Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/9/1934

The funeral services for Charles
Mittelstadt were held Tuesday afternoon
at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Adella Broecker, of .the Shawnee
road, at 2 o'clock and later from the
Lutheran church in Martinsville. The
Rev. Hinners officiated. Mr. Mittelstadt
was the husband of the late
Mrs, Bertha Dall Mittelstadt, formerly
of this village

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 2/9/1934

The funeral of Charles Mittelstaedt.
80 years old. well-known farmer of
this communty, was held from the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Philip
Broecker, of the Shawnee Road, on
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and
2:30 at St. Matthew's church. Martinsville.
Mr. Mlttlestacdt Is survived
by two sons. Charles, of the Shawnee
Road. William, of the Campbell
Boulevard; two daughters. Mrs. John
Martin, of North Tonawanda. and
Mrs. Philip Broecker. of the Shawnee
Road.

Charles married DALL, Bertha Minnie about 1878 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Bertha (daughter of DALL, Wilhelm and HIDDE, Friederike) was born in Sep 1860 in Grimme, Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 7 May 1929 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rochester Democrat Apr 4 , 1939
Vicinity Deaths
W. F. MITTELSTAEDT
Lockport - Funeral services for William F. Mittelstaedt, 59, who died Sunday in his home in the Campbell Boulevard, will be held at 2 p. m. today in the home. He was a lifelong resident of Niagara County where he was a farmer and carpenter. Surviving are his widow, Emma; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Wilson, Appleton; one brother, Charles Mittelstaedt and two sisters, Mrs. John Maerten and Mrs. Philip Broecker, all of Tonawanda.

Wilhelm married BISCHKOPF, Emma Vohler about 1907. Emma (daughter of BISCHKOPF, Charles and VOELKER, Wilhelmina) was born on 27 Sep 1884 in Town of Pendleton, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Aug 1968 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News, Mar 2, 1966
MINNIE MAERTEN DIES AT 84
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday for Mrs. Minnie Maerten, 84, of 460 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, who died today in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. She was a native of North Tonawanda and a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Robert Vikovic, and two sons, Irwin & Leroy, a third son, Clinton in Sacramento, Calif., a brother, a sister, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Hamp Funeral Home, Adam and Seymore Streets, Tonawanda. Burial will be in St Paul Cemetery

Minnie married MAERTEN, John Carl on 27 Sep 1905 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. John (son of MAERTEN, Christian Frederick and BEYER, Wilhelmine) was born on 15 Nov 1873 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Aug 1964 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married SCHROEDER, Rosa Eleonore on 18 Feb 1909 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Rosa (daughter of SCHROEDER, Ferdinand and HASELEY, Ernestine Elizabeth) was born on 23 Oct 1886 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Jul 1969 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Emma. Emma (daughter of VOELKER, Charles and PAHL, Bertha) was born in Nov 1888 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Aug 1964 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRAFTS, Frances. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda Evening News, Mar 14, 1923
Herman C. Mittelsteadt
Following a lingering illness in the DeGraff Memorial hospital, Herman C. Mittlestaedt, 35 years of age, died late yesterday afternoon. He lived in the town of Wheatfield in the Shawnee road and had resided in the same locality all his life.
He was a farmer. Besides his wife, Ella, there are two sons, Paul and Arthur of the town of Wheatfield; two brothers, Charles Jr., also of the town of Wheatfield and
William of Pendelton; two sisters. Mrs. John Martin of Martinsville and Mrs. Philip Broecker of Wheatfield and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mittelstaedt, also of Wheatfield, who survive. Funeral services will be held at the late home Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock and from St. Paul's church at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be at St Paul's cemetery

Herman married VOELKER, Ella E on 1 Dec 1915 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Ella (daughter of VOELKER, Charles and PAHL, Bertha) was born on 17 May 1891 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Apr 1940 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/5/1983

BROECKER - Lydia B
Broecker, 85, of the Town
of Wheatfield, Saturday
(July 2. 1983) in Kenmore
Mercy Hospital after a
lengthy illness.
Mrs. Broecker was a
member of St. Matthew
Lutheran Church
She was the wife of the
late Philip Broecker, who
died in 1955 She is survived
by four daughters.
Miss Mildred Broecker of
Wheatfield; Mrs AW
(Lois) Moldenhauer of
North Tonawanda; Miss
Phyllis Broecker of
Nashua, N.H., and Mrs
Delwyn (Shirley) Arnold of
Franklin, Mass.; one son.
Burton (Lorena) Broecker
of North Tonawanda;
seven grandchildren, two
great grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the
Fretthold Funeral Home
Inc., 1241 Oliver St at
Ward Road, North Tonawanda,
Monday and
Tuesday 2 A p m and 7-9
p.m.
Funeral services will be
held Wednesday at 10 am
from St. Matthew Lutheran
Church The Rev AW
Moldenhauer will officiate.
Interment in St. Paul Lu
theran Cemetery If so
desired, memorials may be
made to St Matthew Lutheran
Church

Family/Spouse: BROECKER, Philipp Arthur Edward. Philipp (son of BROECKER, Carl Heinrich J and PAPKE, Susanna Esther Rebecca) was born on 14 Dec 1894 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 May 1955 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: WILSON, Robert D. Robert (son of WILSON, William T and HESS, Martha) was born on 27 Apr 1879 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jan 1962 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

9 December 1985 Tonawanda News
MAERTEN-Irwin W. Maerten, 79, of North Tonawanda, Sunday (December 8, 1985) at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Maerten was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Old Falls Blvd., and its Friendship Club, the Sanbornites Senior Citizens and North Tonawanda Couples Club.
He is survived by his wife, Alice (nee Gombert) Maerten; two sons, Duane Maerten of Maryland and David Maerten of North Tonawanda; two daughters, Mrs. James (Janet) Lorrett of the Town of Tonawanda and Mrs. David (Marian) Klumpp of Norman, Okla.; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Vukovic of the Town of Tonawanda.
Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home, Inc., 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Rev. Richard E. Pape will officiate. Interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church

Irwin married GOMBERT, Alice Wilhelmine Lydia on 17 Oct 1934 in New York. Alice (daughter of GOMBERT, William Friedrich August and WALCK, Anna Albertine Auguste) was born on 28 Aug 1909 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Feb 2007 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leroy married COPELAND, Mary Margaret on 3 Jun 1933 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of COPELAND, Merville and Emma) was born on 21 Nov 1912 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Jun 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VUKOVIC, Robert. Robert was born on 8 Apr 1929; died on 23 Dec 2008 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GRAF, Ernest. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married CASE, Virginia in 16 Jun in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Virginia (daughter of CASE, Calvin) was born on 18 Feb 1921 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Feb 1998 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilfred married CINDRICH, Anna about Oct 1938 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of CINDRICH, Michael and IVEZIC, Julianna) was born in 1915 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Jun 1999 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilfred married SMITH, Frances Irene in 1978 in Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Frances (daughter of SMITH, Earl D and Mary L) was born on 16 Jun 1918 in Medina, Orleans County, NY; died on 14 Mar 2015 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOOD, Bessie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FERRINGTON, Ruth Kathleen. Ruth (daughter of FERRINGTON, Frank) was born about 1925; died on 15 Aug 2018 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tonawanda News
30 December 2002
Mabel B. Breitenbach
Life-Long Resident of North Tonawanda
Mabel B. Breitenbach, 84, of North Tonawanda, died Wednesday (December 25, 2002) in Wedgewood Healthcare Center. Mrs. Breitenbach was born on January 13, 1918 in North Tonawanda to Fred (Emma Voelker) Mittelstaedt. She was the wife of the late Walter Breitenbach. Her three brothers predeceased Mrs. Breitenbach. She was a life long resident of North Tonawanda, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and a member of the Friendship Club. Mrs. Breitenbach is survived by her three children Judith (Thomas) Cribbs, North Tonawanda, Sharon (Marvin) Liedy, Kenmore, Nancy (Edward) Pipalski, North Tonawanda, grandmother of Thomas Cribbs, Cynthia (Herbert) Crossley, Steven, Brian Liedy, Jeffrey (Linda) Papke, Susan (Dann) Nadeau, Edward (Trish) Pipalski, Jr. A lso surviving are several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Rev. Haeussler officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Mabel married BREITENBACH, Walter G on 21 Oct 1939 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Walter (son of BREITENBACH, Phillip and BEHM, Augusta L) was born on 28 Jun 1918 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Apr 1985 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married WOLLABER, Evelyn on 23 Aug 1941 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. Evelyn (daughter of WOLLABER, Edgar S and BRADO, Doris) was born about 1918 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married WETHY, Helen Jean on 12 Nov 1938 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Helen (daughter of WETHY, Roy G and BRADO, Nettie Marie) was born on 12 Oct 1920 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 May 1995 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

January 24, 2013
Lois M. Moldenhauer

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA —
Lois M. (nee Broecker) Moldenhauer, age 89, of North Tonawanda, was given a heavenly mansion, through faith in Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2013. Lois taught Sunday School at St. Matthew Lutheran Church for 30 years. She was the founder of the Bible Brunch for over 50 consecutive years. She sang with the Senior Choir, served with the Ladies Guild and taught Vacation Bible School.
Beloved wife of the Rev. A.W. Moldenhauer for almost 60 years. Loving mother of Philip (Lisa) Moldenhauer, Paul (Corleen) Moldenhauer, Deborah (Thomas) Hromowyk and Miriam Moldenhauer-Majewski (Gary Majewski). Grandmother of nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sister of Mildred Broecker, Phyllis Broecker, Shirley Arnold and Burton Broecker.
The family will receive friends at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Dr., North Tonawanda on Friday from 5-8 PM and on Saturday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3:30 PM from St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Private interment will take place at St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Visit frettholdfuneralhome.com for guest register available.

Lois married MOLDENHAUER, Adolf W on 30 Jun 1952 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Adolf (son of MOLDENHAUER, Charles and Rose) was born on 23 Oct 1927 in Detroit, Wayne County, MI; died on 23 Sep 2021 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burton D. Broecker, of Newfane, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport, NY. He was born in the Town of Wheatfield, on February 1, 1925, the son of the late Phillip and Lydia [Mittelstadt] Broecker.

Mr. Broecker served his country in the US Navy, from 1943-1946. He was employed at Wurlitzer and later with Westinghouse in Buffalo, for over 37 years. Mr. Broecker was a life member of the Lutheran faith, most recently of Immanuel Lutheran. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid Bills fan.

Mr. Broecker is survived by his wife of 37 years Lorena G. [Fuerch] Broecker, they were married on March 31, 1978, three daughters Louise (Gary) Schildheauer of Bergholz, Barbara St. Onge of Lockport and Linda (Charles) DeDario of the Town of Cambria, seven grandchildren Major John (Debra) Shannon, April (Anthony) Threet, Brent (Tara) Schildhauer, Kathy (Tracy) Taylor, Jenna and Angela DeDario and Brooke St. Onge, one great granddaughter Natalya Shannon, three sisters Mildred and Phyllis Broecker and Shirley (Dewlyn) Arnold, one brother in law A.W. Moldenhauer, also many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Marie (late Dan Light) Shannon and brother of the late Lois Moldenhauer.

His family will be present on Tuesday from 3-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7147 Ridge Road, Lockport, with the Rev. Kenneth Craig officiating, with military honors following.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Burton married FUERCH, Lorena Gertrude on 31 Mar 1978. Lorena (daughter of FUERCH, Frederick A and MANTE, Gertrude M) was born on 19 Mar 1930 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Sep 2023 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Phyllis J. Broecker, age 92, of North Tonawanda and Sarasota, Florida. Passed away July 24, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Lydia Broecker. Beloved sister of Mildred Broecker and Shirley Arnold and the late Lois Moldenhauer and Burton Broecker. Aunt of 7 nieces and nephews, and 11 great nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Dr., in North Tonawanda. A funeral service will begin at 3 P.M. from the church, the Rev. Paul Moldenhauer will officiate, committal and burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com

Family/Spouse: ARNOLD, Delwyn G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roger married MAYER, Diane Eileen about 1963. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARTIN, Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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February 10, 2014
Elton G. Wilson

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

RANSOMVILLE - Elton G. Wilson of Ransomville, NY, entered into rest Sunday, February 10, 2014, at home. He was born in Newfane, NY, May 26, 1944, the son of the late Robert and Helen Mittlesteadt Wilson.

Elton worked for Ferree Plastic in Lockport for many years. He also was the union steward. He last worked for Southland Foods in Barker, NY as a pump operator. He moved to Ransomville 37 years ago, coming from Newfane.

Elton enjoyed spending time with his grand-children, family genealogy, gardening, hunting and fishing.

Father of Starr (Paul) Flick of Mt. Pleasant, TN and Matthew (Debra) Wilson of Appleton, NY. Grandfather of Ryan and Jeremy Kaufman and Dominic and Melanie Wilson. Brother of Robert (Mary) Wilson of Bessemer, AL, Roger E. Wilson of Gulf Breeze, FL, Lester A. Wilson of Barker, NY, Ruth (Mike) Martin of Gasport, NY, and the late Douglas Wilson. Half-brother of the late Arlene Coates, Walter Wilson and Bill Wilson. Brother-in- law of Beverly Wilson of Lyndonville, NY.

Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY, WEDNESDAY 2-4 & 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held THURSDAY at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Wrights Corners Cemetery, Newfane, NY. Memorials to Miller Hose Fire Company or Ransomville Fire Company would be appreciated by the family.

Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.

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

Family/Spouse: LORETT, James Austin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PETERSON, Lois Nancy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KLUMPP, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married RUMBOLD, Paul Arthur [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BACHMAN, Audrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: POR, Elizabeth Jane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROMEISER, Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 16, 2013
Mark H. Mittelstaedt

The Tonawanda News

LOCKPORT — Mark H. Mittelstaedt, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on his 61st birthday, January 15, 2013. Mr. Mittelstaedt was born in North Tonawanda on January 15, 1952, son of the late Harold and Virginia (nee Case) Mittelstaedt.

Mark graduated from Trott Vocational School in Niagara Falls and had a two-year degree in diesel mechanics from Alfred Tech. Mr. Mittelstaedt retired from Dole Ford after 28 years as an auto technician. He was a life-member of the Adams Fire Company and a lifelong member of St. Martin Lutheran Church. Mark was an avid hunter and enjoyed bowling.

Beloved husband of Gail (nee Ganshaw) Mittelstaedt; loving father of Suzanne (Steven) Powell; step-father of Kevin (Tracy) Cobb, Alan (Becky) Cobb and John Cobb; brother of Janice ( Brian) Romeiser; grandfather of Savannah and Shyanne Powell; step-grandfather of Krista Cobb; uncle of Jamie and Kate Romeiser.

Friends may call on FRIDAY from 3:30-7:30 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Funeral Services will be held on SATURDAY at 10:00 AM from St. Martin Lutheran Church, 322 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY, with Rev. R. Devie Ellis officiating. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. Martin or to the American Heart Association.
Guest registry at Wattengel.com.

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

Mark married Margaret on 11 Jul 1981 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, and was divorced before 2000. Margaret was born in 30 Apr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KROLL, Gloria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 12, 2013
Judith A. Cribbs

The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — Judith A. Cribbs (nee Brietenbach), age 72, of North Tonawanda, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Cribbs was born August 12, 1940 in North Tonawanda, daughter of the late Walter and Mabel (Mittlestaedt) Brietenbach. Mrs. Cribbs attended local schools and graduated from Starpoint High.

She was a life member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda. Mrs. Cribbs enjoyed bingo, shopping, ceramics and fishing with her husband.

Beloved wife of Thomas Cribbs; devoted mother of Thomas Cribbs, Jr. and Cynthia (Herbert) Crossley, both of North Tonawanda; loving grandmother of Matthew and Kaitlynn Cramer; sister of Sharon (late Marvin) Liedy and Nancy (late Edward) Pipalski. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends may call MONDAY 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Karl W. Haeussler officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Roswell Park or DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com.

Judith married CRIBBS, Thomas J about Jul 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Thomas (son of CRIBBS, Harry W and MARKOVICH, Elizabeth) was born on 9 May 1940 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Apr 2013 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married LIEDY, Marvin J [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PIPALSKI, Edward. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married PAPKE, Howard Preston [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: HROMOWYK, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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