97, of Galesburg, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2014 in Heartland Health Care Center.
She was born May 7, 1917 in Stark County, the daughter of Fred J. and Sadie M. (Chapman) Tucker. She married Vern E. Sopher on June 8, 1932 in Victoria, Ill. He preceded her in death October 27, 1975. She later married John K. Bohlander on August 29, 1976 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death January 8, 1999.
She is survived by two sons, Stanley R. (Cindy) Sopher of Galesburg and Jon M. (Felicia) Sopher of Gilson; a daughter, Myrna L. (Fred) Johnson of Cameron; 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and several great-great grandchild. In addition to her husbands, Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Marie Ashley and two brothers, Merlin J. Tucker and George F. Tucker
Alberta worked at Sears for 15 years. She had lived in Galesburg since 1942. She was of the Methodist faith.
Funeral will be 1:30 pm Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 pm at the chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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