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Joseph Katzfey Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Herman Katzfey, 88, Eudora, will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora. He died Monday, February 18, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born on September 29, 1924 in Pierce City, MO the sixth of thirteen children to Joseph August and Anna Marie (Witt) Katzfey.
He served his country in the Army during World War II from 1943-1946.
He was a millwright for General Motors for 30 years.
Joseph married Maurine Marie Blechel on September 19, 1946 in Eudora, KS. She preceded him in death October 8, 1996.
Survivors include his children, Robert (Sally) Katzfey, Eudora, Dennis Katzfey, Lawrence, Joyce (Darren) Green, Lawrence, Debbie (Adrian) Fishburn, Lawrence, Rick (Donna) Katzfey, Eudora, Jerry Katzfey, Eudora, Nancy Workman (Pat), Lawrence, James (Debbie) Katzfey, Lee's Summit, MO; 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence Katzfey, Sarcoxie, MO, Bernard Katzfey, Lawrence; three sisters, Louise Eck, Maryville, MO, Anna Mae Gruber, Eudora and Bernadine Adamson, Sarcoxie, MO. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Janet Nunn, and Marilyn Brunk; and one son, Larry Katzfey and two grandsons.
The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, with a parish rosary recited at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery Fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
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Rodney Eisenbager
February 24, 2013
Regretfully I didn't personally know Mr. Katzfey, but know many of the Katzfey kids. Mr. and Mrs. Katzfey must have been and were obviously exceptional parents to such a large and wonderful family. We're sincerely sorry for your loss. Rodney Eisenbarger - and the Eisenbarger Family .
Paige Hofer
February 24, 2013
Katzfey family- we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts have been with you all.
Paige and Jon Hofer
Chris and Theresa Abel & family
February 20, 2013
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Katzfey family. May you always keep the wonderful memories in your hearts.
February 20, 2013
May God comfort you during this time of distress. (1 Peter 5:6,7)
Jim & Bernardine Adamson
February 20, 2013
Our sympathy and prayers to all. We will have masses for Joe at St. Agnes. Will always cherish the visits we had with all of you.
Love,
Bernardine, Jim and family.
February 19, 2013
Dear Katzfey family,im so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was your Mom's Hair Stylist and friend for many years, and still miss her terribly. I know your folks are together now in heaven, smiling down on all of us. Its comforting to know that there are special angels in heaven as their are on earth. Your folks are proof of that. Brian W.
Bob & Maggie Sieber
February 19, 2013
We are sorry to hear about your dad. He was a nice man. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Fred and Lois (Holmes) Mersmann
February 19, 2013
Dear Katzfey Family,
Sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories of your father/grandfather close to your heart.
Denny & Jean Hall
February 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Katzfey family. Joe was a fine neighbor to us for 22 years.
Susan Flanagin
February 19, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. The Flanagin's (Jim's in-laws)
Jill & Kevin Morgison
February 19, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Katzfey family.
Eugene & Shirley Crawshaw
February 19, 2013
Our Condolences to the Katzfey Family.
Steven L. George
February 19, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Belinda Maples Base
February 19, 2013
My condolences to the Katzfey family.
Mark Grosdidier
February 19, 2013
Sorry for your lost. Our family just lost our mother last week. Kinda weird two families with eleven children to lose a parent in a week from the parish.
Joe and Maurine Sept, 1946
Bob & Sally Katzfey
February 19, 2013
Thank you for raising a good strong family and for working so hard to keep us all close. We will all miss the wonderful Sunday dinners you invited us to year after year and how you made everyone welcome, not just family, but their friends as well. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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