Obit: Ehlert, Bertha (1854 - 1945)

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Surnames: Ehlert, Falkenthal

----Source: Loyal Tribune (Clark County, Wis.) 10 Jan. 1946

Ehlert, Bertha (18 JUL 1854-30 DEC 1945)

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Falkenthal Ehlert, 91, who died of old age complications at about 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, were held in the Trinity Lutheran church here at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3. The Rev. J. C. Langholz also officiated at a short service at the Ohlrogge funeral home at 1:45. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery.

Hymns were sung at the funeral by Mrs. Ervin Noeldner and Mrs. Verland Dux, accompanied by Mrs. Marvin Seeman. The pallbearers were Philip Capelle, William Pooltrandt, Frank Lindekugel, Gust Voight, Oscar Lindekugel and Frank Stange. Flower bearers were Mrs. Philip Capelle, Mrs. Anna Habhegger, Mrs. Frank Lindekugel, Mrs. Oscar Lindekugel, Mrs. William Poekrandt and Mrs. Frank Stange.

Born in Gustebiese by Wirtzen in Koenigsberg, East Prussia, on July 18, 1854, the deceased came to this country in 1883, locating in Iron Ridge, Wis. She was married to William Ehlert in Dodge county on Feb. 2, 1885, and moved with him to Clark county the same year, living on a farm in the town of Loyal. Mr. Ehlert preceded her in death, passing away on June 12, 1929, and she moved to the village 5 ½ years ago.

Three sons, John of Oconomowoc and august and Julius of the town of Loyal, survive, as do live grandchildren. One daughter, Martha, died at the age of 12 years.

Attending the funeral from away were Mr. and Mrs. John Ehlert of Oconomowoc.

To the survivors, The Tribune extends its sympathy.