Joseph M. Kaney, of Richland Center, was found dead at his home on North Cedar street Wednesday afternoon, January 15th. Mr. Kaney had been in poor health for some time but was not considered dangerously ill when he was sticken with sudden death. Mr. Kaney was alone at home as Mrs. Kaney was in Madison for the day. Mr. Kaney was born near Sandusky, Sauk county in 1864 and at the time of death was 82 years and 8 months of age. At the age of 21 years he went to Chicago and took up employment which he continued for eight years. He then returned to the Bear Creek community in Richland county where he engaged in farming until 28 years ago when he retired and came to Richland Center where he has since resided. He is survived by his wife and four sons, and two daughters, John and Francis, Madison, Cyril, in South America; James A., Richland Center; Mrs. Albert Greenbeck, Clyde, and Mrs. Dirk Koiman, Lone Rock. Mr Kaney was a well known and highly respected citizen and his sudden death was shocking to the entire community. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday morning, Fr. Owen Mitchell in charge and interment was made in St. Killian's cemetery in the town of Buena Vista.
According to the obituary of his wife Fannie, Joseph Kaney's death occurred unexpectedly three days after celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
According to the obituary of his wife Fannie, Joseph Kaney's death occurred unexpectedly three days after celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
Joseph M. Kaney, of Richland Center, was found dead at his home on North Cedar street Wednesday afternoon, January 15th. Mr. Kaney had been in poor health for some time but was not considered dangerously ill when he was sticken with sudden death. Mr. Kaney was alone at home as Mrs. Kaney was in Madison for the day. Mr. Kaney was born near Sandusky, Sauk county in 1864 and at the time of death was 82 years and 8 months of age. At the age of 21 years he went to Chicago and took up employment which he continued for eight years. He then returned to the Bear Creek community in Richland county where he engaged in farming until 28 years ago when he retired and came to Richland Center where he has since resided. He is survived by his wife and four sons, and two daughters, John and Francis, Madison, Cyril, in South America; James A., Richland Center; Mrs. Albert Greenbeck, Clyde, and Mrs. Dirk Koiman, Lone Rock. Mr Kaney was a well known and highly respected citizen and his sudden death was shocking to the entire community. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday morning, Fr. Owen Mitchell in charge and interment was made in St. Killian's cemetery in the town of Buena Vista.
According to the obituary of his wife Fannie, Joseph Kaney's death occurred unexpectedly three days after celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
According to the obituary of his wife Fannie, Joseph Kaney's death occurred unexpectedly three days after celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
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