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6 May 1929 Evening News of the Tonawandas
Charles Kriedemann
The funeral of Charles Kriedemann, 72 years old, a former resident of North Tonawanda, who died Saturday at the St. Jerome's hospital, Batavia, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of his son, John H. Wendt, 444 Schenk street. Rev. Ernst Schneppe officiated and burial was in St. Peter's cemetery.
Mr. Kriedemann resided in North Tonawanda until taking up his residence at Alexander, near Batavia, ten years ago. He was a mason contractor while residing here.
Surviving are a wife, Louise; three sons, Gust Kriedemann and John H. Wendt, North Tonawanda, and Martin Wendt, Buffalo; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Proefrock, Alexander; 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother, Julius Kriedemann, and a sister, Mrs. Herman Acksel, North Tonawanda.

Charles married KINNEY, Louisa about 1882. Louisa (daughter of Wilhelmina) was born in Dec 1847 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Sep 1935 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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20 July 1936 Tonawanda News
Nash Rd. Man Killed In Auto Crash Sunday
Fractured Skull Fatal to Gustav Kriedemann, Mason Contractor – Accident Occurred in Buffalo – Drivers Lay Charges
Gustav Kriedemann, 52, of 837 Nash road, well known mason contractor here, was almost instantly killed yesterday when an auto, driven by his son Edwin, 24, and a car, driven by Dr. George R. Turk of 595 Lafayette avenue, collided at the intersection of Parker avenue and Amherst street, Buffalo.
Mr. Kriedemann suffered a fractured skull.
As a result of the accident which also caused painful but not serious injuries to Mrs. Marie Kriedemann, a passenger in her son’s car and Mrs. Mary L. Turk, 66 years old, wife of the doctor, both drivers were booked at the Central Park station with one complaint against the other.
On complaint of Dr. Turk, Edwin Kriedemann was charged with reckless driving, and on complaint of Kriedemann, Dr. Turk was charged with passing a boulevard stop sign. Neither driver was injured.
Kriedemann was driving north in Parker avenue and Dr. Turk west in Amherst street. The cars came together at the intersection and the impact tipped over the Kriedemann machine. The elder Kriedemann was thrown out landing on the pavement on his head. He died within a few minutes.
Mrs. Kriedemann suffered cuts and bruises. She insisted on being taken home for treatment. Mrs. Turk, who suffered cuts and also a possible rib fracture also was taken home.
Accidental Death
Despite the fact that each driver laid a charge against the other Medical Examiner Francis M. Kujawa announced a certificate of accidental death would be issued.
Besides his wife and son, Edwin, Mr. Kriedemann is survived by two sons William and Walter; one daughter, Alice; one granddaughter, Janis Kriedemann all of North Tonawanda; two brothers, John Wendt of North Tonawanda and Martin Wendt of Rochester, and one sister, Mrs. Fred Proefrock of Alexander, N.Y.
Mr. Kriedemann was a member of St. Peter’s church, Thompson street; the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterer’s Union of the Tonawandas and the Eldredge Bicycle club.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the late home. Rev. Ernst Schneppe of St. Peter’s church will officiate and burial will be in White Chapel Memorial park

Gustav married POERSCHKE, Marie about 1906. Marie (daughter of POERSCHKE, August and KREBS, Elizabeth Anna) was born on 12 Aug 1886 in Germany; died on 24 Feb 1967 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helena married PROEFROCK, Frederick about 1905. Frederick (son of PROEFROCK, August Heinrich and HAMANN, Wilhelmine Christine) was born on 24 May 1886 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died in Jan 1980 in East Bethany, Genesee County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FISCHER, Ruth A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married HOFFMAN, Mary L on 31 May 1930 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of HOFFMAN, John A and FLECKSER, Lena) was born about 1908 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Jun 1934 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married THOMPSON, Jessie Martha on 22 Mar 1929 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Jessie (daughter of MCGREGORTHOMPSON, Alexander and GOMBERT, Minnie Sophia) was born on 3 Sep 1909 in Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Jul 1977 in Kenmore, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MEYERS, Carl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married MELLENTHIEN, Norwood A on 18 Dec 1937 in Alexander, Genesee County, NY. Norwood (son of MELLENTHIEN, Alvin C and ARNOLD, May I) was born on 21 Apr 1918 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 8 Jan 1995 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CATLIN, Richard William. Richard (son of CATLIN, Robert and BROWN, Gertrude) was born about 1937; died on 28 Dec 2016 in Brownsburg, Hendricks County, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 7, 2014
Janice M. DeVantier

Niagara Gazette

TOWN OF NIAGARA —
Janice M. (Kriedemann) DeVantier, age 82 of Erlanger, KY, formerly of the Town of Niagara, was called to her heavenly home on January 2, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born in North Tonawanda, NY on March 3, 1931 she was the daughter of the late William and Jessie (Thompson) Kriedemann.
Janice was a graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy in Kenmore and a former member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Walmore. Her interests included reading, assembling puzzles, Bible study, spending quality time with her family, working at the family business and was a devoted homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Bert A. DeVantier on May 7, 1995. They were united in marriage on September 3, 1955.
Survivors include two sons, Bert W. (Beth) DeVantier of Independence, KY and Lee G. (Maire) DeVantier of Falls Church, VA; a grandson, Aidan L. DeVantier; two sisters-in-law, Lillian DuBois and Edna Walck; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME (731-3234), 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Saturday, January 11th from 1-3 PM. Services will be conducted by Pastor Jonathon Haseley on Saturday at 3:00 PM following visitation in the funeral home. Interment will take place in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's LCMC Church, or Mount St. Mary Academy.
Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Janice married DEVANTIER, Bert Adolph on 3 Sep 1955. Bert (son of DEVANTIER, Hubert Adolf and BEUTEL, Hulda Albertine) was born on 6 Feb 1931 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 May 1995 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]