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Niagara Gazette - 3/11/1931

BERGHOLTZ. Mar. 11.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Wlenke of Niagara street
attended the funeral sendees for Mrs.
Wienke's mother, Mrs. Auguste Nantke,
59. who died at her home. 420 Niagara
Fails boulevard. Martinsville, which
were held from the home Sunday afternoon.

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

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NF Gazette

MRS. WIENKE DIES
Bergholtz woman was Ill Two Years; Funeral Friday Afternoon.
Mrs. Marie Wienke, wife of John Wienke, died last night in her home on Cayuga road, Bergholtz, after a two years' illness. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home with services at 2:30 in St James Church to be followed by burial in St. James cemetery. Mrs. Wienke was born in North Tonawanda and was 47 years old. Before her marriage she was Miss Marie Nanthe. Surviving besides her husband are the following eight children, Herbert, Erwin, Edward, Nelson, Richard, Florence and Lorraine Wienke and Mrs. Mildred Motchenbaugh.

Maria married WIENKE, Johannes Edward Albert on 25 Apr 1912 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Johannes (son of WIENKE, Albert Frederic and RETZLAFF, Mathilda Bertha Auguste) was born on 19 May 1887 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Mar 1972 in Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/4/1977

NANTKE - Alfred P.
Nantke, 82, of No. Evans,
NY., Friday (April 1,
1977) after a long illness.
A resident of North
Tonawanda for t he
greater part of his life,
Mr. Nantke was a
member of St. Paul's
Lutheran Church and a
life member of both
Rescue Fire Company
and the Volunteer
Firemen's Benevolent
Association in North
Tonawanda.
He is survived by his
wife, Inez F. Nantke; two
daughters, Mrs. Michael
(Joan) Ginnetti of No.
Evans and Mrs. Robert
(Gail) Gassman of Silver
Creek, also surviving are
twelve grandchildren and
s e v e r a l nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were
held at 11 a.m. Monday at
the Hamp Funeral Home,
Inc., Adam and Seymour
Sts., Tonawanda, the
Rev. Enno Schmoock
officiated. Interment was
at St. Paul's Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: KRIEDEMANN, Anna. Anna (daughter of KRIEDEMANN, Julius and PENSLIEN, Louise) was born about 1898 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Feb 1952 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOARD, Susan. Susan (daughter of BOARD) was born about 1887 in Detroit, Wayne County, MI; died on 21 Feb 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Inez F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nelson married CARNEVALE, Dora Ann on 3 Aug 1957 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Dora (daughter of CARNEVALE, Joseph and Marion) was born on 5 Oct 1935 in Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Oct 2022 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Herbert J. Wienke, age 103 of the Brookdale House of Niagara, Wheatfield, NY, was called to be with his Lord on March 15, 2016. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on March 8, 1913, he was the son of the late John and Marie (Nantke) Wienke. Mr. Wienke was a life long member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz, where he served as an Elder, Trustee and Treasurer. He was a member of the Bergholz Fire Company for over 70 years. After retiring from Carborundum Abrasives after 41 years, Herb repaired and refinished furniture for 11 years, for many friends and family in the area. He was an avid reader of the Bible and devotional books. Herb married Eleanor (DuBois) Wienke on January 22, 1938, who predeceased him in 1998. Survivors include five children, Thomas (Betty) Wienke of Lancaster, CA, Carolyn (Marshal) Chapin of Wheatfield, Harris (Victoria) Wienke of Hamburg, Janelle (John) Peters of Marinette, WI and Albert (Joyce) Wienke of North Tonawanda; two sisters, Florence (late Charles) Donner and Lorraine (late Donald) Werth; three brothers, Erwin Wienke, Edward (Jessie) Wienke and Nelson (Dora) Wienke; ten grandchildren, Mary, Todd, Lori, Michael, Amy, David, Alex, Jessica, Kendra and Julie; six great-grandchildren, Amanda, Dylan, Julia, Sonja, Grant and Ellen; a sister in law, Lillian DuBois and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by a brother, Richard Wienke and sister, Mildred Motchenbaugh. The family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Mark Perkins, on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, across from the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Roof Fund, or a charity of one's choice.

Herbert married DUBOIS, Eleanor Anna Christine on 22 Jan 1938 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Eleanor (daughter of DUBOIS, Albert August Wilhelm and FERCHEN, Anna Christine Auguste) was born on 22 Jul 1912 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Jul 1998 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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December 25, 2013 Mildred M. Motchenbaugh Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Wed Dec 25, 2013, 10:00 AM EST NORTH TONAWANDA — Mildred (nee Wienke) Motchenbaugh, age 99, of North Tonawanda, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. Born in North Tonawanda, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (nee Nantke) Wienke and had been a resident of North Tonawanda for the greater part of her life. Millie was employed in the cafeteria at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo and then at Burger King in Tonawanda before retiring. For the past seven years, she had been a regular participant at the DeGraff Adult Day Care program. She is survived by her son, Lawrence (Becky) Motchenbaugh; her daughter, Charlotte (William) Denny; two sisters, Lorraine Werth and Florence Donner; and four brothers, Herb Wienke, Erwin Wienke, Edward (Jessie) Wienke and Nelson (Dora) Wienke. Also surviving are many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends after 1 PM Saturday at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 37 Adam Street at Seymour, Tonawanda, where services will be held at 2 PM Saturday. Friends invited. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com.

Mildred married MOTCHENBAUGH, Robert G on 9 Jun 1933 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. Robert was born on 24 Sep 1910 in New York; died on 14 Dec 2003 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

FLORENCE G. DONNER age 99 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed into the arms of her Savior on July 26, 2019 in the comfort of her home, under the loving care of her family and Niagara Hospice. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on June 8, 1920; the daughter of John and Marie (Nantke) Wienke. Florence was a devoted homemaker and was employed as a clerk at Parson's Drug Store in Tonawanda for 30 years. She was the oldest member of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, where she had been active with the Ladies Missionary League, and Altar Guild; member of the Tonawanda Senior Citizens, and the American Legion Post 264 Ladies Auxiliary for over 50 years. 
Florence was predeceased by her husband, Charles Donner in 1987; two brothers, Herbert, and Richard Wienke; a sister, Mildred Motchenbaugh; and a great-granddaughter.
Survivors include two children, Ann (Raoul) Guedesse of Niagara Falls, NY and Lowell (Frances) Donner of St. Louis, MO; a sister, Lorraine Werth; three brothers, Ervin, Edward (Jessie), and Nelson (Dora) Wienke; grandsons, Richard Guedesse of Niagara Falls, NY, Charles (Shelie) Guedesse of Cheektowaga, NY, Michael Guedesse of Niagara Falls, NY, and Matthew (Gina) Guedesse of Sierra Vista, AZ; great-grandmother of 10, great-great-grandmother of 11; a very special niece and Goddaughter,Joselyn Szafranski; and many other nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Tuesday (July 30) from 4-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Ben Eder, at 8:00 p.m. following visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 265 Falconer Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, the Niagara County SPCA, Niagara Hospice, or a charity of your choice.

Florence married DONNER, Charles Thomas on 14 Feb 1942 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Charles (son of DONNER, Lawrence W and RASCH, Anna Bertha Maria) was born on 1 Nov 1918 in Niagara County, NY; died in Nov 1987 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorraine married WERTH, Donald A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erwin married BURNS, Shirley Louise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

EDWARD ALLEN WIENKE, age 92 of North Tonawanda, New York, entered into rest on April 11, 2024 at his residence, while under the care of his loving family and Niagara Hospice. Born in Wheatfield, New York on December 4, 1931; son of the late John and Marie (Nantke) Wienke. Ed served three enlistments in the United States Air Force, where he earned several commendations. Afterwards, he was employed at the former R.T. Jones Lumber Company, in North Tonawanda, for 22 years. Ed was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie (Budden) Wienke in 2020. They were married November 26, 1952; and four siblings, Herbert and Richard Wienke, Florence Donner, and Mildred Mutchenbaugh.Survivors include a daughter, Gail (Robert) Gibbs of North Tonawanda; two brothers, Erwin Wienke, and Nelson Wienke; a sister, Lorraine Werth; three grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Wienke, Brianna (Matthew Reale) Fischer, and Robert J. Gibbs; six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Saturday - April 20 from 10 a.m. - noon. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, following visitation at noon, along with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, or a charity of your choice. A private interment will take place in the VA National Cemetery of Western New York, Pembroke, New York.

Edward married BUDDEN, Jessie G on 26 Nov 1952. Jessie was born on 19 Apr 1930 in Newfoundland, Canada; died on 19 Oct 2020 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/7/1957

NORTH TONAWANDA — One man was killed and
two others seriously injured when the car in which they were
riding went out of control and collided with a stone column
at the entrance of a Creekside drive parking lot, Town of
Tonawanda, about 1 a.m. Sunday.
Richard L. Wienke, 23, of 178
E- Feltpn St., driver of the car,
was promounced dead on arrival
at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. He
suffered a fractured skull, broken
neck and cruched chest.
...
Wienke was born in the town
of Wheatfield and had lived in
this city for the last month. He
was a member of St. John's Luth-
eran Church and was employed
at the Chevrolet Plant.
Surviving are his father, John
Wienke, Town of Wheatfield four
brothers, Herbert and Erwin
Wienke of the township, Edward
Wienke, Detroit, Mich., and Nel-
son Wienke, this city; and three
sisters, Mrs. Mildred Morchen-
baugh, Kenmore, and Mrs. Charles
Donner and Mrs. Donald Werth
both of this city.
The Rev. Ernest Dietz, pastor
of St. James Lutheran Church,
bergholtz, will conduct services at
1 p.m. Tuesday in the Frethold
Funeral Home. Burial will be inm
St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

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

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

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

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

Thomas married HARRIS, Betty June [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married CHAPIN, Marshall Raymond [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harris married CARLSON, Victoria Hope [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janelle married PETERS, John M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

 Albert Craig Wienke, age 67 of North Tonawanda, formerly of Wheatfield, NY, was called peacefully to his heavenly home on November 13, 2023 at Buffalo General Medical Center. He was the son of the late Herbert and Eleanor (DuBois) Wienke.Faith – Family – Football…Lifelong resident of Niagara County. Graduated from LaSalle Senior High School 1974. Attended NCCC earned Associates degree, Business Administration, 1976.Employed by local industry leaders including Carborundum, Norton and Saint Gobain, in various positions including Production Supervisor – for over 45 years. Retired September 2021. Dedicated employee and mentor. During senior year of high school, 1973 – 1974, received award for All League Football team, positions as Guard and Punter. Loved supporting many sports at all levels – especially football and baseball. Closely followed Buffalo, college and high school teams including Bills, Sabres, Braves, Bandits, UB Bulls, NU Purple Eagles, North Tonawanda and Starpoint school systems. Little league baseball coach and volunteer (late 1970s – 1980s). Player in Niagara County slo-pitch softball league, 1st baseman, for many years. Town of Wheatfield Recreation Dept. baseball coach approx.. 5 years. Avid supporter of his children’s activities and participation in Tae Kwon Do classes, dance recitals, school plays and musicals, participation in soccer, basketball, volleyball and track & field. Always there to provide support and guidance. Enjoyed taking care of home yard work and landscaping, walking family dogs and visiting family. Always open to enjoy travel adventures with spouse, Joyce, and children. Loved visiting the North Tonawanda city market and supported with his vote for #1 in USA for 2023. Steadfast Christian, faith throughout life. He was a lifelong member at St. James Lutheran Church, and served as Trustee and volunteered for related projects such as landscaping. Traveled to Israel in 2018 with a group from The Chapel Crosspoint Campus. Enjoyed reading the two local newspapers and Metro News, Bee and Tribune. Was well informed about local, state and national issues. Supported many charitable organizations including Buffalo City Mission, Feed More WNY, Samaritan’s Purse and Wounded Warrior Project. Ice cream was his favorite treat. When on vacation travels, ice cream and gelato were involved!Enjoyed attending high school class reunions and family reunions. Card player and bowling were fun activities. Survivors include his loving wife, Joyce Wienke (formerly Garey, Oswald);Two children, Alexander (spouse, Jessica and grandson, Easton), daughter, Kendra; two stepdaughters , Jessica Oswald, Julie Oswald; two brothers and two sisters, Tom (late, Betty), Carolyn Chapin (Marshal), Harris (Viicky), Janelle Peters (Late John); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and dear friends. Visitation will take place at DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday – November 17, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, on Saturday – November 18 at 10:00 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Wheatfield, NY 14304. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Family/Spouse: GAREY, Joyce E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: JUNE, Walter Grant. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: GUEDESSE, Raoul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: ALBERT, Samuel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael married CLINE, Susan Diane on 8 Aug 1970 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Susan (daughter of CLINE, Walter E and SMITH, Rose) was born about 1952 in Altoona, Blair County, PA; died on 19 Jan 2022 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: SCHROER, Jeffrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: EBERZ, Marc. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: CAMMARANO, Jennifer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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