Bohlken, William 1882-1946

BOHLKEN, WILMS, TRUMBO

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Date: 1/21/2012 at 16:56:12

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
August 20, 1946

WILLIAM BOHLKEN DIED IN LE MARS SUNDAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS

William Bohlken, 63, died Sunday, August 18, at his home at 105 Plymouth Street NW, in LeMars. He had been confined to his home with a lingering illness for some time.

Mr. Bohlken was born October 19, 1882, at Akron, and had lived in Plymouth County all of his life. He was married to Fern Trumbo in Sioux City March 1, 1934.

Survivors are his wife; two brothers, George of Hendricks, Minn., and Albert, of Lisbon, N.D.; three sisters, Mrs. Sophie Ahlrichs of LeMars, Mrs. Mert Gabel, Akron, and Mrs. Ike Saalberg, Long Beach.

Funeral services will be held at Wiltgen’s Funeral Home, LeMars, Wednesday, August 21, and burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Akron, with Rev. T.C. Seibert officiating.

Mr. Bohlken was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one of whom was Dick Bohlken, his twin brother, and three sisters.