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Wohlenberg, John (d.1904)


BORN IN: Germany
DIED: 1/24/1904
AGED: 73
CAUSE OF DEATH: Cancer of Omentum
DEATH LOCATION: Redwood City


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OBITUARY ---------------

JOHN WOHLENBERG

Redwood City Democrat

January 28, 1904

John Wohlenberg, who has resided in this city for 22 years, died on Sunday after a long illness. The deceased was a native of Elmshorn, Germany, aged 74 years. He leaves a wife only, two sons of the couple having died several years ago. The deceased was an exemplary citizen and respected by this community. His burial took place Tuesday afternoon in Union Cemetery. Plot 29

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