Mrs. Marie Broetje, wife of J. F. Broetje, a prominent horticulturist, living near Oak Grove, on the Oregon City line, died
yesterday at the age of 80 years. With her husband she came to Mount Tabor where they located and conducted a greenhouse. The family
moved to Oak Grove in 1890, where they engaged in raising grapes, Mr. Broetje being a pioneer of that industry. Mrs. Broetje was
married in Illinois. Six children were born to her. Fred G. and Anton G. Broetje, of Mount Tabor; John H. Broetje, of Oak Grove;
Mrs. Emial Bertschinger, and Mrs. Jacob Ott. of St. Louis, Mo. The funeral will be held from Finley's Chapel this afternoon at --
o'clock. Interment will be in Multnomah Cemetery.