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Joseph “Joe” Holzhey

Birth	:	4 Jan 1872 Wayne Township, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	1 Nov 1906 Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5999300, -99.8397300
Description	:	At the Methodist Church, at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, were held the fuenral services of Joseph Holzhey. The entire community turned out to pay respect to the memory of the man and officier who gave his life as a sacrifice to duty. The funeral oration was pronounced by Rev. O.C. Helleckson, a Lutheran minister of Genese, Idaho, who took the very appropriate text, "Be thou faithful unto the end, and I will give thee a crown of life." Joseph Holzhey was 33 years old had been brought up in a good home according to the... Read More	At the Methodist Church, at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, were held the fuenral services of Joseph Holzhey. The entire community turned out to pay respect to the memory of the man and officier who gave his life as a sacrifice to duty. The funeral oration was pronounced by Rev. O.C. Helleckson, a Lutheran minister of Genese, Idaho, who took the very appropriate text, "Be thou faithful unto the end, and I will give thee a crown of life." Joseph Holzhey was 33 years old had been brought up in a good home according to the rules and doctrines of the Lutheran church. In boyhood he had been confirmed in that church and had received the religious instructions given in the parochial school of the denomination. He has lived here the past three years and everyone in the town speaks well of him, the large attendence was a testimonial of the high regard in which he was held. This is especially true, because his brother, Martin Holzhey, and nephew E.C. Overmeller, did not arrive from Bedina, Kansas, until Sunday evening and no definite arrangements could be made until their arrivial. Arrangments were made Monday morning and word was past around and the entire community responded. Appropriate music was furnished by a quartet consisting of Mrs. O.W. Rich, Mrs. J.B. Rose and Messrs. Reed and Haney, while the band, of which Mr. Holzhey had been a member, played the beautiful march "Flee As A Bird" on the way to and from the church. The body was taken to Bedena, Kansas, that night in charge of Mr. Overmiller, while Mr. Holzhey remained here to look after some matters in connection with his brother's estate. The people here have paid the last tribute of respect and honor to the three who fell in line of duty, but their memory should long be cherished and the day of their taking away observed as the "Hero Day' for years to come. REF: The Kennewick Courier, Kennewick, WA, Vol. V No. 29 Whole No. 237 Friday 9 Nov 1906, Front Page.

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Where is Joseph “Joe” Holzhey's memorial?
Joseph “Joe” Holzhey's memorial is located at: Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper County, USA.
When did Joseph “Joe” Holzhey death?
Joseph “Joe” Holzhey death on 1 Nov 1906 in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph “Joe” Holzhey's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5999300
Longitude: -99.8397300

Family Members:

Parent

Katharine Weik Holzhey

(1833 - 1890)

Siblings

Rosa Holzhey Albers

(1857 - 1940)

Caroline Holzhey Overmiller

(1862 - 1932)

John Holzhey

(1866 - 1931)

Martin Holzhey

(1868 - 1945)

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