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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