ANDRES, Marjean Elaine
1934 - 2020 (86 years)-
Name ANDRES, Marjean Elaine Birth 15 Jul 1934 Gender Female Death 26 Dec 2020 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY 
Person ID I116624 Laur from Germany Last Modified 28 Dec 2020
Father ANDRES, Eugene G, b. 2 Dec 1903, Alsace Lorraine, France d. Jul 1979, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 75 years) Mother FRAWLEY, Marjorie L, b. 18 Mar 1906, New York d. Jan 1988 (Age 81 years) Marriage 15 Jun 1926 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Family ID F27599 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family LEISSLE, Manfred H, b. Abt 1930, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 29 Apr 2024, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age ~ 94 years) Marriage 1 Aug 1959 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 8/15/1958
BETROTHAL ANNOUNCED-Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
G. Andres, North Ave., announce the engagement
of their daughter, Miss Marjean Elaine Andres to
Manfred H. Leissle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Leissle, North Ave. Both are graduates'of Niagara
Falls High School and Mr. Leissle is a graduate of
Niagara University. A spring wedding is planned.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette - 8/2/1959
A BOUQUET of white carnationis was
presented before the altar of the Biessett
Virgin Mary at Sacred Heart Church Saturday
(Aug. 1, 1959) by Miss Marjean
Elaine Andres before her marriage to
Manfred H. Leissle.
The Rev. Francis Gardner officiated
at a double-ring ceremony, uniting the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G,
Andres, North Ave., and the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Leissle, North Ave.
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BASKETS OF white gladioli decorated
the Altar. Miss Angela Dyczkowskl was
organist and soloist*
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, was attired in a gown of white peau
de soie fashioned with short sleeves, a sabrina
neckline of Alencon lace and a fitted,
bodice.
A scalloped half hat, encrusted with seed
pearls, held her tiered veil of French illu-
sion. She carried a cascade bouquet of white
carnations and Stephanotis, centered with a
white orchid. ;
MRS. THOMAS SHAY, matron of honor,
wore a ballerina-length gown of hyacinth
blue silk organza fashioned with a shirred
bodice and full skirt.
She wore a matching headpiece with a
fly-away veil and carried a colonial bouquet
of white roses and yellow carnations.
MISS GAIL ANDRES, maid of honor for
her sister, was similarly attired. The brides .
maids, also wearing similar ensembles, were
Mrs. Ronald Latchford, cousin of the bride
and Miss' Mary Ann Puglla, Buffalo.
Miss Rebecca Hilllard, niece of the bride-
groom, was junior bridesmaid.
John Pltonyak was best man, Ralph
Chille, William Hilliard, nephew of the
bridegroom Ronald Latchford cousin of the
bride, and Thomas Shay seated the wedding
guests.
° ° ° °-°°
THE NEW Mrs. Leissle left on a honeymoon
to Cape Cod and the New England
States wearing a royal blue suit with white
accessories and a' corsage of white orchids.
The newlyweds will make their home at
604 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse.
Children 1. LEISSLE, Robert James 2. LEISSLE, Linda Louise Family ID F40678 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette - 8/15/1958
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Visitation
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2020
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Funeral Service
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2020
11:30 AM
Marjean E. Leissle
December 26, 2020
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Marjean E. Leissle, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed to the arms of the Lord, December 26, 2020 surrounded by her husband, Manfred and her loving daughter, Linda. Born on July 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie (Frawley) Andres.
Marjean was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a 1952 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She began working at the NY Telephone Company as a service representative and observer. In 1959, she married her beloved husband, Manfred H. Leissle at the former Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Niagara Falls.
After raising two children, Marjean returned to work at Jenss Department Store as department associate and buyer. Following her Jenss tenure she was employed by “Cardsmart on Delaware” in Buffalo as manager and buyer.
Marjean’s love for her Catholic Faith became paramount in her life. She was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. John de LaSalle Church, where she was an active volunteer for different social events and fundraisers. She was also a former President of the School Mother’s Club supporting children and families.
Following her retirement, she loved tending to her flowers and gardens. She also loved sporting events and spending time with her loving friends of many generations. Above all, Marjean especially spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, Mrs. Leissle is survived by two children, Robert of Tampa, Florida; and daughter Linda (Brian) Hohmann of Amherst, NY; her cherished granddaughter, Jillian (Andrew) Smith of Cookeville, TN; her sister, Gail Andres, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on held on Wednesday, December 30 from 10:30 – 11:30 A.M. in St. John de LaSalle Catholic Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, followed by Marjean’s Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to her home care aides and nurses for the loving care and compassion given to Marjean. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings in Marjean’s name may be made to St. John de LaSalle Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
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