BECHTEL, Grace Alice

1928 - 2024  (95 years)

• Name	BECHTEL, Grace Alice
  Birth	27 Feb 1928	New York
  Gender	Female
  Death	12 Feb 2024	Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY
  Person ID	I130010	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	14 Feb 2024

  
  

  Father	BECHTEL, Philip D,   b. Jun 1884, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY d. 26 Mar 1959, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 74 years)
  Mother	SWITZER, Harriet Elizabeth,   b. Abt 1888, MI d. Abt Jan 1950, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 62 years)
  Marriage	12 Feb 1916	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Family ID	F45994	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	BANKS, Adrian M,   b. 7 Jun 1926, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 5 Dec 2018, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 92 years)
  Marriage	31 May 1951	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Notes	Niagara Gazette - 6/7/1951 Miss Grace A. Bechtel became the bride of Mr. Adrian Banks on Memorial day at St. John de LaSalle church, with the Rev. Francis W. McKenna officiating. Miss Bechtel is the daughter of Mr. Philip D. Bechtel, Buffalo avenue, and the late Mrs. Harriet Switzer Bechtel. Mr. Banks is the son of Dr. and Mrs. George B. Banks, Randall road, Ransomville. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. C. Allen Switzer, the bride wore a ballerina-length gown of white nylon lace over satin, fashioned with* a full hooped skirt and fitted bodice with scalloped neckline. On her head she. wore a circlet of orange blossoms, from which fell an ankle-length lace veil. She carried a white satin prayerbook with orange blossom streamers. The bride's cousin, Mrs. Morris W. Swilter, her only attendant, wore a rose nylon lace ballerinalength long-sleeved gown with a full hooped skirt. Her headpiece was a circlet of yellow rosebuds and she carried a bouquet of yellow roses. Mr. Paul Banks, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. The ushers were Mr. Charles A. Switzer, Jr., and Mr. Russell Kleinhans. During the ceremony, music was provided by Alice Ross, who sang "Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus," accompanied by Mrs. John Dowdall, church organist. A reception for the bride and groom was given by the bride's aunts. Mrs. Fanny Kleinhans and Miss Isabel Switzer, at the former's home, in Lockport. Following the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Banks left for a motor trip to Montreal. Que. For traveling, the bride chose a gray suit with navy blue and white accessories and a yellow orchid corsage,,
  Children	1. BANKS, Philip   2. BANKS, Susan   3. BANKS, Paula   4. BANKS, Christopher   5. BANKS, Cynthia R,   b. 7 Apr 1957, Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY d. 11 Oct 2022, Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY (Age 65 years)   6. BANKS, Rebecca   7. BANKS, George   8. BANKS, Laurette   9. BANKS, Margaret
  Family ID	F46029	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Jan 2025

  
  

• Notes

  Grace Banks Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 12, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Grace Banks (Newfane, New York). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Grace Banks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. She was predeceased by : her parents, Philip D. Bechtel and Harriet Switzer Bechtel; her husband Adrian Banks; her daughter Cynthia Banks; her grandson Geoffrey Linderman; and her son-in-law Douglas Linderman. She is survived by : her children, Philip Banks (Beth), Susan Linderman, Paula Dahlke (Charles), Christopher Banks (Kristine), Rebecca Schweigert (Richard), George Banks (Donna), Laurette Clark (Michael) and Margaret Ruckdeschel (James); and her siblings-in-law, Mary, Mark Pioli, Irene Banks and Diane Banks. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews. A mass will be held on Saturday, February 17th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Brendan's. Funeral arrangement under the care of Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc.