Joe Makowski, 52, a farmer residing on route three, Loup City, passed away early Friday morning at a hospital in this city (Grand Island), where he had been receiving treatment since September 5th. Suffering from pernicious anemia, Mr. Makowski's condition was very serious when he was brought to the hospital here, and two days ago a blood transfusion was performed, a son giving the necessary blood. For a short time following the transfusion he appeared to rally but only temporarily. His wife, Mrs. Mary Makowski, and other members of the family were at his bedside when the end came. The body was taken overland to Loup City, Friday, where funeral services and burial will take place.

Grand Island Independent - Sep 14 1934
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOE MAKOWSKI

Funeral services were held from the Davis Creek Methodist church Monday, Sept. 17 for Joseph Makowski, who died September 14 at the age of 52 years and 11 months. Rev. C. F. Wantz, pastor of the Davis Creek United Brethern [sic] church officiated, bringing his message from the twenty-third psalm. Music was given by a mixed quartet.
Joseph Makowski was born to Martin and Agnes Makowski, October 13, 1882 in Sherman county. He spent his entire life in this county with the exception of a few years when he lived in Denver, Colo.
He was united in marriage on February 28, 1905 to Miss Mary Rossa. To this union were born thirteen children: Robert of Union, Montana, Martin, Anna Belle, Eugen, Alvin, Martha, Edsel, Frances, Virginia, Velma, Clarence, Edna Grace and Irma Mae [sic], all at home.
Others left to mourn his death are: his wife, mother, brother Frank of Loup City, two sisters, Mrs. Kate Rigsby and Mrs. Martha Farmer, Elko, Nevada; two half brothers, Rudolph Ackerman, Ansley, and Bernard Ackerman of Loup City; one half sister, Mrs. Clara Malomey [sic], Ogden, Utah. Another half sister, Mrs. Lucy White died several years ago.

The Sherman County Times - Sep 21 1934