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Gerke Hinrich Hanken

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Birth	:	21 Sep 1907 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Aug 1976 Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2079200, -91.1420500
Description	:	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS....PAGE 2....AUGUST 19, 1976 MONTICELLO MAN DROWNS IN POND The body of a Monticello man, Gerke Hanken, 68, was recovered by the Monticello fire department and sheriff's deputies from a farm pond on the Kurt Gunther farm Friday morning, Aug. 13. Rescuers were called to the Cass township farm Thursday night, Aug 12, at 7:30 p. After Hanken failed to return to his home from an afternoon fishing trip. His car was parked on the road by the pond and his cap was found floating in... Read More	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS....PAGE 2....AUGUST 19, 1976 MONTICELLO MAN DROWNS IN POND The body of a Monticello man, Gerke Hanken, 68, was recovered by the Monticello fire department and sheriff's deputies from a farm pond on the Kurt Gunther farm Friday morning, Aug. 13. Rescuers were called to the Cass township farm Thursday night, Aug 12, at 7:30 p. After Hanken failed to return to his home from an afternoon fishing trip. His car was parked on the road by the pond and his cap was found floating in the water. Dragging operations were begun and continued until about 12:30 when they were suspended due to thunderstorms. The search resumed Friday morning at 5:30 a.m. and the body was recovered an hour later. The death has officially been designated an accidental drowning by Jones county medical examiner, Dr. Otto Senft. The funeral for Mr. Hanken was held Monday morning, Aug 16, at St. John Lutheran church, rural Monticello, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev.William Kronen officiated. Mr. Hanken was born near Monticello9 Sept 21, 1907, son of Frederick and Anna Bohlken Hanken. He received his early education in the rural schools of Jones County. On Jan. 4, 1933 he married Elsie Prull in Monticello. The couple farmed near Monticello. Surviving are his wife; 5 children, Paul of Galveston, Tex., Mrs. Beverly Husmann of Anamosa, Mrs. Charles (Irene) Green of Monticello, Walter of Anamosa and Harlan of Monticello; 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Also surviving are a brother, Elmer of Monticello and two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Bernice) Hayen of Scotch Grove and Mrs. Don (Emma) Pursell of Langworthy. Two brothers preceded him in death. Casket bearers were Robert Lubben, Eldon Welter, William McDonough, Don Husmann, Donald Ahlrichs and Irvin Bohlken.

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Gerke Hinrich Hanken's memorial is located at: Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did Gerke Hinrich Hanken death?
Gerke Hinrich Hanken death on 12 Aug 1976 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2079200
Longitude: -91.1420500

Family Members:

Parent

Freidrich Arnold “Fred” Hanken

(1876 - 1964)

Anna Margaretha Bohlken Hanken

(1882 - 1960)

Spouse

Elsa Gesine Prull Hanken

(1914 - 2008)

Siblings

William Behrend Hanken

(1904 - 1933)

Edward Hinrich Hanken

(1908 - 1911)

Anna Berniece Hanken Hayen

(1912 - 2003)

Elmer Tobias Hanken

(1914 - 2007)

Emma Augusta Hanken Pursell

(1916 - 1978)

Children

Harlan Gene Hanken

(1950 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

2. Zimmerman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1496964

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5. Grand Street Cemetery
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6. Chestnut Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

7. Four Horn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1594009, -91.1307983

8. Wayne Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

9. East Monticello Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

10. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

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Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

12. Edinburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1342010, -91.1374969

13. Langworthy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

14. Bowens Prairie Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2821999, -91.1153030

15. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

16. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

17. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985

18. Sand Springs Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3191986, -91.1706009

19. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

20. Hazel Green Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

21. Saint Peters Cemetery
Temple Hill, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2245500, -90.9754100

22. Clay Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1721992, -90.9800034

23. Cascade Community Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2975200, -91.0236200

24. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990340, -91.0234540