Christine married HOFFMEISTER, Karl Wilhelm on 16 Nov 1854 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Karl (son of HOFFMEISTER, Christian Friedrich and WINKEL, Marie Christine) was born on 11 Dec 1827 in Gramzow, Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 11 Sep 1920 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHMIDT, William Frederick. William was born on 25 Jul 1863; died on 17 May 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette

HOFFMEISTER FUNERAL
Loss of Witmer Road Resident Mourned by Many Relatives.
BERGHOLTZ, Jan. 16,-The funeral services for Frederick Hoffmeister, 73 years old, who died suddenly of heart disease at his home on the Witmer road last Sunday morning while getting ready to go to church, was held Tuesday afternoon from the home at 2 o'clock and a half hour later in the St. James church. Interment was in St. James cemetery, south of this village. He is survived by three sons, William, at home, Fred, of New York City. and John, of Buffalo; five daughters. Mrs. Alma Nablo and Mrs. Elizabeth Wrege, of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Christine De Vantier, of Walmore, Mrs. Ella Schroeder, of St. Johnsburg, and Mrs. Magdalena Jagow, south of this village; 25 grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters.

Frederick married HEUER, Elisabeth Sarah Marie on 13 Nov 1881 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elisabeth (daughter of HEUER, Johann Friedrich and WITTKOPP, Wilhelmine) was born on 3 Jan 1858 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Oct 1927 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Christian Albert. Christian (son of VOELKER, Charles Friedrich and BEHM, Anna Dorothea) was born on 30 Mar 1855 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died before 1912 in MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Auguste married VOELKER, Heinrich Wilhelm in 1879 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Heinrich (son of VOELKER, Charles Friedrich and BEHM, Anna Dorothea) was born on 3 Apr 1857 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Jul 1927 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/24/1947

HOFFMEISTER — William C passed at
his home, 15 Henry S t , No. Ton-. N. Y.
Born In Bergholtz, N. Y. lived In N.
Tonawanda 56 yra. Survived by his
wife Hulda (nee Werth); father of Mrs.
Walter Allard. of N, Ton.. N. Y.; Mrs.
Frank Donegan, Niagara Falls; Mrs.
Emma Phillips. Mrs. Elmer Rader of
N. Tonawanda. 6 grandchildren and 1
great grandchild survive. Brother of
art Hoffmeister of Altamont, Illinois,
and Christ, of N. Ton., Mrs. Henry
Voelker. Mrs. Lena Werlh. Mra. John
Miller. Mlta Wllhelminla Hoffmeister.
He was a member of St. Marks church,
and the Mutual Aid Attociation of the
Buffalo Bolt Co. Funeral Wednesday,
March 28. at 2:00 o'clock from the resi-
dence and at 2:30 at. St, Mark's church.
Rev. Paul Fretthold officiating. Inter-
ment In St. Mark's cemetery

William married WERTH, Hulda E about 1891. Hulda (daughter of WERTH, Johann and Caroline) was born on 15 Jul 1870 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Aug 1961 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/21/1950

T O W N Of Wheatfield. Oct.
21 - Mrs. Magdalena Hoffmeister
Werth. 87, died today at her Niagara
road home after a long illness.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. August Stange and Mrs. William
Werth. North Tonawanda, 12
grand children and 20 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by two
sisters, Mrs. John Miller and Miss
Minnie Hoffmeister. both of Niagara
Falls, and two brothers. Christ Hoffmeister.
North Tonawanda, and
Charles Hoffmeister, in Illinois.
Services will be held at the home
Tuesday at 2 p. m and at St. James
Lutheran church, Bergholtz, at 2:30
o'clock. 'The Rev. Otta Bruss will
officiate. Interment will be in St.
James cemetery, Bergholtz.

Magdalene married BLUHM, August about 1878. August (son of BLUHM, Christoph and MITTZLAFF, Dorothea Louise) was born on 31 Oct 1859 in Prussia; died on 20 Jan 1882 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Magdalene married WERTH, Johannes Abraham Gottfried after 1882. Johannes (son of WERTH, Johann and Caroline) was born on 27 May 1851 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 20 Jun 1927 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married MILLEVILLE, Pauline Lesbeth on 12 Nov 1890 in Cook County, IL. Pauline (daughter of MILLEVILLE, Philipp Wilhelm and KRULL, Wilhelmine Christine) was born on 19 May 1868 in Effingham County, IL; died on 28 Dec 1948 in Altamont, Effingham County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NORTH TONAWANDA, May 14 - Christian G. Hoffmeister, 84 of 22 Monroe St died yesterday (May 13, 1955), at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, he-had lived here for the last 60 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs Arthur Duerr; five sons: Benjamin, John, Edmund, Bernhardt and Christ Hoffmeister, all of this city, 13 grandchildren; three great grand children; a brother Carl of Altamont, Ill, and two sisters, Miss Minnie Hoffmeister and Mrs. Anna Mueller both of Niagara Falls. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Fretthold Funeral
home: and at 2:30 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in St. Matthews Lutheran Cemetery.

Christian married WITCOP, Helene M on 19 Apr 1897 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Helene (daughter of WITCOP, Johannes August Ferdinand and Catharina) was born on 16 Jun 1873 in New York; died on 12 Sep 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette

MUELLER- Mrs. Anna C., age 92, of 2035 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Town of Wheatfield, May 31, 1966, in the Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Wife of the late John Mueller. Surviving are 2 sons, John N. Mueller, Benjamin E. Mueller, both of the Town of Wheatfield, 4 daughters, Mrs. John (Esther) Hauer (sic), Mrs. Hugo (Beata) Milleville, Mrs. Hubert (Lydia) Stoelting, all of the Town of Wheatfield, Mrs. Gustave (sic) (Anna) Pfohl, Town of Lewiston, 22 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. until 10 a.m. Friday. The body will lie in state in St. James Lutheran Church from noon until 2:30 Friday the time of service. The Rev. Robert Lehman will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Anna married MUELLER, Johannes August Heinrich on 19 Oct 1893 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Johannes (son of MUELLER, Johann and HELLERT, Wilhelmine Ernestine) was born on 16 Dec 1861 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Dec 1943 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HOFFMEISTER - Miss Minnie E. Hoffmeister, 84. died Wednesday Dec. 21. I960 at her residence at 9843 Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls. NY. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna Mueller and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hulda Hoffmeister of North Tonawanda: also many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, where services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and in St. James Lutheran Church. Bergholtz. at 2 p.m. The Rev Ernest Dietz will officiate. Interment in
St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: DUCHOW, William F. William (son of DUCHOW, Charles and SIEBERT, Augusta) was born on 7 Jan 1898 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Aug 1968 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WW I Vet Dies at 83
William J. Hoffmeister, 83, died Saturday (May 6, 1967) in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Buffalo, after a lengthy illness.
He was a veteran of World War I.
Mr. Hoffmeister was the brother of Mrs. Christine DeVantier of this city and Mrs. Ella Schroeder and Mrs. William Wrege Sr., both of North Tonawanda. In addition to the three sisters, Mr. Hoffmeister is survived by a brother, Frederick Hoffmeister of Jamaica, N.Y.
The Rev. Robert Lehman of Bergholtz will conduct funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road, in North Tonawanda. Burial will be in the cemetery of St. James Lutheran Church, where Mr. Hoffmeister was a member, in Bergholtz.

Notes:

NF Gazette Mar 27, 1967
Mrs. Alma W. Nablo, 82
NORTH TONAWANDA - Mrs. Alma W. Nablo, 82, of 487 Duane Drive, died today (March 27, 1967),at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Donald W. and Harrison F. Nablo, both of this city, and Paul D. Nablo, North Haven, Conn.; two brothers, William Hoffmeister, Buffalo, and Frederick Hoffmeister, Belrose, L. I.; three sisters, Mrs. Christine DeVantler and Mrs. Edward (Ella) Schroeder, both of Wheatfield, and Mrs. William (Elisabeth) Wrege, this city, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fretthold Funeral Home by Rev. Robert Rose, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Family/Spouse: NABLO, Otto Oswald. Otto was born on 5 Aug 1883 in Rainham, Haldimand, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Jun 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GRAFF, Eva K. Eva was born on 1 Jul 1892; died on 4 Sep 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married JAGOW, Friedrich Wilhelm on 18 Jun 1909 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Friedrich (son of JAGOW, Friedrich Wilhelm and WITTKOPF, Caroline Auguste Juliana) was born on 18 Apr 1888 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 May 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married DEVANTIER, Albert Wilhelm Eduard on 26 Nov 1914 in Niagara County, NY. Albert (son of DEVANTIER, William Christian August and PFUHL, Mathilda Rebecca) was born on 16 Sep 1885 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Sep 1936 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HOFFMEISTER - John W., of 293 School Road, Kenmore, March 8, 1949; beloved husband of Ester Baer Hoffmeister; father of Mrs. Lawrence Quinn: brother of Mrs. Otto Nablo. Mrs. Christina DeVantier, Mrs. William Wrege. Mrs. Edward Schroeder. Fred and William Hoffmeister and the late Lena Jagow, Friends may call at the Bury Funeral Home, 2796 Delaware, cnr, Tremain, until Wednesday at noon, Funeral services will be held at the Pilgrim Lutheran church, Delaware and Chapel Road. Kenmore, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. Friends are invited.

Johannes married BAUER, Esther about 1924. Esther was born on 20 Feb 1899 in New York; died in Jun 1983 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 6/13/1985

WREGE Elizabeth A. (nee
Hoffmeister) Wrege, 86, of North
Tonawanda, Wedneday (June 12,
1985) at the Niagara Lutheran Home
in Buffalo. Born in the Town of
Wheatfield, she lived in North Tonawanda
most of her life and was a
member of St. Mark Lutheran
Church. She was the wife of the late
William F. Wrege, Sr., who died in
1976.
She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Jean D. Phillips and a son,
William F. (Luella) Wrege Jr., both
of North Tonawanda; eight grand
c h i l d r e n ; e i g h t g r e a t grandchildren;
two sisters,
Christine DeVantier of Niagara
Falls and Ella Schroeder of North
Tonawanda and many nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St.,
at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda
today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be
held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from St.
Mark Lutheran Church, the Rev.
Thomas K. Spahn will officiate.
Interment White Chapel Memorial
Park Cemetery. If so desired, memorials
may be made to St. Mark
Lutheran Church. (13-14)

Elizabeth married WREGE, William Frederick on 11 Jun 1922 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. William (son of WREGE, William Friedrich Carl and PIEPENHAGEN, Maria Louise Emilie) was born on 29 Apr 1897 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 May 1976 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELLA W. SCHROEDER
The Buffalo News, June 18, 1994

Ella W. Schroeder of Lockport Road, an avid gardening enthusiast, died Friday (June 17, 1994) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. The former Ella Hoffmeister was a lifelong resident of the town and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Her husband, Edward, died in 1976. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Roy; and two grandsons. Services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery

Ella married SCHROEDER, Edward B on 20 Oct 1922 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Edward (son of SCHROEDER, Emil F and VOSTEEN, Gesine Emma) was born on 22 Aug 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Jul 1976 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BURKHARDT, Paul. Paul was born in 1880 in Prussia; died in 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VOELKER - Louise M. age 84. Suddenly Saturday November 9th 1963 in the Lutheran Hospital Buffalo. Formerly of Los Angeles, Calif. Surviving are 3 sisters Mrs. LeBrecht Schultz and Mrs. Albert Grobengieser both of Niagara Falls, N. Y. and Mrs. Reinhard Wienke of Bergholtz, 2 brothers John of Buffalo and Henry. Voelker of Bergholtz, also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold funeral Home 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda where services will be held Monday at 2 P.m. The Rev. Theodore L. Menter officiating. Interment St. James. Lutheran Cemetery, Rohr St., Bergholtz, Miss Voelker was a member of St. Paul's Church. Niagara Falls, N. Y.

Notes:

Auguste Schultz
SCHULTZ-of North Tonawanda, N. Y. Thursday, March 27, 1969, Auguste, Wife of Lebrecht Schultz of 206 Linwood Ave.. North Tonawanda and formerly of 2017 18th St. this city. Mother of Edgar L. Schultz and Alfred E. Schultz both of this city, Mrs. Hugo Esther) Greinert. North Tonawanda, N. Y., Mrs. Arnold (Gertrude) Roesener of Eustis, NE. Sister of Mrs. Reinhard (Gertrude) Wienke and Henry Voelker both of Bergholtz, N.Y. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral Service in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 18th St. at Cleveland Ave.. Saturday March 29, 1969 at 2 pm. The Rev. Theodore L. Menter officiating. Interment St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholtz, N.Y. Friends may call at The Chapel of Cornell & Daggett Inc. South Ave., at Tenth St., Thursday, 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. It is the family's wish that tributes be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Amalie married SCHULZ, Lebrecht Christian August on 10 Sep 1905 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Lebrecht (son of SCHULZ, Johannes Friedrich and HASELEY, Julia Elisabeth) was born on 12 Jun 1878 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Apr 1969 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Christine Heuer Dies; Native of Bergholtz
BERGHOLTZ, Nov. 25 - Mrs. Christine J. Heuer. 68. of Niagara road, died today in Mt St. Mary's hospital. Niagara Falls. A lifelong resident of Bergholtz and a member of St. James Lutheran church, Mrs, Heuer is survived by her husband, George M. Heuer; two daughters, Hildegarde Heuer, and Mrs. Chester Haseley. three sons, Martin, Arthur and George Heuer. Jr., all of the Town of Wheatfield; six sisters. Miss Louise Voelker and Miss Esther Voelker, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Lebrecht Schultz and Mrs. Albert Groebengieser, Niagara Falls; Mrs. Helen Ferchen and Mrs. Reinhard Wienke, Bergholtz and three brothers, John Voelker, Buffalo; Charles Voelker, Niagara Falls, and Henry Voelker, Bergholtz. Friends may call at the family residence, where funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm and at 2:30 o'clock at St James Church, the Rev. Otto Bruss officiating. Burial will be in St James Cemetery.

Christine married HEUER, George Martin August on 13 Jun 1909 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. George (son of HEUER, Heinrich Georg and HOFFMEISTER, Christine Wilhelmine Johanna) was born on 29 Jun 1885 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 May 1956 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VOELKER - John H., age 79, of 50 Heath St., Buffalo.. Died Thursday, June 2, 1966 in the Milliard Fillmore Hospital. He is survived by his wife Beata (nee DeVantier); 2 sons, John H. Voelker Jr. of Kenmore, and Raymond A. Voelker, of Buffalo; 3 grandchildren; a brother, Henry Voelker, of the Town of Wheatfield; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lebrecht Schultz, of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Reinhardt Wienke, Town ot Wheotfield. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funerol Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. until 10 a.m. Saturday. The remains will lie in state In St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz from noon until 1 p.m., the time of: service. The Rev. Robert Lehman, will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery

Johannes married DEVANTIER, Beata Amelia Agatha on 19 Apr 1914 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Beata (daughter of DEVANTIER, Albert Ferdinand and WALCK, Helene Emilie Albertine) was born on 27 Dec 1890 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 May 1968 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 10/4/1965

GROBENGIESER - In Buffalo, N. Y.,
Oct. 2, 1965. Anna Grobengieser, age
77, of 2013-18th Street, wife of .Albert
H. Grobertgieser and mother of Edward
H.. and Harold A. Grobengieser,
both of this city, Mrs. Daniel (Helen)
Hasson, Grand Island, N. Y., also 9
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Also two brothers and two sisters,
Mrs. Lebrecht Schultz, Niagara
FaJIs. Mrs. Reinhard Wienke and
Henry Voelker, both of Bergholtz, and
John Voelker of Buffalo. Funeral services
Tuesday, at 2 p.m., in St. Paul's
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friends
may call today and Monday at Otto
Redanz Funeral Home. Inc., Michigan
Ave: and 10th St., 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Anna married GROBENGIESER, Albert Henry in 1912 in New York. Albert was born on 13 Jun 1885 in IL; died on 5 May 1966 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/15/1957

VOELKER - In Memorial Hospital,
Wednesday, November 13. 1957.
Charles (Carl) A. Voelker. Beloved
husband of Louise Voelker, 1831
Michigan Ave., City; father of J.
Edith Voelker and Mrs. Arthur
(Florence) Ruff, city; brother of
Louise Voelker, Esther Voelker. Los
Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Lebrecht
Schultz. Mrs. Albert Grobengieser,
titv. Mrs. Reinhardt Wienke, Bergholtz
N. Y.. John Voelker. Buffalo,
N. Y., and Henry Voelker, Bergholtz,
N. Y. He is also survived by two
grandchildren. Funeral services
from the home of his daughter.
Mrs. Arthur Ruff. 1819 Michigan
Ave. Saturday, November 16, 1957
at 2:00 p.m.. and 2:30 p.m..from St.
Paul's Evangelical,Lutheran Church.
Rev. Evan J. Bartell officiating. Interment
in St. Paul's Cemetery,
Bergholtz. N. Y.

Carl married HEUER, Louise H about 1916. Louise (daughter of HEUER, Heinrich Georg and HOFFMEISTER, Christine Wilhelmine Johanna) was born on 6 Dec 1892 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Feb 1989 in Valrico, Hillsborough County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BERGHOLTZ, Jan. 17.- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Ferchen, 61, a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield who died on Thursday at Mt. St. Mary's hospital, Niagara Falls, will be conducted tomorrow. Her body will lie in state at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Eustice, Rohr street, until 2 p.m. tomorrow when-funeral service will be conducted at the home followed by 2:15 p:m. services at the St. James Lutheran church. "The Rev. Otto Brass will officiate at the services. Mrs. Ferchen made her home with her daughter; Mrs. Eustice, since the death of her late husband, Valerius Ferchen, Sr., in.March. 1951. She was a long-time member of the St. James church and was active in the Ladies' Aid society in that church. Besides her daughter,-Mrs. Eustice, Mrs. Ferchen is survived by two sons, Valerius Ferchen, Jr.. and Robert Ferchen, both of Bergholz; five sisters, Miss Louise Voelker, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Bert Schultz and Mrs. Albert Grobengieser, both of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Reinhard Wienke, here, and Miss Esther Voelker, Los Angeles; three brothers, John Voelker, Buffalo, Charles Voelker, Niagara Falls, and Henry Voelker, here. She is also survived by four grandchildren here. Burial will be in St. James cemetery.

Family/Spouse: FERCHEN, Valerius Wilhelm. Valerius (son of FERCHEN, Wilhelm Lebrecht Gottlieb and GOERSS, Auguste Wilhelmine) was born on 10 Feb 1889 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Mar 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VOELKER - Esther W., age 66. died suddenly February 10, 1960. In Los Angeles, Calif. She is survived by 4 sisters, Louise Voelker, of Los Angeles; Mrs. LeBrecht Schultz and Mrs. Albert Grobengieser, both of Niagara Falls; and Mrs.. Reinhard Wienke. of Bergholtz; 2 brothers, John of Buffalo, and Henry Voelker of Bergholtz. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd.. North Tonawanda after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be held at the Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev, Ernest W. Deltr will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Notes:

Death Notice Gazette
WIENKE - Gertrude V. age 79. of Bergholz, N.Y., Wednesday. September 3. 1975 in the- DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Wienke was a lifelong resident of the- Town of Wheatfield, a member of St. James Lutheran Church and former member of St. James Ladies Aide (sic) Society. She is survived by her husband Reinhard E. Wienke. A daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Junice (sic)) Camann and a son Harold R. Wienke. both of the Town of Wheatfield, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, this evening from 7-9, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 and until noon Saturday. The' body will lie in state in St. James Lutheran Church from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday, the time of service. The Rev. Walter Williams will officiate. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to the Lutheran Vespers or St. James Lutheran Church Development Fund. 9-4,5.

Gertrude married WIENKE, Reinhard Edwin Edward on 26 Jun 1921 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Reinhard (son of WIENKE, Albert Frederic and RETZLAFF, Mathilda Bertha Auguste) was born on 8 Sep 1892 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Jan 1985 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NF Gazette
Voelker - Henry W. age 69 of Niagara Road, Bergholtz, N.Y. Tuesday June 26, 1973. Mr. Voelker was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and an employee of the Carborundum Company for 49 years, retiring 4 years ago, a charter member of the Bergholtz Fire Company. He is survived by his wife Frances (Nee Haseley), 2 daughters Mrs. Raymond (Phyllis) Wienk of Arcade, N. Y. and Mrs. Wilbert (Lois) Milleville, Town of Wheatfield, 8 grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Reinhard Wienke of the Town of Wheatfield. The family will recieve (sic) friends at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., Oliver St. at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda from 7 to 9 this evening, and 7-9 Thursday & Friday. Services will be held in St. James Lutheran Church Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev, Carl Duwe officiating. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church Development Fund or the Mission Fund.

Heinrich married HASELEY, Frances Martha on 26 Feb 1926 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Frances (daughter of HASELEY, Christian Daniel and WIENKE, Emma Pauline Mathilde) was born on 16 Feb 1909 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 May 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/29/1974

ALLARD - Esther L.
Allard. 80. of 112 Fredericka
St.. North Tonawanda,
suddenly Sunday (April 28,
1974) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Allard was a
lifelong resident of North
Tonawanda. a member of St.
Mark Lutheran Church and
former longtime employe of
Buffalo Bolt Co.
She is survived by her
husband, Walter J. Allard; two
sisters, Mrs. Emma Phillips
of the Town of Wheatfield and
Mrs. Hulda Rader of North
Tonawanda, many nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive
friends at the Fretthold
Funeral Home, Inc., 1241

Family/Spouse: ALLARD, Walter Johannes. Walter (son of ALLARD, Silas J and DUBOIS, Ernestine F) was born on 20 Feb 1891 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Apr 1975 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News
DONEGAN - Elsie C. Donegan, 75, Friday (March 23, 1973) in the Abbey Nursing Home, Town of Tonawanda after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Donegan was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, a Navy veteran of World War I, an employe of the Federal Reserve Bank, Buffalo for 41 years, retiring 10 years ago. She was the wife of the late Francis Donegan. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Walter (Esther) Allard, Mrs. Emma Phillips and Mrs. Hulda Rader, all of North Tonawanda, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda after 2 p.m. Saturday. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Monday at 10:30 a.m. the Rev. Edward C. Goehner will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: DONEGAN, Frances Clement. Frances was born on 23 Sep 1903 in MI; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married PHILLIPS, Ernest Zetta on 22 May 1922 in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Ernest was born on 1 Jul 1891 in Oakland, Alameda County, CA; died on 25 Jul 1939 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RADER, Elmer Paul. Elmer (son of RADER, Paul A and Amelia) was born on 27 Jul 1902 in New York; died in Mar 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

26 April 1967 Tonawanda News
STANGE - Wilhelmine B. Stange, 86, of 265 North Ave., North Tonawanda, died
Wednesday (April 26, 1967) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy
illness.
Mrs. Stage was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, the Ladies Guild and
the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Erna Behm and two sons, John W. and Arthur E. Stange, all of North
Tonawanda; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and a sister,
Mrs. Augusta Werth, of North Tonawanda.
Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd.,
North Tonawanda, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. The
Rev. Albert W. Bahr will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran
Cemetery.

Wilhelmine married STANGE, August Wilhelm Christian on 9 Jun 1901 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. August (son of STANGE, August and BLUHM, Louise Wilhelmine) was born on 5 May 1878 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Mar 1960 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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17 November 1976 Tonawanda News

WERTH – Augusta A. Werth, 94, of the Town of Amherst, Tuesday (November 16, 1976) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Werth was the oldest living member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hubert (Mollie) Broecker of North Tonawanda and Mrs. Wilbert (Hilda) Demler of the Town of Amherst; three sons, Edward H., Raymond A., and Erwin H. Werth, all of North Tonawanda, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. this evening from 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Friday at 10 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.

Augusta married WERTH, Wilhelm Carl Johannes on 15 Feb 1904 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Wilhelm (son of WERTH, Wilhelm J G and BEHM, Henriette Wilhelmine) was born on 9 Jul 1879 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 May 1941 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News, Saturday, June 30, 1973
DUERR - Lonia H. Duerr, 75, of 28 Monroe St., North Tonawanda, Wednesday (June 27, 1973) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Duerr was a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, the Ladies Guild of the church and the Valparaiso University Guild.
She is survived by her husband. Arthur F. Duerr; three sons. Richard D. (Jean) Duerr, Robert K. (Caroline) Duerr and Donald E. (Marianne) Duerr, all of North Tonawanda; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Benjamin, Edmund and Christian T. Hoffmeister, all of North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc.. 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Road, North Tonawanda. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. today and Friday. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Edward C: Goehner will officiate. Interment St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Family/Spouse: DUERR, Arthur F. Arthur was born on 20 Jul 1896 in New York; died on 18 May 1981 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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25 July 1974 Tonawanda News
HOFFMEISTER - Edmund B. Hoffmeister, 69, of North Tonawanda, suddenly Wednesday (July 24, 1974). Mr. Hoffmeister was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Laymen’s League and former superintendent of the Sunday School, a 25-year member of the Remington Rand Club. He was secretary and treasurer of the Gratwick Lumber Company and custodian of Ohio Street Elementary School.
He is survived by his wife, Erma (nee Gentzke) Hoffmeister; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Marilyn) Koithan of the Town of Wheatfield; two sons, Gerald E. Hoffmeister of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Edmund B. Jr. of Libertyville, ILl.; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Benjamin Hoffmeister and Christian T. Hoffmeister, both of North Tonawanda, and was brother of the late John Hoffmeister and Lonia Duerr.
The family will receive friends at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Road, North Tonawanda, from 7 to 9 this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday. The body will lie in state in Redeemer Lutheran Church Saturday from 1 until 2 p.m., time of service. The Rev. Donald Krompart will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Family/Spouse: GENTZKE, Erma A. Erma (daughter of GENTZKE, Otto F and JAENECKE, Lillian A) was born on 21 Jan 1909 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Nov 2002 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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B. C. Hoffmeister Dies; Founder Of Lumber Firm
The founder of the Gratwick Lumber Co., Bernhardt C. Hoffmeister, 51, of 192 Fredericka St., died at his North Tonawanda home Thursday night after a long illness. Mr. Hoffmeister was treasurer of the Niagara-Orleans Lumbermen's Association and a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. He had served as president of the Gratwick Lumber Co. Mr. Hoffmeister is survived by his wife, the former Loa May Behm; three children, Lyle, Carl and Mrs. Donald Shimschack, all of North Tonawanda; one grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Arthur F. Duerr of North Tonawanda; and four brothers, Benjamin C, Edmund B. and Christian T. Hoffmeister of North Tonawanda, and John A. Hoffmeister of the Town of Wheatfield. Mr. Hoffmeister's body will lie in state at St. Mark's Lutheran Church before services at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Loren J. Shiley will officiate.

Bernhardt married BEHM, Loa May on 24 Jun 1933 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Loa (daughter of BEHM, Bernhardt August and BEUTEL, Eleanore Amanda) was born on 12 Dec 1912 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Aug 2008 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Buffalo News - November 5, 1998
Christian T. Hoffmeister, 87, a retired banker, died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 1998) in his North Tonawanda home.
Born in North Tonawanda, he was a vice president of Marine Midland Bank and retired in 1972 as the manager of the First Trust office in the City of Tonawanda. He also had been manager of the State Trust and Payne Avenue branches of Marine Midland Bank.
He was a graduate of Rutgers University School of Banking and was active in the Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce.
Hoffmeister was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church of North Tonawanda all of his life and served as treasurer of the church. He also was active in the Boys Club and Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, the former Alice Behm; a daughter, Susan Zawodniak of Bedford, N.H.; two sons, Paul of South Bend., Ind., and Mark of Arlington Heights, ILl.; and five grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Burial will be in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Wheatfield.

Christian married BEHM, Alice Loretta on 20 Jun 1936 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Alice (daughter of BEHM, Albert August and JAENECKE, Viola M) was born on 11 Aug 1916 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 May 2019 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Mrs. Heuer dies at 77
Mrs. Esther E. Heuer. 77, of 2426 Jagow Road, Town of Wheatfield, died Saturday (Sept. 4, 1971) in Memorial Medical Center after a short illness. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church, the Ladies' Aid Society and the Women of the Church. Survivors include her husband. John A. Heuer; two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin (Dorothy) Wolf and Mrs. Roy (Lydia) Masters, both of Niagara Falls; three sons, Clarence, Harold and James Heuer, all of North Tonawanda; three sisters, Mrs. Hugo Milleville, Mrs. Herbert Stoelting and Mrs. Gustav Pfohl, all or Niagara Falls; and two brothers, John Mueller of this city and Benjamin Mueller of North Tonawanda. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Fretthold Funeral Home in North Tonawanda. Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, the family said.

Esther married HEUER, John Anton Albert about 1917 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. John (son of HEUER, Heinrich Georg and HOFFMEISTER, Christine Wilhelmine Johanna) was born on 4 Apr 1894 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Nov 1973 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John N. Mueller
Veteran of WW1 born in LaSalle
WHEATFIELD - World War I veteran John N. Mueller of Cayuga Drive Extension died Thursday (Oct. 16, 1986) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medica Center. He was 91. Mueller was born in the Village of LaSalle before il was annexed to the city, and was a long time resident of Wheatfield. During World War I he served in the 77th Division of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Europe for one year at the Meuse-Argonne Forest. Mueller was a group service operator at the Carborundum Co. for 35 years before retiring in 1960. He was a member of the Carborudum Alumni Association, St. James Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 1451 and the Historical Society of the Town of Wheatfield. He is survived by his wife, Ella (Pfohl) Mueller; sons, Melvin Mueller, of North Tonawanda; Delbert Mueller, of Keller, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Eunice) Gardener, of Bergen, N.Y.; a sister, Lydia Stoelting, and a brother, Benjamin Mueller, both of Wheatfield; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 11 to 1 p.m. Sunday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz. The Rev. David B. Menz will conduct services at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bergholz. Burial will be in the St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions to the St. James Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Lutheran Bible Translators are acceptable as tribute.

Johannes married PFOHL, Ella Edna on 19 Apr 1952 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Ella (daughter of PFUHL, Friedrich Johannes and WALCK, Amalia Bertha Auguste) was born on 19 Oct 1900 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Jan 2003 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married MILLEVILLE, Ada Louise in 1925 in Niagara County, NY. Ada (daughter of MILLEVILLE, Johannes Wilhelm and MILLEVILLE, Helene Elizabeth) was born on 24 Aug 1899 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Mar 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WHEATFIELD - Mrs. Beata A. Milleville, 76, of 2035 Cayuga Extension, Town of Wheatfield, died Sunday (Aug. 26, 1973) at St. Jerome Hospital, Batavia after a three car accident near Darien Center.
She was a life long member of St. James Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid Society, Women of the Church, the church choir and a member of the Senior Citizens.
She was the widow of the late Hugo A. Milleville. She is survived by four sons. Richard of the Town of Wheatfield, Erwin of Niagara Falls; Donald of the Town of Niagara, Alred (sic) of the Town of Wheatfield; five daughters, Mrs. George (Florence) Mielke of Mayvil1e, N.Y., Mrs. Harold (Winifred) Proefrock of North Tonawanda, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Nehrboss of Akron, N.Y., Mrs. Elwood (Janis (sic)) Kysar of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Norbert (Alice) Lange of the Town of Wheatfield; two brothers, John and Benjamin Mueller; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Lidia (sic)) Stoelting of the Town of Wheatfield and Mrs. Gustan (sic) (Anna) Pfohl of the Town of Lewiston; 33 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. .James Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Robert M. Lehman officiating

Beata married MILLEVILLE, Hugo Albert Edward in 1921 in New York. Hugo (son of MILLEVILLE, Johannes Wilhelm and PAPKE, Caroline Wilhelmine Elisabeth) was born on 11 Dec 1892 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Feb 1962 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MUELLER - William C, age 58 years, died at 9843 Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls, N.Y.. Dec, 11, 1959. Survived by his mother, Mrs. John A. (Anna) Mueller; four sisters, Mrs. John Heuer, Mrs. Hugo Milleville, Mrs. Herbert Stoeltlng, all of Wheatfield, and Mrs. Gustav Pfohl, of Lewlston; two brothers, John and Benjamin Mueller, both of Wheatfield; and an aunt, Miss Minnie Hoffmelster. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St at Ward Rd., North Tonawanda. Services will be held Monday at 2 P.m., and at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Ernest Bietz will officiate. Interment at St. James Lutheran Cemetery

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 18, 1997
Lydia A. Stoelting, 94, of CrestWood Health Care Center died Wednesday (July 16, 1997) at the center.
The former Lydia Mueller was born in Niagara Falls and was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz
Her husband, Herbert F., died in 1985.
She is survived by a brother, Benjamin Mueller of Williamsville.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Sunday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Luther Street, Bergholz. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery

Lydia married STOELTING, Herbert Friedrick Julius on 17 Nov 1934 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Herbert (son of STOELTING, Albert William Christian and JAGOW, Anna Auguste) was born on 26 Apr 1900 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jun 1985 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Anna R. Pfohl Ex-Carborundum inspector.
Anna R. (Mueller) Pfohl, of the Town of Lewiston, an inspector at Carborundum for 13 years, died Tuesday, (Oct. 2, 1984), in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, following a long illness. She was 78. A native of Niagara Falls, she attended local schools and was employed as an inspector in the Small Wheels Department at Carborundum. Survivors include her husband, Gustav N. Pfohl; sons, Lawrence, of Sanborn; and Walter, of Lockport; brothers, John Mueller and Benjamin Mueller, and a sister, Mrs. Herbert (Lydia) Stoelting, all of Wheatfield; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today at the DuBois Funeral Home, 8904 S. Military Road. Services will be held at 2 p.m., tomorrow at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, with the Rev. Herbert R. Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions to St. Peter's Memorial Fund are acceptable as tribute.

Anna married PFOHL, Gustav Nathaniel on 11 Jun 1939 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Gustav (son of PFUHL, Philipp Christian and WENDT, Luella Lydia Veronica) was born on 6 Dec 1909 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Apr 1998 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married SCHROEDER, Elva Leonora on 22 Jun 1935 in Niagara County, NY. Elva (daughter of SCHROEDER, Edward F and VOSTEEN, Louise T) was born on 19 Jun 1914 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Mar 1978 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHEAR, Katherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married CARR, Geraldine in 1968. Geraldine (daughter of CARR, Gerald and SCHREIBER, Margaret) died on 9 Feb 2020 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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31 January 1949 Tonawanda News

Walter J. Jagow, 37. died Sunday evening at the Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Jagow was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfield. He is survived by his widow, Hilda, nee Walck, a daughter, Sharon Louise and a son, Charles Frederick. He is also survived by his father, Fred, four sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gade of La Porte, In.; Mrs. Melvin Williams of Sanborn, the Misses Maralyn and Elfrieda Jagow of Bergholz, five brothers, Howard of St. Johnsburg, Franklin and Erwin of Bergholz, Victor of Niagara Falls, and Frederick of Ft. Wayne, In. Funeral services will be held from the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., Wednesday at 2 P.M. and at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, at 2:30. Deceased was a member of the Men’s Club of the Holy Ghost Church, Lutheran Laymen’s League and Bergholz Fire Dept. Rev. Victor Dahlke will officiate. Burial in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined.

Walter married WALCK, Hilda W Emilie on 5 Oct 1941 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Hilda (daughter of WALCK, Hugo August Emil and HASELEY, Ella Louise Wilhelmine) was born on 21 Oct 1917 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 May 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Evelyn Henrietta Gade NF Gazette May 4, 2006

Evelyn Henrietta Gade, 93, of Springfield, IL, died Sunday April 30, 2006 at the Heritage Manor. She was born May 24, 1912 in Martinsville, NY, the daughter of Fred and Magdalena Hoffmeister Jagow. She married Hugo Gade in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, NY June 28,1931. He preceded her in death in 1980
She taught kindergarten in Lutheran schools in LaPorte, IN and Baltimore, MD and later became a division manager for World Book Company in the Baltimore area. She was known for her warmth and hospitality and frequently shared bounty from her beautiful garden. She adapted cheerfully to changes in her life with moves to Pittsburgh, PA, LaPorte, IN and Baltimore, MD where her husband taught in Lutheran schools. They moved to Bel Air, MD in retirement and were active at St. Matthew Lutheran Church and fulfilled a dream of an organic garden. She particularly enjoyed growing strawberries and making jam to share with her many friends. Evelyn moved to Springfield, IL to be near her eldest daughter in 1996 and joined in fellowship at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She was active in the quilting group and senior Bible class.
Surviving are her 2 daughters, Elaine (husband Dr. Alan) Birtch of Springfield, IL and Barbara (husband Edward) Thompson, of Edinburg, TX; her 2 sons Dr. Daniel (wife Mary) Gade of Burlington VT, and David Gade of Gaithersburg, MD; 8 grandchildren, Grant (wife Susan) Eric (wife Joanne) and mark (wife Jonell) Birtch, Jane (husband Oleg) Birtch Vatchev, Jay Alexander (wife Olga), Bill (wife Shari) and Michael (wife Jennie) Thompson, and Christopher (wife Tere) Gade; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marilyn (husband Bob) Winter of N, Tonawanda, Erie County, NY, Betty Williams of Lockport, Niagara County, NY a brother Victor (wife Betty) Jagow, of Thurmond MD; 3 sisters-in-law, Hilda Wurl, Norma Stolzenburg and Shirley Jagow and several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn married GADE, Hugo William on 28 Jun 1931 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Hugo (son of GADE, Theodore and BRANDT, Matilda Emma Caroline) was born on 22 Apr 1904 in NE; died on 7 Feb 1980 in Bel Air, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married LIND, Paula Emma on 21 Jul 1939. Paula (daughter of LIND, Henry) was born on 3 Apr 1918 in New York; died on 27 Sep 2002 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth "Betty" J. Williams of Lockport, NY was called to be home with the Lord on May 23, 2015. She was 99 years old. Born on October 3, 1915 in the Town of Wheatfield, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Magdelena Hoffmeister Jagow. Elizabeth was a retired Elementary School Teacher and taught at St. Andrews, Pekin, Trinity Lutheran and St. Peter, North Ridge. She loved to teach children to read and sing. She was Co-owner and Marketer of Williams' Acres Dairy & "Own-Grown" Produce Farm in Ransomville. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Ridge, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was also a friend of Concordia Lutheran Church. Elizabeth was a Literacy Volunteer and enjoyed wood carving, gardening, sewing, fishing, and hunting, and loved to cook and bake. Her greatest passion was Bible Study, prayer, and sharing her Christian Faith. In 1977, Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Melvin C. Williams. She was also predeceased by her son Thomas (Lorena) Williams, and two granddaughters, Brenda Brawn (Tom) Cervi and Lauries Volls (Mike) Fournier. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Nancy) Williams, Patricia (Gary) Johnston, Nancy (Richard) Reak, Timothy (Donna) Williams and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Carl) Bodie; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; her brother, Victor (Betty) Jagow and sister, Marilyn (Robert) Winter and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters. Friends may call on Thursday, May 28 from 3-8PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC, 186 East Ave., Lockport, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29 at 11AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY. Interment in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or Concordia Lutheran Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.

Elizabeth married WILLIAMS, Melvin Chester Heinrich on 4 Sep 1934 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Melvin (son of WILLIAMS, Rudolph Heinrich Edward and SCHULZ, Auguste Wilhelmine) was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Dec 1977 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Franklin F. Jagow
Bergholtz Church, Civic Leader Dies
Franklin F. Jagow, 49, of 6635 Hunt St., Bergholtz, died Sunday (Feb. 20, 1966) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital shortly after suffering a heart attack at home.
He was first vice president of the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church; first commander of the Wheatfield Post of the American Legion; a member of the Bergholtz Fire Co. and a director of the Cooperative Fire 1nsurance Co. of Bergholtz.
Mr. Jagow was employed by the Carborundum Co. for 30 years as a small wheel molder.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Norma Mielke Jagow; three sons, Wayne Jagow, a student at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis; Daniel Jagow and Robert Jagow, both of Bcrgholtz; his father, Frederick Jagow, Bergholtz; four sisters, Mrs. Hugo (Evelyn) Gade. Baltimore; Mrs. Melvin (Elizabeth) Williams, Wilson; Miss Elfrieda Jagow, this city; and Mrs. Milton (Marilyn) Warblow, North Tonawanda.
Four brothers surviving are Howard Jagow and Irwin Jagow, both of the Town of Wheatfield; Victor Jagow, of Maryland; and Rev. Frederick Jagow, Warren, Mich. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Wednesday, when funera1 services will be held. Rev. Albert Bahr, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Cemetery. Contributions to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Building, Fund will be acceptable as tributes. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m., today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday

Franklin married MIELKE, Norma L on 25 Dec 1941 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Norma (daughter of MIELKE, Elmer Heinrich Wilhelm and GOMBERT, Amanda L) was born on 24 Dec 1921 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Jul 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette

Two Brothers, Unable to Swim, Are Drowned in Storm Off Sandy Beach
Bergholtz Youths Are Victims Of Double Fatality; One Body Is Recovered.
The Niagara river took a ton of at least two lives yesterday when Harold Jagow, 17, and his brother, Benjamin Jagow, 18, both of Jagow road, town of Wheatfield, were drowned while swimming at Sandy Beach, on Grand Island in the upper river. Reports that another swimmer of the group at the beach was missing were not confirmed.
The body of the younger brother was recovered about 9 last night, some 400 feet out in the river from the point where he had been swimming and search is being today continued for the second body.
Accompanied by three cousins, the two youths went to the beach about 3 p. m. yesterday. and shortly after they had entered the water became separated from the others. With a crowd of some 50 or 60 persons at the small beach, they were not seen by their cousins again, the others assuming that the pair was somewhere in the crowd, which was agitated by wind and rain, which descended at intervals. Finally, about 6 p. m.. their attempts to become reunited with the pair disclosing that they were not in the crowd the cousins raised an alarm and the customs border patrol was notified.
One woman in the crowd revealed that she had seen one of the boys go down in the deep water a short distance from the shore but had assumed at the time that he was merely diving. Meanwhile rumor spread that three other swimmers were missing but two of these were later discovered inland under a tree where they had protected themselves from the storm. Whether a third person was actually missing could not be determined.
Neither of the brothers could swim a stroke, members of the family said today. The pair had never been to the beach before, they said.
Accompanying the pair were three cousins, Norman Devantier, 21 years old, and his two sisters, Lydia and Edna Devantier, all of Tuscarora road, Town of Niagara.
Sergeant Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge, of the customs border patrol, found the body of the younger Jagow brother at about 9 o'clock last night through the use of grappling hooks. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long, of Buffalo, issued a certificate of accidental death.
The search was abandoned late last night because of the high wind hut was resumed today although it was feared that the other body may have been carried down the river and possibly over the cataract.
Funeral arrangements for the younger youth have not been completed yet but is expected that the service will be held Wednesday. Surviving the pair, who were born and raised in Bergholtz, are their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jagow; six brothers, Walter Jagow, of Denver, Col., and Howard, Franklin, Irwin, Victor and Frederick Jagow, all of the Town of Wheatfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gade and Mrs. Melvin Williams, both of Bergholtz, and Elfrieda and Marilyn Jagow, both at home.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

TWO BROTHERS LOSE LIVES IN NIAGARA RIVER
Residents of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Bergholz, are drowned near Buckhorn Island
Two brothers were drowned in the Niagara River at the state park reservation on Buckhorn Island just off the northeast shore of Grand Island yesterday afternoon.
Authorities reported they were Harold and Benjamin Gagow (sic) of Niagara Fans Boulevard, Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield. They were eighteen to twenty years old.
The brothers went to the island at 3 p. m. with a third youth, who started a hunt for them when it was time for him to go home. The brothers' clothes were found on the shore and when no trace of them was to be seen the United States customs border patrol was notified. Sergt (sic) Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge went to the scene in a boat equipped with grappling irons.
After dragging an hour the border patrolmen found one of the bodies. whose it was could not immediately be determined. They were grappling for the second body early this morning. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long was notified and went to the island.
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Niagara Falls Gazette
SECOND BROTHER IN GRAND ISLAND BEACH DROWNING IS BURIED
Body of Benjamin Jagow, Victim of Double Tragedy, Interred at Bergholtz
The body of Benjamin Jagow, 18 years old, of the Jagow road, Town of Wheatfield, was laid at rest this afternoon in Holy Ghost cemetery. Bergholtz, beside that of his brother, Harold, 17. who was buried yesterday. Both boys met their deaths in a double swimming fatality at a Grand Island beach Sunday afternoon but the elder brother's body was not recovered until yesterday afternoon.
Recovery of the body. as was related in yesterday's Owl edition of the Gazette, was made near the Canadian Maid of the Mist landing by Edward Sloggett and Bert LeBlond, employees of the Maid of the Mist Steamship company, who were able to reach it near the Falls View bridge in a rowboat.
Identification of the body at the Morse and Sons funeral parlors in Niagara Falls, Ont., was made late yesterday by Fred Jagow, father of the youths. Dr. George B. Snyder, Niagara Falls, Ont, coroner, examined the remains and decided that an inquest was not necessary. The services this afternoon were held from the family home with the Rev. John Kuchenbecker, pastor of the Holy Ghost Lutheran church, at Bergholtz, officiating.
The body of Harold was recovered Sunday night near the spot where the drowning occurred by members of the customs border patrol who dragged the river with grappling hooks. The two youths, with three cousins, went to the beach Sunday about 3 o'clock and immediately became separated from their relations. The cousins did not realize, because of a rain storm and the crowd that the pair was missing until about 6 o'clock when an alarm was raised. The double fatality was first reported to have occurred at Sandy Beach on Grand Island but J. C. Janes, agent for the owners of the Sandy Beach property, yesterday denied that it had occurred there but placed it at the Wagner farm, an adjoining property.

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iagara Falls Gazette

Two Brothers, Unable to Swim, Are Drowned in Storm Off Sandy Beach
Bergholtz Youths Are Victims Of Double Fatality; One Body Is Recovered.
The Niagara river took a ton of at least two lives yesterday when Harold Jagow, 17, and his brother, Benjamin Jagow, 18, both of Jagow road, town of Wheatfield, were drowned while swimming at Sandy Beach, on Grand Island in the upper river. Reports that another swimmer of the group at the beach was missing were not confirmed.
The body of the younger brother was recovered about 9 last night, some 400 feet out in the river from the point where he had been swimming and search is being today continued for the second body.
Accompanied by three cousins, the two youths went to the beach about 3 p. m. yesterday. and shortly after they had entered the water became separated from the others. With a crowd of some 50 or 60 persons at the small beach, they were not seen by their cousins again, the others assuming that the pair was somewhere in the crowd, which was agitated by wind and rain, which descended at intervals. Finally, about 6 p. m.. their attempts to become reunited with the pair disclosing that they were not in the crowd the cousins raised an alarm and the customs border patrol was notified.
One woman in the crowd revealed that she had seen one of the boys go down in the deep water a short distance from the shore but had assumed at the time that he was merely diving. Meanwhile rumor spread that three other swimmers were missing but two of these were later discovered inland under a tree where they had protected themselves from the storm. Whether a third person was actually missing could not be determined.
Neither of the brothers could swim a stroke, members of the family said today. The pair had never been to the beach before, they said.
Accompanying the pair were three cousins, Norman Devantier, 21 years old, and his two sisters, Lydia and Edna Devantier, all of Tuscarora road, Town of Niagara.
Sergeant Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge, of the customs border patrol, found the body of the younger Jagow brother at about 9 o'clock last night through the use of grappling hooks. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long, of Buffalo, issued a certificate of accidental death.
The search was abandoned late last night because of the high wind hut was resumed today although it was feared that the other body may have been carried down the river and possibly over the cataract.
Funeral arrangements for the younger youth have not been completed yet but is expected that the service will be held Wednesday. Surviving the pair, who were born and raised in Bergholtz, are their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jagow; six brothers, Walter Jagow, of Denver, Col., and Howard, Franklin, Irwin, Victor and Frederick Jagow, all of the Town of Wheatfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gade and Mrs. Melvin Williams, both of Bergholtz, and Elfrieda and Marilyn Jagow, both at home.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

TWO BROTHERS LOSE LIVES IN NIAGARA RIVER
Residents of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Bergholz, are drowned near Buckhorn Island
Two brothers were drowned in the Niagara River at the state park reservation on Buckhorn Island just off the northeast shore of Grand Island yesterday afternoon.
Authorities reported they were Harold and Benjamin Gagow (sic) of Niagara Fans Boulevard, Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield. They were eighteen to twenty years old.
The brothers went to the island at 3 p. m. with a third youth, who started a hunt for them when it was time for him to go home. The brothers' clothes were found on the shore and when no trace of them was to be seen the United States customs border patrol was notified. Sergt (sic) Oliver C. Vossler and Inspector Edward T. Millidge went to the scene in a boat equipped with grappling irons.
After dragging an hour the border patrolmen found one of the bodies. whose it was could not immediately be determined. They were grappling for the second body early this morning. Medical Examiner Charles E. Long was notified and went to the island.
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Niagara Falls Gazette
SECOND BROTHER IN GRAND ISLAND BEACH DROWNING IS BURIED
Body of Benjamin Jagow, Victim of Double Tragedy, Interred at Bergholtz
The body of Benjamin Jagow, 18 years old, of the Jagow road, Town of Wheatfield, was laid at rest this afternoon in Holy Ghost cemetery. Bergholtz, beside that of his brother, Harold, 17. who was buried yesterday. Both boys met their deaths in a double swimming fatality at a Grand Island beach Sunday afternoon but the elder brother's body was not recovered until yesterday afternoon.
Recovery of the body. as was related in yesterday's Owl edition of the Gazette, was made near the Canadian Maid of the Mist landing by Edward Sloggett and Bert LeBlond, employees of the Maid of the Mist Steamship company, who were able to reach it near the Falls View bridge in a rowboat.
Identification of the body at the Morse and Sons funeral parlors in Niagara Falls, Ont., was made late yesterday by Fred Jagow, father of the youths. Dr. George B. Snyder, Niagara Falls, Ont, coroner, examined the remains and decided that an inquest was not necessary. The services this afternoon were held from the family home with the Rev. John Kuchenbecker, pastor of the Holy Ghost Lutheran church, at Bergholtz, officiating.
The body of Harold was recovered Sunday night near the spot where the drowning occurred by members of the customs border patrol who dragged the river with grappling hooks. The two youths, with three cousins, went to the beach Sunday about 3 o'clock and immediately became separated from their relations. The cousins did not realize, because of a rain storm and the crowd that the pair was missing until about 6 o'clock when an alarm was raised. The double fatality was first reported to have occurred at Sandy Beach on Grand Island but J. C. Janes, agent for the owners of the Sandy Beach property, yesterday denied that it had occurred there but placed it at the Wagner farm, an adjoining property.
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Niagara Falls Gazette

BERGHOLTZ, July 29-Funeral services for Harold Jagow, 16, who was drowned Sunday while swimming at Sandy beach, on Grand Island, in the upper river, were held at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and from the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. John Kreckenbecker (sic) officiated. The bearers were: Clarence Hoyer, Norman Devanter, Arthur Wolf, Harrison Noblo, Alvin Schemschack (sic), Alvin Stoelting. Interment was in the Holy Ghost cemetery.

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Wheatfield official E.D. Jagow dies
BERGHOLTZ - Erwin D. Jagow, 53, of 2587 Niagara Road, died Friday (Oct. 7, 1977) in Buffalo Veteran's Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was a life-long resident of Wheatfield where he was a building inspector and ordinance officer for the last II years.
He was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Layman's League, Bergholtz Fire Company, the Wheatfield Association, and a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also past commander of the Wheatfield Post American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Harloff); two sons, Dale of Greensboro, N.C., and Brent at home; two brothers, Howard Jagow of Wheatfield; and Victor of Thurmont, Md.; four sisters, Mrs. Hugo (Evelyn) Gade of Forest Hills, Md., Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Winter of North Tonawanda, and Mrs. Melvin (Betty) Williams and Miss Alfreda Jagow, both of Wilson. Also surviving are two grandchildren.
There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services will he held 10:30 a.m. Monday from Holy Ghost Lutheran Church with the Rev. Albert W. Bahr officiating.
Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church building fund.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., North Tonawanda

Family/Spouse: HARLOFF, Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Victor married WISE, Betty Louise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ENGLEBRECHT, Charlene Rae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilyn married WARBLOW, Milton Lester [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marilyn married WINTER, Robert Dean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - June 2, 1989
Retired machinist Norman A. DeVantier, 73, of Washington Street died Thursday (June 1, 1989) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston.
DeVantier was a native of Niagara Falls and retired in 1980 after a 39-year career at the former National Grinding Wheel County, Niagara Falls.
He was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, and the Lutheran Laymen's League.
Survivors include his wife, the former Erma Schimschack; two daughters, Yvonne Ziehm of Schenectady and Janet Herman of Wheatfield; a son, Kenneth of Wheatfield; a brother, Elmer of Pekin; two sisters, Lydia Mueller and Gladys Milleville, both of the Town of Niagara; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery

Norman married SCHIMSCHACK, Erma Loretta on 29 Jul 1939 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Erma (daughter of SCHIMSCHACK, Wilhelm Ernst August and VOELKER, Hulda Magdalena) was born on 5 Dec 1914 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Feb 1996 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
Elmer A. De Vantier 84, of the Town of Cambria, NY died Wednesday June 12, 2002, in the Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY, after a long illness.
He was born February 6, 1918, in the Town of Niagara the son of Albert and Christine [ Hoffmeister ] De Vantier, where he attended local schools. Always living on a farm, Elmer began his farming career at an early age, assisting with the farm chores as a child.
He moved to the town of Cambria, in 1944, where he continued to operate his own farm, until his health prevented him from doing so. He was a longtime member of the St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Pekin, Niagara County, NY.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Ruth E. Mueller; two sons, Richard De Vantier; Robert and wife Susan De Vantier, all of Sanborn, NY; Susan Thompson; Sharon and husband Kenneth Walker, of Sanborn, NY; one sister Lydia and husband Norman Mueller, of the Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; six grandchildren, Michelle Thompson; Jayme Thompson; Dan Walker; Andrew Walker; Rebecca Drabczyk and Christina De Vantier.
He was pre-deceased by one brother, Norman De Vantier, one sister, Gladys Milleville and one son-in-law William Thompson.
The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 P.M., Friday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 am, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Pekin, Niagara County, NY, with the Rev. R,. Peter Voegeler, officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Andrew Lutheran Cemetery.

Elmer married MUELLER, Ruth E on 4 Nov 1949 in Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of MUELLER, William Arthur and BROECKER, Louise Wilhelmine Auguste) was born on 4 Nov 1929 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Feb 2020 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - April 13, 2003
Lydia S. Mueller, a homemaker, died Saturday (April 12, 2003) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a brief illness. She was 81.
The former Lydia DeVantier was born in the Town of Niagara and attended local schools.
She enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad, and also enjoyed gardening. She also enjoyed traveling to the family hunting camp, "Mueller's Magic Mountain," with her husband and family.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and church activities as a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheatfield.
Mrs. Mueller is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norman A.; two sons, Frederick of Camarillo, Calif., and Donald of Moon Township, Pa.; a daughter, Carolyn Root of Alamogordo, NM; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in the church cemetery

Lydia married MUELLER, Norman Adolph Arthur on 15 Feb 1941 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Norman (son of MUELLER, Philip Albert and WOLF, Auguste Albertine) was born on 7 Jan 1918 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Aug 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gladys Milleville, NF Gazette

Was active in many church organizations
TOWN OF NIAGARA - Gladys (DeVantier) Milleville. 64. of Lockport Road, died Sunday (Oct. 5 1997) at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
She was born in the Town of Niagara on Nov. 15, 1932. the daughter of Albert and Christine (Hoffmeister) DeVantier.
On June 7. 1958. she married Donald Milleville in St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
From 1950 to 1959. she worked as a secretary at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
An active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. she taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the choir and the Women of the Church group. She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
In addition to her husband. she is survived by four sons. Thomas Milleville of Sanborn. Joel Milleville and Todd Milleville. both of the Town of Niagara. and Deron Milleville of Columbus. Ohio: a daughter. Barbara Milleville of Marietta, Ga.: a brother. Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister. Lydia Mueller of the Town of Niagara: two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter. Beth Milleville. and a brother. Norman DeVantier. Visitation Will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the DuBois Funeral Home. 24:J6 Niagara Road. Bergholz. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Walmore Road. Wheatfield, with the Rev. Milan J. Slahor officiating, Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Entrance Fund.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 7, 1997
Gladys Milleville, an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a longtime Sunday school teacher, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 1997) in Lockport Memorial Hospital. She was 64.
The former Gladys DeVantier, who lived on Lockport Road, was born in the Town of Niagara.
She worked as a medical secretary from 1950 to 1959 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Mrs. Milleville was involved in teaching Sunday school, was a member of the choir and of the Women of the Church group at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Wheatfield.
She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; four sons, Thomas of Sanborn, Deron of Columbus, OH, and Joel and Todd; a daughter, Barbara of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister, Lydia Mueller; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Wheatfield.Gladys Milleville, NF Gazette

Was active in many church organizations
TOWN OF NIAGARA - Gladys (DeVantier) Milleville. 64. of Lockport Road, died Sunday (Oct. 5 1997) at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
She was born in the Town of Niagara on Nov. 15, 1932. the daughter of Albert and Christine (Hoffmeister) DeVantier.
On June 7. 1958. she married Donald Milleville in St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
From 1950 to 1959. she worked as a secretary at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
An active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. she taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the choir and the Women of the Church group. She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
In addition to her husband. she is survived by four sons. Thomas Milleville of Sanborn. Joel Milleville and Todd Milleville. both of the Town of Niagara. and Deron Milleville of Columbus. Ohio: a daughter. Barbara Milleville of Marietta, Ga.: a brother. Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister. Lydia Mueller of the Town of Niagara: two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter. Beth Milleville. and a brother. Norman DeVantier. Visitation Will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the DuBois Funeral Home. 24:J6 Niagara Road. Bergholz. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Walmore Road. Wheatfield, with the Rev. Milan J. Slahor officiating, Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Entrance Fund.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - October 7, 1997
Gladys Milleville, an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and a longtime Sunday school teacher, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 1997) in Lockport Memorial Hospital. She was 64.
The former Gladys DeVantier, who lived on Lockport Road, was born in the Town of Niagara.
She worked as a medical secretary from 1950 to 1959 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Mrs. Milleville was involved in teaching Sunday school, was a member of the choir and of the Women of the Church group at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Wheatfield.
She enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; four sons, Thomas of Sanborn, Deron of Columbus, OH, and Joel and Todd; a daughter, Barbara of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Elmer DeVantier of Pekin; a sister, Lydia Mueller; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Wheatfield.

Gladys married MILLEVILLE, Donald James on 7 Jun 1958 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Donald (son of MILLEVILLE, Hugo Albert Edward and MUELLER, Beata Apollonia) was born on 3 Oct 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Dec 2002 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: QUINN, Lawrence. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 19, 2011
Jean D. Phillips

Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA — Jean D. (Wrege) Phillips, age 88, of North Tonawanda, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at her residence. Born in North Tonawanda, NY, on June 18, 1923 to the late William and Elizabeth (Hoffmeister) Wrege.

She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda and was a devoted homemaker. Jean was the beloved wife of the late George M. Phillips and was also predeceased by a brother, William Wrege, Jr.

Loving mother of four children, Sharyn E., Daniel G., David M. (Marsha), all of North Tonawanda and Dennis P. of Fort Meyers Beach, FL; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 4-7 PM. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Wednesday at 7:00 PM following visitation. Interment will take place on Thursday in White Chapel Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice.

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

Jeanette married PHILLIPS, George Marshall on 25 Dec 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married KUSKE, Luella A on 4 Aug 1956 in Dodge Center, MN. Luella (daughter of KUSKE, Gustav A and FRITZE, Agnes) was born on 26 May 1933 in Dodge Center, Dodge County, MN; died on 12 Jul 2018 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert E. Schroeder, age 92 of Wheatfield, was called unexpectedly to his heavenly home on January 18, 2017. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on August 8, 1924, son of the late Edward and Ella (Hoffmeister) Schroeder. 
A life long member of St. John Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, he was a social member of St. Johnsburg Fire Company, member of the Wheatfield Seniors, the Historical Society of North German Settlements, and enjoyed traveling. Robert was employed at Ken Wendt's Propane Gas Service, Sanborn, until his retirement. 
Survivors include his loving wife, Leona A. (Schumacher) Schroeder, they were married November 22, 1947; two sons, Donald of Wheatfield and Ronald of New York City; a brother, Roy Schroeder; cousins, Doris Wollaber and Marilyn Winters; and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Saturday at 11:00 AM in St. John Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the church, or St. Johnsburg Fire Company.

Robert married SCHUMACHER, Leona A on 22 Nov 1947 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Leona (daughter of SCHUMACHER, Henry W and DUMKE, Ida Sophia) was born on 30 Oct 1929 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 8 Nov 2018 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROY R. SCHROEDER

Of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on  Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his home.  He was born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on June 2, 1928, a son of the late Edward and  Ella [Hoffmeister] Schroeder.
Mr. Schroeder served with the US Army from 1955 to 1957.
He was employed with the Town of Wheatfield Highway Department for over 25 years, retiring in 1989.
Mr. Schroeder enjoyed classic cars, antiques, riding his Harley and traveling.
He is survived by two nephews Ronald and Donald Schroeder, his dear friend Carole Kincaid and her daughter Natalie (Erick Underwood) Borga, also many cousins  and friends.
He was the brother of the late Robert Schroeder.
His family will be present on Friday from 12-1:00 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY, where funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Michael Borgstede officiating.
Interment with Military Honors in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: DENNER, Lillian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News

Retired accountant had 21-year second career
NIAGARA FALLS - Edgar L. Schultz, 87, of Weston Avenue, died Dec. 21, 1993, at Niagara Falls Memorial Nursing Home after a short illness. A native of Niagara Falls, Schultz was born June 17, 1906, the son of Lebrecht and Auguste (Voelker)
He was employed as an accountant for more than 30 years with various businesses in Niagara Falls and enjoyed a second career with the Maid of the Mist Corp. for 21 years.
He was a member of St. Paul Calvary Lutheran Church.
In 1990, Mr. Schultz was recognized by Channel 7 as an Outstanding Senior Citizen.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Meyer) Schultz of Niagara Falls; two sons, Peter M. Schultz of Oswego and Jonathan M. Schultz of Lewiston; a brother, Alfred Schultz of Niagara Falls; a sister, Esther Greinert of North Tonawanda; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Cyril Burnyak will conduct services at 10 a.m. today at the Rhoney Funeral Home, 1124 Ontario Ave. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery, Town of Lewiston.
Memorials may be made to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Orthopedic Department or the American Cancer Society.

Edgar married MEYER, Ruth Gertrude on 8 Sep 1934 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of MEYER, Walter and SCHULTZ, Gertrude E) was born on 2 Feb 1912 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Dec 2011 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 2/2/2011

NORTH TONAWANDA - Alfred E. Schultz, 97, of Nash Road, North Tonawanda, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born March 14, 1913 in Niagara Falls, the son of Lebrecht and Auguste (Voelker) Schultz.

A graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Al worked in the order department of the bonded division of the Carborundum Company for 33 years, retiring in 1978.

A lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, he served on various church councils and committees, including treasurer for 15 years. Al was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels for 25 years; an avid gardener and was active in bowling and softball for several years.

Al’s beloved wife of 66 years, Ruth D. Schultz predeceased him in 2004. Survivors include a daughter, Linda J. (Jay) Dillinger of Tampa, FL; two sons, James A. (Connie) Schultz of Fayetteville, GA and Paul T. (Joyce) Schultz of North Tonawanda; a sister, Esther E. Greinert of North Tonawanda; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Edgar Schultz and a sister, Gertrude L. Roesener.

Friends may call Friday from 3-7 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral services Saturday 11 AM in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 18th Street and Cleveland Avenue, Niagara Falls, with the Rev. David C. Hoecker officiating. The interment will be private in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholz. In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired may be made to the church, Niagara Hospice, Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, or to Meals On Wheels, 1920-18th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.

Alfred married ZIEMER, Ruth Dorothy on 11 Aug 1938 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Ruth (daughter of ZIEMER, Rev Gustav H and BAEHRE, Amanda B) was born on 12 Sep 1913 in Zimmerman, MN; died on 17 Oct 2004 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Esther E. Greinert, (nee Schultz) age 99 of North Tonawanda, October 16, 2015 in Northgate Nursing Home. Esther was a graduate of the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and had worked as a Registered Nurse at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. She was a volunteer with the North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels for over 32 years and was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. She was the wife of the late Hugo L. Greinert who died in 2002. Beloved mother of Timothy Greinert of North Tonawanda. She was the twin sister of the late Gertrude Roesener and sister of the late Edgar and Alfred Schultz, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. from St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church or the North Tonawanda Meals on Wheels.

Family/Spouse: GREINERT, Hugo LaVerne. Hugo (son of GREINERT, Julius Edwin Wilhelm and WERTH, Albertine Wilhelmine Elisabeth) was born on 4 Aug 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Sep 2002 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROESENER, Arnold Harvey. Arnold (son of ROESENER, John and Caroline H) was born on 8 Apr 1915 in KS; died on 14 Mar 2001 in Rockville, Montgomery County, MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HASELEY, Chester Allen. Chester (son of HASELEY, Edward William Ferdinand and WALCK, Eleanore Hulda Helene) was born on 9 Jan 1923 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jan 1987 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News 27 January 1981
HEUER-Arthur G. Heuer, 63, of 2362 Niagara Rd., in Veteran's Hospital, Monday (January 26, 1981).
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee DuBois) Heuer and a daughter, Beth; brother of George, all of the Town of Wheatfield and Mrs. Chester (Lillian) Haseley of Sanborn, also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., at the Tubinis Funeral Home, 1646 Falls St., Niagara Falls. Funeral services will be held Thursday (Jan. 29th) at 11 A.M. in St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz with the Rev. John H. Crilley officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Vespers or St. James Lutheran Church
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Arthur G. Heuer
WHEATFIELD - Arthur G. Heuer, 63, of 2362 Niagara Road died Monday (Jan. 26, 1980) in Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo. Born in Wheatfield, he was a lifelong resident of the area and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post 1451 in Wheatfield and an exempt member and past assistant chief of Bergholz Fire Co. He was employed at Nabisco Inc. for 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (DuBois) Heuer; a daughter, Beth Heuer of Wheatfield; a brother, George Heuer of. Wheatfield; a sister, Mrs. Chester (Lillian) Haseley of Sanborn; and several nieces and, nephews.. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday at the Tubinis Funeral Home, 1646 Falls St. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz, with the Rev. John H. Crilley officiating. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Vespers or St. James Lutheran Church, the family said.

Arthur married DUBOIS, Elizabeth Lillian on 23 Nov 1946 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elizabeth (daughter of DUBOIS, Albert August Wilhelm and FERCHEN, Anna Christine Auguste) was born on 16 Aug 1921 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jul 2003 in Brown Mills, NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/20/2010

NIAGARA FALLS - George "Chick" Heuer, age 89, was called to his heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior on September 19, 2010 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He was born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on March 20, 1921 to the late George and Christine Heuer. George was predeceased by his loving wife, Helma (DeVantier) Heuer on December 26, 1986. They were united in marriage on August 3, 1946. George served in the U.S. Army in the 28th Infantry Division as a Heavy Machine Gunner during World War II. He was wounded in battle in Normandy, France on August 11, 1944, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. George was employed for 43 years at the National Grinding Wheel in North Tonawanda, retiring in 1984. He was a longtime member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz, where he held numerous offices over the years, including elder and sang for many years in the choir. He was chairman of the Building Committee during the construction of the church. He was a member of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company for over 70 years and a former foreman and assistant chief. George was also a member of the Wheatfield Senior Citizens.

Survivors include two devoted daughters, Cynthia and Marcia Heuer of Wheatfield; a sister, Lillian (late Chester) Haseley of Sanborn and brother-in-law, Dennis (Doris) DeVantier of Wheatfield; and several nephews and a niece. In addition to his wife, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Martin and Arthur Heuer and a sister, Hildegarde.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Philip N. Sallach on Thursday (Sept. 23) at 11:00 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, in Bergholz. Interment will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to The Lutheran Hour.

George married DEVANTIER, Helma May on 3 Aug 1946 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Helma (daughter of DEVANTIER, Benjamin Philipp and WALCK, Esther Albertine Dorothea) was born on 14 May 1924 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Dec 1986 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married MARQWARDT, Betty Jane on 26 Apr 1941 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Betty was born on 30 Dec 1921 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 24 Feb 1968 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NIAGARA FALLS - Edward H. Grobengieser, who operated a family grocery here for 60 years, died Wednesday in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, following a brief illness. He was 91. The Niagara Falls native attended local schools and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Grobengieser's father opened Grobengieser & Sons on the corner of 18th Street and South Avenue in 1924. Edward Grobengieser operated the store, also known as "Grobie's," alongside his father and brother for 60 years. After closing the store, Mr. Grobengieser volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 20 years. He enjoyed boating, airplanes, electronics and photography and the family cabin in Canisteo. A memorial service will be held at 1 P.M. Jan. 7 in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1920 18th St. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Bergholz, in the spring

Harold married MASLEN, Jeanette E on 15 Jul 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jeanette (daughter of MASLEN, Fredrick and ROBBINS, Jeanette) was born on 22 Jun 1923 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Nov 2008 in Williamsville, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - March 17, 2003
Helen L. Hassan, 81, a homemaker who worked in her family's grocery store for many years, died Thursday (March 13, 2003) in her Grand Island home after a long illness.
Born Helen Grobengieser in Niagara Falls, she worked in the family grocery store for many years after graduating from Niagara Falls High School in 1940 with top honors. Grobengieser & Sons, the family store, was located on 18th Street and South Avenue in Niagara Falls for 65 years.
A homemaker for most of her life, she was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, gardening and trips to the family cabin in Canisteo.
Her husband, Daniel, died in 1979.
She is survived by three sons, Robert of Crossville, TN., James of Wolcott and Mark of Grand Island; a brother, Edward Grobengieser of Niagara Falls; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held today in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls.

Helen married HASSAN, Daniel Richard on 1 Sep 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Daniel (son of HASSAN, Frank A and Anna A) was born on 22 Nov 1918 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Apr 1979 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married RUFF, Arthur R on 4 Sep 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Arthur (son of RUFF, John and KEMP, Henrietta) was born on 20 Nov 1913 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 14 May 1963 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FERCHEN — Valerius O. of Niagara Rd., Bergholz , N. V.. suddenly Julv 6, 1956, husband of Alice Heuer Ferchen : father of Duane and Neil; brother of Robert and Mrs. Thomas Eustice, all of the Town of Wheatfield . Friends may call at the residence on Niagara Rd., Bergholz . where services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon and at 2:90 in St. James Lutheran Church. Burial fn St. James Cemetery. Friends are invited

Valerius married HEUER, Alice Irene about 1940 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Alice (daughter of HEUER, David Johann Christian and MUELLER, Lydia Albertine Elise) was born on 17 Jul 1921 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marjorie E. (Ferchen) Eustice, Age 83 of Payne Avenue, formerly of Bergholz, on February 21, 2005 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY on December 31, 1921 to the late Valerius and Helena (Voelker) Ferchen. She was united in marriage to Thomas Eustice on September 13, 1941. He predeceased her on February 12, 1978. Survivors include three children: Karen (John) Collins of Wheatfield, Kent (wife Dale) Eustice of Bergholz, Donna (Mark) Driess of North Tonawanda; a brother, Robert Ferchen of Bergholz; a sister-in-law, Marion Thibault of Niagara Falls; Eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by a brother, Valerius Eustice Jr., and a great-granddaughter, Sarah. Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Rd. (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street, Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church.
Published in the Buffalo News on 2/23/2005

Marjorie married EUSTICE, Thomas Gerald on 13 Dec 1941. Thomas (son of EUSTICE, Thomas and REICHOFF, Bertha) was born on 25 Jun 1920 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 1978 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/2/2010

NIAGARA FALLS - Robert E. Ferchen, age 82, of Bergholz, was called to his heavenly home on November 1, 2010 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on January 2, 1928 to the late Valerius and Helene (Voelker) Ferchen.

A lifelong member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, Bergholz. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Wendt on June 3, 1950. She entered into rest December 5, 1997. Robert is a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the American Legion- Wheatfield Post 1451 and an exempt member of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company. His hobbies and interests included baseball, playing euchre and gardening. He was employed at Canlake-Ashland Oil Company and NOCO in Tonawanda, retiring as a supervisor in 1990.

Survivors include two children, Cary (Laura) Ferchen and Claudia Ferchen; grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Ferchen, Donna (Ron) Ferchen, Tim (fiancee Franci) Ferchen and Jonathan Ferchen; step-grandchildren, Lisa (Andrew) Ferree and Erin (Michael) Jankowiak; a great-grandchild, Savannah and step-great-grandchildren, Andrew, Hannah and Madison; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, wife, a brother, Valerius Ferchen; and a sister, Marjorie Eustice.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten, on Thursday at 11:00 AM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church.

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

Robert married WENDT, Phyllis Louise on 4 Jun 1950 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Phyllis (daughter of WENDT, Philip Helmuth and BUERGER, Alvina Bertha Helene) was born on 17 Jan 1928 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 5 Dec 1997 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
Janice R. Camann Long-time resident of Bergholz
BERGHOLZ - Janice R. (Wienke) Camann, 65, of Luther Street, died Thursday (April 7, 1988) at her home. She was born in Niagara Falls and was a long-time resident of Bergholz. She was an active member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women's Missonary (sic) League, Altar Guild and the Quilting Group. She was also active in the Historical Society of the North German Settlement in Western New York. Mrs. Camann is survived by her husband, Eugene W. Camann of Bergholz; sons, David Camann of Texas, Michael Camann of Massachusetts, Stephen Camann of Maryland and Timothy Camann of Pulaski, N.Y.; daughters, Ruth Voelker, Lois Wiseman and Mary Fuerch all of Bergholz, Deborah Camann of Cambridge, Ont.; a brother, Harold Wienke of Bergholz; and 18 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road. Services conducted by the Rev. Stephen P. Roehrs will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Youth with a Mission or the North German Historical Society are acceptable as tribute.

Janice married CAMANN, Eugene Warren on 28 Jun 1943 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Eugene (son of CAMANN, Albert Andreas Otto and BAARS, Emma Mathilda Elinore) was born on 18 May 1921 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Apr 2006 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HAROLD R. WIENKE, age 93 of Bergholz, Town of Wheatfield, NY, entered into his heavenly home on January 1, 2019 at the Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 12, 1925; son of the late Reinhard and Gertrude (Voelker) Wienke. Harold attended St. James Lutheran School, LaSalle High School, and Coyne Electrical College, in Chicago, IL. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was assigned to the Carrier Aircraft Service Unit, where he did electrical service work on single engine fighter planes, Grumman F6F and Corsair F4U. He was honorably discharged in May 21, 1946, AEM2nd C.
Harold joined his father's business, R.E. Wienke & Son, Electrical Contractors, retiring in 1987. He was a charter member of the American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451, and was active in obtaining the Post's first home on Rohr Street, in Bergholz, a one-room schoolhouse, as a gift from the local school district. Harold served in various offices in the Legion, including Commander. He headed the grave-decorating committee for many years and often took his grandchildren with him, to place or collect flags at Niagara County cemeteries. Harold was a charter member of the Wheatfield Business Association, and served as its first treasurer. He joined the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Company, at the age of 21, and was a 72 year exempt member, serving various offices including President. Harold was a life long member of St. James Lutheran Church, in Bergholz, where he was baptized, confirmed and married by his neighbor, the Rev. Otto Bruss. During most of his life, he lived just a few steps from his beloved St. James.
Harold enjoyed family get-togethers and dinners, backyard softball, board games, cards and bowling. His bowling team consisted of seven other American Legion members, who were also all Lutherans from different area churches.
Harold enjoyed his B&E (Baseball and Euchre). The club had monthly card games, dinners and picnics, and a yearly trip to a major league ballpark for the weekend.
Baseball was Harold's favorite sport. In later years he enjoyed watching the Yankee Channel on TV. In the past, he and four friends saw the Cleveland Indians win a 1948 World Series game, where he saw center fielder Larry Doby play, who was the first Afro-American League player. Over the years, he and his wife, Peggy, visited 15 major league cities to see games.
Harold married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Lou Parris, on August 21, 1948, enjoying 70 years of marriage. She predeceased Harold just three months ago, passing away on October 1, 2018.
Also preceding him in death was his sister, Janice and brother in law, Eugene Camann. Harold's parent's both came from large families. His father, Reinhard Wienke, had 11 sisters and brothers, and his mother, Gertrude Voelker, had 10 sisters and brothers. Of the many Voelker cousins (21), Lois Milleville, is the only surviving cousin.
Harold is survived b y his two daughters, Jennifer Parris (David Hardy) and Suzanne Wienke (Christine Pyjas); grandchildren, Richard (Heather) Skorik, Andrew Skorik, Tiffany (Darren) Palmer, Lindsey Graca, and Eric (Trista) Graca; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Kristin, Drake, Serena, Nadia, Nathaniel, Autumn and Kailan. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and dear family friend, Erich Marzahl.
Private services for the immediate family will be conducted by the Rev. Dan Tabor, at DuBois Funeral Home (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. Interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholz, or Niagara Hospice.

Harold married PARRIS, Peggy Lou on 21 Aug 1948 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Peggy (daughter of PARRIS, Richard and FRERICHS, Viola J) was born on 6 Apr 1927 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Oct 2018 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEVANTIER, Alice Lillian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phyllis married WIENK, Raymond Joseph [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lois J. (Voelker) Milleville, 90, of Wheatfield, NY, was carried into the loving arms of Jesus on December 13, 2019 at Niagara Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on January 3, 1929 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Haseley) Voelker. Lois attended St. James Parochial School and LaSalle Jr./Sr. High School.

Mrs. Milleville, also known to family and friends as “Grandma Dolly,” and the “matriarch” of her large, growing family, had a standard; love of God, love of family and working diligently.  She was selfless and leaves behind a legacy of service and love for others.  Lois’ spiritual journey began as a young child, being baptized at St. James Lutheran Church, and she practiced her faith in her daily walk as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She stayed faithful to God as an active member of St. James, serving as president of Women of the Church, a leader of Lutheran World Relief Quilter Group (producing over 100 quilts per year) and sang in their choir. She and her husband Wilbert were destined to find love. Born one day apart, growing up only a mile away from each other, attending their entire schooling together, both coming from a deep German/Lutheran heritage and being raised in the same church.  Lois and Wilbert married on June 11, 1949 at St. James Lutheran Church.  Wilbert was her lifelong love, sweetheart and partner until he sadly went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2014, after 65 years of marriage.  Her love of family began to grow as their family became larger, which also transitioned into her taking pride in her work.  Mrs. Milleville was active in the day-to-day operations of Milleville Farms, including farming and office work.  Lois enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends throughout the world and annually enjoyed spending time with Wilbert, family and friends at a resort in Kissimmee, FL, where they had vacationed since 2002.  She took great pride and delight in sewing baby quilts for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Milleville was an excellent cook and baker.  Her pie making skills were legendary and her “go to” dessert for any and all occasions.

Lois was the beloved mother of Kathleen L. (John G. III) Miskey, John R. (Joyce) Milleville, Lee W. (Maureen) Milleville, Mary Ann (R.Steven) Kowalski, David E. (Jane) Milleville and Timothy C. (Donna) Milleville; the cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Elva (late Edgar) Walck, Jean (Richard) St. John and Lois (late Dale) Bush and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents and spouse, Lois was predeceased by a sister, Phyllis (late Colonel, Raymond) Wienk.

Visitation will be on Monday from 5-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 18th at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road in Bergholz, with Pastor Daniel Tabor officiating.  Prayers of committal and interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to St. James Endowment Fund or Niagara Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander. 

Lois married MILLEVILLE, Wilbert Carl on 11 Jun 1949 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Wilbert (son of MILLEVILLE, Johannes Phillip Carl and HASELEY, Lone Naomi Viola) was born on 2 Jan 1929 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Jun 2014 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PHILLIPS - Richard E. Phillips, 61, of the Town of Wheatfield Wednesday (May 30, 1984) at DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr Phillips was a lifelong resident of this area, a veteran of World War II and former employee of Bell Aircraft. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (nee Lovegrove) Phillips; a daughter. Miss Jillann S Phillips, at home; three sons, Richard E. (Charlene) Phillips Sr . of North Tonawanda, Timothy E. (Linda) Phillips of Fulton, N Y , and Michael W. (Teresa) Phillips of Sanborn ; six grand children, Richard E Jr., Robert M., Timothy P., Carrie Anne, William J. and Mark A.; his mother, Mrs. Emma Phillips and two sisters . Miss Shirley Phillips and Mrs Earl (Patricia) Leverentz, both of North Tonawanda. Graveside services were held this morning at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery with the Rev Thomas K. Spahn officiating. If so desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Fretthold Funeral Home,

Family/Spouse: LOVEGROVE, Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEVERENTZ, Earl T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married MEYERS, Elsie A on 8 May 1926. Elsie (daughter of MEYERS, Charles F and GREINERT, Helene Hedwig Bertha) was born on 19 Feb 1906 in New York; died on 14 Oct 1997 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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STANGE - Arthur E., age 71, of North Tonawanda, suddenly Thursday, October 9, 1980 in Tennessee. Mr. Stange was a former employee of Remington Rand Corp., member of the Senior Citizens of North Tonawanda, a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Josephine, nee Blank, a daughter Mrs. James (Sharon) Rupp of Williamsville, a son, Richard (Christine) Stange of. Grand Island, a grandson Marc and a granddaughter Wendy, a brother John W. Stange and a sister Mrs. Erna Behm, both of North Tonawanda. The family will receive friends at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC.. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Road North Tonawanda, Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church, Monday at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Thomas K. Spahn wilt officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. Oct10,11

Arthur married BLANK, Josephine Lydia on 24 Jan 1976 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Josephine (daughter of BLANK, Rudolph Friedrich Julius and WITTKOPP, Ida Elizabeth) was born on 6 Nov 1914 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 May 2007 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married SCHULZ, Mildred Gertrude in Jun 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Mildred (daughter of SCHULZ, Karl Friedrich Wilhelm and WITTCOP, Lydia Louise) was born on 25 Dec 1910 in Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Aug 1968 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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March 14, 2013
Erna S. Behm

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA —
Erna S. (nee Stange) Behm, age 94, of North Tonawanda, March 13, 2013 in Oakwood Nursing Home. Erna was a lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and was a former secretary of the church.
She was the wife of the late William Behm. She was the sister of the late John and Arthur Stange. Aunt of Richard (Christine) Stange of Grand Island and the late Kenneth Stange and Sharon Rupp. Great-aunt of Wendy (Brian) Pazderski of Akron, Marc Rupp of West Palm Beach, FL, Douglas (Kathi) Stange and Dennis Stange, both of North Tonawanda. Also survived by many great-great-nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Friday from 4-7 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church, the Rev. David Belasic will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
Visit frettholdfuneralhome.com for guest register.

Erna married BEHM, William John on 25 Apr 1943 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. William (son of BEHM, William L and URTEL, Bertha Auguste) was born on 31 Oct 1915 in New York; died on 18 Jun 1975 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amalia married BROECKER, Hubert August on 22 Sep 1928 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Hubert (son of BROECKER, William Friedrich and HASELEY, Rose Ida Emilie) was born on 23 Sep 1903 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 6 May 1975 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News, Apr 26 , 1982
WERTH - Edward H. Werth, 77, of Nerth Tonawanda, Saturday (April 24, 1982) at Millard Fillmore Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Werth was a lifelong resident of No.Tonawanda, a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, the Gratwick Hose Co., and the Firemen's Benevolent Assoc. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude (nee Gath) Werth; a son, Donald (June) Werth of Boston, Mass.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Ann) Proefrock of Port Crane, N.Y.; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Broecker and Mrs. Wilbert (Hilda) Dernier, both of No. Tonawanda; a brother, Raymond (Alberta) Werth of Summerfield, Fla. Brother of the late Erwin Werth. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd.., No. Tonawanda today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in St. Mark Lutheran Church Tuesday 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.

Family/Spouse: GATH, Gertrude. Gertrude (daughter of GATH, Edward H and STRASSBURG, Louise) was born on 7 Feb 1907 in New York; died in Dec 1981 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married KRANTZ, Nora about 1924. Nora (daughter of MARGARET) was born on 6 Oct 1899 in New York; died in Mar 1984 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/31/1934

Rites will be held tomorrow afternoon
for Miss Ella R. Werth, 28
years old, from the residence. 19
Monroe street, and half an hour later
from the St. Mark's Lutheran church,
Rev. Paul Fretthold officiating. Burial,
will be at St. Mark's cemetery.
Miss Werth was born in Niagara
Falls. She had been a resident of
North Tonawanda for the past 23
years. Surviving are her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Werth two sisters.
Miss Hilda Werth and Mrs. Herbert
Broecker, and three brothers, Edward,
Raymond and Ervin, all of North
Tonawanda;

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Niagara Gazette - 4/30/1931

NORTH TONAWANDA. April 30-
Miss Winifred E. Werth. 22. a lifelong
resident of North Tonawanda, 19 Monroe
street, died yesterday at the De-
Graff Memorial Hospital, after a long
illness.
The girl is survived by her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Werth; three
sisters, the Misses Ella and Hulda
Werth and Mrs. Hubert Broecker, and
three brothers. Edward, Raymond and
Ervin Werth, all of North Tonawanda.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2
o'clock at the house and half an hour
later at St. Mark's church on Washing-
ton street, the Rev. Paul Fretthold of-
ficiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's

Family/Spouse: JOHNSON, Elberta B. Elberta was born in 1915; died on 13 Jun 2008 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hilda married DEMLER, Wilburt William about 1962. Wilburt (son of DEMLER, Gustave August and MAVIS, Louise W) was born on 18 Feb 1910 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Feb 1992 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WERTH Erwin H Werth. 64. of North Tonawanda. suddenly Thursday (November 19, 1981) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Mr. Werth was a former employee of Bell Aerospace and recently retired owner of E & G Printing and a member and former Elder of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife. Winifred; two children . Mrs. John(Carol) Motley of California and Gary(Linda) Werth of North Tonawanda; four grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Wilbert (Hilda) Demler of Amherst and Mrs. Amelia Broecker of North Tonawanda; two brothers. Edward (Gertrude) Werth of North Tonawanda and Raymond (Alberta) Werth of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home. Inc.. 1241 Oliver St., at Ward Rd.. North Tonawanda this evening from 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 11:30 a.m., the Rev. Thomas K Spahn will officiate. Interment St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church

Family/Spouse: MANTH, Winifred R. Winifred (daughter of MANTH, Edward C and PROEFROCK, Wilhelmine) was born on 11 Apr 1921 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Jan 2017 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NORTH TONAWANDA, Feb. 8 - Sergeant Richard Duerr, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Duerr, 28 Munroe street, has been missing over Germany since January 10, a
War department telegram informed his parents today. The parents believe he was on his 15th mission as a turret gunner aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress when the ship failed to retuen to its base. he wrote the family on January 9 from an Eighth Air Force base in England that he had just completed his 14th mission. A native of this city. Sergeant Duerr graduated from the local high school In June of 1943. He enlisted in the Air Forces in November of that year. He received his wings at Las Vegas, Nevada, in May 1944 and went overseas in September of the same year. He won the Air Medal on his sixth mission.
Richard D. Duerr, age 97, of North Tonawanda, December 8, 2022, in the VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Richard served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a ball turret gunner on a B-17 and was shot down during the Battle of the Bulge and taken prisoner. He served as Lt. Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Richard loved to fly. He was the husband of the late Jean (nee Broecker) Duerr. Dear father of Michael (Beth) Duerr of Sanborn, Lynn Jelodardezfooli and Scott Duerr both of North Tonawanda and Brian Duerr of Pendleton; grandfather of five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Robert Duerr and the late Donald Duerr. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver Street, at Ward Road, in North Tonawanda on Tuesday from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

Richard married BROECKER, Jean Elizabeth on 6 Oct 1951 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Jean (daughter of BROECKER, Raymond August and MCGUIRE, Edna Mary) was born on 3 Nov 1931; died on 18 Jul 2019 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Honorable Robert Kenneth Duerr, 88, of North Tonawanda, died peacefully on September 2nd, 2015, surrounded by his family at their home. He died from complications associated with Alzheimer's. Judge Duerr was born on December 24, 1926 and lived his entire life in North Tonawanda, NY. He was the son of the late Arthur and Lonia (nee Hoffmeister) Duerr of North Tonawanda. Judge Duerr is survived by his wife of 62 years, Caroline Czamanske Duerr and seven children, the Reverend Robert K. Jr. of North Tonawanda, Timothy of Birmingham, MI, Mary (Mark) Stettner of Milton, GA, Ruth (Randy) Ortiz of Rochester Hills, MI, Rebekah (Daniel) Stayner of Youngstown, NY, David (Marjorie) of Burr Ridge, IL and Sarah (Daniel) Anderson of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother Richard (Jean) Duerr also of North Tonawanda. His brother and sister-in-law Donald and Marianne Duerr preceded him in death. Judge Duerr attended St. Mark Lutheran School, graduated from North Tonawanda High School (1944), attended Canisius College and graduated from Valparaiso University with a BA (1951) and a Juris Doctor degree (1953). He was a member of the Law School's Golden Gavel Society and had an award named after him at the Law School. The “Duerr Award”, was created to honor graduates whose exemplary personal and professional lifestyles enhances the Law School's reputation in their own communities. The symbol of the award is a black blazer hand stitched with the School of Law crest. He was a member of the Sigma Delta Kappa Law fraternity. Judge Duerr was captain of his NT football team his senior year and played football at Canisius and Valparaiso. He served as a special agent, Counter Intelligence Corps, United States Army from 1953-55. He practiced law in North Tonawanda since 1955. He was an assistant District Attorney of Niagara County from 1958-1967. He was elected North Tonawanda City Court Judge and served from 1980-1995. Presently a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, where he served as president and elder, Judge Duerr also served as president and treasurer of Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. He was a member of the Rotary Club, America Legion, Sikora Post, Gratwick Hose, Dom Polski's, The Boys Club of the Tonawandas, DeGraff Memorial Hospital and the Bar Association of the Tonawandas' and Niagara County. He was a past president of both the Bar Associations and the Town Club of the Tonawandas. Besides his great love for his family, a few of the Judge's true passions were taking immaculate care of the yard at his home on Christiana Street, his famous backyard cookouts, attending Valparaiso Homecomings, and following the Valparaiso University Crusaders. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, season ticket holder and traveled to all their Super Bowl games and many away games over the years. Friends may call at Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd in North Tonawanda, on Saturday from 2-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 P.M. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St. North Tonawanda. The Rev. Robert Duerr, Jr., the Rev. Keith Knupp and the Rev. Andrew Abraham will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Robert K. and Caroline Duerr Scholarship Fund at the Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, IN 46383, or St. Mark Lutheran Church. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

Family/Spouse: CZAMANSKE, Caroline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 10, 2014
Donald Edward Duerr

Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — Donald Edward Duerr, age 83, of North Tonawanda, peacefully, January 9, 2014 in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston. Donald was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a former employee of Columbus McKinnon, Valu Home Center and HSBC Bank. Donald was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aero Club of Buffalo. He had an airplane pilot's license and he built and flew his own airplane. Donald enjoyed camping, motorcycle riding and spending time with his family. He was the son of the late Arthur and Lonia (Hoffmeister) Duerr. Beloved husband of Marianne (Lovegrove) Duerr for over 54 years. Father of Laura (Robert) Jagow, Linda (John) Reuther, Robert Duerr, John (Marla) Duerr, Donna (Don) Klug, Debra (Chris) Fronczak, Dorene (Brian) Manchester and Darcie (Daniel) Seider. Grandfather of 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Brother of Richard (Jean) Duerr and Robert (Caroline) Duerr; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Sunday & Monday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM from St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., in North Tonawanda, the Rev. Keith Knupp will officiate. Interment in St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery.

Guest register at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

Donald married LOVEGROVE, Marianne on 2 Jan 1960 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Marianne (daughter of LOVEGROVE, Orval D and CAMPBELL, E Mae) was born in Jul 1932 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 30 Aug 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

Marilyn L. Koithan, of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in Northgate Health Care Facility.  She was born in  Tonawanda, NY, on January 11, 1934,  the daughter of the late Edmund and Erma [Gentzke] Hoffmeister.
Mrs. Koithan helped her husband on the family farm and ran the farm's fruit stand every fall. She was known as the "Apple Lady".   She also liked gardening, sewing, and crafts.  
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Koithan was the wife of the late Herbert A. Koithan, who passed away in May of 2018.
She is survived by  her children David Koithan, Robert (Krisann) Koithan, Brenda (Brooks) Rimes, Kevin Koithan (Eva Liao) and Timothy (Sherrill) Koithan, 18 grandchildren - Jennifer (Kevin) Josing, Amanda (David) Benavidez, Colleen (Chris) Brown, Sarah Koithan, Kim Koithan, Melissa Koithan, Kelly (Christian) Siezega,  Kaitlyn Koithan, Allison Koithan, Jason Rimes, Nathan (Kristin) Rimes, Brett (Jocelin) Rimes, Matthew Koithan, John Koithan, Lydia Liao, Nicholas Koithan, Bailey Koithan, Jacob Koithan and 14 great grandchildren – Payton Josing, Kyle Josing, Alex Josing, Violet  and Jacob Benavidez, Gina Brown, Gabriella Brown, Joseph Brown, Christian Brown, Daphne Rimes, Angel Rimes, Katie Rimes, Caleb Rimes and Naomi Rimes, two brothers Gerald (Ingrid) Hoffmeister and Edmund (Pam) Hoffmeister, Jr., also many nieces and nephews.  
Private Funeral Services were held at the wishes of her family.
Interment in Wheatfield Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: KOITHAN, Herbert A. Herbert (son of KOITHAN, Herbert A and WAGNER, Margaret V) was born on 19 Oct 1929 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 May 2018 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Carl married WITTKOP, Bonnie Jane on 7 Nov 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Bonnie (daughter of WITTKOP, Clarence G and GOERSS, Hilda Anna) was born on 12 Sep 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Sep 2010 in Hickory, Catawba County, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lyle A. Hoffmeister, 86, of The Villages, Fl (North Tonawanda, NY) passed at Cornerstone Hospice after his fight with cancer.
He was the beloved husband of Diane (Wall) Hoffmeister, sister of Nancy (Don) Schimschack, brother of Carl (late Bonnie) Hoffmeister of NC. Beloved son of William (Nancy and the late Julie) Hoffmeister of Clarence, NY and John Hoffmeister (Kirsten) of VA. Grandfather to John Paul (Cindy), great grandchild Jackson, Kassandra (Erik) Flading and Clayton all of VA. , Emily Wangler of Colorado and special niece known as Auntie Lora to the Grandchildren. Several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Gratwick Lumber Company of North Tonawanda was a family business which he ended up closing. He worked at Kittinger Furniture in Buffalo for 26 years and 6 years at North Tonawanda Public Library. He was a lifetime member of St Mark’s Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda and an associated member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Florida. He was a Veteran and a lifetime member of Amvets in North Tonawanda. He has now gone full circle and is at peace in his eternal home.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to The Parkinson’s Foundation, https://www.parkinson.org/.

Family/Spouse: WALL, Diane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: O'SHEA, Carol Anne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Susan married ZAWODNIAK, Andrezej S [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRONIN, Judith Joyce. Judith (daughter of CRONIN, John F and Isabelle M) was born on 6 Sep 1933 in Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Feb 1997 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SPEIRS, Joyce Iona. Joyce (daughter of SPEIRS, William and MERRITT, Helen) was born on 13 Aug 1933 in Middletown, Orange County, NY; died on 3 Jul 2022 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PANKOW, Lorena. Lorena (daughter of PANKOW, William Carl and MCGILL, Charlotte Esther) was born on 9 Aug 1924 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Sep 2009 in Port Orange, Volusia County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/30/2010

NORTH TONAWANDA - Harold H. Heuer, age 89, of Wheatfield, was called to his heavenly home to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY, on April 15, 1921 to the late John and Esther (Mueller) Heuer. Harold was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during World War II in the 896th Signal Company. He was employed at Hooker Chemical for 40 years and a half years until his retirement. Harold was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Wheatfield and their Men's Club, American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451, Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co., Lutheran Layman's League, Town of Wheatfield Senior Citizens, North German Historical Society; volunteered at Meals On Wheels, Elderwood Health Care at Crestwood and North Gate Health Care Facility. Hobbies and interests included gardening, bowling and playing euchre.

Survivors include his wife, Jane E. (Pankow) Heuer. They were united in marriage February 9, 1946; four children, Curtis (Jeanne) Heuer, Mary (Henry) Striewing, Mark (Minerva) Heuer and Steven (Ann) Heuer; a brother, James Heuer; sister, Lydia Masters; five grandchildren, Nathan Heuer, Michael and Matthew Striewing, Virginia Kahmann and Jonathan Heuer; and a great-granddaughter, Briahnna Lynn. He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Heuer and a sister, Dorothy Wolf.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz), in Wheatfield, on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Ronald D. Oravec on Thursday at 10:30 AM in St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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

Harold married PANKOW, Jane E on 9 Feb 1946 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Jane (daughter of PANKOW, William Carl and MCGILL, Charlotte Esther) was born on 31 Jan 1926 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Apr 2011 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

Dorothy E. Wolf (Heuer), age 85, of Bergholz, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Northgate Health Care Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY on August 23, 1923 to the late John and Esther (Mueller) Heuer.Dorothy was employed for many years as a custodian with the Niagara Wheatfield School District and worked for the Niagara County Board of Elections. She was a life long resident of Bergholz, a life long member of St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, member of the Bergholz Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Wheatfield Seniors and the Wheatfield Republican Club. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and euchre tournaments. She was a senior volunteer at Northgate and Crestwood nursing care facilities, and the Errick Road BEN program.Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin Wolf on November 17, 1980, and a brother, Clarence Heuer. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth (Robert) Klopfer of Bergholz, Helen (Gene) Holden of Oregon, Linda (Herb) Hauenstein of North Tonawanda; a sister, Lydia (Roy) Masters of Wheatfield; two brothers, Harold (Jane) Heuer of North Tonawanda and James (Judy Joyce) Heuer of Wheatfield; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Art (Beatrice) Wolf; sisters-in-law, Louise (Francis) Bish of Tonawanda, Alma (Chester) Cambell of Olean, Alice (Ed) Wolf of Sanborn, Ardis (John) Wolf-DuBois of North Tonawanda, Marilyn (Ken) Wolf of CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Bill Packard.Friends may call Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 PM at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield. The Bergholz Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service in the funeral home at 7 PM on Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Jeff Milsten on Monday, December 29th at 1:00 PM in St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Rohr Street in Bergholz. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western NY Gluten Free Diet Support Group, P.O. Box 1835, Williamsville, Erie County, NY 14231-1835.Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.

Dorothy married WOLF, Benjamin Carl on 11 Apr 1942 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Benjamin (son of WOLF, Elmer Edwin Albert and STANGE, Bertha Louise) was born on 29 Apr 1915 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Nov 1980 in Corning, Steuben County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MASTERS, Roy Ernest. Roy was born on 13 Apr 1924; died on 3 Feb 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEMMEL, Gerda Teresa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - January 23, 2001
Melvin J. Mueller, a retired National Fuel line foreman, died Monday (Jan. 22, 2001) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. He was 72.
Mueller was a native of Wheatfield and had been a lifelong member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bergholz and a member of its choir.
He worked for National Fuel for 31 years, retiring in 1990.
Mueller was an active member of Bergholz Fire Company and its fire police and the Bergholz German Band. He enjoyed gardening and bowling.
Mueller is survived by two daughters, Colleen and Brenda, both of North Tonawanda; a brother, Delbert of Streetman, TX; a sister, Eunice Gardener of Bergen; his stepmother, Ella of Wheatfield; and a granddaughter.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in St. James Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.
Bergholz Fire Company will conduct a memorial service at 7 P.M. Thursday in DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz

Family/Spouse: DONOVAN, Patricia M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eunice H. Gardner, 92, of Bergen, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home. Eunice was born July 20, 1930, in the town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, N.Y., to the late John and Ada Milleville Mueller. She graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On May 17, 1961, she was united in marriage to Harry Gardner, who passed away in November 1989. Eunice was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia. She loved serving her Lord in many ways. One of her favorite ways was meeting every Tuesday with her gal pals, where she hand sewed hundreds of quilts for Lutheran World Relief, for well over 30 years. For many years, Eunice was a child care provider, and has stayed in contact with many of them. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. She also enjoyed going out with the Gilliam Grant lunch group, Silver Sneakers, and taking day trips to the Amish Villages and stores. Along with gardening, Eunice enjoyed putting puzzles together, doing crossword puzzles, adult coloring, baking and going on Facebook. Her greatest joy was spending time at family gatherings enjoying the active great grandchildren and crazy fun of the Saran wrap ball at Christmas. Her marriage was blessed by two sons, Peter of Bergen and Philip (Dee) also of Bergen; a grandson, Jordan, and three granddaughters, Nicole (Angelo) Antonini, Kelly (Steve) Panek and Caitlyn Saville; three great-grandchildren. She is survived by a brother, Delbert (Gerda) Mueller of Texas; three nieces and one nephew. Preceded in death by brother, Melvin Mueller; and her stepmother, Ella Mueller. Eunice was a kind, loving woman of God and she will be deeply missed. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Avenue, Batavia, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in York. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 31 Washington Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements for Eunice were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Bergen, (585) 494-1210.

Eunice married GARDNER, Harry on 17 May 1961 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Harry was born in 1922 in Silver Springs, Wyoming County, NY; died on 16 Nov 1989 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Erwin J. Milleville
Was 42-year employee of Oldbury Company
Erwin J. Milleville, 76, of Cayuga Drive, died Tuesday (July 29, 1997) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, 'suddenly.
Born in Wheatfield on May 28,1921, he was the son of Hugo and Beata (Mueller) Milleville. He was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School. During World War II, Mr. Milleville served in the U.S. Navy, in the Seabees. He married Jean Moebius on May 28, 1949. Mr. Milleville was employed at the former Oldbury County, which was latcr absorbed into Hooker Chemical, as a pipe-fitter for 42 years. He retired in 1982.
He was a lifelong member of St. 'James Lutheran Church, Bergholz, where he had held various positions, including Sunday schoolteacher, trustee, secretary and president. He was a charter member of the Wheatfield American Legion Post 1451. Mr. Milleville was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed bowling and golfing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Larry Milleville of Atlanta and Paul Milleville of Niagara Falls; a daughter, Linda Haseley of Sanborn; two brothers, Richard Milleville of Wheatfield and Donald Milleville of the Town of Niagara; five sisters, Florence Mielke of Niagara Falls, Winifred Proefrock and Alice Lang, both of Wheatfield, Janice Kysor of Lewiston and Beatrice Nehrboss of Newstead; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Alfred Milleville.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, where the Seabees will hold a memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the Wheatfield Post 1451 will hold a service at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. David Menz will conduct services at 11 a.m. Friday in St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. Memorials may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church memorial fund.


Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 30, 1997
Erwin J. Milleville, 76, a retired pipe fitter and an active member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz, died Tuesday (July 29, 1997) in DeGraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda.
Milleville, 76, of Cayuga Drive, was born in Wheatfield and was a graduate of LaSalle High School. He served in the Navy Seabees during World War II
Milleville was employed at the former Oldbury Co. later known as Hooker Chemical, then Occidental Chemical, as a pipe fitter for 42 years. He retired in 1982.
He was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church in Bergholz, where he had been a Sunday school teacher, trustee, secretary and president.
Milleville was a charter member of the Wheatfield Post 1451 of the American Legion, an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed bowling and golf.
Survivors include his wife, the former Jean Moebius; two sons, Larry of Atlanta and Paul; a daughter, Linda Haseley of Sanborn; two brothers, Richard of Wheatfield and Donald of the Town of Niagara; five sisters, Winifred Proefrock and Alice Lange, both of Wheatfield, Beatrice Nehrboss of Newstead, Janice Kysor of Lewiston and Florence Mielke;, and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M., Friday in St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road at Rohr Street, Bergholz. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield

Erwin married MOEBIUS, Jean Marion on 28 May 1949 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Jean (daughter of MOEBIUS, John E and YOUNG, Esther M) was born on 27 Oct 1927 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 2 Dec 2019 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WHEATFIELD - Winifred Proefrock, a talented Danish needle painter, died Wednesday in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Town of Tonawanda, after a brief illness. She was 81.

Born Winifred Milleville in Wheatfield, she attended St. James Lutheran School and was a life member of St. James Lutheran Church and its Women of the Church, quilters and choir. She also taught Sunday school for more than 25 years.

Mrs. Proefrock was a member of the Bergholz Historical Society. She worked in production at an area factory during World War II. Her husband, Harold A., died in 1990.

Survivors include a daughter, Joanne Haniszewski of Pendleton; a brother, Richard Milleville of Bergholz; four sisters, Florence Mielke of Wheatfield, Beatrice Nehrboss of Akron, Janice Kysor of Lewiston and Alice Lange of Wheatfield; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 A.M. Saturday in St. James Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street, Bergholz. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Winifred married PROEFROCK, Harold Albert on 13 Nov 1943 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Harold (son of PROEFROCK, Albert A and BRAUER, Martha) was born on 3 Sep 1920 in Altamont, Effingham County, IL; died on 27 May 1990 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alfred E. Milleville NF Gazette
Was head mechanic at N-W school bus garage
BERGHOLZ - Alfred E. "Ollie" Milleville, 71, of Washington Street, died Thursday (Nov, 28, 1996) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after a seven month illness,
He was born Nov, 29, 1924, in Wheatfield, the son of Hugo and Beata (Mueller) Milleville, He attended St. James Lutheran School, Niagara Falls High School and the former Trott Vocational High School.
Mr, Milleville served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946 as a private first class in Company M. 35th Division, 137th Infantry Regiment. He served in Germany.
He worked as a head mechanic at the Niagara-Wheatfield School District bus garage for 20 years. He retired at the age of 55 and purchased the Meeting Place on Niagara Road. He ran that business for eight years in the 1980s. He also owned and operated the A + H Boulevard Garage across from Bell Aerospace with his brother-in-law, Harold Proefrock.
Mr. Milleville was a charter member American Legion Wheatfield Post 1465, VFW Post 9011 and the Wheatfield Businessmen. He was an exempt member of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. and attended St. James Lutheran Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, golfing and helping out at the church and at the legion post.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, the former Joanne C. Strasburg; two sons, Steven M. Milleville of North Tonawanda and Douglas J. Milleville of Bergholz; two daughters, Judith A. Walck and Pamela J. Kowalik, both of Wheatfield; three brothers, Erwin J. Milleville of Niagara Falls, Richard E. Milleville of Bergholz and Donald J. Milleville of the Town of Niagara; five sisters, Florence E. Mielke, Alice R. Lange and Winifred L. Proefrock, all of Wheatfield, G. Beatrice Nehrbos of Newstead and Janice N. Kysor of Lewiston; and three grandchildren. . 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, where memorial services will be conducted by the American Legion Wheatfield Post 1465 at 2 p.m. Sunday and by the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. David B. Menz will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street. Interment will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Buffalo News, The (NY) - November 30, 1996
Alfred E. "Ollie" Milleville, 71, of Washington Street, retired head mechanic at the Niagara-Wheatfield School bus garage and former owner of the Meeting Place restaurant, died Thursday (Nov. 28, 1996) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, after an illness of seven months.
The Wheatfield native attended St. James Lutheran School, Niagara Falls High School and the former Trott Vocational High School in Niagara Falls.
Milleville served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946, and was stationed in Germany with the 137th Infantry Regiment.
He was a charter member of Wheatfield Post 1465, American Legion, and a member of Post 9011, Veterans of Foreign Wars; St. James Lutheran Church; and the Wheatfield Businessmen's Association. He also was an exempt member of Bergholz Fire Company.
Milleville worked at the Niagara-Wheatfield School bus garage for 20 years until he retired as head mechanic when he was 55.
He and his wife then purchased the Meeting Place on Niagara Road.
The couple operated the restaurant for eight years during the 1980s.
Milleville and his brother-in-law, Harold Proefrock, had owned and operated A&H Boulevard Garage, across Niagara Falls Boulevard from the former Bell Aerospace plant. Milleville also worked as a mechanic at Empire Builders of Niagara Falls before working at Niagara-Wheatfield.
Milleville enjoyed golfing, spending time with his
grandchildren and doing volunteer work at his church and at the American Legion hall.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, the former Joanne C. Strasburg; two sons, Steven M. of North Tonawanda and Douglas J.; two daughters, Judith A. Walck and Pamela J. Kowalik, both of Wheatfield; three brothers, Erwin J. of Niagara Falls, Donald J. of the Town of Niagara, and Richard E.; five sisters, Florence E. Mielke, Winifred L. Proefrock and Alice R. Lange, all of Wheatfield, G. Beatrice Nehrboss of Newstead and Janice N. Kysor of Lewiston; and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday in St. James Lutheran Church, Niagara Road and Rohr Street. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield.

Alfred married STRASBURG, Joanne Carole in May 1958 in Niagara County, NY. Joanne (daughter of STRASBURG, Albert Franklin and SCHULTZ, Clara Amanda) was born on 30 Jan 1935 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Oct 2020 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Richard Edgar Milleville, born to Hugo and Beata Milleville on July 1st, 1927, passed away on May 3rd, 2017, at the age of 89.  Richard was the beloved husband of Emily (Dietz) Milleville for 56 wonderful years.  Richard was a devoted lifetime member of St. James Lutheran Church.  He attended Trott Vocational School in Niagara Falls and later served in the US Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946.  After his time in the service Richard worked as a millwright for General Abrasives for 33 years.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling, hunting, spoiling his grandchildren, and attending his family’s sporting events. He was a member of the Bergholz Fire Company for 63 years.
Richard is survived by two sisters, Janice Kirchner and Alice Lange and to sisters-in-law Jean and Joanne Milleville; and his ten children and their spouses; Richard (Nancy), Jeffrey (late Wanda), Jane (Clayton) Wilson, Michael (Janet), Sharon (George) Walters, Bruce (Debbie), Brad (Susan), Sue (Jeffery) Boyer, Michelle (David) Lyman, and Christine (Brian) Foy. He was the proud grandfather of Andrea, Jon, Kristen, Liz, Ricky, Jess, Ben, Carly, Mikaela, Jake, Ryan, Sam, Tyler, Megan, Julia, Mason, Dan, Arianna, Sydney, Sarah, Matthew, Alyssa, Nate, and Nick; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by six siblings, Erwin, Florence, Winifred, Alfred, Beatrice, and Donald.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4th from 6 – 9 P.M. and Friday, May 5th from 1 – 3 & 6 – 9 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Funeral services will be celebrated on Saturday, May 6th at 3:00 P.M. in St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery.

Richard married DIETZ, Emily Louise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janice N. Kysor - Kirchner, age 89 of Wheatfield, NY, formerly of Lewiston, NY, was called to her heavenly home on September 19, 2017 at the Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. Born in the Town of Wheatfield, NY on July 31, 1928, daughter of the late Hugo and Beata (Mueller) Milleville. A graduate of LaSalle High School, Niagara Falls, she was employed in the sales department at the Niagara Gazette, until her retirement. Janice was a long time member of St. James LutheranChurch, Bergholz, enjoyed traveling, going on cruses, and the quality time spent with her family.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Elwood E. Kysor Jr. on July 31, 1998, and her second husband, Peter G. Kirchner on May 30, 2015. Also predeceased by seven brothers and sisters, Florence Mielke, Winifred Proefrock, Beatrice Nohrvoss, Richard, Donald, Erwin and Alfred Milleville.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra (John) Schultz of North Tonawanda; a sister, Alice Lang; grandchildren, E. Joshua (Michelle) Schultz, and Amanda E. (John) Jasper; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Aiden, Reece, and Deliah; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday (September 22) from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dan Tabor, on Saturday (September 23) at 11:00 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, across the street from the funeral home. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Janice married KYSOR, Elwood Eugene in 1947. Elwood was born on 31 May 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Jul 1998 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KIRCHNER, Peter George. Peter (son of KIRCHNER, Carl Albert and FREEMAN, Eugenia) was born about 1925 in Little Falls, Herkimer County, NY; died on 30 May 2015 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ALICE R. LANGE, age 91, of North Tonawanda, NY, was called peacefully to her heavenly home on August 19, 2021 while at the DeGraff Memorial Hospital -Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 27, 1929; daughter of Hugo and Beata (Mueller) Milleville. Alice was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Sanborn, where she was active in the Ladies Aid and quilting group. Alice was married to the late Norbert G. Lange, for 58 years.Survivors include four children, Keith (Wendy) Lange of Wheatfield, Marsha Dixson of Livonia, MI, Karen (Merwan) Mereby of Baton Rouge, LA, and Gregory (Barbara) Lange of Wheatfield; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and many nieces and nephews.Alice was also preceded in death by eight siblings, Erwin, Florence, Winifred, Alfred, Beatrice, Donald, Richard, and Janice.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday (August 22) from 5-8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Deron Milleville, on Monday (August 23) at 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Town of Wheatfield, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran School.

Alice married LANGE, Norbert Gottlieb about 1952. Norbert (son of LANGE, William Friedrich Phillip and WALCK, Esther Amalie Ernestine) was born on 5 Jun 1932 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Dec 2010 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buffalo News, The (NY) - December 15, 2002
Donald J. Milleville, who worked for 42 years at the Carborundum Co. in Wheatfield, died Friday (Dec. 13, 2002) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. He was 71.
A Niagara Falls native, Milleville- was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and a Korean War-era veteran of the Army.
He worked as a machine operator and expeditor for Carborundum, retiring in 1992. He also operated a roadside stand, selling produce.
Milleville was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Sanborn and served as an elder, trustee, custodian and on various committees, including 10 years on the Evangelism Committee.
He enjoyed beekeeping, fishing, bowling and gardening.
His first wife, the former Gladys DeVantier, died in 1997.
Survivors include his wife, the former Joyce A. Herby of the Town of Niagara; four sons, Thomas of Wheatfield, Joel and Todd, both of the Town of Niagara, and the Rev. Deron of Skaneateles; a daughter, Barbara of Vienna, Va.; a stepson, David Herby of Buffalo; a brother, Richard of Bergholz; five sisters, Florence Mielke, Winifred Proefrock and Alice Lange, all of Wheatfield, Beatrice Nehrboss of Newstead and Janice Kirchner of Lewiston; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6169 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in the church cemeteryBuffalo News, The (NY) - December 15, 2002
Donald J. Milleville, who worked for 42 years at the Carborundum Co. in Wheatfield, died Friday (Dec. 13, 2002) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. He was 71.
A Niagara Falls native, Milleville- was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and a Korean War-era veteran of the Army.
He worked as a machine operator and expeditor for Carborundum, retiring in 1992. He also operated a roadside stand, selling produce.
Milleville was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Sanborn and served as an elder, trustee, custodian and on various committees, including 10 years on the Evangelism Committee.
He enjoyed beekeeping, fishing, bowling and gardening.
His first wife, the former Gladys DeVantier, died in 1997.
Survivors include his wife, the former Joyce A. Herby of the Town of Niagara; four sons, Thomas of Wheatfield, Joel and Todd, both of the Town of Niagara, and the Rev. Deron of Skaneateles; a daughter, Barbara of Vienna, Va.; a stepson, David Herby of Buffalo; a brother, Richard of Bergholz; five sisters, Florence Mielke, Winifred Proefrock and Alice Lange, all of Wheatfield, Beatrice Nehrboss of Newstead and Janice Kirchner of Lewiston; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6169 Walmore Road, Wheatfield. Burial will be in the church cemetery

Donald married DEVANTIER, Gladys Elaine on 7 Jun 1958 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Gladys (daughter of DEVANTIER, Albert Wilhelm Eduard and HOFFMEISTER, Christine Pauline Auguste) was born on 15 Nov 1932 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Oct 1997 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HERBY, Joyce A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Florence Elizabeth (Milleville) Mielke, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1922, the daughter of Hugo and Beata Milleville, and was the second of nine children. She moved to Las Vegas, NV in 2011. She was married 50 years to George William Mielke who predeceased her on July 9,1994.
Florence is lovingly remembered by her four children, Dave (Connie) of Niagara Falls, NY, Dan (Kathy) of Pilot Point, TX, Ron (Gayle) of Lockport, NY, and Kathy (Ron) of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother, Rick (Emy); sisters, Alice Lange (late Norbert) and Jan Kirchner (late Peter); and sisters-in-law, Joanne (late Alfred) Milleville, Jean (late Erwin) Milleville and Doris (late Ben) Measel. She was predeceased by sisters, Winifred (late Harold) Proefrock and Beatrice (Bill) Nehrboss; and brother, Donald (Gladys) Milleville.
She was a life-long member of St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, NY, sharing her sewing and needlework skills with Lutheran World Relief Quilts, Prayer Shawls for the homebound, and lap robes for veterans. She will always be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, welcoming friendliness to all, willingness to help others in need, and her famous angel food cake. She will always hold a special place in everyone's hearts.
Florence donated her body to science. There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, Bergholtz, NY on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Family/Spouse: MIELKE, George William. George (son of MIELKE, Walter George and WILSON, May Fannie) was born on 4 Apr 1921 in Ransomville, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jul 1994 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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 LAWRENCE P. PFOHL, age 82 of Sanborn, New York, entered into rest unexpectedly on April 11, 2024 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, New York on May 30, 1941; son of the late Gustav and Anna (Mueller) Pfohl. Larry graduated from Trott Vocational High School, and served in the United States Army. He was employed as an electrician at Saint Gobain, in Niagara Falls, for approximately thirty years, retiring in 2007. Larry was a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where he had served as a trustee and elder. He was also a member of the American Legion in Sanborn. Larry enjoyed the outdoors and liked fishing in Lake Ontario and Quebec, Canada, and going deer hunting at his camp in Friendship, New York. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Gray) Pfohl, whom he married June 17, 1967; two children, Jennifer (William) Baird, and Kevin (Gina) Pfohl; a brother, Walter (Patricia) Pfohl; and five grandchildren, Blair Pfohl, Jack, Lily and Sadie Baird, and Lola Pfohl.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Monday - April 15 from 4-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Kurt Jensen, on Tuesday - April 16 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, or school.

Lawrence married GRAY, Nancy Grace on 17 Jun 1967. Nancy (daughter of GRAY, Angus F and BRITTON, Grace M) was born on 24 Mar 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 May 2024 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PIERONI, Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GREGER, Stefan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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16 July 1941 Tonawanda News
Brenda Lynn Mueller
Brenda Lynn Mueller, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Mueller of the
Errick road, town of Wheatfield, died this morning at the Mueller home.
Besides her parents a brother, Diane Clair survives. Rites will be held
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and at 2:30 o'clock at the
St. John's church, St. Johnsburg. Rev. Walter Thiemecke will officiate.
Burial will be in St. John's cemetery.

Candace married SHAW, Roger L [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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