Mrs. Kilmer was serving as Treasurer of the City of Oconto Falls, a position she had held for the past 18 years, and she was a most conscientious official. Her spirit was so willing but her physical condition became critical on Thursday and she was taken from her home to Marvin Sampson's in DePere and then to Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, where the battle for life and health ended Wednesday morning.
Mayme Bovee Kilmer was born July 11th, 1878 in Abrams and she had lived most of her life in Oconto County. She received her education in the Abrams school and later was a teacher there. She was married to Mr. Kilmer on September 5, 1898 in Michigan where she also taught. Mr. Kilmer operated a hardware store in Oconto Falls for many years before his death.
Eighteen years ago, when Chester Coopman resigned his position as City Treasurer, to take his present office with the water and light commission, Mrs. Kilmer whose husband had passed away a few months before, was appointed to fill the vacancy by the Mayor, Ernest J. Shellman. Ever since, she was re-elected each term without opposition. In addition to her work as treasurer, she served as assistant to the City Clerk during illness and vacations in that office. She was a member of the former City Beautiful Committee and the present Park Commission.
A faithful and untiring worker in the Methodist Church, she held many positions of leadership and trust. She had been the Communion Steward for the past twenty-five years, superintendent and teacher in the Church School, officer and worker in the Woman's Society and the Priscilla Circle, sang in the choir for many years as well as filling many other offices through the years.
Mrs. Kilmer was an early member of the Order of the Eastern Star, served as its Worthy Matron and had been treasurer of the Chapter for the past twelve years or more. She was a member of the Past Matron's Club, A charter member of the Oconto Falls Woman's Club, she maintained an active working interest in that organization. She was active in the Royal Neighbor Lodge, holding various offices for many years.
As a neighbor and friend, Mrs. Kilmer was the favorite of everyone ans she will be greatly missed. She leaves a record of loving service, faithful and loyal to her convictions to a degree attained by few mortals.
Sincerest sympathy is expressed to the daughters and their families. They are Irma, Mrs. Marvin Sampsen of DePere; Elizabeth, Mrs. Jos. L. Adams of Waukeshya; Ruth, Mrs Einier(?) Maguin of Oconto Falls; and Anna Belle, Mrs. Frank Belke of Chula Vista, California; Thirteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Charles Baker of Safety Harbor, Florida. A daughter Grace died in infancy and her only son, James Freeman was killed in a sleighing accident.
A TRIBUTE
A life of service has ended
But in God's great wonderful plan
Her spirit has soared to new heights
In realms yet unveiled to man.
The angels rejoice for her coming
And her life to the Record will give
Which showed us who are left behind that
God's way is the best way to live.
The remains are resting at the Soulek Funeral Home where the memorial rites of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held on Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist Church on Friday afternoon at two o'clock by the Rev. Huntley C. Lewil, and interment will take place in the family lot at Brookside Cemetery.