Kinney, James 1878-1949

KINNEY, ARENS, ALLEN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:38

Source: Alton Democrat (3-31-1949)

Born: June 11, 1878
Died: 1949

PROMINENT FARMER OF ALTON VICINITY GONE--JAMES KINNEY WAS LIFE RESIDENT HERE

On Thursday afternoon, March 24, at 3:30 P.M. the Alton community was grieved by the passing of one of its life-long residents, James Kinney. He passed away at his home after an illness of several months.

Solemn Requiem High Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Chapel at Alton Saturday morning at 9:30 with the Reverend J. Fandel of Alton as celebrant, Reverend C. Knobbe of Granville as deacon, and Reverend Carel of Sheldon as sub-deacon. Six nephews served as pallbearers. They were Nobert Neyers, Aloysius Gengler, Don Arens, Miles Arens, Milo Homan and Ray Arens. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of Fisch Funeral Home of Remsen.

James Kinney was born at Alton June 11, 1878, the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Margaret (Allen) Kinney of Alton.

On February 26, 1906 he married Catherine Arens of Alton and settled on the farm south of Alton adjacent to the place of his birth. He resided on this farm until the time of his death. Surviving him are the widow and eight children: Joseph Kinney, Bernard of Alton; Magdalen of Chicago, Illinois; Alberta, Mrs. Everild Niehus of Kingsley; Robert of Sheldon; Viola, Mrs. Albert Hansen of Alton; James Jr. of Hospers; Ivo of Sioux City and eight grandchildren. Two sisters: Mrs. Jake List of Granville, Iowa and Mrs. Frank Arens of Dolton, South Dakota also survive.

Mr. Kinney was a loving husband and father deeply devoted to his wife and family and will be missed greatly by them as well as a host of friends.