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KARRE, Wilhelm F

Male 1856 - 1918  (~ 62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  KARRE, Wilhelm F was born in Feb 1856 in Prussia; died on 5 Oct 1918 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Obituary from Evening News of the Tonawandas
    Monday, October 7, 1918
    William F. Karre, 63 years old, died Saturday afternoon at his home at No. 222 Stenzil street after a lingering illness. He was born in Germany and had lived in the Tonawandas during the last thirty-four years of his life. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Paul and Ernest Karre of North Tonawanda, five daughters, the Misses Ella and Hattie Karre, Mrs. John Lemke and Mrs. Edward Proefrock of North Tonawanda and Mrs. H. Kaufmann of Chicago; three brothers, August Karre of Germany and Otto and Ernest Karre of North Tonawanda, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Zimmerman of North Tonawanda. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence and half an hour later from the St. Mark's church on Washington street. Rev. Paul Freffhold officiating. Burial will be at Elmlawn.

    Wilhelm married FIERITZ, Hulda about 1878 in Germany. Hulda was born in Apr 1858 in Germany; died on 15 Aug 1942 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. KARRE, Anna  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1881 in Germany; and died.
    2. 3. KARRE, Paul  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1883 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died before 1975.
    3. 4. KARRE, Wilhelmine Marie  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1887 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Oct 1961 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    4. 5. KARRE, Rose Anne  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1891 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Dec 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    5. 6. KARRE, Ella B  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1893 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Oct 1982 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    6. 7. KARRE, Henrietta  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1895 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jul 1984 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    7. 8. KARRE, Ernest William  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1904 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 May 1975 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  KARRE, Anna Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilhelm1) was born in Mar 1881 in Germany; and died.

    Family/Spouse: KAUFMAN, H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  KARRE, Paul Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilhelm1) was born in Oct 1883 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died before 1975.

  3. 4.  KARRE, Wilhelmine Marie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilhelm1) was born in Oct 1887 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Oct 1961 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    LEMKE - Wilhelmena (Minnie) Marie Lemke, 74, died early Tuesday at her residence, 168 Stencil St., North Tonawanda. She is survived by her husband, John; two sons, Norman of North Tonawanda and LaVerne of Tonawanda; three grandchildren, Mrs. Kenneth (Donna) Ostwald and Mrs. Ralph (Myrna) Mueller of Tonawanda and Gail Lemke of North Tonawanda; a brother, Ernest Karre; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kaufman of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Edward Buicke (sp?Proefrock) and Mrs. William Boddy, both of North Tonawanda. Friends may call at the Fretthoid Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. The family will be in attendance at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m. The Rev. Loren J. Shiley will officiate. Interment in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Lemke was a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church and a charter member of St, Mark's Ladies Guild.

    Wilhelmine married LEMKE, Johann Wilhelm Heinrich on 28 Jun 1908 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Johann (son of LEMKE, Wilhelm Friedrich and BEHM, Wilhelmine Caroline Christine) was born on 21 Jul 1883 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died in Nov 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. LEMKE, Norman H  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Feb 1973 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 10. LEMKE, Lavern John  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1926 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Jan 1998 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY.

  4. 5.  KARRE, Rose Anne Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilhelm1) was born in May 1891 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Dec 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    15 December 1943 Tonawanda News
    Mrs. Rose K. Proefrock
    Mrs. Rose K. Proefrock, 52, died this morning at the home of her son,
    Wallace, 170 Community drive. A life-long resident of North Tonawanda, she
    was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran church and the Ladies' Aid Society
    of the church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. John Britton of Niagara Falls;
    three sons, Wallace and Herbert of North Tonawanda and Warren, serving with
    the U. S. Army overseas; six grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Anna Kaufmann
    of Chicago; Mrs. John Lemke, Mrs. Edward Buike and Mrs. William Boddy, and a
    brother, Ernest Karre, North Tonawanda. Rites will be held Friday afternoon
    at 2 o'clock from 54 Allen street and at 2:30 o'clock from the St. Mark's
    church. The Rev. Paul Fretthold will officiate. Burial will be in Elmlawn.

    Rose married PROEFROCK, Edward Johann Christian on 28 Apr 1912 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of PROEFROCK, Christian Friedrich and SEEFELDT, Wilhelmine Therese) was born on 14 Aug 1890 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Aug 1976 in Cuba, Allegany County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. PROEFROCK, Wallace P  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1913 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jan 2001 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 12. PROEFROCK, Florence Ella Agatha  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1914 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died in May 1987 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
    3. 13. PROEFROCK, Herbert P  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Jul 1993 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
    4. 14. PROEFROCK, Warren  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1924 in New York.

  5. 6.  KARRE, Ella B Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilhelm1) was born on 2 Oct 1893 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Oct 1982 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/25/1982

    BUIKE • Ella B (nee
    Karre) Bulke, 89, of North
    Tonawanda suddenly Fri-
    day (Oct. 22, 1982). Mrs
    Buike was a lifelong resi
    dent of North Tonawanda
    and a member of St Paul
    Lutheran Church, E
    FeltonSt
    Wife of the late Edward
    G Buike who died in 1977.
    she is survived by a
    daughter, Mrs. Melvina
    Goerss and a son, Melvin
    L (Frances) Buike, both of
    North Tonawanda; three
    grandsons, Edward (Tina)
    Goerss of Wolcottsville,
    N.Y., Leonard (Geralyn)
    Goerss and Daniel Goerss,
    both of North Tonawanda;
    two great-grandsons,
    Bradford and Douglas
    Goerss; a sister, Mrs.
    Hattie Boddy of North
    Tonawanda, many nieces
    and nephews.
    Friends may call at the
    Fretthold Funeral Home,
    Inc. 1241 Oliver St., at
    Ward Rd , North Tona-
    wanda today 2 to 4 and 7 to
    9pm Services will be held
    at the funeral home Tues-
    day at 10 a.m., the Rev
    Paul D Rohrbacher will
    officiate Interment in
    Elmlawn Cemetery If so
    desired, memorials may be
    made to St. Paul Lutheran
    Church, E. FeltonSt.

    Ella married BUIKE, Edward G on 7 Jul 1919 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of BUIKE, William and SCHULTZ, Marie) was born on 16 Jun 1891 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died in Jan 1977 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. BUIKE, Melvin L  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1922 in New York.
    2. 16. BUIKE, Melvina H  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1924 in New York; died on 12 Nov 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

  6. 7.  KARRE, Henrietta Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilhelm1) was born in Mar 1895 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jul 1984 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/20/1984

    BODDY - Hattie M Boddy, 89, of
    North Tonawanda, Thursday (July
    19, 1984) in Ridge View Manor
    Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
    Mrs. Boddy was a lifelong
    resident of North Tonawanda and a
    member of St. Mark Lutheran
    Church. She was the wife of the late
    William J. Boddy who died in 1969.
    She is survived by one son,
    Glenwood (Jean) Boddy of North
    Tonawanda and three grandchildren,
    also surviving are many
    nieces and nephews
    No prior visitation. Funeral
    services will be held privately. Arrangements
    by the Fretthold
    Funeral Home, Inc.

    Family/Spouse: BODDY, William J. William (son of BODDY, Philip and Sarah) was born about 1894 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Aug 1969 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. BODDY, Glenwood E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1928 in New York; died on 27 Mar 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

  7. 8.  KARRE, Ernest William Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilhelm1) was born on 20 Jun 1904 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 May 1975 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    KARRE - Ernest W. Karre. 70, of North Tonawanda, Tuesday (May 20, 1975) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Karre was a life long resident of North Tonawanda, a member of St. Mark Lutheran church, the Lutheran Layman's League and former employe of the Carborundum Co , retiring in 1988 , He is survived by his wife Mellinda (nee Gest) Karre; foxirsons. Richard J. (Marilyn) Karre of Lake Placid, NY., Lowell E. (Sheila) Karre of Huntington Beach, Calif., David H. (Barbara) Karre of Oak Ridge, N.J., and Roger W. Karre of North Tonawanda; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kaufman of Calumet, Mich., Mrs. Edward (Ella) Bulke and Mrs. Hattie Boddy, both of North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd , North Tonawanda Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Friday at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Thomas K. Spahn will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

    Ernest married GEST, Malinda about 1926. Malinda was born on 11 Aug 1906 in New York; died in Mar 1992 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. KARRE, Roger W  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1943; died on 28 Nov 2023 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 19. KARRE, Richard J  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1927 in New York; died on 11 Apr 1996 in Dexter, Jefferson County, NY.
    3. 20. KARRE, Lowell E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1935; died on 5 Apr 2004 in Fountain Valley, Orange County, CA.
    4. 21. KARRE, David H  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1938; died on 14 Dec 2008 in Sussex, Sussex County, NJ.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  LEMKE, Norman H Descendancy chart to this point (4.Wilhelmine2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born in 1911 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Feb 1973 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Tonawanda News, 6 February 1973
    LEMKE - Norman H. Lemke, 61, of 302 Fredericka St., North Tonawanda, suddenly Monday (Feb 5, 1973) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lemke was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, head usher of the church, the Senior Athletic Club, an employe of Remington Rand for 47 years, a member of the 25 Year Club and Social Club of Remington Rand. Mr. Lemke was also a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (nee Eberhardt) Lemke; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Dona) Ostwald of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Ralph (Myrna) Mueller of Tonawanda and Mrs. Gary (Gail) Piatt of Sanborn; five grandchildren, Leslie, Karl, Karen, and Leonard Mueller and Beth Ann Piatt; his father. John Lemke of North Tonawanda, and a brother, LaVerne John Lemke. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc . 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd.. North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9 and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Thursday at 10:30 a.m.. the Rev. Edward C. Goehner will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.

    Family/Spouse: EBERHARDT, Evelyn A. Evelyn was born in 1910; died in 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. LEMKE, Myrna  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. LEMKE, Dona  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. LEMKE, Gail  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 10.  LEMKE, Lavern John Descendancy chart to this point (4.Wilhelmine2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 15 Jun 1926 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Jan 1998 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY.

    Family/Spouse: DESANTIS, Mary Rose. Mary was born on 19 Oct 1940; died on 11 Jul 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: LEVI, Janice R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  PROEFROCK, Wallace P Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 11 Feb 1913 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jan 2001 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Buffalo News, The (NY) - January 6, 2001
    Wallace P. Proefrock, of East Britton Drive in the Town of Niagara, died Thursday (Jan. 4, 2001) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. He was 87. Born in North Tonawanda, he was an electronic technician at the Board of Cooperative Education Services in Cambria for 20 years. Before that, he worked at Levy Brothers Furniture in Niagara Falls and Jim Hayes TV. He is a life member, serving 65 years, with the Gratwick Hose Company No. 6 in North Tonawanda. His wife, the former Grace Britton-Gray, died in July 1997. Survivors include three sons, Donald of Hackettstown, NJ, William of Port Crane, and Robert of Town of Tonawanda, and three daughters, Nancy Pfohl, Sally Frasca and Kathleen Chapin, all of Sanborn. Services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston.

    Wallace married BRITTON, Grace M after 1940. Grace (daughter of BRITTON, Samuel Earl and LOCKNER, Philomena Teresa) was born on 12 May 1911 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA; died on 8 Jul 1997 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Wallace married PUSCH, Genevieve after 1930. Genevieve was born about 1920; died on 14 Dec 2010 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. PROEFROCK, Nancy  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. PROEFROCK, Robert James  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1947; died on 15 Jan 2024 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY.
    3. 27. PROEFROCK, Donald Paul  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 28. PROEFROCK, Sally Ann  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 29. PROEFROCK, Richard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1945 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Sep 1981 in Cody, WY.
    6. 30. PROEFROCK, William J  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 31. PROEFROCK, Kathleen A  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 12.  PROEFROCK, Florence Ella Agatha Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 29 Mar 1914 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died in May 1987 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.

    Florence married BRITTON, John Joseph on 22 Jun 1937 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. John (son of BRITTON, Samuel Earl and LOCKNER, Philomena Teresa) was born on 13 Dec 1913 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA; died on 17 Nov 1999 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. BRITTON, Jacqueline  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Dec 2017 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 33. BRITTON, Barbara  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. BRITTON, Robert  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. BRITTON, James  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 36. BRITTON, Lawrence E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1949; died on 17 Mar 2022 in NV.

  5. 13.  PROEFROCK, Herbert P Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 6 Jan 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Jul 1993 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Tonawanda News - 7/7/1993

    Proefrock - Herbert P. Proefrock of Niagara Falls formerly of North Tonawanda, Tuesday (July 6, 1993) in Memorial Medical Center.

    Father of Warren H. Proefrock of North Tonawanda, Kathryn Thorsen and Linda Smith, both of Florida; stepfather of Barbara Rowland and Harry Baumgardner, both of Niagara Falls, brother of Wallace Proefrock of the Town of Niagara; also survived by ten grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

    The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Inc., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niaara Falls where funeral services willbe held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. David Ellis will officiate. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

    Family/Spouse: Lucille. Lucille was born about 1920 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. PROEFROCK, Kathryn  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. PROEFROCK, Warren H  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1939 in New York; died on 5 Aug 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    3. 39. PROEFROCK, Linda  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 14.  PROEFROCK, Warren Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born about 1924 in New York.

  7. 15.  BUIKE, Melvin L Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ella2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born about 1922 in New York.

    Melvin married BAUGHMAN, Frances Esther on 10 Feb 1945 in Columbus, Delaware County, OH. Frances was born on 3 Oct 1922; died in Dec 1983 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 16.  BUIKE, Melvina H Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ella2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born about 1924 in New York; died on 12 Nov 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    November 13, 2012
    Melvina H. Goerss
    By Barbara Tucker The Tonawanda News
    NORTH TONAWANDA -Melvina H. (nee Buike) Goerss, age 88, November 12, 2012. Wife of the late Paul Goerss, who died in 1982. Daughter of the late Edward and Ella (Karre) Buike. Beloved mother of Edward Goerss, Leonard (Valerie) Goerss and Daniel Goerss. Grandmother of Bradford Goerss of Valencia, Spain; Douglas (Sabrina) Goerss of Taswell, Indiana; Catherine (David) Goerss-Murphy of North Wales, PA; and Christine (Donald) Goerss-Barton; Great-grandmother of Julia, Anna, Brennan and Nathaniel.Melvina was a longtime member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (E. Felton). She was actively involved in Bible study with the women of the church, a former Sunday School teacher and substitute musician. Melvina enjoyed reading, needlework, crossword puzzles, computers and her canine companion, Taz.Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Thursday from 7-9 PM and on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 10 AM, the Rev. Janet Griffiths will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice or the charity of one's choice.Visit frettholdfuneralhome.com for guest register.
    November 13, 2012
    Melvina H. Goerss

    By Barbara Tucker
    The Tonawanda News

    NORTH TONAWANDA -
    Melvina H. (nee Buike) Goerss, age 88, November 12, 2012. Wife of the late Paul Goerss, who died in 1982. Daughter of the late Edward and Ella (Karre) Buike. Beloved mother of Edward Goerss, Leonard (Valerie) Goerss and Daniel Goerss. Grandmother of Bradford Goerss of Valencia, Spain; Douglas (Sabrina) Goerss of Taswell, Indiana; Catherine (David) Goerss-Murphy of North Wales, PA; and Christine (Donald) Goerss-Barton; Great-grandmother of Julia, Anna, Brennan and Nathaniel.
    Melvina was a longtime member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (E. Felton). She was actively involved in Bible study with the women of the church, a former Sunday School teacher and substitute musician. Melvina enjoyed reading, needlework, crossword puzzles, computers and her canine companion, Taz.
    Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Thursday from 7-9 PM and on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 10 AM, the Rev. Janet Griffiths will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice or the charity of one's choice.
    Visit frettholdfuneralhome.com for guest register.

    Melvina married GOERSS, Paul Richard on 4 Jul 1953 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Paul (son of GOERSS, Rev Richard William and BROECKER, Louise Albertine Susanna) was born on 23 Aug 1921 in India; died in Jul 1982 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. GOERSS, Edward Paul  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. GOERSS, Leonard Richard  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. GOERSS, Daniel  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 17.  BODDY, Glenwood E Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henrietta2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 17 Apr 1928 in New York; died on 27 Mar 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Glenwood E. Boddy, age 92, of North Tonawanda, died peacefully March 27, 2021 at his home with his wife at his side. Glenwood was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was a former employee of Buffalo Bolt and was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Gratwick Hose Fire Company, the American Legion Post #434, Brockport, NY., and St. Mark Lutheran Church. He enjoyed boating, fishing and playing pool. Beloved husband of Jean (Lamson) Boddy for 68 years. Dear father of Diane (Bob) Westerling, Glen (Joy Alexander) Boddy, and Carol Harper. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday from 5-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10 AM, the Rev. Keith Knupp will officiate, interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

    Family/Spouse: LAMSON, Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. BODDY, Diane  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. BODDY, Glen  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 45. BODDY, Carol  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 18.  KARRE, Roger W Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ernest2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 24 Mar 1943; died on 28 Nov 2023 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Roger W. Karre, age 80, of North Tonawanda, on November 28, 2023. He was the son of Ernest and Malinda Karre, and loving husband of MaryLee Karre (nee Mulivich). Proud father of Ken (Karen DeJoe), Barry (Sheila Scott), and Paul (Jennifer) Karre. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Emily, and Nathan. Brother of the late Richard, Lowell, and David Karre, and brother-in-law of Michael and Nancy Mulivich. Roger will also be missed by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.


    Roger had a big heart for the North Tonawanda Community. He was a lifelong member of Saint Mark Lutheran Church, and often attended events at the Riviera Theater, where he was able to celebrate his love for music. He enjoyed challenging crossword puzzles and watching jeopardy, spending time with friends drinking coffee at McDonald's, and playing little practical jokes on the people he loved. He was quiet, kind, and patient but also very witty. Everyone who met Roger loved him. He held steadfast in his faith until the very end, and with his last bit of energy, spoke the words “I am but a stranger here. Heaven is my home.”


    Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc, 1241 Oliver Street, corner of Ward Road, on Friday from 3:00PM – 7:00PM. A funeral service will be held at Saint Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, on Saturday at 11:00AM.

    Family/Spouse: MULIVICH, MaryLee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. KARRE, Ken  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. KARRE, Barry  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 48. KARRE, Paul  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 19.  KARRE, Richard J Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ernest2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 7 Sep 1927 in New York; died on 11 Apr 1996 in Dexter, Jefferson County, NY.

    Family/Spouse: Marilyn J. Marilyn was born on 26 Jul 1926; died on 2 Jun 2005 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 20.  KARRE, Lowell E Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ernest2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 7 Feb 1935; died on 5 Apr 2004 in Fountain Valley, Orange County, CA.

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


  13. 21.  KARRE, David H Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ernest2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 27 Jul 1938; died on 14 Dec 2008 in Sussex, Sussex County, NJ.

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



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  LEMKE, Myrna Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norman3, 4.Wilhelmine2, 1.Wilhelm1)

    Family/Spouse: MUELLER, Ralph Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. MUELLER, Leslie Ann  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 50. MUELLER, Karl PhD  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 51. MUELLER, Leonard PhD  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 52. MUELLER, Karen  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 23.  LEMKE, Dona Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norman3, 4.Wilhelmine2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  3. 24.  LEMKE, Gail Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norman3, 4.Wilhelmine2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  4. 25.  PROEFROCK, Nancy Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wallace3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  5. 26.  PROEFROCK, Robert James Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wallace3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born about 1947; died on 15 Jan 2024 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY.

    Notes:

    Proefrock, Robert James

    - January 15, 2024

    Age 76, of the City of Tonawanda, January 15, 2024. Robert was the father of Eric (Amanda) Proefrock, son of the late Wallace Proefrock and Genevieve (nee Pusch) Proefrock, brother of William (Ann) Proefrock, Donald (Darlene) Proefrock and the late Richard Proefrock. He also survived by nieces Wendy Belasco, Linda Proefrock, Carol Proefrock and Mary Kathryn Proefrock-Hirschey, nephews Brian Proefrock, Donald Proefrock and was predeceased by nephew Randy Proefrock. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com

    Family/Spouse: SZUROMI, Deborah A. Deborah (daughter of KRAFT, Paul A and Dorothy F) was born in Dec 1949; died on 14 Jul 2018 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. PROEFROCK, Eric J  Descendancy chart to this point

    Robert married GRONWALL, Sharon Lynn on 16 Aug 1969 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 27.  PROEFROCK, Donald Paul Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wallace3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

    Donald married JEWELL, Darlene Rose [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 28.  PROEFROCK, Sally Ann Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wallace3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  8. 29.  PROEFROCK, Richard Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wallace3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 21 Apr 1945 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Sep 1981 in Cody, WY.

    Family/Spouse: FROST, Kathryn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. PROEFROCK, Richard C  Descendancy chart to this point died before 1981.
    2. 55. PROEFROCK, Mary Kathryn  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 56. PROEFROCK, Randall  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 30.  PROEFROCK, William J Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wallace3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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

    Children:
    1. 57. PROEFROCK, Brian Michael  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 31.  PROEFROCK, Kathleen A Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wallace3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

    Family/Spouse: CHAPLIN, Wayne E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 32.  BRITTON, Jacqueline Descendancy chart to this point (12.Florence3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born about 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 Dec 2017 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Jacqueline ‘Susie’ Anderson, 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on December 6, 2017.  Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Proefrock) Britton.
    Susie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1956. She worked during the 1960’s in the circulation department at the Niagara Gazette and later was employed with Seager & Son Plumbing as their office manager from 1970 - 2005.
    She was a lifelong resident of the Town of Niagara where she was named the Sesquicentennial Queen in 1962.  Susie was an active member of the Hope Lutheran Ladies Guild and served as their president for many years.  Susie enjoyed bowling, knitting, crocheting and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.  Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
    She is survived by three daughters, Lynn (Collins) Beach (Glenn), Lori (Anderson) Strasburg (Bob Corsaro) and Leslie (Anderson) Yates (Rauf Yates), six grandchildren, Tyler Beach, Tara Beach, Nicole Corsaro, Devon Strasburg, Adrianna Corsaro and Gavin Yates, four siblings, Barbara (Nelson) Dockstader, Robert (Kathleen) Britton, James (Connie) Britton and Lawrence Britton and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Visitation will be on Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  Services will be held on Monday December 11th at 10 a.m. in Grace Lutheran Church, 763 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice Inc.  Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online register.

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

    Children:
    1. 58. ANDERSON, Lori  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 59. ANDERSON, Leslie  Descendancy chart to this point

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

    Children:
    1. 60. COLLINS, Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 33.  BRITTON, Barbara Descendancy chart to this point (12.Florence3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

    Barbara married DOCKSTADER, Nelson G on 6 Apr 1974. Nelson (son of DOCKSTADER, Stanley and PIERCE, Ernestine) was born on 29 Oct 1937 in Howard, Steuben County, NY; died on 7 Mar 2019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. DOCKSTADER, Mona  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 34.  BRITTON, Robert Descendancy chart to this point (12.Florence3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  14. 35.  BRITTON, James Descendancy chart to this point (12.Florence3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  15. 36.  BRITTON, Lawrence E Descendancy chart to this point (12.Florence3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 23 Jun 1949; died on 17 Mar 2022 in NV.

    Notes:

    Life story

    Lawrence E. Britton, 72, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on March 17, 2022, while residing in Nevada.  

     
    Larry is survived by 1 grandson, Jared; 2 brothers, Robert and James; 1 sister, Barbara and several nieces and nephews.

     
    Private burial in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery.  Local arrangements by the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME.   GOODLANDERCARE.com


  16. 37.  PROEFROCK, Kathryn Descendancy chart to this point (13.Herbert3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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

    Family/Spouse: DIVELY, Sherman. Sherman and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 38.  PROEFROCK, Warren H Descendancy chart to this point (13.Herbert3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1) was born on 26 Apr 1939 in New York; died on 5 Aug 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Obituary

    Warren H. Proefrock, age 82, of North Tonawanda, August 5, 2021, in Niagara Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Mr. Proefrock had worked for Bell Areospace, Remington Rand, Nanodata, Bishop Gibbons, Silipos, and Auto Wheel Coaster. He loved working with electronics, recording home videos, traveling in his RV, and he was an avid walker. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Griffin) Proefrock for over 64 years. Dear father of Paula (Charles) Bigelow, Daniel (Therese) Proefrock, and Donna (Richard) Tremko. Grandfather of Amanda (Craig) Lawrence, Ryan Proefrock, and Christina (Fiancée Justin Pelc) Proefrock. Great-grandfather of Nicholas, Madison, Brody, and Lincoln. Brother of Katherine (late Sherman) Dively and the late Linda Smith. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday, August 9th from 4 – 7 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 7 PM. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at frettholdfuneralhome.com

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

    Children:
    1. 62. PROEFROCK, Herbert P  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 63. PROEFROCK, Paula  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 64. PROEFROCK, Daniel  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 65. PROEFROCK, Donna  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 39.  PROEFROCK, Linda Descendancy chart to this point (13.Herbert3, 5.Rose2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  19. 40.  GOERSS, Edward Paul Descendancy chart to this point (16.Melvina3, 6.Ella2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  20. 41.  GOERSS, Leonard Richard Descendancy chart to this point (16.Melvina3, 6.Ella2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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

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


  21. 42.  GOERSS, Daniel Descendancy chart to this point (16.Melvina3, 6.Ella2, 1.Wilhelm1)

  22. 43.  BODDY, Diane Descendancy chart to this point (17.Glenwood3, 7.Henrietta2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  23. 44.  BODDY, Glen Descendancy chart to this point (17.Glenwood3, 7.Henrietta2, 1.Wilhelm1)

    Family/Spouse: ALEXANDER, Joy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 45.  BODDY, Carol Descendancy chart to this point (17.Glenwood3, 7.Henrietta2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  25. 46.  KARRE, Ken Descendancy chart to this point (18.Roger3, 8.Ernest2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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


  26. 47.  KARRE, Barry Descendancy chart to this point (18.Roger3, 8.Ernest2, 1.Wilhelm1)

    Family/Spouse: SCOTT, Sheila. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 48.  KARRE, Paul Descendancy chart to this point (18.Roger3, 8.Ernest2, 1.Wilhelm1)

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




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