OBITUARY: Elvin J. Docken, 1886-1964, Mitchell Co., Iowa

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Rock Creek Lutheran
church for Elvin J. Docken, 77, who died last Thursday.  Mr. Docken
had been in failing health since November, and had undergone surgery
at Memorial hospital in December.  He was re-admitted to the hospital
the day of his death.

The Rev. John Quam, church pastor, was in charge of the services.
C.R. Champion and Sons made the arrangements and burial was in the
Rock Creek cemetery.

Elvin Julius Docken was born December 19, 1886 in Cedar Township, on
the Docken homestead, the son of Tidemand and Gunhild Asleson Docken.
He was baptized and confirmed at the Rock Creek Lutheran church, where
he remained a lifelong member.

His marriage to Olga Mathilda Odden took place on September 19, 1923.
He spent most of his life in Mitchell County with the exception of a
period of military service in World War I and ten years in Long Beach,
California following their marriage.

His parents, two brothers and six sisters preceded Mr. Docken in death.

Surviving are his wife, Olga; one son, Galen of rural Osage; one
daughter, Mrs. Clarence A. (Emily) Brimmer of Rawlins, WY; and five
grandchildren.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Maakestad
and Mrs. Olava Peterson of Osage and several nieces and nephews.



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