St. Martin's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Town of Colden, Erie, New York

Updated: 9 April 2006

St. Martin's Lutheran Church Cemetery
8304 Cole Road
Colden, NY 14033
(716) 941-3335

This information was collected on June 20, 2005 by Kevin J. Enser; who's great grandparents; Charles and Agnes Jauch Wunsch are buried in St. Martin's.
All listings are tombstone readings. Some are old and hard to read. Some were in German, but are shown here in English. If anyone has any additional
information or corrections; please contact Kevin <kevinjenser@yahoo.com>; Bender, Fredrick, 1872-1961, Agnes 1873-1912; Blanck, Inez G., 1930- , Norman W. 1925-2002; Blanck, Mable G., 1903-1972, Norman W. 1896-1955; Blanck, Harold, 1926; Blanck, Caroline S., 1869-1928, Samuel F. 1860-1933; Blanck, George, father 1857-1913; Brady, Marion E., Sept 4, 1928-, William R. Jr., Jan 10,1931-July 13, 1989; Brady, Wm.Robert II & Wm.Bennett, Dec 3, 1964 "Twin Sons"; Burr, Sophia, April 15, 1871- March 15, 1887; Burr, Elizabeth, born Christman July 30, 1843- Aug 9, 1885; Caplick, William, 1890-1926; Christmann, appears on three tombstones as the maiden name of the deceased and are noted.; Ehresmann, Mathilde, 1882-1899; Faulring, Esther M., 1919-1997, Harold N., 1919-1974, S/Sgt Army Air Forces WWII; Frantz, Marion P., 1931-, Kenneth W., 1925-2001; Frantz, Mother, Louisa M., 1899-1986, Dad, Walter I., 1896-1986; Frantz, "Our Baby" W&L, 1923; Frantz, Blondina C., 1910-1990, George C., 1907-1978; Frantz, Clara, 1912- , Alvin C., 1906-1978; Frantz, Ludwig, 1842-1918, Elizabeth, 1843-1928; Frantz, Christian, 1880-1957, Louisa W., 1884-1920; Frantz, Albert ,1911; Gar_enman? Possibly Gartman like the nearby road- Henry and Irma/Inez??; Henry, son of??; Genzel, Eva L., 1923-1989, Wilfred L., 1923-; Genzel, Edna M., 1902-1997, Howard, 1897-1951; Genzel, Amelia L., 1888-1976, George F., 1885-1953; Genzel, Fred C., 1857-1927, Ella his wife, 1861-1939; Genzel, Lillian, daughter of G&A 1911-1912; Genzel, Charlotte, wife of F.C. Genzel, born in Germany, April 1, 1830, died Dec 20, 1900; Genzel, C.F., born in Germany, Feb 22, 1824, died June 14, 1905; Grundel, Bertha S., 1891-1934, Albert C., 1889-1985; Grundel, Albert G., 1917-1943; Heichberger, Wm., Mother, Anna W., 1866-1932, Father William, 1860-1945; Heighberger, Michael, 1832-1909, Elizabeth his wife, 1828-1910; Heichberger, Michael D., Nov 24, 1881, 80 years, 10 months, 10 days; Updated April 2006: Heichberger, Magdalena Christman, wife of Michael Heichberger, June 9, 1789-Feb 11, 1879; Herrmann, George J., 1899-1912; Herold, Johann. Geo., Oct 12, 1828- Jan 19, 1899; Jordan, Michael R., 1964-1969, "Our Little Boy"; Jung, Friedrich J. "Friedl", 1909-1911; Jung, Alma, 1918; Jung, Magdelene, 1845-1925, Jacob, 1837-1905; Kestendorf, Clarence, son of JH&MK; Ketterer, Alma M., 1894-1965, Walter G., 1894-1966; Ketterer, Martin, 1855-1922, Wilhelmina, 1851-1935; Ketterer, Edward C., Son of Martin & Mina, July 12, 1894 - Dec 24, 1901; Ketterer, William M., 1896-1914; Added April 2006: The following stones were in old German and the lettering was not clear: Magdalena, daughter of Jacob & Margaret KETTERER 1854 Salameä; (umlaut over the A) daughter of Jacob & Margaret KETTERER 1858 Jacob KETTERER, 1809-1875 Walter G 1894-1966; Konke, Ida, 1886-1964, John, 1879-1940; Konke, (umlaut over the O) Mary, 1846-1934, John, 1847-1915; Kreitzbender, Emma, Aug 19, 1897-Jan 24, 1978, Ernest, Mar 12, 1897 - June 27, 1982; Kreitzbender, Clarence, 1924- , Ruth, 1932-2000; Kreitzbender, Harold G., 1918-2003; Kreitzbender, Lauretta E., 1919-1935, Daughter; Kreitzbender, Samuel, 1894-1930, Ella E., 1897-1978; Kreitzbender, Ella A., 1927; Kummer, Amanda M., 1905-1993, Martin F., 1902-1978; Kummer, Mathilda, 1876-1938, Charles, 1874-1959; Kummer, Martin, 1840-1902, Margaretha his wife, 1845-1919; Kummer, Martin, Dec 10, 1805-Sept 22, 1895, his wife Elisabeth, June 12, 1815- July 19, 1903; Kummer, Magdelena, April 10, 1812-April 29, 1890 ?? ?? ?? (maybe wife?) M.Schuster; Updated April 2006: Kummer, Magdelena, April 10, 1812-April 29, 1890 Wife of MARTIN SCHUSTER; Kurn, Joseph, Father ,1815-1888, Mother, Sophia Kurn, 1825-1920; Lang, Arlene J., 1923-2004, Richard A., 1922-1994; Leas, Father and Mother (dates unreadable) Caroline, George 1824-1900,; Emma 1867-189?; Lehning, Lewis, 1918-1918; Lehning, Adolphus, son of H.W. & ? 1901-1901; Lehning, Henry W., 1867-1902, Magdalene his wife, 1872-1965; Lehning, Elizabeth, Jan 1, 1838 - Aug 24, 1895, Friedrich, Feb 14, 1840-March 12, 1922; Added April 2006: Lehning, Adolphus, son of H.W. & MAGDALENA (Or Lena) 1901-1901; Meyer, Thomas L., 1954-1989; Miller, Christan O., 1846-1925, Magdalen his wife, 1849-1917; Miller, Nicholas, born Oberhoffen, July 18, 1814, died Sept 2, 1897; Miller, Mother, Magdalene, April 5, 1838-May 30, 1930, Father, Georg, Nov 10, 1843-Jan 9, 19??; Daughter Marie, 1875-????; Muller, (Umlaut over the U) Karl, Aug 12, 1856-Feb 1, 1887; Omphalius, Elizebeth, 1856-1929; Omphalius, Charles, 1857-1917, Theresa his wife, 1860-1925; Pavlock, Shirley A., 1928-1987; Pavlock, William J., PFC. US Army WWII. April 23, 1919- Sept. 17, 1981; Schlichter, Karl, 1860-1924, Magdalena, 1867-1938; Schuster, Martin, Dec 19, 1847-March 25, 1896, his wife Elisabeth, Jan 15 1850- Aug 1, 1931; Schuster, Martin, April 7, 1811- June 10, 1890,; Schuster, George, Oct 3, 1799- Feb 26, 1884, another name on stone is unreadable; Shaffer, Tina L. Diane G. Jan 1976; Smith, Gertrude L., 1910-1996, John E., 1904-1974; Suckow, Albertene, 1861-1949, August 1853-1937; Tesch, Frank, Nov 3, 1852- Nov 3, 1891; Tesch, - unreadable; Westendorf, Elise, June 22, 1838-May 4, 1912, 73 years, 10 months, 12 days; Wohlhueter, Irma C., Daughter of W&A, 1922-1923; Wohlhueter, Elmer C., 1905-1993; Wohlhueter, Alice G., 1906-1996, Clarence G., 1903-1987; Wohlhueter, Carolina, 1875-1963, Henry, 1868-1935; Wohlhueter, Louisa E., 1869-1944, Philip, 1866-1941; Wohlhueter, Philip, 1830-1916, Elisabeth, 1835-1920; Wohlhuter, (no E after the H) Georg, unreadable Jan 26, 186?; Woods, Faye, A. 1945- , Leo E., 1930-2004-Brass plate on rear of stone "Leo E. Wood S/Sgt USAF Korea May 25, 1930-June 24, 2004; Wunsch, Charles, 1853-1918, Agnes, 1863-1925; Ziecker, L., 1897-1922; Ziecker, Theodore, 1871-1949, Louise, 1870-1954; Ziecker, Allen, 1906-1929; Ziecker, Ann L., 1925-1993, Orville M. 1929-; Ziecker, Myron?, 1910-1910; Ziecker, Karl, 1900-1916; Ziecker, Otto, 1843-1921, Augusta, 1847-1911; The following stones were in old German and first letter was not clear possibly;; Magdalena, daughter of Jacob & Margaret Firlterer 1853, unreadable and guessing at spelling of last name.; Salamea, (umlaut over the A) daughter of Jacob & Margret Firtirr??? 1858, unreadable and guessing at spelling of last name.; Jacob Fireterer, 1809-1825? Unreadable and guessing at spelling of last name and dates.; Walter C ??; Carrie, Daughter of ??; About 12 additional stones unreadable and several stones missing but base in place.
: Notes about April 2006 additions/updates: This info came from a Lutheran minister, Rev. David Jung in Mich. who has relatives buried in
St. Martin's and has seen church records. He E-mailed Kevin Enser, Nov. 30, 2005 after visiting the web site.

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