Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/10629 Surname: Kane, Laughlin, Ausbrook, Mangel ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat, Friday, April 28, 1939 Will Kane Dies Of Heart Attack Late Sunday Evening, Funeral Was Held Wednesday. Was 66 Years of Age. Wm. Kane, 66, well known Emmetsburg resident, died at his home in this city Sunday evening following an illness of some time. Mr. Kane suffered a paralytic stroke a few weeks ago from which he never recovered. About a year ago Mr. Kane was also stricken with a slight attack of paralysis, but he soon revived and was able to be up and around. The funeral was held in Emmetsburg Wednesday. Funeral services were conducted in the Assumption Catholic church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, the pastor Very Rev. W. F. Mason, officiating. There was a large attendance. The remains were interred in St. John's cemetery south of this city. The pall bearers were James Kane, Michael Kane, Dude Kane, Gene Kane and Wm. Mangel, all nephews of the deceased. The Foy Funeral Home of Emmetsburg was in charge of funeral arrangements. Wm. Kane was born at Oconomowoc, Wis., on July 2,1872. He was nearing his 67th birthday at the time of his passing. Mr. Kane spent his youth in Wisconsin. About forty years ago, Mr. Kane came to Palo Alto county where he settled on a farm in Walnut township. Mr. Kane was united in marriage to Miss Mary Laughlin of this city on May 6, 1913. They retired from farming about twenty-three years ago and moved into their well known home on South Palmer street. One daughter, Mary Margaret Kane, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kane. She, besides Mrs. Kane, are left to mourn his passing. Mr. Kane is also survived by a brother, Henry Kane, and a sister, Mrs. John Ausbrook, both of Oconomowoc, Wis. Wm. Kane was one of the highly respected citizens of this community. He was honorable in his dealings with his fellows. He was always of a cheerful disposition, being forward-looking and progressive. He enjoyed the sociability and friendship of this communituy. Mr. Kane, in addition to his ability as a farmer and as a representative citizen of this city, was also a musician of marked talent. He was declared on several occasions to be the finest old time violin players in our county. Because of this talent he was often in demand as an entertainer at social gatherings. The deceased was a staunch member of his church and was active in the support of its principles and teachings. He proved himself a provident husband and an exemplary father. His passing will be genuinely regretted by a large circle of friends, all of whom will unite with the Democrat in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife and daughter.