From the May 12, 1982 Shawano Evening Leader: Eva M. Anderson, Rt. 2, Shawano, Town of Richmond, 90, died on Monday, May 10 in Shawano.
She was the former Eva M. Gilkey, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Everett Gilkey, born on Dec. 21, 1891 in Oconto County. She was an
established pianist, music teacher, and a graduate of the New York
Conservatory of Music. Many years ago, she had played for the silent
movies in Shawano. She was married on May 16, 1914 in Shawano to James
M. Anderson, who passed away on June 8, 1971. She was a member of the
United Presbyterian Church, Shawano. She served as church organist for
many years and music director of the church Sunday school for many
years. Survivors include one daughter, Lucile A.
Anderson of Cicero, Ill.; one son, James E. Anderson of Shawano; three
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta
Gilkey of Shawano and Lucille Fitzgerald of Winter Park, Florida. One
sister and one brother preceded her in death. Memorial services will
be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church,
Shawano, with Rev. Ed Esier and Rev. Lynn Kollath officiating. Burial
will be in the Hickory Cemetery, Hickory, Oconto County. There will be no visitation. The Born Funeral Home, Shawano, was in charge of the arrangements.
