Lillian Bertha Louisa Bobholz Krinke

PARDEEVILLE — Lillian Bertha Louisa Bobholz Krinke, 97, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008.

She was the daughter of Albert F. and Bertha Ullrich Bobholz. She was born Nov. 9, 1910, in Randolph Center, now Friesland.

Lillian was baptized Jan. 2, 1911, at her home, by Pastor Koehler. She was confirmed June 7, 1925, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. On May 28, 1926, she received her diploma from eighth grade from Friesland State Grade School.

On Nov. 22, 1945, Lillian was united in marriage to William Krinke at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Parsonage. Together they joined St. John's Lutheran Church in Pardeeville in 1946.

Lillian will be remembered for her beautiful flower and vegetable garden. She enjoyed sharing her produce with her neighbors and friends.

She is survived by her special niece, Eleanor Hacht, of Randolph; special nephew, Eugene (Janice) Bobholz of Friesland; great-nieces and -nephews; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister-in-law, Frances; brother, Ervin; and nephew, Elmer Hacht.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pardeeville. Pastor William Runke will officiate. Burial will be at Friesland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Smith Funeral Home in Pardeeville is serving the family.