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Niagara Gazette - 7/8/1941

Frederick W. Voelker. of 820 Willow
avenue. 74-year-old member of
a pioneer Niagara county family,
died In Memorial hospital this
morning.
Bom In the town of Wheatfleld,
Mr. Voelker came to Niagara Falls
as a child and lived here since. He
was employed for 40 years as a foreman
at the plant of the Aluminum
Company of America, retiring ten
years ago. He was a member of
Bellevue Lodge, No. 316, I. O. O. F.,
and the Young Men's club of Zlon
Evangelical Lutheran church. He
was also a member cf the Aluminum
company's 25-Year club.
Surviving him are five sons,
Chester A., Mllford Roy. Lawrence
E. Marvin E. and Frederick W.
Voelker. Jr. a brother. William
Voelker. of the Saunders Settlement
roAd. and four sisters. Mrs. Augusta
Schweitzer, of this city; Mrs.
Georglana Sattleberg. of Youngstown:
Miss Emma Voelker, of the
Saunders Settlement road, and Mrs.
Margaret Mulvey, In California.
Eleven grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held from
the family home at 2 p.m. Thurs-
day with services at Zion Evangelical
Lutheran church, Michigan avenue
and Tenth street, at 2:30 p.m.
Burial will be in Riverdale ceme-
tery.

Frederick married WATTS, Sarah on 25 Oct 1893 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Sarah (daughter of WATTS, Joseph and HOPKINS, Katherine) was born on 26 Jul 1869 in Lincoln, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Apr 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chester married FRYE, Lydia Bertha Auguste on 25 Jul 1916 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Lydia (daughter of FRYE, Herman Carl and LABOVE, Bertha Louise) was born on 8 May 1895 in Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Apr 1970 in Hialeah, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VOELKER - Milford Roy Voelker, of 1860 Pierce Ave., in Ransomville, Wednesday, May 30. 1962. Beloved father of Mrs Carroll Cisek and Mrs. Marie Allen, both of Sanborn, and Roy W. Voelker of this city, Brother of Chester Voelker of Ft. Lauderdale. Fla.; Marvin, of this city, and Fred of Sanborn.. He is also survived by
four grandchildren. Funeral services from the 8904 S. Military Rd. chapel of Bell Funeral Home Inc., at the corner of Pasadena Ave., Saturday, June 2, at 1:30 P.m. The Rev. Alfred Walck officiating. Interment in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Milford married DEMPSTER, Elsie Marie on 25 Jul 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Elsie (daughter of DEMPSTER, William and MORTON, Lydia) was born on 5 May 1898 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Aug 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Wheatfield Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/2/1959

VOELKER - In. Memorial Hospital.
Saturday, February 28. 1959. Lawrence
E. Voelker. Beloved husband of Elsie
J. Voelker, 1316-24th St., Cltv; father
of Mrs. Roy (Muriel) Swain, Cleveland.
Ohio, Lawrence J. Voelker. City;
brother of Frederick Voelker, Chester
Voelker. Marvin Voelker and Roy
Voelker, all of this city. He is also
survived by three grandchildren. Funer-
al from Cobler's Funeral Home, 6401
Park Place, Tuesday, March 3. 1959
at 2:00 P.m., Rev. Alvin H. Butz Jr.,
officiating. Interment In North Ridge
Cemetery.

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 3/1/1959

Lawrence E. Voelker. 55,
of 1316 24th St., died Saturday
(Feb. 28, 1959) at Niagara
Falls Memorial H o s p i t al
after an illness of about six
months. °
A native of Niagara Falls,
Mr. Voelker was employed
for the last 35 years by the
former Electro-Metallurgical
Cor He was a pipe fitter and
a member of the firm's 25-
ycar club and the LaSalle
Sportsman's Club.
Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Elsie J. Voelker; a
daughter. Mrs. Roy Swain,
Cleveland. Ohio; a son, Lawrence
J. Voelker, this city;
four b r o t h e r s , Frederick,
Chester, Marvin and Roy
Voelker. all of this city; and
three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday
at Cobler's Funeral Home by
the Rev. Alvin H. Butz Jr.

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

Marvin married ANDREES, Esther L on 23 Jul 1927 in North Ridge, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Esther (daughter of ANDREES, Henry and MESSING, Bertha) was born on 12 Jul 1904 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Feb 1986; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/26/1962

Fred Voelker,. 52, of 3118 Saunders Settlement Rd.,
Sanborn, was pronounced dead on arrival today at Memorial
Hospital where he was taken after a car he was
driving left Ward Road, near Saunders Settlement Road,
Town of Lewiston, and crashed into a ditch and
telephone pole.
State police at the Military
Road substation said the ac-
cident happened as Voelker
was en route to work about
7:30 a.m.
Coroner F. Eugene Ingram
said he was withholding a
death certificate pending an
investigation.
State police said there was
a possibility the man may
have been stricken ill before
the accident. ,
A native of Niagara Falls,
Mr. Voelker was employed as
an electrician for the Electrometallurgical
Division of the
Union Carbide Chemicals
Corp.
He lived most of his life in
Niagara Falls before moving
to Sanborn. He was the
youngest of five sons of the
late Fred and Sarah Voelker.
Two brothers. Lawrence and
Roy, predeceased him.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Viola Voelker; two
daughters, Mrs. Fred (Charlotte)
Bruening, Niagara Falls,
and Mrs. Edward (Shirley)
Graham, St. Paul, Minn.; two
brothers, Chester Voelker,
Fort Latidcrdale ,FlaM and
Marvin Voelker, this city;
seven grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.,
Funeral arrangements are
being completed at the Pike
and Jones Funeral Home,
Sanborn.

Frederick married SHAFER, Ruth Christianna on 23 Sep 1933 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of SHAFER, Jacob William and LAUR, Katharine) was born on 23 Sep 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jun 1935 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COLLINS, Viola M. Viola (daughter of COLLINS, Walter L and NEWMAN, Carrie May) was born on 5 May 1911 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Sep 2007 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; was buried on 6 Sep 2007 in Mt View Cemetery, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alsace married NEAL, James Frank about Apr 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GUNKEL, Frank J. Frank was born on 2 Aug 1917; died on 31 Dec 2003 in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonora married FREEMAN, James Jacob about 27 Jun 1945 in Erie, Erie County, PA. James (son of FREEMAN, Albert Edward and CONYRAD, Blanche) was born on 31 Aug 1915 in Throop, Lackawanna County, PA; died on 26 May 1994 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KRAUSER, Anna M. Anna (daughter of KRAUSER, John and Elizabeth) was born on 1 Dec 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Feb 1970 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Section 7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROMANO, Marie E. Marie (daughter of ROMANO, Michele A and RUGGIERO, Lena) was born on 9 Jan 1927 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 May 2020 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette
Marie V. "Grandma" Allen Music Teacher
Marie V. "Grandma" Allen, 84, of Hancock, NY, entered into rest on Monday, August 12, 2002 at Del. Co. Countryside Care Center, Delphi, NY. She was born on February 3,1918 in Niagara Falls, NY, a daughter of Milfred and Elsie (Dempster) Voelker. She was married to Charles Allen, who predeceased her on April 29, 1995. She was a volunteer in reading and music at Hancock Central School and a volunteer at St. Paul's Vacation Bible School. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kevin and Charlene Caramore of Hancock, NY; three grandchildren, Adrienne, David and James; one brother, Roy Voelker of Niagara Falls, NY; one sister, Carroll Cisek of Sanborn, NY; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, Hancock, NY with Father Stephen Morris officiating. Burial will be held Friday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Wheatfield Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY. Memorials contributions may be made to the Hancock Community Education Foundation. Arrangements made by the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, NY.

Marie married ALLEN, Charles in Apr 1941 in Carlton, Orleans County, NY. Charles (son of ALLEN, James and THOMPSON, Maude) was born on 14 Jan 1914 in New York; died on 29 Apr 1995 in Hancock, Delaware County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RODZINKA, Bertha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carroll married CISEK, William R [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SWAIN, Roy J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawrence married EVEREST, Marilyn Louise on 22 May 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Marilyn (daughter of EVEREST, William G and BLANDIN, Bernice) was born on 13 Oct 1928; died on 10 May 1997 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 9, 2011
Charlotte J. Bruening

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — Charlotte J. Bruening (Voelker), age 76, of the Town of Lewiston, was called to her heavenly home on June 9, 2011 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in the Town of Niagara, NY on June 23, 2011 to the late Frederick and Viola (Collins) Voelker. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant with the Niagara Wheatfield School District, until her retirement. Charlotte was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, member of the Sanbornite Seniors, enjoyed astrology, crocheting, rock collecting and was an avid reader.

Survivors include her son, Mark (Susan) Bruening of Mechanicsburg, PA; five grandchildren, Blaine (Brie) Bruening, Stephen Bruening, Daniel Bruening, Casey Coull and Cody Coull; and one great-grandchild, Colin Bruening. She was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Coull and a sister, Shirley Hileman.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, June 11 at 1:30 PM in the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield. Visitation will follow the service from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment will take place in Mount View Cemetery, Town of Cambria, on Monday at 9:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.

Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Charlotte married BRUENING, Fred Leonard on 20 May 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced on 12 Aug 1993 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Fred (son of BRUENING, Fred Luther and LEONARD, Viola Grace) was born on 3 Dec 1930 in Shanksville, Somerset County, PA; died on 9 Jul 2022 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Shirley married GRAHAM, Edward S on 13 Oct 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CARAMORE, Kevin C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Laurie J. Davis, a lifelong resident of the city of Niagara Falls, died on Thursday August 27, 2015 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, following a brief illness. She was 56. Born in this city on September 26, 1958, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marilyn (Everest) Voelker. She attended local schools and was graduated from Niagara Falls High School, Class of 1976.

Laurie began her career at the former Marine Midland Bank as a platform officer assistant from 1977 -1989. She made a job change and has been with the Niagara Community Action Program working as its fiscal manager for 25 years.

Devoted to the city she loved, she was very active in many organizations throughout Niagara Falls. She was a member of the City of Niagara Falls Planning Board and the Tourism Advisory Committee; a twenty-year member of the Main Street Business and Professional Association, serving on the board and as their treasurer; chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee appointed by the city council and Mayor for the courthouse project and as treasurer to the Local Development Corporation; The Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., and was a lifetime member of the Friends of Local History.

A longtime member of the Niagara Falls Kiwanis Club, Laurie held many positions and received much recognition from her involvement. She was their President from 2006-2007; Treasurer from 2007 until her passing; Vice President from 2010-2011 and was on the Board of Directors for ten years. She served as Chairman for the Canadian American Goodwill Luncheon; Scholarship Committee; Kash for Kids, which despite back pain, stood in the streets with the bucket to collect money for their projects; the J.T. Anderson Dinner, which honors war veterans, community heroes and past President John T. Anderson and the Installation Dinner for many years. She was on various committees including, chaperoning the 5th grade trip to Washington, DC; Christmas party for Disadvantaged Children; Christmas party for adults with Opportunities Unlimited; Niagara Beautification Walnut Avenue cleanup; bike rodeo; Bash Against Bullies; Welcome Committee for Kiwanis New York State Convention held in Niagara Falls; the Peach Festival; Senior Center Ice Cream Social; chaperone with the Kiwanis for the Boys and Girls Club; bell ringing for the Salvation Army and the nominating, Bylaw and public relations committees. Laurie did any and everything that needed to be done. She never said no and even in her final months, she chaired two major events and was chairing a third at the time of her death.

She loved working on Main Street, as a little girl she loved going there with her Mom to watch the parades and bands and especially Mayor Lackey riding his white horse. Also known for her keen sense of humor, she enjoyed camping, puzzles and quiet visits at the Falls.

She is survived by her sister, Carol Wirth (Robert) of the Town of Wheatfield; a brother, William Voelker of the Town of Allen, NY; her aunt, Elizabeth Fusco of the Town of Tonawanda; special cousin and friend, Sharon Greathouse; longtime friend, Angela Doldan of the Town of Tonawanda; her beloved Golden Retriever, "Buddy" and ten cousins.

Friends may call on Monday from 1-4 PM and 6-7:30 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, where Funeral Services will be held following the visitation at 7:30 PM. Interment will be private in North Ridge Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Niagara Community Action Program, Inc.

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

Mark married RHOADS, Susan Elizabeth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/21/2008
TEXAS: Former Lewiston woman slain
By Rick Pfeiffer
E-mail Rick
Greater Niagara Newspapers

He heard three pops and then saw his wife Barbara, lying on the ground.

As he drove up the main driveway of his ranch in Stockdale, TX on March 20, David Coull knew something was terribly wrong.

“He knew immediately what (the pops) were,” said Charlotte Bruening.

Coull’s mother-in-law and his wife Barbara’s mom, Bruening said her son-in-law recognized the sound of gunshots and instantly wondered where the couple’s 11-year-old twin boys were.

“He (David) went straight to the house and the boys were there watching TV,” Bruening said. “So he called the sheriff and they told him to lock the doors and stay right there.”

A short time later, deputies had Lee Van Tollefson, 61, a visitor from North Dakota who had been living in his mobile home on the Coull’s ranch, in custody and were charging him with the murder of 49-year-old Barbara Bruening Coull.

A coroner’s report would later determine that the former Lewiston resident and Niagara-Wheatfield grad had died of “multiple gunshots to the head and neck.”

“He (Van Tollefson) had been staying on the ranch since December,” Bruening said. “He was living in his mobile home and (the Coulls) had given him permission to stay there.”

Bruening said she hasn’t spoken to the Wilson County Texas Sheriff’s Department investigators who are handling her daughter’s case. However, she believes it may have been a dispute over money that triggered the tragedy.

“I don’t know what the financial conditions were (for Van Tollefson to stay at the ranch),” Bruening said, “I guess that was what the confrontation (between her daughter and Van Tollefson) was about, though I don’t know for sure.”

Van Tollefson is currently jailed in lieu of $250,000 bail. Texas authorities say he faces five to 99 years in prison.

Bruening said there was no warning that Van Tollefson may have been violent.

“I really don’t understand,” she said. “He had taken the children to school when Barbara was sick. I think he may have been too quick on the trigger.”

Coull, who moved to Texas after graduating from SUNY Fredonia, had been working as a substitute teacher there. Her mother said, “it’s impossible to comprehend (that she’s dead).”

“She was gutsy, sometimes too much for her own good,” her mom recalled. “She had a good sense of humor and she really loved those boys.”

On the Web site of a Stockdale newspaper, a close friend left her thoughts about Coull’s death.

“I can attest to the amazing character, humor, love of family and beauty of Barbara,” said friend Michelle Berns. “Our deepest sympathies are with (her) family at this tragic time.”

Barbara married COULL, David George III [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]