BOEHNKE, Laura O. (1913-2005)

BOEHNKE, JANTE, HOLLATZ, RANKIN

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Date: 3/10/2016 at 17:31:17

Laura O. Boehnke, 1913-2005

April 20, 2005

Laura O. Boehnke, 91, of Ventura, died on Friday, April 15, 2005, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 18, at the St. John's Lutheran Church east of Garner, with the Rev. Carl Hedberg officiating. Music was provided by organist, Paul Boehnke who accompanied vocal soloist, Ruth Ann Taylor and congregational hymns. Special music was provided by cellist, Julie Elhard and violinist, Mary Giese. Ushers were Scott 0llenburg and Paul Boehnke.

Casket bearers were Dale Plath, Jon Hollatz, Robert Boehnke, Philip Boehnke, Mark Boehnke, Dale Boehnke, Carl Chiko and Steve Hollatz. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Laura Olga Boehnke, the daughter of Carl and Emma (Jante) Hollatz, was born on August 20, 1913, on a farm north of Garner. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church. She attended St. John's Parochial School and graduated from the Garner High School in 1931.

Laura was employed at the bank in Ventura for 13 years, Mercy Hospital in Mason City for five years, and the Hancock County Treasurer's Office in Garner for seven years.

On January 27, 1956, she was married to Earl Boehnke at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They farmed with Earl's brother, Lawrence, northeast of Garner and later with their son, Tom, until retiring from active farming in 1983. In 1979, they moved into Ventura. Laura moved to Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Lake in February of 2005. She enjoyed her family, friends, quilting, gardening, card playing, cooking, sewing, reading, and her church.

She was a member of the St John's Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She also was s member of LWML, AAL, Birthday Club and belonged to several bridge clubs.

Laura is survived by her son, Thomas (Janet) Boehnke of Ventura; four grandchildren, Kara Joy, Shanna Sue, Brittany Lou and Kevin Thomas Boehnke; a sister-in-law, Edna Boehnke of Edina, Minnesota; and many niece; and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; parents; two sisters, Verna Rankin and Lillian Boehnke; a brother, LeRoy Hollatz; brothers-in-law, Normal Rankin and Art Boehnke; and sisters-in-law, Agnes Hollatz and Ann Hollatz.

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