Joseph Dircksen was born in Hastings, Nebr., Jan. 19, 1892, and died in Gothenburg, Nebr., Feb. 12, 1920; age 28 years and 24 days.

He came to Gothenburg with his parents in 1903, then moved to the farm north east of Farnam and lived there until the death of his father.

He was sick only a few days when death came. He leaves to mourn the loss, a mother, four brothers and seven sisters and his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kanning of Gothenburg. Those present at the time of his death were three brothers, two sisters; their many friends join with them in their sorrow.

The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by T. E. Gillet, pastor; interment in the Farnam cemetery beside his father.

The Farnam Echo 17(11):1 Thursday, Feb. 19, 1920