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November 21, 2011
Irene D.E. Walck

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — Irene D.E. Walck (Urtel), age 92, of North Tonawanda, was called to her heavenly home on November 20, 2011 in the Niagara Lutheran Home & Rehabilitation Center, Buffalo, NY, after a brief illness. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on November 11, 1919 to the late Walter and Elsie (Ostwald) Urtel. She was united in marriage to Ralph W. Walck, who entered into rest on October 2, 1995. Irene was a devoted homemaker, enjoyed sewing and quilting, was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, and a member of the missionary league.

Survivors include seven children, Dorothy Rothrock of Tonawanda, Ralph Walck, Jr. of Orlando FL, Marcia Walck of North Tonawanda, Sandra Sledziewski of Bergholz, Clair (Cindy) Walck of Niagara Falls, Robert (Susan) Walck and Gordon (Lori) Walck, both of North Tonawanda; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also predeceased by two daughters, Beverly Walck and Patricia Scholl; and a sister, Gladys Urtel.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A private interment will take place with the family on Friday in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday at 2:00 PM in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Drive, North Tonawanda, NY, with the Rev. Gregory Schultz, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church- Memorial Fund.

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Irene married WALCK, Ralph William Edward on 24 May 1941 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Ralph (son of WALCK, William August Benjamin and MAVIS, Mabel M) was born on 16 Sep 1918 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Oct 1995 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married ROTHROCK, Richard R [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ralph W. Walck, Jr. age 74, of Lakewood, Florida. was called to his heavenly home, on July 15, 2022. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on September 14, 1946; Son of the late Ralph and Irene (Urtel) Walck Sr. A graduate of Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School, class of 1964. He was a former member of Holy Ghost Lutheran church, in Bergholz. Ralph enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1967, and served many years as an instructor in the reserves, eventually retiring in 1995, as a Master Sergeant. He received numerous medals during his time served. Ralph enjoyed watching NASCAR races, and was deeply interested in everything military related.Survivors include his sisters Dorothy (Dec'd Richard) Rothrock, Marcia Walck, Sandra (Dean) Durow; brothers, Clair (Cindy) Walck, and Robert (Susan) Walck, Gordon (Lori) Walck; a brother in law, Donald Scholl; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Walck and Patricia Scholl. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 11, from 5-8 PM at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Graveside services with military honors, will be held on Saturday, November 12, in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Ernest Green, officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.

Ralph married MCLAUGHLIN, Cheryl Agnes [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marcia married BEECHER, Thomas Gerald [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 5, 2011
Patricia Jane Scholl

Niagara Gazette

WHEATFIELD — After a 4-year battle with kidney cancer, Patricia passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in Wheatfield, NY, to parents, Irene and the late Ralph Walck. In 1983, she and her husband, Don, moved to Lithonia, Georgia.

Pat worked as a server and lead trainer at Cracker Barrel, and as an administrative assistant at T, T & W for 11 years.



She was the beloved wife of Donald G. Scholl for more than 35 years. She will be forever remembered by her son, Scott by daughter, Jennifer, husband, Jason; by treasured granddaughter, Abigail; beloved siblings, Dorothy, Ralph, Jr., Marcia, Sandra, Clair, Robert, and Gordon; with twelve nieces and nephews; and many friends and extended family members. She was always a caring and a loving person. Her suffering and pain are over, for she is with the Lord.



Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Marietta, GA (770) 420-5557.



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Family/Spouse: SCHOLL, Donald George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: DUROW, Dean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clair married MIYASHIRO, Cindy Lou [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Lori C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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