Obituaries published the week of August 22, 2002

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In Memoriam

Rev. Eric W. Lundgren

Rev. Eric W. Lundgren, 82, of Caledonia, died on Aug. 9, 2002 at the Teresa House in Geneseo after a long battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 24, 1919 in Ostenback, Sweden to Arvid and Frieda (Nystrom) Lundgren. He worked as a welder for Ben-Mer MFG in Rochester. He was also a minister in Palmyra for the Church of God. He served in World War II. Eric was a member of the American Welding Society, the American Legion, Ely Fagan Post in Henrietta, Masons Lodge in Henrietta, Arizona and Caledonia. He enjoyed hiking, bowling, golfing, reading, fishing and music. He is survived by his sons, Eric P. Lundgren of Rochester and Randall Lundgren of Caledonia; four grandchildren, Robin Pinto, Christie, Jaime and Randy Lundgren; two great grandchildren, Shayenne and Michael; two brothers, Par (Jan) Lundgren and Ragner (Marian) Lundgren; several nieces and nephews. His wife, Bea Lundgren predeceases him. Friends called Tuesday at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 W. Main St. in Caledonia. A Memorial service was held Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Stone Church in Caledonia, Memorials may be made to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo NY 14454.

Lois W. Wester

Lois W. Wester, 89, of Conesus, died Aug. 16, 2002 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. She was born the daughter of William and Anna Thorpe Webster on March 1, 1913 in Webster Crossing, N.Y. She was predeceased by her husband Carl ³Red², son Carl and grandson Jeffery Wester. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann (George ) Stoltman of Conesus, Charlotte (Thomas) Greenwood of Rush, Lois Marie Wester of Conesus; sister Ruth Colegrove Golden; daughter-in-law Bonnie Wester of Dansville; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends called Monday at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Route 15 in Livonia where funeral services were held Tuesday with the Rev. David Hotchkiss officiating. Burial, Union Cemetery in Scottsburg. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livingston County Hospice Fund, 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris NY 14510 or in Lois¹ memory, please visit an elderly loved one.