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Tonawanda News, Mar 16, 1985
DeVANTIER - Edwin E. DeVantier, 94, Thursday evening (March 14, 1985) at his home after a lengthy illness. Pre deceased by his wife, Lily L. (Haseley), he is survived by five children, Mrs. Hilda Grawe of Wheatfield, Franklin (Veronica) of North Tonawanda, Elton (Barbara), Melvin (Gail) and Mrs. Erich (Alice) Marzahl, all of Wheatfield, also survived by two sisters-in-law, Esther DeVantier and Viola
Milleville, both of Wheatfield; fourteen grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren
and many nieces and nephews. Pre deceased by one brother, Benjamin and one sister, Esther Haseley. Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 8904 So. Military Rd Niagara Falls, Friday 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday (Mar. 17th) at 3 p.m. at St. James Ev. Lutheran Church with the Rev. John H. Crilley officiating Interment in St. James Lutheran
Cemetery.

Edwin married HASELEY, Lily Leona Albertine on 15 Apr 1917 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Lily (daughter of HASELEY, Ferdinand Lebrecht and WENDT, Wilhelmine Susanna Rebecca) was born on 1 Feb 1898 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Apr 1975 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAWE - Hilda R. 5/18/2004

WHEATFIELD - Hilda R. Grawe of Niagara Falls Boulevard died unexpectedly Sunday in DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility, North Tonawanda. She was 84.
A Wheatfield native, the former Hilda DeVantier was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she attended Bible class and services and spent time playing cards with the "Rook Gang." She also was a member of St. John's Ladies Aid and the Altar Guild and the Wheatfield Senior Citizens.
Her husband, Allan P., died in 1982.
She is survived by a son, Daniel of Wheatfield; two daughters, Margaret Failing and Martha Darlak, both of Wheatfield; three brothers, Franklin DeVantier of Arizona and Elton DeVantier and Melvin DeVantier, both of Wheatfield; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 P.M. today in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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HILDA R. GRAWE - JAN. 6, 1920 -- MAY 16, 2004
Buffalo News, The (NY) - May 18, 2004
Hilda R. Grawe of Niagara Falls Boulevard died unexpectedly Sunday in DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility, North Tonawanda. She was 84. A Wheatfield native, the former Hilda DeVantier was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she attended Bible class and services and spent time playing cards with the "Rook Gang." She also was a member of St. John's Ladies Aid and the Altar Guild and the Wheatfield Senior Citizens. Her husband, Allan P., died in 1982. She is survived by a son, Daniel of Wheatfield; two daughters, Margaret Failing and Martha Darlak, both of Wheatfield; three brothers, Franklin DeVantier of Arizona and Elton DeVantier and Melvin DeVantier, both of Wheatfield; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held today in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls Boulevard and Ward Road. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Hilda married GRAWE, Allan P on 6 Jul 1941 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Allan (son of GRAWE, Herman J and REIDEL, Margaret) was born on 4 May 1917 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Aug 1982 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: POIRIER, Veronica E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MANNING, Gail Ruth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELTON C. DeVANTIER, age 89 of Wheatfield, New York, was called peacefully to his heavenly home, to be with his Lord and Savior, on April 11, 2019, while at the Northgate Health Care Facility. Born October 18, 1929 in the Town of Wheatfield, New York, son of the late Edwin and Lily (Haseley) DeVantier. Elton served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He was employed at L.B. Smith, Syracuse Supply, Dow & Company, Haseley Trucking, and Sevenson Environmental, where he retired from. Elton was a lifelong member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, where he served as trustee and elder. Hobbies and interests included hunting, fishing, and the quality time spent with his family at home and camp.
Beloved husband of 63 years, Barbara (Schaffer) DeVantier. They were united in marriage on August 6, 1955; beloved dad of Randy (Sara) DeVantier of Wheatfield, Brian DeVantier of Wheatfield, and Robert (Alyson) DeVantier of Vestal, NY; a brother, Melvin (Gail) DeVantier of Wheatfield; sister-in-law, Marion Schaffer; dearly loved by his grandchildren, Lauren, Brooke, Ethan Dietz, Cole,and Kera Jane; and several nieces and nephews.
Elton was predeceased by a brother, Franklin DeVantier; and two sisters, Hilda Grawe and Alice Marzahl.
Friends are invited to join with the family, for a memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road in Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church, or The Lutheran Hour. There will be no prior visitation. Arrangements are with the DuBois Funeral Home.

Elton married SCHAFFER, Barbara Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARZAHL, Erich Karl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DARLAK, Robert E. Robert (son of DARLAK, Edward and WILK, Josephine) was born on 13 Feb 1944 in Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Jun 2009 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARGARET L. FAILING, age 78 of Wheatfield, NY, was called unexpectedly to her heavenly home on June 26, 2021 at Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on July 12, 1942; daughter of the late Allan and Hilda (DeVantier) Grawe. A graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School class of 1960; Margaret was a lifelong member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheatfield, she enjoyed bowling, was a avid Bingo player, for many years went to Aruba on vacations, loved playing cards and board games with her grandchildren, her Christian faith and church was a very important part of her life, and she cherished the time spent with her family and friends.Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Henry "Butch" Failing on November 17, 2015, and her brother, Daniel Grawe.Survivors include her four loving children, Lynette Failing of North Tonawanda, Mark (Holly) Failing of Wheatfield, Keith (Noelle) Failing of Wheatfield, and Keri (Doug) Clark of Williamsville; ten grandchildren, Brianna, Madison, Chase and Summer Clark, Madison, Michael Lippa and Harper Failing, Allison, Katelyn and William Failing; a sister, Martha (dec'd Robert) Darlak; sister in law, Fran Grawe both of Wheatfield; and many nieces and nephews.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Wednesday, June 30 from 4-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Michael Borgstede, on Thursday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Falls Blvd. and Ward Road, in Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.14146

Margaret married FAILING, Henry S on 19 Jun 1965 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Henry (son of FAILING, William and PAWLIK, Rose) was born on 20 Jun 1939 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Nov 2015 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DANIEL A. GRAWE - SEPT. 9, 1947 -- JULY 15, 2004
Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 24, 2004
A memorial service will be arranged for Daniel A. Grawe, a truck driver, who died July 15 in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, after a motorcycle accident in Depew. He was 56. The Niagara Falls native was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School, Sanborn. Mr. Grawe was an Army veteran who served in Korea.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, gardening, camping and traveling.
Mr. Grawe was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Newfane.
He was a driver for ABF Freight of the Town of Tonawanda.
His minister, the Rev. Wayne Jagow, said family members are staying by the side of his wife of 32 years, the former Franziska Hepper, who was injured in the same accident.
Mr. Grawe also is survived by three daughters, Melissa Lemieux of Arlington, Vt., Nicole of Niagara Falls and Jennifer of Denver; and twin sisters, Margaret Failing and Martha Darlak, both of Wheatfield.
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Buffalo News, The (NY) - July 16, 2004
A Niagara Falls man whose motorcycle was struck by a car in Depew died early Thursday in Erie County Medical Center, leaving his family mourning his death and maintaining its vigil for his wife, who was critically injured in the same collision.
Daniel A. Grawe, 56, of Niagara Falls Boulevard, who was driving the motorcycle, died at 2:20 a.m., after he had taken a turn for the worse the night before.
His wife, Franziska, 52, remained in critical condition in the medical center.
"My heart just goes out to their three daughters," said the Rev. Wayne F. Jagow, their minister at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilson. "They're grieving on one side and having hope on the other. What a tension, in terms of emotions."
The Grawes were riding their motorcycle in Depew on Monday when the vehicle was struck broadside by a car at George Urban Boulevard and Transit Road shortly before 11 p.m.
Witnesses have told police that the car went through a red light before striking the Grawes' motorcycle.
The driver of the car, Jacob A. Hirsch, 19, of Depew, has been charged with two counts of vehicular assault, authorities said. Other possible charges are pending.
Following the accident, family members converged on the Trauma Intensive Care Unit in ECMC, where Franziska Grawe remained sedated in one room with a severe head injury, while her nearby husband was conscious before his condition got worse.
"When we went up there, he was aware what was going on, even though he couldn't communicate," Jagow said. "His daughters explained that things were OK with Fran. At one point, he was getting very agitated, because he wanted more information on her."
Even after Daniel Grawe's death, the hospital vigil continued by his wife's bedside late Thursday.
"This is one layer of tragedy upon another layer," Jagow said. "No matter what happens with Fran, this is a family that has been shattered by an irresponsible act."

Family/Spouse: HEPPER, Franziska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GELTZ, Ronald L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BRUNNER, Dr Douglas E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DONNER, Scott Benjamin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: PFOHL, Sherry Elaine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: ORLANDO, Joe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: SHIAH, Denise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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CLAUDETTE MARIE LEMIEUX, age 50 of the Town of Lockport, NY, was called to her heavenly home on August 12, 2020 at the Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on February 19, 1970; daughter of Robert and Martha (Grawe) Darlak. Claudette earned her Masters Degree in teaching, and was employed as a Kindergarten teacher, in the Starpoint Central School District. She attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda, her number "1" hobby was watching her kids play their many sports games and tournaments, enjoyed coaching softball, and the quality time spent with family while traveling, shopping and camping.
Survivors include her loving husband, Marlin Andre Lemieux. They were married April 3, 1993; three children, Dalton (Christina) Lemieux, Hunter Lemieux and Lynnea Lemieux; Her mother "Marty"; a sister, Geanette (Joel) Prohaska; brother, Glen (Jody) Darlak; and many dear friends.
She was predeceased by her father, Robert Darlak.
Claudette was sometimes called Mama Claud by her many extra kids (friends of her children, players on teams, etc.) and Mayor, because you never went anywhere without running into someone who knew her.
Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday (August 14) from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Earnest Green III, on Saturday (August 15) at 5:00 p.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a cancer or breast cancer foundation of your choice.

Claudette married LEMIEUX, Marlin Andre on 3 Apr 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PROHASKA, Joel Dennis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BROCHEY, Noelle M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LIPPA, Holly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CLARK, Douglas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FRIES, Matthew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEMIEUX, Darren. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: METRO, Christopher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BAKER, Kelly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]