BILLMAN, Catherine A

1922 - 2017  (95 years)

• Name	BILLMAN, Catherine A
  Birth	24 May 1922	Buffalo, Erie County, NY
  Gender	Female
  Death	9 Oct 2017	Lockport, Niagara County, NY
  Person ID	I161345	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	14 Jul 2020

  
  

  Father	BILLMAN, Charles F
  Mother	RUNG, Angeline   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F58361	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	BOWLER, James William,   b. 1 Jun 1923, Lockport, Niagara County, NY d. 8 Sep 2018, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 95 years)
  Marriage	16 May 1953	Buffalo, Erie County, NY
  Notes	Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 5/20/1953 A gown of blue taffeta and nylon net was chosen by Miss Catherine Billman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Billman of Buffalo, for her marriage to James WiUlam Bowler, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Bowler of Lockport, Saturday at 11 o'clock in the rectory of St. Francis De Sales Church, Buffalo. The Rev. Michael J. Harrington, director of the Catholic Information* Center, Buffalo, officiated. The bride's gown was of embroidered nylon net over taffeta fashioned with fitted bodice and: illusion,, neckline, long pointed' sleeves and a full skirt. Her white fingertip veil was caught to a cap of white lace trimmed with seed pearls and she carried a bouquet, of white roses and carnations. Mrs. James Dalgler of Olcott was matron of honor and wore a ballerina-length gown of yellow taffeta and nylon net, and carried a bouquet of yellow carnations. The bride was given in marriage by her father, and Donald C. Bowler, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. A wedding breakfast to 40 was served at Hotel Stonecroft, Buffalo, where the reception for125 was held from 2 to 5 o'clock. Refreshments were served from a table centered with a four-tiered wedding cake with white tapers in crystal holders on either side. For a wedding trip to the New England States the bride chose a tailored suit of pink with white accessories and a corsage of white roses. After May 24 the couple will make their home in Wilson.
  Children	1. BOWLER, Thomas   2. BOWLER, June   3. BOWLER, Ann Marie   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F58360	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	16 Nov 2024

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary of Catherine Bowler Catherine A. Bowler of Lockport, NY passed away on Monday October 9, 2017 in Odd Fellow & Rebekah HCF. Born on May 24, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Angeline Rung Billman. Catherine was involved in many ministries of the church and enjoyed her family and sewing. Wife of James A. Bowler; mother of Thomas Bowler, June (John) Knudsen and late Ann Marie Bowler; grandmother of five; sister of Ruth (late James) Daigler, Elizabeth (late Robert) Borden, Paul (Mary Ellen), late Edward, late Charles and late Frederick Billman and aunt of several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 186 East Ave., Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM at St. Brendan On the Lake, 3455 Ewings Road, Lockport. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.