SIMMONS, Phyllis Lucille
1927 - 2022 (94 years)-
Name SIMMONS, Phyllis Lucille Birth 13 Jul 1927 Gender Female Death 12 Jul 2022 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY 
Person ID I84902 Laur from Germany Last Modified 13 Jul 2022
Father SIMMONS, Herbert C, b. 15 Dec 1899, New York d. Yes, date unknown Mother PARKS, Marion Elvah, b. 14 Feb 1899, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY d. 4 Nov 1984, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 85 years) Marriage 19 Sep 1923 Niagara County, NY Family ID F64403 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family URTEL, Elton Levell, b. 6 Apr 1927, Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY d. 13 Sep 2013, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY (Age 86 years) Marriage Abt 25 Oct 1950 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 10//25/1950
NORTH TONAWANDA, Oct 25
-Before an altar adorned with
white gladioli and fern, at St. Peter's
Lutheran church. North Ridge, Miss
Phyllis Lucille Simmons, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Simmons,
this city, and Mr. Elton Levell Urtel.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Urtel, Wilson, were united in marriage.
The double ring ceremony
was solemnized with the Rev. Carl
W. Oldach officiating.
The bride was gowned in a
candclight bridal satin suit. A tiny
cuffed sleeve and Peter Pan collar
of seed pearls and lace accented the
fitted jacket. Beneath the jacket, a
strapless gown with Pouit De Venise
lace bodice and full flaring ballerina
skirt of satin completed the
costume. A satin Juliet cap enhanced
with imported silk illusion
and seed pearls held the short veil
of matching illusion. She carried a
colonial bouquet of white roses and
white chrysanthemums.
As matron of honor. Mrs. Jerald
Kinzly, Huntington. Long Island,
wore a suit of American beauty vel-
vet styled after the bride's, with blue
velvet accessories. She carried a
colonial bouquet.
Mr. Donald Kopp, Lockport, wast roses,
best man.
For her daughter's wedding, Mrs.
Simmons chose a claret wine lace
dress over silk taffeta with black
velvet accessories and corsage of
white chrysanthemums and yellow
roses. Mrs. Urtel selected a navy
blue crepe with navy accessories, and
corsage of white chrysanthemums
and pink roses.
The bridegroom's grandmother.
Mrs. William Rohring Wilson, and
Mrs. Frank Parks. North Ridge, Mrs.
Louis Simmons, Ransomville, grandmothers
of the bride, all wore corsages
of gardenias and gladioli tips
tied with silver ribbon.
Following the ceremony, a dinner
was served for the bridal party and
immediate family at the Elks temple.
A reception for 300 guests was held
also at the Elks temple.
After a honeymoon to the Adirondacks.
the couple will be at home
at 3 Chipman place.
Children 1. URTEL, Nancy 2. URTEL, David Family ID F28170 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Niagara Gazette - 10//25/1950
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Notes - Phyllis L. Urtel (Simmons) age 94, a life long resident of North Tonawanda, fell asleep in Jesus unexpectedly, on July 12, 2022, at her home. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church for over 70 years, where she taught Sunday School, was a member of the Ladies Guild, and had been active in the P.T.L. She had also been involved with the M.S. Society. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marion (Parks) Simmons. She was the wife of the late Elton “Bob” Urtel who she lovingly cared for for many years, until his passing in 2013. Beloved mother of Nancy Meyerhofer and David (Kelly) Urtel. Grandmother of Michael (Akiko Higuci) Meyerhofer, Lindsay (Timothy) Bozek, and Leah (Joe) Wolf. Great-grandmother of Lilly and Valerie Bozek. She was the sister of the late Roger Simmons. Sister-in-law of Helen Bye, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM, funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, the Rev. Blaine Jorg will officiate, interment in North Ridge Cemetery. If so desired memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared at FrettholdFuneralHome.com