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Niagara Gazette
Mildred M. Hurtgam Co-Owner/Operator of Hurtgam Farms
Mildred M. Hurtgam, age 88 formerly of Ridge Rd., Town of Cambria, NY, was called to her eternal home on Sunday, November 17, 2002 in the Mt. St. Mary's Long Term Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs. Hurtgam was born July 21, 1914 in the Town of Wilson, NY, the daughter of the late Fred and Selma (Winters) Schultz. She was married to Herbert R. Hurtgam on March 7, 1935. Together they owned and operated Hurtgam Farms in the Town of Cambria for many years, taking their eggs and produce to the North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls City Markets. Mr. Hurtgam passed away on September 9, 1991. Mrs. Hurtgam was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge and very active in its' Ladies Aid Society for which she had served as Secretary and Treasurer. She was a member of the Newfane Golden Agers and the Sanborn Friendship Club. She enjoyed sending and receiving greeting cards. She is survived by two sons, Jerry (Brenda) Hurtgam of Ransomville, and Charles (Maggie) Hurtgam of Greene, NY; a sister, Eleanor Eckert and a brother, Carlton (Eleanor) Schultz both of Newfane; her grandchildren, Jeff (Harmony) Hurtgam, Jay (Cassandra) Hurtgam, Jodie Hurtgam, Robert (Nicole) Lewis, and Richard (Penny) Lewis; her great grandchildren, Melissa, Randy, Chris, and Jordan Lewis; her sisters-in-law, Jenny, Alvera, Martha, and Donna Schultz. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 6 brothers, Leonard, Clarence, Wallace, Willard, Harold, and Ronald Schultz; and 3 sisters, Alma Kopp, Irene Bohnstadt, and Evelyn Lounsbury. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Hardison Funeral Home, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 am in St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria, with the Rev. William Carney officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mildred's memory may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094.

Mildred married HURTGAM, Herbert R on 7 Mar 1935. Herbert (son of HURTGAM, Charles and BERG, Augusta M) was born on 11 Feb 1900 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Sep 1991 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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November 28, 2012
Jerry H. Hurtgam

Niagara Gazette

RANSOMVILLE —
Jerry H. Hurtgam, age 70, of Ransomville, fell asleep in Jesus on Monday, November 26, 2012, at his home after a lengthy illness. Jerry was born on December 9, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Herbert R. and Mildred (Schultz) Hurtgam.
He was a 1959 graduate of Wilson Central High School. Jerry was past owner and operator of J Hurtgam Farms and sold produce at Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda farmers markets. He served in various roles on the Farm Bureau, Niagara County Cooperative Extension, and the Lake Plains Vegetable Growers. Jerry was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, where he served as usher and member of the finance committee. Faith, family, friends, farming, and Bluegrass music fulfilled his life.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Brenda (Schendel) Hurtgam; two sons, Jeff (Harmony) Hurtgam and Jay (Cassandra) Hurtgam, both of Ransomville; a daughter, Jodie Hess of Hilton, NY; four grandchildren, Emma, Abigail, Allison and Nathan Hurtgam; and a brother, Charles (Maggie) Hurtgam of Greene, NY.
Friends may call at St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Town of Cambria on Saturday, December 1st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM in the Church with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church at North Ridge, 4169 Church Rd., Lockport, NY 14094, Worship for Shut-Ins, payable to: Lutheran Ministries, Inc., 5 Martin Luther Dr., Ft. Wayne, IN 46825, or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Rd. Ransomville.
Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online registry.

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

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

Family/Spouse: SZCZYGIEL, Cassandra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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