contributor: Richard LaBrosse

 
year unknown 

Mrs. Sam Kiner, one of Oconto Falls oldest women, passed away at her home on the West Side at two thirty o’clock on Tuesday afternoon. Death was due to a stroke, which followed eight years of ill health.

Mrs. Kiner was born on June 15th, 1848 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, her maiden name being Adeline Fye. She was married to Mr. Kiner on March 18th, 1878, who survives her at Loudenville, Holmes Co.,Ohio. The Kiners came to Oconto Falls in February, 1898, and have resided here continuously. A son, John , preceded his mother in death.

Besides her aged husband, Mrs. Kiner is survived by a brother, Wm. Fye of Abrams. Four sisters are deceased.

Funeral services were conducted this (Thurs.) afternoon at the M.E. church the Rev. V. T. Nearhoof officiating. Interment took place in Woodlawn cemetery.

Before her marriage, Mrs. Kiner was a violinist of renown, playing before a demanding public. Later she and her husband were much in demand as entertainers at parties.

The bereaved companion and brother have the sincere sympathy of their friends.