BOHLKEN, Johann (1888-1950)

BOHLKEN

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 10/18/2013 at 23:01:13

Rites Wednesday for Woden Farmer

Woden - Funeral services for Johann Bohlken, who died suddenly at noon Monday, were held at St. John's Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. H. Beyer, pastor of the church, officiating.

Mr. Bohlken was returning from Woden to the Albert Kramersmier farm, where was employed, when he was stricken. He managed to bring the tractor which he was driving to a stop and was found slumped over the wheel by a passerby. He was 62 years of age.

Mr. Bohlken was born at Westerstede, Germany, and came to this country when a young man. There are no relatives living in this country.

Burial was made in Bingham township cemetery.

source: Mason City Globe Gazette 5 Oct 1950, page 21