Bohlken, William (d. 1902)

BOHLKEN

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 8/4/2013 at 00:04:36

Mr. Wm. Bohlken of Scotch Grove township, died last Thursday evening, the 11th inst., at 8 o'clock, aged forty-two years. The deceased had been ill with Bright's disease and dropsy since last February. It was known that he would never get well, yet his death came as a shock to his relatives. He died while sitting in his chair.

Mr. Bohlken was born in Upschort, Province of Hanover, Germany. He came to the United States at the age of thirteen with his parents, and thereafter resided in Wayne and Scotch Grove townships in this county. He was the youngest boy of the family. His father having died in 1886, he never married, but remained at home caring for his aged mother, who survives him. Mr. Bohlken was a good citizen, and maintained the respect of all who knew him. He was a brother of Mr. Henry C. Bohlken of Monticello.

The funeral services were conducted in the Lutheran church, near the residence of the deceased, by Rev. W. Schutz, last Saturday afternoon, and interment was made in the cemetery near the church.

~Monticello Express, Monticello, Jones co. Iowa
Thursday, September 18, 1902