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Buffalo News - 7/1/08
MESS - Louise Billie 94, died Sunday, following a lengthy illness. Born June 22, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Faye Dawley and the late Edna (Monroe) Dawley Chambers and step-daughter of the late Clifford M. Chambers. On May 31, 1941, she married the late George H. Mess. He predeceased her on their anniversary, May 31, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Gretchen L. (Larry) Boyd of Tryon, NC and Kristina M. Tina (Michael) Cutini of Grand Island, Erie County, NY; three grandchildren, Michele A. Boyd of Washington, DC, Kristin M. (Christopher) Wawrzeniec of Cheektowaga, Erie County, NY and Michael G. Cutini of New York City and two great-grandsons, Jacob M. and Ryan J. Wawrzeniec. Louise is also survived by one sister, Betty (Joseph) Reed Tavano of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; 11 nieces and nephews and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Lucille (late Keith) Wilson; three brothers, Loran Pete Dawley, Jack H. (Grace of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY) Chambers Sr. and James C. (late Evelyn) Chambers Sr. and brother-in-law Everett F. Reed. Visitation Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a Worship Service on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:30 AM in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, MI at Tenth St., Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY with Rev. Dr. William Nelson-Loefke officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Meals-on-Wheels of Niagara Falls, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church or to Schofield Residence. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to view full obituary and to sign guest register.

Niagara Gazette - 6/1/2008
Louise D. "Billie" (nee Dawley) Mess, 94, formerly of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Schofield Residence, Kenmore, NY, following a lengthy illness. Born on June 22, 1914 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fay Dawley and the late Edna (Monroe) Dawley Chambers and step-daughter of the late Clifford M. Chambers. On May 31, 1941 she married the late George H. Mess. He predeceased her, on their anniversary, May 31, 1989. Mrs. Mess was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. As a young woman, Billie worked for Kimberly Clark as a teletype operator. Later, she worked as an office manager for ABC's of Industry in Niagara Falls, until her retirement in the early 1980's. Mrs. Mess was a lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELCA "Stitch and Chat" group at Zion and the Gingham Girls. Billie served as a volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels at Zion, Zion Lutheran Church in their office and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center gift shop, with her sister, Betty. Mrs. Mess is survived by two daughters, Gretchen L. (Larry) Boyd of Tryon, NC and Kristina M. "Tina" (Michael) Cutini of Grand Island, Erie County, NY; three grandchildren, Michele A. Boyd of Washington, DC, Kristin M. (Christopher) Wawrzeniec of Cheektowaga, Erie County, NY and Michael G. Cutini of New York City; and two great-grandsons, Jacob M. and Ryan J. Wawrzeniec. Billie is also survived by one sister, Betty (Joseph) Reed Tavano of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; eleven nieces and nephews and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Lucille (late Keith) Wilson; and three brothers, Loran "Pete" Dawley, Jack H. (Grace of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY) Chambers, Sr. and James C. (late Evelyn) Chambers, Sr. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LASALLE PARK CHAPEL, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007). Family and friends are invited to attend a Worship Service on Thursday, July 3rd at 10:30 AM in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, MI at Tenth Street, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY with Rev. Dr. William Nelson-Loefke officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Meals-on-Wheels of Niagara Falls, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church or to Schofield Residence. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to sign guest register.

Elberta married MESS, George Henry William on 31 May 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. George (son of MESS, Henry George and TUSSING, Jennie Evelyn) was born on 16 Jun 1909; died on 31 May 1989; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY - Left Center. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gretchen married BOYD, Larry David [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kristina married CUTINI, Michael M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]