Charles W. Hughes ("Bill"), Jr., 76, of Freeport passed away on September 26, 2017 in Freeport IL. He was the son of the late Lucille (Mest) Hughes and the late Charles W. Hughes ("Bud") Sr. He was born April 1, 1941 in Chicago, IL, grew up in Oak Park IL and raised his family in Plainfield IL. He was President & CEO of Forest Park National Bank and served on the board of The Altenheim Senior Retirement Community. He also served as President of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce. He had served in the Army Reserves from 1962-1968. Bill married Kathy Heiserman on May 24, 1986 and they had 31 wonderful years together. Bill was an avid horseman and bred quarter horses for almost 40 years. He was a member of the AQHA and spent many years attending the annual Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus OH. He loved Arizona and we all knew he was a cowboy at heart. The best years of his life were spent in Cave Creek AZ, organizing trail rides, playing Santa Claus to the neighborhood every Christmas,…
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DAUL, CHRISTOPHER JOHN, 44 - of Northfield, Born September 21, 1963 to Eugene and Mary Susan Daul in Tonawanda, NY. He grew up in Hamlin, NY with brothers Kevin and Lance Daul.
He graduated from Brockport High School in 1981 and received an associate degree from Rochester Community College.
Chris worked in the construction business for the past 15 years. Prior to becoming Vice President of Construction Development for Revel Entertainment here in Atlantic City he worked for Tishman Construction, in both San Diego and Las Vegas.
Chris was a cigar aficionado, poker extraordinaire, and a Buffalo Bills fanatic and an expert problem solver, Chris was such a loving and generous brother, friend and uncle. He was more than life itself to his fiancee Loribeth and the rest of their team Chance, Mac, and Blanca.
Chris is survived by his mother, Mary Susan Daul, his brothers, Kevin Daul, his wife Susan, their daughters, Ambrosia, Kellsie, and Vanessa; Lance Daul, his wife Erin, and their son Noah.…
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Dan Gavrila
ORANGE CITY - Dan Gavrila, 79, of Pineview Drive, who retired from General Motors, died Sunday at home.
Mr. Gavrila, a Navy veteran of World War II, came here in 1984 from Grand Island, N.Y. He enjoyed cards and gardening.
Survivors include two sons, Marty, Orange City, and Daniel III, Texas; two granddaughters; and his companion, Joyce Woolley, Orange City. Dove Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Orlando, is in charge.
DANA ELIZABETH ELLIS TRULY passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2004. She was 33 years old. Dana was born in Chicago, Illinois but lived most of her life here in Texas. She graduated from Columbus High School and attended classes at Blinn Junior College and St. Thomas University. She loved all animals and spent much of her youth riding and showing horses. She returned to Houston last year after living a short time in California. She loved spending time at her parent's ranch and visiting her niece and nephews here in Houston. She enjoyed going to movies with her grandmother every Saturday. Dana recently became a certified dog groomer and was looking for a job in that field at the time of her death. She was a member of the Fountain of Life Christian Center where she attended services and a women's bible study. She often spent her free time as a volunteer in their office. Dana is survived by her parents Roberta and Terence Ellis of New Ulm, Texas; her brother Steve Ellis, his wife Kim…
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Dave A. Wright
Licensed practical nurse
Dave A. Wright, 49, was found dead Saturday in the mountains west of Incline Village after a skiing outing.
A native of Concord, Calif., he was born Oct. 14, 1942, and had lived in Reno for the past 20 years, coming from Concord.
Wright was a licensed practical nurse at Washoe Medical Center and was active in the Reno Singles Club.
Surviving are sons Darin of Baltimore and Duane of Martinez, Calif.; parents Robert and Winifred Wright, both of Folsom, Calif.; sisters Kathy Roberts of Lone Grove, Okla., Carol Lucero of Pittsburg, Calif., and Roberta Turnage of Vacaville, Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon with a funeral at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary, Reno. Entombment will be at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery.
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Diane Lutz Wilkie
Diane Lutz Wilkie passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at home in West Grove, PA after a long illness.
She was the beloved wife for over 53 years of Henry Wilkie, Jr. and will be truly missed.
Born on August 3, 1928 in Buffalo, NY to Ambrose and Helen Lutz, Diane attended Holy Angels Academy, worked at the school and volunteered at Father Baker's Home for Children.
She worked as a comptometer operator for the DuPont Company, where she met her husband.
She left DuPont to raise her children and volunteer at her church and in the community in many ways.
An avid reader, she served on the Book Selection Committee and Library Board for West Grove Library for many years as well as on the Zoning Board for London Grove Township, Ladies Auxiliary of Jennersville Hospital and at the Wilmington Flower Show.
She was very involved in her children's lives, from bake sales and sporting events to chauffeuring friends all over.
She enjoyed reading, knitting, bridge and pinochle,…
DONALD VOGHT, 84
Supervisor
WINTER HAVEN - Mr. Donald W. Voght of Winter Haven died of heart failure Thursday (April 21, 2005) at home. He was 84.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., on July 24, 1920, he came to Winter Haven from there 23 years ago. He was a supervisor for the board of parole for the state of New York. Hew as an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Mr. Voght was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Voght. He is survived by his wife, Leah Voght; sons, Robert Voght, New Haven, Conn., William Voght, Tonawanda, N.Y.; stepsons, Stephen Congdon, Sandusky, Ohio, Roger Congdon, Towanda, Pa.; daughters, Patricia Neal, Forest Hills, N.Y., Suzanne Freyburger, Tonawanda, Jean Roberts, Munster, Ind.; stepdaughter, Suzanne Congdon, Atlanta; brother, Gordon Voght, Tonawanda; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 2101 Overlook Drive S.E., Winter Haven.
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Dr. Frank B. Vogt [sic]
Dr. Frank Bonnell Vogt, 83, of 908 Fillmore Ave., East Side physician for more than 60 years, died at 7:30 o'clock last evening in Deaconess Hospital. He had been ill for four weeks.
A native of Lockport, Dr. Vogt was born May 19, 1866. He was graduated from Niagara University and from the University of Buffalo Medical School in 1889.
He set up in practice first at 502 Sycamore St., and then later moved successively to 1088 Genesee St. and 926 Fillmore Ave. For the last 46 years he had been located at 908 Fillmore.
His wife, the former Anna Hirsch, died in 1938. The only survivor is a daughter, Mrs. Jules Zinter of Indianapolis, Ind.
Services will be at 1:30 p. m. Saturday at the Ernest Wedekindt Funeral Home, 5 Walden Ave.
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Elsie Weigelt
Spokane
Graveside service for Elsie Eloise Weigelt, 90, was Friday at Riverside Memorial Park.
Mrs. Weigelt, a 45-year resident of Spokane, died Wednesday. She was born in New York.
Mrs. Weigelt graduated from Kettle Falls (Wash.) High School.
She worked for 30 years as a clerk at the Herbison’s Pharmacy in Spokane. She retired in 1984.
Survivors include two daughters, Fritzee Tesch of Spokane and Shirley Johnson of Great Falls, Mont.; three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.
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Ethel G. Vought [sic] Zinter
Private services for Ethel G. Vought Zinter, 94, Mount Vernon, Wash., were Aug. 29 in Mount Vernon. She died Aug. 27 in her home. She was a founding member and president of the International Travel Study Club, Indianapolis, and served as chairman of its speaker's bureau. She also was a life member of its Artman Council, the organization's board of directors. She was an honorary member and former president of the Woman's Department Club, Indianapolis. She was an Indiana State Accredited Flower Show judge, and was a member and past president of the Brookside Garden Club, Indianapolis. She also had been a member of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, more than 50 years, and was former president of its Bethany Class. For about five years during the Depression, she organized and directed food drives for needy Indianapolis residents at Christmas. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she lived in Indianapolis many years. She was a graduate of Buffalo State Normal…
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Gestern Abend, kurz nach neun Uhr, starb höchst unerwartet und ohne vorhergehende Krankheit, in seiner Wohnung No. 100 Clinton Strasse einer unserer bekanntesten deutschen Mitbürger, Mr. George Hirsch. Er hatte sich den ganzen Tag über wie gewöhnlich in anscheinend guter Gesundheit befunden, und ab gegen acht Uhr mit Appetit sein Abendessen. Kurz darauf beklagte er sich über Schmerz gen in der Brust, die er schon einmal am Tage leicht und vorübergehend gefühlt, und schickte nach einer Medicin; allein nach wenigen Minuten wurde er schlimmer und kaum fünfzehn Minuten nach seinem ersten Schmerzensanfalle hauchte er sein Leben aus. Die Doktoren: Badiera, Benford und Cogswell waren gerufen worden; allein Sie konnten nichts thun als den Tod constatiren, der nach ihrer Meinung von einem Schlagfluss herbeigeführt worden war. Corner Daningburg wird heute abend einen Inquest abhalten.
Der Verstorbene war den Sohn des Lehrers der Bürgerschule in Schwarzenbach bei Hof, wo er im…
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Georgiana Popovice
ORANGE CITY - Georgiana F. Popovice, 90, of Countryside Drive, a retired owner-operator of a catering service, died Tuesday at Florida Hospital-DeLand.
Mrs. Popovice was born in North Tonawanda, N.Y., and moved here in 1983 from Kenmore, N.Y. She was a member of the Magnolia Club and the Country Village Mobile Home Community Bridge Club, Orange City.
No known immediate local relatives survive. Volusia County Cremation, Daytona Beach, is in charge.
![Obituary of Gerald F. Wheeler (The [Johnson County] Daily Journal, 2 Oct 1996, page A8)](newspaper/IN/Johnson_County/Daily_Journal/thumb_WHEELER-19961002-The_Daily_Journal-pA8c4.png "Obituary of Gerald F. Wheeler (The [Johnson County] Daily Journal, 2 Oct 1996, page A8)")
Gerald F. Wheeler, 85, died Sept. 3 at Todd-Aikens Health Care Center in Franklin. He was a resident of Greenwood and a former resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Venice, Fla.
He was born Sept. 3, 1911, in Elmira, Pa. His parents were Jess and Helena (Hall) Wheeler. He was married to Joan (Pay) Wheeler. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Cassin of Greenwood; a brother, Robert Wheeler of Clarksville, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Wheeler and George Wheeler, and a sister, Elaine Gray.
He was owner of Leviston Restaurant in Niagara Falls. He also was employed by Niagara Junction Railroad for 16 years and by Carpenter Union in Buffalo, N.Y.
He was a World War II veteran.
A graveside service was conducted Sept. 9 at Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Arrangements were handled by Wilson St. Pierre Greenwood Chapel.
Harold G. Wright
Harold Guy Wright, December 15, 1977, in Pleasant Hill. A native of London, England, aged 84 years. A Concord resident for 37 years. Husband of Irene M. Wright of Pleasant Hill; father of Robert W. Wright of Fulton, Harold W. Wright and Donald L. Wright of Pittsburgh, Jean E. Brinton, Dorothy A. Harrington and James W. Wright, all of Concord; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
At the request of the deceased, no Funeral Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory, to the American Cancer Society.
Henry E. Wilkie, Jr.
Henry "Hank" Wilkie passed away Tuesday night, September 6, 2005, at home in West Grove, PA after a long illness. He was the cherished husband for over 53 years of Diane Lutz Wilkie, who preceded him in death last November.
Born August 26, 1921 in Buffalo, NY, one of 5 children of Henry E., Sr. and Queenie Wilkie, Hank attended school in Williamsville, where he ran track, hunted, fished and was a Boy Scout. He attended Iowa State University, but left to enlist in the Army Signal Corps after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Army sent him to classes in radio communications at the University of Buffalo, then to active duty in Europe, where he rose to the rank of sergeant, saw action at the Battle of the Bulge, was an expert marksman, and was part of the forces that liberated concentration camps at the end of the war. Henry was instrumental in re-establishing communications throughout post-war Europe including preparation for transmission of the Nuremberg Trials. Upon…
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HENRY WILKIE
Henry Elmer Wilkie, 88, of 69 Maxwell Road, Chapel Hill, died early Monday morning in Hillcrest Nursing Home after a brief illness.
He was a native of New York and was a retired employee of Chalmers Gelatin Co. He had lived in Chapel Hill since 1977. He was a Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner and a Rotarian. He was also the past president of the National Association of Gelatin Manufacturers. He was a member of Christ Methodist Church in Buffalo, N.Y.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill by the Rev. Jack Ruth. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace Jelks Wilkie; a daughter, Mrs. Betty W. Streets of Brockport, N.Y.; two sons, Henry E. Wilkie Jr. of West Grove, Pa., and Richard C. Wilkie of Fort Worth, Texas; a stepson, Elwood A. McKee of Rockville, Md.; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
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![Obituary of Jacob Bonnell (Grant County [WI] Herald, 24 Jan 1887, page 4)](newspaper/WI/Lancaster/Grant_County_Herald/thumb_BONNELL-18870124-Grant_County_Herald-p4c2.png "Obituary of Jacob Bonnell (Grant County [WI] Herald, 24 Jan 1887, page 4)")
DIED. - Thursday morning, Jan. 20, 1887, at his home in the town of Mt. Ida, Jacob Bonnell, aged about fifty years. The cause of his death was a cancer which made its appearance on his neck about six months ago, and from which he has suffered intensely during the past few weeks. Mr. Bonnell was an old resident of Mt. Ida and was a well-to-do farmer. He has had property in Dakota which has called him there frequently. Some years ago he had a cancer cut out of his lip, and has had no further trouble from it until the more malignant growth came which caused his death. He leaves a widow and four children. His funeral was held at the Mt. Ida church Saturday.
Joan Wheeler
Dec. 8, 1922 - Oct. 31, 2005
Joan Wheeler, a native and longtime resident of this area, died Monday in a Greenwood, Ind., nursing home after a lengthy illness. She was 82.
She was born Joan Pay in Niagara Falls.
A homemaker, Mrs. Wheeler had lived in the Town of Tonawanda from approximately 1950 until 1990.
Her husband, Gerald, died in the 1990s.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Pay of Niagara Falls; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be scheduled Monday in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls.
Leslie D. Corbin Dies; Retired Alco Employe
Leslie D. Corbin, 64, of 52 Clark St. died Tuesday in Auburn Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Binghamton he had lived in Auburn for (illeg) years and for 22 years he was employed as a machine operator by Alco Products, retiring in 1963. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Campbell of Ransomville; a brother, Harold E. Corbin of Wellsville; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Langham Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Louis P. Rodrigue
RUTLAND - Louis P. Rodrigue, 64, formerly of Hartford, Conn., died Saturday in a Rutland nursing home.
Born Dec. 29, 1919 in Waterville, Maine, he was son of Mathias and Marie Rodrigue.
He had been employed as a sheet metal worker.
A veteran of World War II, he was a member of VFW Post 54.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas and Richard Rodrigue, both of Rutland; three daughters, Mrs. John (Carolyn) Cassin of Indianapolis, Mrs. Raymond (Jeannine) Dussault of Newington, Conn., and Mrs. Barry (Kathy) Longo of Enfield, Conn.; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Rita) Raymond of Rutland; Mrs. Linwood (Joan) Davis and Mrs. Rayond 9Lorraine) Pepin, both of Biddleford, Maine, and Mrs. Richard (Cecile) DeGregorio of Manchester, Conn.; nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. in Christ the King Church.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland Regional Ambulance Service in care of Rutland Regional…
MARGARET F. QUINLAN
Margaret Foster Quinlan, formerly of Hanover, died Feb. 24, 2006 at the Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris.
Margaret was born in New York on Jan. 25, 1925 the daughter of Raymond Celden Foster and Laura Gardner Foster. She attended schools in Garden City, Long Island, graduating from Cathedral School of St. Mary. She spent many summers with her family in Bethel. She married Michael Quinlan and they made their home in Long Island. They enjoyed visits to her parents’ home on Sunday River.
After Michael’s death, Margaret moved briefly to Ridgeway, W.Va., before returning to the Bethel area.
Margaret is survived by her niece, Susan Foster Hamil of Richmond, Va.; and two great nieces, Blake Foster Hamil and Carter Bryson Hamil, both of whom reside in New York, N.Y.; and other extended family members in the Bethel area. She was predeceased by her husband of many years, Michael; and her brother, Raymond Celden Foster Jr.
Marietta Voght, Teacher
A memorial service for retired Kenmore elementary teacher and librarian Marietta C. Voght, 56, will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, Campbell Blvd. and Bear Ridge Rd.
Mrs. Voght, the wife of Rev. Gordon F. Voght, pastor of the Pendleton Center United Methodist Church, died Monday (June 17, 1975) at their Town of Tonawanda home following a short illness.
A teacher for more than 20 years in various Western New York school systems, Mrs. Voght was well-known in the Kenmore area for her voluntary lectures on children’s literature and on her recently completed tour of the Holy Land.
Mrs. Voght taught kindergarten and second grade in the Lockport, Sweet Home, and Kenmore school systems prior to her retirement in 1974. She held a masters degree in education from Buffalo State and a masters degree in library science from Geneseo State College.
Active in church affairs, she organized the Girls Chorus at Pendleton Center United…
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Marilyn Tyler Hughes
March 7, 1942 - Nov. 4, 2022
KENOSHA - Marilyn Tyler Hughes, 80, of Kenosha, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. She was born March 7, 1942, to Frank and Marion (nee Callan) Tyler in Chicago, IL. Her early life was spent in Elmwood Park, IL. Following graduation from Trinity High School, she attended Rosary College, River Forest, IL, and also University of Wisconsin Parkside receiving her Bachelor's degree. Marilyn was a very gifted artist and used her talents working as an interior decorator and a color consultant.
Marilyn was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dover and enjoyed meeting with her book club. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling and was on a bowling league for many years. She was also a gifted equestrian.
She is survived by her children: Michael Francis Hughes, Catherine Mary Hughes, and Jennifer (Adam) Drinkall; grandchildren: Kayley Amber Hughes, Ashley Miranda Hughes, Zachary Michael Hughes, Lily…
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"Der Lord ist verschlungen in den sieg!"
Starb den 29. Jan. in York T. Sandusky County, O., Martin Focht im Alter von 65 J., 6 M., u. 16 T. Er wurde geboren in der Schweiz, im Canton Basel, Europa, kam schon vor vielen Jahren nach Amerika und bekehrte sich vor etwa 20 Jahren in Staat Neuyork, wo er sich der Ev. Gemeinschaft anschloß und cine Zeit lang als Klaßführer diente. Seit seiner Bekehrung war sein Hauptbestreben Gott zu gefallen, und sein größtes Bergnügen von Gottes Werk zu reden. Die Ursache seines Todes war die leberkrankheit, weran er 4 Wochen bettlägerig war und sehr zu leiden halte, was er aber in christlicher Geduld ertrug. Kurz vor seinem Ende ließ er seine in der Umgegend wohnenzen Kinder zu sich kommen und ermahnte sie, sich für die Ewigkeit vorzubereiten ; worauf er rührend von ihnen Abschied nahen und sanft und selig in dem verschied. Bei seinem leichenbegängniß hielt G. eine zweckmäßige Rede über Offenb. (Offenbarung) 14,…
MRS. MARY L. OHMES
Mrs. Mary L. Ohmes, 60, died this morning at her home, 35 Linwood avenue, North Tonawanda. She was a life-long resident and member of the North Tonawanda Church of Christ, the Women’s Relief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Protective Home Circle. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carl Meyers and Georgia; a son Harold; a granddaughter, Alice Kumm, all of the Tonawandas; a brother, Albert Lacey, Seattle, Wash., and five sisters: Mrs. Edward Pletcher, Kettle Falls, Wash., Mrs. A. J. Jaffrey, San Diego, Calif., Mrs. C. Pletcher and Mrs. B. Bautsch, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. A. Brock, North Tonawanda. Rites will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence. Interment will be in the city cemetery.
FORT WORTH - Mary Lois Wilkie returned to God at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, after courageously battling lung cancer.
A memorial service and a reception celebrating her life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at University Christian Church.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following organizations and funds that were near and dear to Mary Lois:
The May Henson Bible Fund at University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109; The May and Elmer Henson Scholarship Fund at Brite Divinity School, 2855 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76129; or The American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.
MOSES - Meredith Lyn, of South Niagara St., Tonawanda, Feb. 20, 1973 at Childrens Hospital, after a brief illness, daughter of David L. and Georgiana (nee Ohmes) Moses of Tonawanda; granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Ohmes of Tonawanda and Mr. and Mrs. Philip G. Moses of Kenmore; niece of Mr. and Mors. Eugene (Susan) Daul and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin (Marilyn Gollwitzer, both of Rochester, N.Y.; also surviving are many great-aunts and uncles and many cousins. The family will be present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.at the Hamp Funeral Home, Inc., Adam and Seymour Sts., Tonawanda. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Kenmore United Methodist Church. Rev. Vernon Bigler will officiate. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to Childrens Hospital for the Intensive Care Unit.
Michelle Lee Voght
SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Michelle Lee Voght, infant daughter of Richard and Carol Colt Voght, who died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1978 of a heart condition, will be held Thursday at noon at Desert Mortuary, 36 E. 700 S., Salt Lake City.
She was born July 26, 1978 at Salt Lake City.
Survivors include her parents, Granger, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Colt, Provo; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Voght, Pomfret, Conn.; great-grandmother, Katherine Hefferman, Mills, Pa.
Friends may call at the mortuary an hour prior to services. Burial will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
HUFFORD, Pamela Suzanne (Lewis)
Pam went to be with our Lord and Savoir, December 11, 2007, after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. She fought graciously to the end. Pam was a devoted mother who is survived by her three children; Jason William Hufford, James Robert Hufford and Jennifer Sue Hufford. A precious daughter survived by her mother Alice Lewis and a loving sister survived by her brothers Richard Lewis, Duane Lewis of Lancaster, CA, Jack Lewis Jr. and sister Patricia Burke; and a beloved aunt survived by Hans Richard Lewis, Emma Burke, Kyle Burke, and Molly Burke. She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on March 11, 1952 where she worked as a medical secretary off and on for nearly 30 years, and impacted many lives through her positive attitude, sweet disposition and uncompromising faith. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor Friday, December 14, 2007 at 11:00AM at St. Davids Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House…
Patricia Gould Huford
Honolulu
No service will be held for Patricia Gould Hufford, 80. Ultimate Cremations in Honolulu is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hufford, a former Spokane and Idaho resident, died Wednesday. She was born in Chicago.
She graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor of science degree in genetics and psychology. She worked as a nurse.
Mrs. Hufford became clinical teaching supervisor at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago and then medical teaching supervisor at Los Angeles Children's Hospital.
In 1946 she married Robert Hufford. They settled in Lewiston, where she was a radio talk show host on KRLC radio and served as president of Delta Gamma Alumnae and the Panhellenic Council there.
They moved to Spokane in 1954. She was involved as the Spokane Republican County vice-chairman and served as a delegate to two national conventions.
Mrs. Hufford was a member of the St. George's School board of trustees, and was president of the school's Mother's…
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VOGHT III, Raymond C.
Voght, Raymond C. III, of Lebanon CT, February 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Marjorie E. (Peck). Loving father of Raymond C. Voght IV of Sandy Springs, GA, Teresa V. Lisek and her husband Alexander of Roslindale, Christopher M. Voght and his wife Erin of North Kingston, RI. Devoted Papa of Jessalyn, Chloe, Ella and Wesley. Brother of Reid, Richard, and Robert Voght. Raymond was a Captain in the U.S. Army, Vietnam War Veteran. Life ti me member and former Deputy Chief of the Lebanon Volunteer Fire Dept. Member of The American Legion, Post 108. Ret. State of CT Dept. of Revenue, Dept. of Technology. Visiting hour in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday February 16, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in Raymond's memory to Hebrew SeniorLife, Great days for seniors, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.
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Raymond C. Voght
WALLINGFORD- Raymond C. Voght, 74, husband of Rita Heffernan Voght, of Quasset Road, Pomfret, died Monday, May 7, 1990, at the Masonic Home and Hospital.
Born Dec. 10, 1915 in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a son of the late Raymond C. and F. Edith Wilkie Voght. Before his retirement, he had been employed by the Helikon Furniture Co. of Pomfret.
He was a member, past master and former secretary of the Putnam Lodge of Masons in Woodstock. He was past district deputy for District No. 9; was a member of the Consistory of Norwich, the Commandary of Norwich, and Lakeland Lodge, of Buffalo.
Mr. Voght had been very active in the Boy Scouts in Pomfret and had served in a number of the town's public offices. He was named Citizen of the Year in 1989.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Raymond C. Voght of Lebanon, Reid Voght of Burbank, Calif., Richard D. Voght of Putnam and Robert P. Voght of South Killingly; two brothers, Gordon S. Voght of Buffalo and Donald W. Voght of…
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R.C. VOGHT, 42, LOCAL LAWYER, DIES AT HOME
Had practiced in city for 20 years; funeral services at home tomorrow
Raymond C. Voght, 42 years old, well-known Buffalo attorney, died early yesterday at his home, 40 Dunlop Avenue, after an illness of nearly a month. Death was caused by pneumonia.
Mr. Voght practiced law in this city for twenty years, having been associated with Charles A. Hahl. He was a native of Buffalo and obtained his education in Public School 24, Technical High School and the University of Buffalo law school.
He was a member of the Marshall Club, and the Erie County Bar Association, and a charter member of Kappa Sigma Phi fraternity, Technical High School. He was a past master of Lakeland Lodge, No. 952, F. & A.M.
Surviving besides his wife are four children, Raymond C. Jr., Gordon H. [sic], Nelson R., and Donald W. Voght.
Funeral services under Masonic auspices will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow at the home. Officiating will be Dr. Lester A. Kilpatrick, pastor of the…
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TESCH, Richard D. “Dick” - Entered into rest March 21, 1995 in Spokane, WA. His home Spokane for over 40 years. Dick is survived by his wife of over 39 years, Fritzee Tesch, at home; daughters, Shari Johnson of Spokane, WA, Lauri Tesch of Renton, WA; granddaughters, Sarah and Jenna Johnson; brothers, Donald Tesch of Mead, WA, Robert Tesch of Deer Park, WA; sister, Phyillis Anderson of Otis Orchards, WA; several nieces and nephews. Dick was a member of the United Transportation Union and was a Engineer for the Burlington Northern Railroad for over 37 years. Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 24, 1995 at Riverside Memorial Gardens Cemetery, N. 211 Government Way, Spokane, WA. Officiating will be Sandy Quinn.
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![Obituary of Robert Francis Bowles, Sr. (The State [Columbia, SC], 21 Jan 2024, page B10)](newspaper/SC/Columbia/The_State/thumb_BOWLES-20240121-ColumbiaSC_The_State-pB10c4-6.jpg "Obituary of Robert Francis Bowles, Sr. (The State [Columbia, SC], 21 Jan 2024, page B10)")
Saluda, South Carolina - Robert "Bob" Francis Bowles, Sr., 79, passed away January 16, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Buffalo, NY on July 4, 1944, and a son of the late Thomas Therit Bowles and Frances Wilkie Bowles, he was the husband of Ann Rushton Bowles. Mr. Bowles served in the United States Navy Reserves as a Hospital Corpsman at The Philadelphia Naval Hospital. He was a graduate of A.C. Flora Class of 1964 and in 1970 he graduated from the University of South Carolina College of Business Administration. After graduation he became the first Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for Saluda Nursing Center where he served from 1970 - until his retirement in June of 2016. He was proud of the Saluda County ambulance service that was established on July 1, 1974, with having one ambulance and only volunteers. He served as EMS Director, without compensation, until Saluda County assumed its direction in 2014. Under his leadership Saluda Nursing…
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Church Worker Dies At Sanborn Home
SANBORN, June 25-- Mrs. Ruth E. Hooter died last night at the family home, in West street, following a long illness. Mrs. Hooter was born at Lockport but had resided here the last 15 years. She was an active member of the Sanborn Baptist church, secretary of the Volunteer class, a member of the Missionary society and the Ladies auxiliary, She was also active in the
Sanborn Home Bureau unit. Mrs. Hooter is survived by her husband, Raymond E. Hooter; three children, Marjorie E. Corbln and Lawrence R. and Alvin T. Hooter, all at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Harold G. Wright, of Concord, Calif., and Mrs. Carl T. McDonald and Mrs. Ida O. Beakman, of Lockport.
Funeral services will be held at the West street home on Sunday at 2:30 p. m. with the Rev. Frank N. Taft officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery, Pekin.
Mrs. Judson J. Wright died at her home, 409 Schuyler st, Wednesday morning, after an illness of five months. Mrs. Wright was born in the town of Victory, Cayuga county, in August, 1812. She was a charter and prominent member of the Geddes Congregational church, and was a member of the old wooden First Presbyterian church, which stood on the present site of McCarthy's retail store. She was a nurse for a number of years, and had cared for the members of many prominent families, notably the Geres, Porters and Beldens. Mrs. Wright is survived by her husband, Judson J., a son, Willis J., and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Wilkie, and a brother, Franklin Grant, of Erie St., all of this city.
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Shirley Byer
FORSYTH - Services for Shirley Byer, 34, Forsyth, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Forsyth United Methodist Church with Steve House officiating. Burial will be in Snapp Cemetery under the direction of Whelchel Chapel in Forsyth.
Mrs. Byer died Thursday afternoon at Skaggs Hospital following a short illness.
A member of Forsyth United Methodist Church, she was active in choir, the children’s choir and was a Sunday school teacher. She also was active with Forsyth School activities.
Survivors include her husband, Douglas; two sins, Darren James and Craig Scott, both of the home; one sister, Carol Schneider, Branson; her mother and stepfather, Shirley Jacobs and Frank Kautter, Branson.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Forsyth United Methodist Church Music Fund.
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Thomas Alan Tyler
May 12, 1945 - March 8, 2025
Thomas Alan Tyler, 79, of Kenosha, WI, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was a man of wisdom, kindness, and unwavering guidance.
Tom was born in Chicago, IL, on May 12, 1945, he was the son of Frank and Marion (nee Callan) Tyler. His early life was spent in Elmwood Park, IL, where he graduated from Fenwick High School. After high school, Tom spent three years as a Dominican Seminarian at St. Pius X Seminary and Loras College, in Dubuque, IA; giving him a quiet, but deep sense of religion. He later attended and graduated from Loyola University, in Chicago.
Tom married Mary Langlois on December 20, 1969. They lived and raised two children in River Forest, IL, for almost 30 years. They retired and moved to Eagle Lake in 2003, and then to Kenosha in 2020.
Tom spent his career as a CPA and Partner at Bansley & Kiener, LLP, in Chicago. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories,…
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Wendy Ann Wilkie
FORT WORTH - Wendy Ann Wilkie returned to God Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, after a near decade-long battle with breast cancer. Wendy was 51.
Memorial service and celebration of Wendy's life: noon Tuesday at University Christian Church. A family reception will follow in the church gallery.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cuisine For Healing, 102 Olympic Drive, Pflugerville 78660; or Kids Who Care, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth 76107.
Wendy Ann Wilkie was born in Corpus Christi Feb. 22, 1957. She was her mother's 26th birthday present. Wendy was a warm, generous, energetic, creative and compassionate free spirit. She loved the beach, music, wine and the company of friends and family. She was an inspiration to everyone she met and no one who knew her came away unaffected by her energy, her drive and her compassion for others.
Wendy was a great entrepreneur who worked in accounting, crewed on sailboats in the Virgin Islands and started the non-profit…
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William H. Vogt, Retired Painter, Stricken
William Henry Vogt, 86, who for many years was a painter in this city, died Monday afternoon after a long illness. He was a native of the town of Wheatfield.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Irene Wright, Concord, Cal.; Mrs. Ruth Hooter, Sanborn; Mrs. Clara McDonald, Wright's Corners; and Mrs. Ida Beakman, Lockport; two sisters and one brother, Dr. Frank Voght, Buffalo; Mrs. Ida Callan and Mrs. Clara Gould, Chicago.
Services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Prudden funeral home, 242 Genesee street. Burial will be in Cold Springs cemetery.
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William Hufford
Spokane
Memorial service for William Joachim Hufford, 47, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. David's Episcopal Church. Ball and Dodd Funeral Home - South is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hufford, who died June 13, was born in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a lifelong resident of Spokane.
He was adopted by Robert and Patricia Hufford in 1955 and moved to Spokane. He graduated from St. George's School.
Mr. Hufford attended Denver University before earning a bachelor's degree in communications from Eastern Washington University. He worked as a piano tuner for many years.
He was an accomplished pianist and had won numerous awards at the Greater Spokane Music Festival. He was a former choir director at St. David's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Jason and James Hufford, both of Spokane; a daughter, Jennifer Hufford of Spokane; a brother, Robert Hufford of Spokane; two sisters, Holly Brooks of Cornelius, Ore., and Nancy Wallace of Hayden, Idaho; and his father,…
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Thomas Therit Bowles, b. 1-11-1908 Clifton Forge m. 10-5-1936 Frances Ellener Wilkie b. 9-17-1912 Buffalo, N. Y. dau. Henry E. & Queene Maud (Close) Wilkie of Williamsville, N. Y. Mr. & Mrs. Bowles live, 3-’49, 285 Prospect Ave., Hamburg, N Y. He, a Chemist.
1. Margaret Ellen Bowles, b. 1-17-1939 Buffalo, living, 3-’49.
2. Thomas Peyton Bowles, b. 7-19-1943 Buffalo, d. there 7-24-1943.
3. Robert Francis Bowles b. 7-4-1944 in Buffalo, living, 3-’49.
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File in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Washington at Spokane, Washington.
Parent 1:
1. Full, true and correct name: Robert W. Hufford
2. Present residence: E. 15 High Drive, Spokane, Spokane, Wash.
3. Occupation: broker
4. Birth date/location: Oct. 14, 1916 at Cerro Gordo, Illinois
5. Citizen of U.S.A. by birth
Parent 2:
1a. Full, true and correct name: Patricia G. Hufford
2a. Present residence: E. 15 High Drive, Spokane, Spokane, Wash.
3a. Occupation: housewife
4a. Birth date/location: May 11, 1920 at Chicago, Illinois
5a. Citizen of U.S.A. by birth
6. We are the adoptive parents of: William Joachim Hufford. We adopted said child on June 1, 1955 in the court of Stuttgart at Stuttgart, Germany.
7. The said child now resides with us at E. 15 High Drive, Spokane, Spokane, Wash.
8. The said child was born on August 14, 1954 in Stuttgart, Germany
9. Personal description: male, fair complexion, brown eyes, blonde hair, 3 feet 4 inches, 35 ponds, no distinctive marks,…
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Page 2, affidavits of witnesses
Witness 1. Claude C. Calkins, manufactuer, living at 123 W. 40th Ave., Spokane, Wash.
Witness 2. Mae C. Bright, housewife, living at W. 221 37th Ave., Spokane, Wash.
Both attesting that they are citizens and have personally been acquainted in the United States with the petitioners and child since at least 2-1-54, and that the adopted child has been physically present in the United States for at least 24 months of that period.
(signatures)
Fild in the U.S. District Court, Eastern Dist. of Washington, Feb 6, 1958
(clerk's signature)
Petition granted: Line No. 5 of List No. 516 and Certficate No. 7683515 issued.
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