ann F. Williams, all of Lockport. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock at the Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport, where funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport
Niagara Gazette - 2/14/1966

WILLIAMS-Karl D. Williams of Lockport,
N.Y., Sunday, Feb. 10, 1966.
Husband of Elsie, brother of Ernst A.
and uncle of Ann F. Williams, all of
Lockport. Friends may call from 2-4
and 7-9 o'clock at the Prudden and
Kandt Funeral Home, .242 Genesee St.,
. Lockport, where funeral services will
be held Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock. Interment In Cold Springs
Cemetery, Lockport

Family/Spouse: FRASER, Elsie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Christine F. Pfohl
Lewiston native worked on the family farm
WHEATFIELD-Christine F. (Haseley) Pfohl, 92, of Lockport Road, died Friday (Oct. 17, 1997) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston. She was born Oct. 6, 1905, in the Town of Lewiston, the daughter of Eduard and Ella (Williams) Haseley. She attended Niagara Falls High School and graduated from the Kelly Business Institute. She married Sigmund J. Pfohl on May 16, 1937. He died in 1968. She worked on the family fruit and dairy farm in the Town of Lewiston, where she packed apples in barrels that were shipped to England. Mrs. Pfohl was a lifelong active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a charter member and past president of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York. She is survived by a daughter, Sylvia Dobbertean of Niagara Falls; a son, Edgar Pfohl of Littleton, Colo.; a sister, Elizabeth Milleville of Niagara Falls; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Ellen Pfohl and the sister of the late Erwin Haseley and Ruth Haseley. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. The Rev. Allen Griep will conduct services at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Internment will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Entrance Fund or to the Historical Society.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 18, 1997
Christine F. Pfohl, 92, died Friday (Oct. 17, 1997) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a brief illness. The former Christine Haseley was born in Lewiston. She commuted by train to attend Niagara Falls High School, and also graduated from Kelley Business Institute. She worked on her family's fruit and dairy farm in Lewiston. She helped pack apples into barrels for shipment to England. She married Sigmund J. Pfohl May 16, 1937. He died in 1968. Mrs. Pfohl was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and a charter member and past president of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York. Survivors include a son, Edgar of Littleton, CO.; a daughter, Sylvia Dobbertean of Niagara Falls; a sister, Elizabeth Milleville of Niagara Falls; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services are scheduled for 11 A.M. Monday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road. Burial will be in the church cemetery

Christine married PFOHL, Sigmund Johannes Nathaniel on 20 May 1937 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Sigmund (son of PFUHL, Johannes Benjamin and FAHRENWALD, Eleonore Henriette) was born on 5 Nov 1901 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 May 1968 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette

Haseley-Suddenly in Ransomville, N. Y., Oct. 20. 1962. Erwin J. Haseley of 2000 Saunders Settlement Road, Town of Lewiston. Husband of Edna Kroening Haseley. Father of Ernest E. Haseley and Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Grose, all of the Town of Lewiston and Mrs. James (Gretchen) Plough of Batavia; Brother of Mrs. Sigmund Pfohl and Mrs. Martin Milleville of Town of Lewiston. Friends may call at the Pike & Jones Funeral Home Inc., Hoover Road, Sanborn, after 7 p.m. today. Rev. Donald G. Rehkopf will conduct services on Monday in the funeral Home at 2 p.m. and at 2:30 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Road. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorials donations may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
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NF Gazette

Farmer fatally Stricken
SANBORN-Erwin G. Haseley, 55, of 2000 Saunders Settlement Rd., well known Niagara County farmer, died today (Oct. 20, 1962) at Ransomville General Hospital about an hour after suffering a heart attack at his home.
A lifelong resident here, Mr. Haseley was a son of Edward L. and Ella Williams Haseley. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore and an active worker in the church brotherhood. He was a member of the Niagara County Farm Bureau and of the Extension Service. He was an exempt member of Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co.
Surviving are his widow, Edna Kroening Haseley; 1 son, Ernest E. Haseley, who lives next door; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Grose who also lives in Saunders Settlement Road, and, Mrs. James (Gretchen) Plough, Batavia; and two sisters, Mrs. Sigmund Pfohl and Mrs. Martin Milleville, both Town of Lewiston.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Pike and Jones Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, followed by another service at 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Church by Rev. Donald G. Rehkopf. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Erwin married KROENING, Edna Augusta Louise on 12 May 1932 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Edna (daughter of KROENING, William Carl August and PFUHL, Bertha Elizabeth) was born on 25 Aug 1906 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Aug 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 22, 2001
Services for Elizabeth C. Milleville, a longtime homemaker, will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Milleville, 88, died Tuesday (March 20, 2001) in CrestWood Health Care Center.
Born Elizabeth Haseley in Lewiston, she attended local schools. She was a homemaker much of her adult life and enjoyed making quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
Her husband, Martin G., died in 1998.
Survivors include a son, James of Plymouth, Mich.; three daughters, Susan Dunbar of Aurora, OH, Marilyn Ruppel of Kenmore and Carol Moll of Bergholz; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

ALSO

Niagara Gazette
Elizabeth C. Milleville Quilter for Lutheran World Relief
Elizabeth C. (Haseley) Milleville, 88, of the Town of Lewiston, died March 20, 2001, in Crestwood Health Care Center. Born in Lewiston on May 13, 1912, to Edward and Ella (Williams) Haseley. Predeceased by husband Martin G. Milleville on February 6, 1998. Lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, were she enjoyed making quilts for Lutheran World Relief. She was a homemaker for her adult life. Survivors include four children: James (Anne) Milleville of Plymouth, Michigan; Susan (Delbert) Dunbar of Aurora, Ohio; Marilyn (Irv) Ruppel of Kenmore; Carol (Len) Moll of Bergholz; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by a brother, Erwin Haseley, and a sister, Christine Pfohl. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz in Wheatfield. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Bruce Gamaché on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore Rd., Wheatfield. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or to Lutheran World Relief.

Elizabeth married MILLEVILLE, Martin Gerhard on 10 Oct 1936 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Martin (son of MILLEVILLE, Johannes Wilhelm and MILLEVILLE, Helene Elizabeth) was born on 7 Nov 1907 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Feb 1998 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette, Oct 12, 1940
RUTH HASELEY, 7 old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Haseley, of the Saunders Settlement road, met a tragic death 15 years ago today when she was run over by an automobile in front of her home. The child and her small sister. Elizabeth, had ridden home from school on a motor truck driven by their uncle, Chris Haseley. When they reached home, Ruth jumped from the truck into the path of a car driven by Professor J B. Dandeno. of Toronto, Ont.. and was instantly killed before the horrified eyes of her sister and her uncle. Besides her parents and sister, she was survived by a brother Edwin.

Elizabeth married VOIGHT, Rev Paul Gerhardt on 10 Nov 1937 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Paul was born on 25 May 1908 in New York; died on 29 Sep 1997 in Holley, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BACHMAN, Rosica. Rosica was born on 3 Oct 1906; died in Nov 1973 in New York, New York County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ZEISEL, Ilse. Ilse (daughter of ZEISEL, John and Annie) was born on 21 Aug 1909 in NJ; died on 6 May 1999 in Trenton, Mercer County, NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret (Peggy) Joy (Williams) Dickinson, age 92, of Darien, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at St Patrick's Residence in Naperville, IL, where she had resided for the last two years. Born in Lockport, NY on November 28, 1916, she was the eldest daughter of Robert A. and Ella R. Williams of the Lockport department store, Williams Brothers.She was a lifelong resident of Lockport, only moving to the Chicago area in her later years. In 1940, she married Harry M. Dickinson, also a lifelong resident of Lockport. She graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a major in retailing. Peggy worked for many years as a buyer of women's accessories and notions for Williams Brothers, the family-owned store. During her career, Peggy worked for three major department stores in the Lockport/Buffalo area, retiring at the age of 74.An active member of Grace Episcopal Church, she was a member of the altar guild and a volunteer in the thrift shop. While attending Lockport High School, she and her friends formed a bridge club and played monthly bridge games for over 70 years. An avid reader, she read five or more books each week. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Pamela.She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Quinlan of Darien, IL; a grandson, George A. Quinlan III of Elmhurst, IL; two granddaughters, Amy Centeno of Jolliet, IL, and Dana LaVoie of Chicago, IL; a grandson and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry M. Dickinson; sisters, Nancy G. Williams and Jean W. Russell; and brothers, Robert Williams and James Williams. A Memorial Service was held on April 25, 2009 at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville, IL

Margaret married DICKINSON, Harry M in 1940. Harry was born on 28 Oct 1915; died in Nov 1979 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUSSELL, David Lawson. David was born on 1 Apr 1921; died on 15 May 1996 in Athens, Athens County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Buffalo News, The (NY) - September 25, 2001
James Rennick Williams, president of Williams Brothers department store in downtown Lockport, died Thursday (Sept. 20, 2001) in his Lockport home after a brief illness. He was 77.
Williams was born in Lockport and lived most of his life here and in New York City.
A Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he graduated from Princeton University in 1947.
He began his career in retailing at B. Altman & Co. in New York City, where he met and married Joan P. Pettit.
Upon his return to Lockport in 1949, he and his father, Robert, acquired Williams Brothers County, the family department store on Main Street founded in 1868.
Williams served as president of the company until 1974, when the store closed.
He was active in civic affairs and organizations in Lockport, serving as president of the Eastern Niagara Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club.
In 1971, Williams was elected president of the National Retail Merchants Association in New York City. He served in that office until 1990. During his tenure, he was successful in expanding the association's membership nationally and internationally. He presided over major retailing world conferences in London, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Sydney and over the association's annual conventions in New York City.
Williams testified frequently on behalf of the retail industry before committees of Congress. He was also active in the development of the Princeton University campus store.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, James R. of Cloverdale, Calif., and Robert M. of Buffalo; a sister, Margaret W. Dickinson of Chicago; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services are private

Family/Spouse: PETTIT, Joan P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pastor Edwin Williams was born the second son of Arthur and Alvina (nee Whittcopp) in Buffalo, NY and was raised in rural western New York near the towns of Sanborn and Lockport. His father farmed in various locations and was employed by Bell Aircraft during WWII and later Nortons in Lockport.
Ed was baptized into the Christian faith at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Walmore, NY and confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church in Lockport. He overcame many obstacles throughout his education. Since Low German was still spoken at home, Ed had to learn English when he started school, and he was the first in his family to graduate for high school. It was while attending Trinity Lutheran School that he first felt the call to become a pastor. He graduated from Lockport High School, from the former Concordia Junior College in Fort Wayne, IN, and from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. He was ordained in Trinity Lutheran Church in 1961.
In Ontario, he met his future wife, Carol (nee Hoover).They were married August 13, 1966 after a long-distance courtship between South Dakota and Toronto, Canada. Before cell phones and Skype, the courtship was conducted via written letters. Their daughter Joy, a physician, and her husband, Tim Peterson and grandsons, Matthew and David reside in Ann Arbor, MI. Son, Patrick, a neuroscientist, resides in Allentown, PA. Also surviving are brother, Richard (late Sharon); sisters-in-law, Jeanne (late Roger Williams), Lois (Ross Arnold) and Emma (Mike Depner); brother-in-law, David (Jean) Hoover and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, Arthur and Alvina; sister, Kathryn (David Roadhouse and Glenn Klotzbach) and sister-in-law, Jean (Robert Schneider).
A Celebration of Life was held on June 30, 2018 in La Vista, NE. Memorials may be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7706 S. 96th St., La Vista, NE 68128.

Edwin married HOOVER, Carol J on 13 Aug 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kay was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church for over 50 years. She faithfully served as church secretary for many of those years and cherished her Bible Studies.
As a cafeteria worker at Middleport Elementary School, she enjoyed her interactions with the students.
Kay loved spending time with her family, espeically the grandchildren. She enjoyed may hobbies including gardening, crafts, puzzles and golf.

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Kathryn Mildred "Kay" Klotzbach
1936 - 2017
  
Kathryn (Kay) M. Klotzbach, 80, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at her home in Dublin, Ohio, on March 2, 2017.
Kay was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church for over 50 years. She faithfully served as church secretary for many of those years and cherished her Bible studies. As a cafeteria worker at Middleport Elementary School, she enjoyed her interactions with the students. Kay loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed many hobbies including gardening, crafts, puzzles, and playing golf.
Kay is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Alvina Williams; husbands David (Skip) Rhoadhouse and Glenn Klotzbach; brother Roger Williams; and sister-in-law Sharon Williams.
Kay is survived by her brothers Edwin (Carol) Williams and Richard Williams; sister-in-law Jeanne Williams; and children Sandra (Gary) Sparks, Daniel (Molly) Rhoadhouse, Pamela (Todd) Cutter, and Susan (Ronald) Kullman;
Also surviving are stepchildren Carol Heiligenthaler, Beth (Jack) Manley, Jeff (Virginia) Klotzbach, and Wayne (Beth) Klotzbach; 19 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
Kay is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:00 am. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Pastor Richard P. Wolf will officiate and burial will be in Hartland Central Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Middleport, New York.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Dublin Assisted Living in Dublin, Ohio, for all of their love and care during the past 8 months.

Family/Spouse: KLOTZBACH, Glenn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married RHOADHOUSE, David Charles on 19 Jul 1958 in Town of Hartland, Niagara County, NY. David (son of RHOADHOUSE, Roland and WOLFE, Clara) was born on 25 Jul 1934; died on 18 Dec 1973 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/4/09

Roger A. Williams of Newfane, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Eastern Niagara Hospital of Newfane. Born September 23, 1930 in Lockport, he was the son of the late Arthur E.G. and Alvina (nee Wittcop) Williams. Roger had worked at Harrison Radiator as a production worker for 30 years. He retired in 1983. Roger married Jeanne Ferguson June 4, 1960 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Ridgewood. An Army veteran, he served his country during the Korean War in the 125th Division 14th Infantry Tank Company as a gunner. He achieved the rank of Corporal. Roger loved his family and enjoyed gardening. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church for 49 years, serving on the church council for 24 years, was financial secretary for 20 years and also served as trustee. His loving wife, Jeanne Williams, survives him; dear father of Barbara Williams of Newfane, Paul Williams of Newfane, Norma Jeanne (John) Jacobs of Wheatfield and Robert Williams of Wheatfield; brother of Reverend Edwin (Carol) Williams of Omaha, NE, Kathryn Klotzbach of Medina and Richard (Sharon) Williams of Lockport; brother-in-law of James (Martha) Ferguson of Lockport; loving grandfather of Siana and Mackenzie Jacobs; several nieces and nephews also survive him. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane, NY on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM from the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7147 Ridge Road, Ridgewood, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Organ fund at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eastern Niagara Hospital of Newfane or Newfane Miller Hose Volunteer Fire Company. Visit www.sherriefuneralhome.com to sign guest register.

Roger married FERGUSON, Jeanne Carol on 4 Jun 1960 in Ridgewood, Queens County, NY. Jeanne (daughter of FERGUSON, Hiram and KLUMPP, Ruth R) was born on 16 Sep 1934 in Town of Appleton, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Nov 2021 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married BEYER, Sharon Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rev. Eugene W. Beutel, 77, of Camp Hill, formerly of Freehold and Neptune, NJ, passed away Monday, April 25, 2005 in Holy Spirit Hospital.
Born July 27, 1927 in Sanborn, NY, he was the son of the late Edwin and Alice Beutel.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving as Army Chaplain in Korea from 1953-1955 and a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. He served as a Mission Pastor in Baltimore, MD and Neptune, NJ. While living in Freehold, NJ, he was the Mission and Service Director of the American Lutheran Church in the Northeast Area. He obtained his Doctor of Ministry from Princeton University and went on to serve as Coordinator of Region 8 for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Rev. Beutel is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dolores M. Hanson; three sons, David Beutel and wife, Robin Marek of North Kingston, RI, Paul Beutel and wife, Teena of Newport, PA and Jonathan Beutel of Manasquan, NJ; eight siblings and eight grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 A.M. on Monday, May 2, 2005, in Saint Timothy Lutheran Church, 4200 Market Street, Camp Hill. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Viewing will be held from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday, May 1, 2005, in the Neil Funeral Home, 3401 Market Street, Camp Hill and from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Monday, in the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rev. Beutel's honor to The World Hunger Fund of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, P.O. Box 71764, Chicago, Cook County, IL 60694-1764 or a charity of the donor's choice. www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in the Patriot-News from 4/26/2005 - 4/29/2005

Eugene married HANSON, Dolores Mae on 24 Jun 1950 in Ellicott City, Howard County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jeanette B. Kroening, 81, of Sanborn, NY, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, April 30, 2010, at her residence, under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Jeanette was born November 1, 1928, in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, the daughter of the late Edwin and Alice (Williams) Beutel. She was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin. She loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed flower gardening.
Jeanette is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harry A. Kroening, whom she married on November 27, 1946; her children, Joyce Kroening of North Tonawanda, Daniel (Lois) Kroening of Wilson, Carl (Donna) Kroening of Sanborn, Lee (Debra) Kroening of Amherst, Diane Parker of Sanborn, and Donna Kroening of Sanborn; 13 grandchildren, Alicia (Ryan), Jeremy, Justin, Andrew, Matthew, Rachel, Michelle, Ashley, Lauren, Jessica, Jennifer, Kristina, and Joseph; two step-grandchildren, Teresa and Gina; and three step-great-grandchildren, Anthony, Julian and Nico; sister of Beatrice (Robert) White, LeRoy (Thea) Beutel, James (Pauline) Beutel, Edwin (Janet) Beutel, Audrey (Carl) Matarrese and Donald Beutel; sister-in-law of Dolores Beutel and Patricia Beutel; niece of Betty Williams. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jeanette was the mother of the late Jean and Lynn; sister of the late Eugene, Allen and Kenneth; and sister-in-law of the late Susan Beutel and Helen Beutel.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Christian funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, in Pekin, with Rev. R. Peter Vogeler officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to St. Andrew Lutheran Church or to Niagara Hospice. Interment in St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery in Pekin.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Jeanette married KROENING, Harry Allen on 27 Nov 1946 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Harry (son of KROENING, Elmer Franklin Nathaniel and WALCK, Elsie Auguste Louise) was born on 6 Jun 1927 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 May 2016 in Sanborn, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BEUTEL, ALLEN E. Ph.D. Allen E. Beutel of La Jolla passed away early the morning of November 25, 2003. He was born in Sanborn, New York on January 21, 1930. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and married Patricia, his wife of 52 years, in 1951. Allen moved his young family to San Diego in 1962 and pursued a career in Information Management within the Aerospace Industry and Federal Government. During his career, Allen served as Special Assistant to the Undersecretary of the Navy for Data Automation and held the position of Executive Director of the Office of Information Resources Management for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, D.C. He received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University in 1972 and his Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Southern California in 1976. During his retirement, Allen enjoyed spending more time with his family, attending baseball games, playing golf with friends and continuing his love for teaching as an adjunct faculty member of the University of Redlands in their Master of Arts in Management Program. A Memorial service to celebrate Allen's life will take place at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, CA on December 9, 2003 at 10:30 A.M. He was a warm, caring and compassionate man loved and admired by his family and friends. Allen will be forever remembered and dearly missed by his wife Patricia Beutel; daughters Terri Beutel and Dawn Cox; son-in-law Phillip Cox; grandson Ian; and his three sisters and six brothers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 in Allen's name. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

Allen married MENKIN, Patricia Lou [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LANE, Joseph Patrick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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James L. Beutel, age 84 of Wheatfield, was called peacefully to his heavenly home, on January 7, 2021, after a brief illness, at his residence. He is now reunited with his much-loved wife, Pauline (Andrew) Beutel. Jim was born in Wheatfield, NY on September 28, 1936; son of the late Edwin and Alice (Williams) Beutel. He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where he held various roles. In his youth, he played basketball and track. He graduated from Trott Vocational & Technical High School, and was a past member of Cataract Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Jim served in the United States Army, worked at Kimberly Clarke and retired from Occidental Chemical Corporation in 2000. He remained socially active in retirement, working at the Maid of the Mist, Lane Funeral Home & Wagner’s Farm Market, where he worked for 69 years. Jim enjoyed playing cards, traveling & attending concerts with his wife, family & friends. He was an avid walker, and could out-walk many! Jim avidly followed sports & loved attending his grandchildren’s school, church & sports activities.Survivors include his loving children, Jacqueline (Andrew) Messer, Michele (Michael) Messina, Michael (Michelle) Beutel Sr., and Jon (Becky) Beutel; grandchildren, John and Thomas Messer, Andrea Messina Kinne (Adam), Philip & Anthony Messina, Michael Beutel Jr., Ashley Beutel (Kenny Campbell) & Andrew (Luisa) Beutel, Elizabeth and Emily Beutel; great-grandchildren, Nicholas & Nina Kinne, Philip O. Messina, Aubriella Campbell, Ivan Beutel, and a great-grandson expected early spring; siblings, Beatrice (late Bob) White, Rev. LeRoy (Thea) (late Sue) Beutel, Edwin (Janet) Beutel, Audrey (late Carl) Matarrese, Rev. Donald (late Helen) Beutel; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.Jim was predeceased by siblings Rev. Dr. Eugene (late Delores) Beutel, Alan (Pat) Beutel, Jeanette (late Harry) Kroening, Kenneth Beutel, and grandson, Nicholas James Messina.The family would like to thank all of the Caregivers who provided care to their father, especially Pat Beckett, Nicole Rowe at Elderwood Independent Living, and Hospice, all of whom assisted in making his passing peaceful. Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz, on Wednesday, January 13, from 3-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas Thorstad, on Thursday, January 14, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Social distancing and face masks are required. In In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church in memory of James.

James married ANDREW, Pauline Marie in Jun 1957. Pauline (daughter of ANDREW, James R and BAES, Alice) was born on 24 Nov 1939 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Dec 2010 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BEUTEL - Kenneth E. NF Gazette 2/27/2006

Longtime Sanborn resident Kenneth E. Beutel, a retired tool-and-die machinist, died unexpectedly Friday in his Buffalo home. He was 73.
Born in Wheatfield, Mr. Beutel attended Trott Vocational School in Niagara Falls. A Sanborn resident most of his life, he moved to Buffalo in recent years.
He was employed as a tool-and-die machinist at Bell Aerospace during the 1960s and worked for several other companies over the years, including a stint as a landscaper. He retired in 2001.
Mr. Beutel was a member of the Sanborn Fire Company Band and St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walmore. In Buffalo, he was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church and was a volunteer at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda and Buffalo General Hospital. He also did volunteer work for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include a daughter, Vicki Doucette of North Tonawanda; a son, Bradley of Baltimore; three sisters, Janette Kroening of Sanborn, Beatrice White of Albany and Audrey Mattrese of Scottsdale, AZ.; four brothers, Edwin and James, both of Sanborn, the Rev. LeRoy of Fredericksburg, Va., and the Rev. Donald of Baltimore; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 A.M. Tuesday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield

Family/Spouse: RESETTE, Blanche Alma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married MOLL, Judith Mae on 24 Sep 1960 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SHANAHAN, Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Edwin married CARPENTER, Janet E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MATTARRESE, Carl W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Audrey married TIERNEY, James Arthur [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FINGER, Helen R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Loraine Alice's Story
Loraine Alice Buerger Taylor, 90, of Eustis, FL, formerly of Portland, CT, wife of the late Robert G. Taylor died peacefully in Florida on Sunday, May 6, 2018.
Loraine was born to William and Josephine Williams Buerger on March 13, 1928 in Niagara Falls, NY, and was baptized into the Christian faith on March 25, 1928. On August 13, 1949, Loraine and Bob were united in marriage for 35 years until Bob's death.
She will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Bonnine Labbadia and her husband Vincent of Eustis, FL, and Virginia Duffy and her husband Steven of Hanover, NH; granddaughters, Wendy Violissi (husband Frank), Heather Hetrick (husband Robert), Taylor Leeser (husband Jonathan), Tamara Engler (husband Brian), Deanna Welsch (husband James), and Ilene Olson; four great-grandchildren, Thomas, Shelby, Alex, Chloe and her loving and dear friends. She is also survived by her brother, William E. Buerger (wife Helen) of Sanborn, NY and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, father, sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Gordon Voelker.
Loraine cherished her faith and was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, was an active member of Women of the Church, Grace Guild, and sang in the choir for over 50 years. In addition to helping at the church whenever needed, she was a familiar face in the Portland community and a dedicated volunteer for many years at every election and at the Portland Food Bank. She loved meeting new people and treasured all her friendships.
An avid gardener, she was a long-time member of the Portland River Valley Garden Club and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed her time working at Middlesex Eye Physicians for 33 years and considered them her second family.
Loraine will always be remembered for her warm smile, caring and thoughtful ways, helping and giving back to others and sharing her potato soup and German potato salad.
Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, CT on Monday, May 14, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 183 William St., Portland, CT, with burial immediately following at the Swedish Cemetery in Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Zion Lutheran Church Organ Fund, PO Box 202, Portland, CT 06480.
To share memories or express condolences online please visit
biegafuneralhome.com.

Loraine married TAYLOR, Robert George on 13 Aug 1949 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of TAYLOR, William R and RICHARDSON, Clara) was born on 13 Jan 1925 in New York; died on 27 Mar 1984 in Portland, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Gordon R. Gordon (son of VOELKER, Eduard Christian August and FRYE, Elsie Rose Gertrude) was born on 26 Oct 1926 in New York; died on 23 Dec 2000 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William "Bill" BuergerAge 86 of Wheatfield, NY, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family, on December 7, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 3, 1936, son of the late William H. and Josephine (Williams) Buerger. Married 64 wonderful years (May 17, 1958) to his loving wife Helen (Haseley) Buerger. Bill was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz where he served as a trustee and volunteered for many years. He graduated from Trott Vocational High School in 1955. Bill worked for Zimmerman Builders, Town of Wheatfield Highway Dept., for various construction/carpentry builders and retired in 1994 from the Town of Wheatfield Sewer Dept (sewer foreman). Bill was a 9 year member of the Air Force Reserve and served in active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He was a long standing member of the Wheatfield Republican Club and committeeman. Bill enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, family gatherings, traveling to visit out-of-town family and was a helpful carpenter/handyman to many. Survived by his dear wife; four children, Carol (Richard) Myers, Robert (Kimberly) Buerger, Brenda (Rodney) Wise, Bruce (Kristine) Buerger; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was brother to the late Loraine (Robert) Taylor and Helen (Gordon) Voelker.He was grandfather to the late Jeremy Myers. Friends may call on Friday, December 16 from 12-2pm at St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, 14304. Service will follow at 2pm with Pastor Randy Kaminska officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church memorial fund and/or Caring Friends. Arrangements were made with the DuBois Funeral Home.

William married HASELEY, Helen Janet [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phillip married MELLISH, Nancy Arlene on 5 Jun 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: HARTZ, Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married BRAWN, Gerald Arthur on 18 Jul 1959 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Gerald (son of BRAWN, Sidney and MATHEWS, Margaret) was born on 1 Sep 1934 in New York; died on 21 Jul 2013 in Lexington, Lexington County, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LORT, Donna Mae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married BOWERS, Nancy Jean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas D Williams
Thomas D Williams, age 67, of the Town of Wilson, was called home, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday May 4, 2005, at his home under the care of Niagara Hospice. He was born on May 18, 1937, the son of Elizabeth Jagow Williams and the late Melvin C. Williams.
He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He married Lorena Lester on Jul 20, 1957. Tom worked as a carpenter for 48 years. Singing and wood carving were his passions and he generously gave away most of his carving to family, friends and churches throughout the country.
He was a member of the Board of Directors for Opportunities Unlimited, and Chairman of the Board for six years. He also served on the NYSARC Board of Governors for New York State. He as a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church (North Ridge), and had served as Secretary of the Congregation, Elder, Choir and Praise Group Member, and Chairman of the Board of Education. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1955, was a member of the National Guard and the Barber Shoppers (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A.). He worked for the government SBA and was a co-owner of Heavens to Betsy gift shop.
Besides his mother, Elizabeth Williams of Lockport, he is survived by his wife, Lorena (Lester) Williams; three children, Mrs. Cynthia (Alonzo) St. Louis of Barker, Earl Williams of Lockport, and Mark (Patrice) Williams of Newfane; two brothers, Douglas (Nancy) Williams of Arizona, and Timothy (Donna) Williams of Lockport; three sisters, Patricia (Gary) Johnston of Wilson, Nancy (Richard) Reak of Tennessee and Betsy (Carl) Bodie of Wilson; two grandchildren, Larissa St. Louis and Alonzo St. Louis, Jr. and soon to be grandson Thomas Frank Williams. Also survived by several loving aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM and the Hamilton and Clark Inc., Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Rd., Cambria, Saturday at 11 AM with Rev. Dr, David S. Belasic officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Ridge, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara or Niagara Hospice, gratefully accepted.

Thomas married LESTER, Lorena C [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOLLS, Martin Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Elisabeth married BODIE, Carl Stephan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married SIMPSON, Judith Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edgar married CAMANN, Audrey Jane [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mona Claire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sylvia Ella Dobbertean, age 77, of the Town of Lewiston, NY, was called home by her Heavenly Father on January 16, 2017 at her residence. Born on April 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Sigmund and Christine (Haseley) Pfohl.
Sylvia attended St. Peter's Lutheran School, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1957. She was an active lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore, and was employed at International Minerals & Chemical Corporation, Boeing Company, and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, in Niagara Falls. Sylvia loved music, reading, getting together with friends, and visiting with her precious grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Dobbertean, on September 7, 2001. They were married on October 10, 1959. Also predeceased by an infant sister, Ellen, in 1945.
Survivors include two children, Nancy (Michael) Licata of Lockport and Mark (Michelle) Dobbertean of Clarence Center; a brother, Edgar (Mona) Pfohl of Colorado; grandchildren, Courtney, Jessica and Michael; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Corky Spitler on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or a charity of one's choice.

Sylvia married DOBBERTEAN, Richard Duane on 10 Oct 1959. Richard (son of DOBBERTEAN, William H and EVANS, Mabel) was born on 16 Nov 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Sep 2001 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married GROSE, Robert William on 4 Oct 1952 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married STOELTING, Helen Marie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PLOUGH, James Grant. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LENZ, Anne Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MOLL, Leonard Erwin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DUNBAR, Delbert Dewayne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUPPEL, Irving B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Judith married BUNTING, Gregory T [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: QUINLAN, George A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: PETERSON, Timothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: CUTTER, Todd. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: STWORZYDLAK, Kara A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The earthly life of Barbara Ruth Williams of Newfane, New York ended peacefully on September 30, 2023. As promised by her Lord and Savior, in faith she has received His gift of eternal life.  She was under the loving care of her family, assisted by the staff of Niagara Hospice.
Born April 21, 1961 in Newfane, NY she was the daughter of the late Roger and Jeanne(nee Ferguson)Williams. She was the granddaughter of the late Hiram and Ruth(nee Klumpp) Ferguson and the late Arthur and Alvina(Wittcop) Williams. Predeceased by several aunts and uncles (James and Martha Ferguson, David Rhoadhouse, Kathryn and Glenn Klotzbach, and Sharon Williams), she is also survived by an aunt, Carol Williams of Omaha, NE and an uncle, Richard Williams, of Lockport, NY.
Barb is the protective big sister of Paul Williams, Newfane, NY; Norma Jeanne(John) Jacobs of Wheatfield, NY; and Robert(Kara) Williams of Orchard Park.  She is forever the loving and caring “Anut” of Siana and Mackenzie Jacobs, Carson and Olivia Wiliams, and Austin Hoelscher. Additionally, she is survived by several cousins.
Barbara was a graduate of Newfane Central Schools, Niagara County Community College, and 1984 graduate of Niagara University.  She was employed for twenty years as a Certified Public Accountant at Lumsden & McCormick, LLP, specializing in auditing school districts and not-for-profits, before venturing into consulting work. She also worked as the Treasurer/School Business Manager of the Lyndonville Central School District for six years, before becoming the District Treasurer for the Amherst Central School district for the past eleven years. Professionally she was a member of the Association of School Business Officials, NYS and Western NY Chapter and she was a past member of Zonta Club.
A lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, NY, Barb was actively involved with Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) both at the Zone and District levels.  She has served as both President and Convention Chair of the Niagara Zone and in various roles on the Board of Directors for the Eastern District, most recently as Financial Secretary.  
Family and friends are invited to visitation at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY on Thursday, October 5th from 3 – 8 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7th at 10:30 am at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Drive, North Tonawanda with the Rev. Kenneth L. Craig,  Rev. Jeffrey Nickel and Rev. John Pingel officiating.  Burial will follow at Wrights Corner Cemetery, Lockport, New York.
Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport;  LWML Eastern District;  or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, pancan.org/donate.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com

Family/Spouse: SCRIVANNI, Sharon Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAREK, Robin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MAJCHRZYCKI, Debra L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARZAHL, Kent Erich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PARKER, Shawn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: OPPEE, Joseph John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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KROENING - In Buffalo, N. Y. July 28, 1960. Lynn Denise age 2 years. Daughter of Harry and Jeanetfe Beutel Kroenlng of Baer Rd., Sanborn. N. Y. Sister of Joyce, Daniel and Carl. Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kroening and Mr. end Mrs. Edwin Beutel. all of Sanborn, N- Y. Friends may call at the Pike t, Jones Funeral Home, Hoover Rd., Sanborn where services will be held Sunday, July 31st at 2 P.m. and at 2:30 pm., St. Andrews Lutheran Church Pekin. The Rev. Carl J. Goette officiating. Interment in' St. Andrews Cemetery.

Carl married GUENTHER, Donna Marie on 2 Aug 1975 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COX, Phillip. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COX, Phillip. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: SCHADE, Rebecca Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BEUTEL - Melvin H. NF Gazette 2/28/2005

Melvin H. Beutel, 48, of the Delaware Heights Health Care Center, died Friday at the facility after a long illness.
Born in Lockport, he was a former member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walmore for most of his life.
He enjoyed the music of the Beatles and watching football and the news on television. He was special to many of the people who cared for him over the years.
Survivors include his father, Kenneth of Buffalo; a brother, Bradley of Baltimore; and a sister, Vicki Doucette of North Tonawanda.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. today in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield

Family/Spouse: DOUCETTE, Neil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HASELEY, Darwin Alfred. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: WARRANT, Malissa S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Bonnine married KLARE, Edward A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LABBADIA, Vincent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Carol married MYERS, Richard Dean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRITTON, Kimberly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WISE, Rodney E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CAMPAIGN, Kristen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DIO, Peter J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Birth: Mar. 21, 1963 New York, USA
Death: Mar. 30, 2000 New York, USA

On Thursday March 30, 2000 Brenda lost her battle with melanoma skin cancer at age 37.
Melanoma is the most serious cancer of the skin. According to the Melanoma Research Foundation in Lake Forest, CA, one human being dies every hour of every day of the year, in the United States, of melanoma skin cancer. Melanoma strikes people of all ages, all races, all economic levels and both sexes. It is already the most common cancer for women 25 to 29 and the second most common cancer for women 30 to 34. Melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. Children born today have a four to five times greater risk of developing melanoma in their lifetimes than their parents have.
Brenda was first diagnosed with malignant melanoma in January 1995. She had a large mole on her back that turned black and began bleeding. It was removed with clear margins all the way around. Her lymph nodes were also clear.
Due to the lack of knowledge of what melanoma skin cancer is all about, Brenda and her family were not overly concerned about her future. She made regular routine visits to her doctors and had several other moles removed that were non-malignant. Life went on as normal except Brenda now avoided the sun, wore large hats, sunscreen and more protective clothing. Still the seriousness of the cancer did not set in with the family as they continued to enjoy sun-filled activities.
October 1999 would change all that. Brenda found a small lump that appeared on her back. It was the size of a marble and blue in color. She met with her surgeon who planned to remove the lump. Surgery was scheduled for November 23 and three more lumps appeared before the surgery. The results came back as malignant melanoma stage IV. It turns out that the blue was actually bleeding under the skin. Immediate cat scans were done which revealed the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, liver and brain.
Brenda was given only "months" to live. She had chosen to take no treatments and felt she would rather spend her last few months having a better quality of life. She knew how sick interferon and radiation could make her and their rate of working was minimal at best. Good nutrition, a positive attitude toward healing and a strong faith were her treatments.
On February 9th, 2000 Brenda returned for another cat scan. The results showed the brain tumor was increasing and she was given only a couple more weeks to live. The tumor grew quickly as it does with melanoma and Brenda passed away seven weeks later.
Beth is sharing this story with you for several reasons. First, she wishes to honor the memory of her sister and also to pass along her sister's wish that others learn about melanoma. In addition, Beth lost a step-sister two months later to colon cancer, not to mention several family friends that also passed away that year.
"Life is to short to not live it to it's fullest. Spend every day doing something you enjoy and tell the special people in your life how much they mean to you," sister Beth.

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

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

Family/Spouse: ROSS, Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STOLTZ, Tammy L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MORELLO, Molly Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FINDLEY, Jill. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GASPAR, Yolanda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRODIE, John M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl “The Squirrel” Williams passed away peacefully in his sleep May 13, 2024. He was born on the 4th of July, 1958 in Newfane NY, son of Thomas Williams (deceased) and Lorena (Lester) Williams of Ransomville NY.Earl had an amazing life and was a happy-go-lucky, quick witted man who always had a warm smile on his face and a warm hug for his friends and family. He was very outgoing and would introduce himself to everyone he met telling them his name and his birthday. He was convinced that all the fireworks and celebrating on July 4th was for him. He was a member and honorary Elder of St. Peters Lutheran Church North Ridge on Church Street in Lockport NY. Earl was a poster child with Senator Earl Brydges for Down Syndrome Awareness. He was an avid bowler, golfer, dancer, card player and considered himself to be a pro in everything he attempted, just ask him! He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, a Buffalo Bills and New York Jets Football fan and loved all styles of music, especially Barbara Mandrel. Earl loved his golf cart named “The Earlmobile” and would be seen driving it all around the neighborhood. He was a proud member of the "Lockport Chimers" Bell Ringers Group. He loved all women, especially blondes and considered himself a bit of a Chick Magnet! As he would say, “What can I say, they love me!”He is survived by his siblings Mark “Buc”(Patrice) Williams of Lockport and sister Cynthia(Lon) St. Louis of Gasport NY, as well as niece Larissa (Jake) Raymond, nephews Alonzo (Rachel) St. Louis and Thomas Williams well as many cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends.Friends and family can pay respects at Hardison Funeral Home at 3648 Ransomville Rd, Ransomville, NY 14131 On Sunday May 19, 2024 between the hours of 1 and 4 PM. A Christian service and burial will take place Monday May 20, 2024 at 11 AM at St Peters Lutheran Church North Ridge located at 4169 Church Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Earls name can be made to St Peters Lutheran Church North Ridge or WNY Challenger Sports. (wnychallengersports.com)

Family/Spouse: PICCIANO, Patrice J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ST. LOUIS, Alonzo Albert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fournier, Laurie J.


Laurie J. Fournier (nee Volls) died at age 47. Beloved wife of Michael C.; dear mother of Harrison and Drew; daughter of Nancy Reak (Dick) and the late Martin; sister of Marty (Colorado Springs, CO); granddaughter of Elizabeth Williams (Lockport, NY); daughter-in-law of Camille and Margaret Fournier. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Bay Presbyterian Church, 25419 Lake Rd., Bay Village, OH at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Harrison and Drew Fournier Education Fund c/o National City Bank, 35890 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011. Arrangements by the Daniel L. Berry-Donald Martens and Sons Funeral Home, Westlake, OH (440) 617-1911.Visit www.legacy.com/nigara-gazette for on-line guest register .
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 1/2/2010

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

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

Family/Spouse: WHIRTY, Naomi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAUER, Kristen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: HEALY, Kathleen Patrice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KIELY, John Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LOWE, Rob. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MAINNING, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: KORNMAYER, Kevin Casey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOLLANDS, Linda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CHADICK, Eugene Lee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Courier Express
Rites Set For Orleans Cycle Victim
BATAVIA - Services for Keith D. Plough, 21, of 8205 North Pembroke Road, Town of Pembroke, who was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident in Orleans County Tuesday evening (March 31, 1981) will be at 2 Friday afternoon at the H.E. Turner & Co. Inc. Mortuary here. Burial will be in Hillsdale Cemetery, East Pembroke. Authorities said be was northbound on Route 63 near the Village of Medina in Orleans County about 6:30 Tuesday night when his cycle and a pickup truck operated by Ray C. Chamberlain, 64, of Fox Road, Wyoming, collided. Medina Fire Department ambulance personnel transported Plough to Medina, Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He suffered multiple injuries. Chamberlain, and his wife, Arleve, (sic) 56, a passenger, escaped injury. Plough was a native of Batavia and son of James and Gretchen Haseley Plough, with whom he lived. He was a graduate of Pembroke Central High School and bad been employed at the U.S. Gypsum Co. plant in Buffalo. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church In Batavia. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Adele; and a brother, Todd, both at home; his parents (sic), Mrs. Edna Haseley of Niagara Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plough of Salamanca.

Family/Spouse: WELLMAN, Kirk L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: TOPOLSKI, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: CENTENO, Rafael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: BELUSH, Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TRACY, Thomas Jeremiah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GESSEL, Aleasha L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KINNE, Adam. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Nicholas J. Messina
Parents Lived In Falls Until 1984
FORT BLISS, Texas - Nicholas James Messina, 2 week old son of U.S. Army Lt. Michael A. and Michele (Beutel) Messina, of Fort Bliss, died Wednesday (Dec. 10, 1986) in Fort Bliss. He was born on Nov. 27, 1986, in EI Paso, Texas. His parents lived in Niagara Falls until Lt. Messina enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss in 1984. Beside his parents, he is survived by a brother, Michael Messina; a sister, Andrea Messina; maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Rhoney Funeral Home Inc., Sanborn, with the Rev. Herbert R. Maxwell of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Walmore, N.Y.

Family/Spouse: CAMPBELL, Kenny. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Jeremy W. Myers, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Friday. May 3, 2019.  He was 28.  He was born in Lewiston, New York on November 14, 1990, a son of Richard and Carol (Buerger) Myers also of Sanborn. 
Jeremy was employed by Aavid Niagara as a machine operator.    As a small child, began his love of working with his hands, he was especially mechanically gifted.  His interests were motorsports; building and dirt biking.   He loved his close family and friends immensely and was a wonderful uncle to four beautiful nieces.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Richard D. Myers, II (Isabel) of Silver Springs, MD; Jason Charles Myers of Sanborn; his sister, Kaylie Ann Myers of Buffalo; maternal grandparents, William E.  and Helen (Haseley) Buerger of Sanborn;  his four nieces, several aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Ruth (Dean) Myers.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17th after 4:30 PM  in the Forestview Church,1250 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls, where it's Pastor Ronald Maines will conduct memorial services at 5:30 PM.  Dinner will directly follow the services at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall of the church.  All are welcome to attend.  The Lane Funeral Home, Inc., is handling the arrangements.

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

Family/Spouse: WRIGHT, Jon Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]