WEEKS, BEULAH I.
Beulah I. Weeks, 90, died October 19, 2008 at Great
Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas. She was given the gift of life March 3, 1918 at Waterville,
Kansas, the daughter of Henry Clinton and Lily Ellen (Huffman) Woodyard. She married Glenn E. Weeks January 1,
1941 at Shannon Friends Church, Russell County, Kansas. He died July 31, 1995. A Hoisington resident since 1994,
coming from Russell County, Mrs. Weeks was a homemaker and farmed with her husband.
Mrs. Weeks was a member of First United Methodist
Church, Hoisington; Order of Eastern Star Crystal Chapter #61, Bunker Hill; and a former member of Shannon Friends
Church, Shannon Women's Missionary Society, Beaver-Shannon Friends Church, and Russell County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include two daughters: Ruth Lanterman
and husband, Robert, Great Bend, Kansas; and Lou Ann Hinze and husband, Charles, Clarkston, Michigan; six grandchildren:
Lisa Baker and husband, Bradley; Kala Soward and husband, Gary; Sara Miller; Ryan Hinze; Evan Hinze; and Kristen
Hinze; and three great-grandchildren: Breanna Baker, Makenna Baker, and Claire Soward. She was preceded in death
by one infant daughter, Sylvia Sue Weeks; and three sisters: Earleen Chesney, Opal Parnell, and Laura Anderson.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday,
October 24, 2008 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. The Reverends Don Fisher and Ralph Jarboe, Jr. will officiate.
Burial will be in Cross Plains Cemetery, Russell County, Kansas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials in Mrs.
Weeks' name have been established with Cross Plains Cemetery, National Multiple Sclerosis Society or First United
Methodist Church, all in care of the funeral home. (Submitted by Kyle M. Condon)
WEEKS, GLENN E.
Glenn E. Weeks, 81 died July 31, 1995 at Central
Kansas Medical Center, St. Rose Campus, Great Bend. He was born July 5, 1914, at Russell County, the son of George
H. and Ruth Meharg Weeks. He was a lifelong resident of Russell County. He married Beulah Woodyard Jan 1, 1941,
at Russell County. He was a farmer and stockman. Weeks was a member of Beulah Masonic Lodge at Bunker Hill, and
American Legion at Russell. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife of the home, two daughters, Ruth Corcoran of Great Bend, and Lou Ann Hinze of Clarkson,
Mich; two sisters Jennie Harzman of Downs and Iva May Whiteman of Atlanta; and six grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lyle Whiteman officiating.
Burial will be at Cross Plains Cemetery in Russell County. Memorials are suggested to Beulah Masonic Lodge at Bunker
Hill, in care of the funeral home. (Submitted by Kyle M. Condon)
MOORE, SON (ED's
son)
TWO HAVE DIED
Victims of the Prairie Fire in Russell County Die
from Their Injuries
Russell, Kan., Mar. 20 - A ten-year-old son of
Ed Moore of Dorrence was burned today. His death resulted from burns received in a prairie fire near that place
about two weeks ago, in which several parties were seriously burned, this being the second one of the party that
has died from their injuries and two others are still in a dangerous condition. (Topeka Weekly Capital, April 6,
1893, page 2)
MEHARG, ESTHER ANN
(WEEKS)
Esther Ann Weeks, the daughter of William P. Weeks
and Mary E. Weeks, was born in Green county, Iowa, June 3, 1872, and passed away at noon January 29, 1945, in the
Atkins hospital, Hoisington, at the age of 72 years, seven months and 26 days
When she was six years old she came to Kansas with her parents in a covered wagon drawn by a yolk of oxen. The
made their home in the Shannon community. She endured hardships as well as the pleasant things that the early pioneers
encountered.
On November 27, 1890, she was married to John Meharg. They established their home in Fairfield township and resided
there these 54 years. Hers was a life spent in the service of the community, her home and children. She has been
and active member of the Friends Church and has served as an overseer for many years.
She is survived by her husband J.W. Meharg, and four children, Mrs. Ethel Berry of the Shannon community, Mrs.
Peal Chenoweth, Haviland, Mrs Hazel Wilson, Nampa, Ida, and Ray Meharg of Shannon community; also twelve grandchildren,
three of whom are in the service of their country. They are Pvt. Walter Lee Meharg, Camp Hood, Texas, Lieut. Floyd
Chenoweth, Long Beach, Calif., and T/4 Lester M. Berry, who is serving overseas with the first army somewhere in
Europe. She was laid to rest in the Cross Plains cemetery where her father, mother, eight brothers and sisters
and infant daughter are resting. (Submitted by Kyle Condon)
MEHARG, JOHN WINFIELD
John Winfield Meharg, one of the early settlers
of Fairfield township, Russell County, Kansas, passed away February 26, 1948, being 81 years, eight months and
26 days old.
He suffered a number of ailments and bore his years well until the last few months when his health failed rapidly.
John Meharg, the oldest son of Samuel and Margaret Meharg was born June 1, 1866 in Norfolk, Ontario, Canada. He
moved with his parents when quite young to Illinois and then to Russell County in June 1873. settling on a homestead
on Sellens Creek.
There he grew to manhood, enduring all the hardships and accepting all the responsibilities of the true pioneer.
He went through what is know known as the Great Blizzard, Grasshopper Invasion and the flood of 1885.
He was a man well thought of by all who knew him. He lived quietly and simply and took little part in the affairs
that did not concern him, but he was never to busy or tired to help a friend or neighbor.
In 1888 he purchased his home in Fairfield township where he resided in past 59 years.
He was married Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1890, to Esther Ann Weeks who preceded him in death on January 29,
1945. The had four children: Ether G. Berry, of Hoisington; Pearl A. Chenoweth of Haviland, who passed away December
7, 1946, Hazel L. Wilson of Nampa, Ida; and Ray R. Meharg, of Bunker Hill. He also leaves a brother, Eugene Meharg;
four sisters Mrs. Lizzie Anderson and Mrs. Josephine Detrich, of Russell; Mrs. Ruth Weeks, of Bunker Hill; and
Mrs. Ruby Heckman, of Blandon, Penna; 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, many nephews and nieces a host
of friends. He was laid to rest in the Cross Plains cemetery where his wife, infant daughter, father, mother and
sister are resting. (Submitted by Kyle Condon)
WEEKS, GEORGE H.
George H. Weeks was born in Green County, Iowa,
May 22, 1870. He departed this live December 2, 1927, at his home near Bunker Hill, Kansas at the age of 57 years,
6 months and 10 days.
In 1878 his father brought the family from Iowas
to Russell County taking a homestead on which he lived practically all his life. Thirty-three years ago as the
death of his father he assumed the responsibility of the family, caring for his mother until her death eighteen
years ago.
He was united in marriage to Ruth C. Meharg, June
4, 1902. To this union were born nine children, all of whom are still living. He was converted early in life and
united to the Friends Church of which he was a faithful member until his death, bearing the responsibility of the
church activity uncomplainingly. He was his pastors loyal supporter. When other grew discouraged at times his faith
remained clear and bright. His loss is felt not only by the church but the community realizes a good man is gone,
and one who has taken much interest in hits welfare. He was much appreciated by the quarterly meeting which he
served as clerk until compelled, because of physical disability, to give up the position . He was a noble father
and left a wonderful heritage to his children, some of whom feel keenly the responsibility which has been shifter
to their shoulders.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and children, Nina , Marion and wife Edith, Mary Leland, George, Glenn, Jennie,
Vernon and Iva May, also two grandchildren, John Edgar and Orval Edwin Weeks; a brother Burr H. Weeks, Brownell,
Kansas, two sisters Carrie E. Parker, Beaver, Kansas and Esther E. Meharg, Bunker Hill, Kansas and other relatives
and friends.
The funeral service was conducted at Shannon Friend
Church by former pastors Alice K. Barnes and Edward Wright of Haviland, Kansas, assisted by the present pastor,
Lola Steen. Brother Wright brought a very touching heart searching message using II Kings 5:1-6 as the basis. Time
was given for expression of appreciation of the life of the deceased to which some responded. Interment was made
in Cross Plains Cemetery. (Bunker Hill Advertiser Dec. 8, 1927, Bunker Hill, Kansas. (Bunker Hill Advertiser, December
8, 1927, submitted by Kyle M. Condon)
WEEKS, LEE CHRIST
Lee Christ Weeks was born March 21, 1868 near Jefferson
in Green County, Iowa. He departed this life Nov. 20, 1924, at his home near Ransom, Kansas at the age of 56 years
8 months 29 days. He came with his parents to Russell County, Kansas August 9, 1878 and being one of the early
settlers they endured many hardships. His parents homesteaded in Fairfield Township where he grew to manhood. He
was married Jan. 1, 1886 to Jessie Wood. To this union six children were born, one having preceded him in death.
On August first 1921 he left Russell County going to Trego County where he and his family have resided until the
time of his death. He is survived by his wife and five children, Ralph, Elmer, Vera, Ira, and Carl all of whom
were with him at the time of his death except Elmer who was at Mountainair, New Mexico.The deceased was a member
of the Freinds church at Shannon.
Those left to morn his loss besides his family are two sisters and two brothers, Carrie Parker, Esther Meharg,
George H. Weeks all of Bunker Hill and Burr H. Weeks of Brownell, Kansas and a host of relatives and friends. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. Wright and Rev. Kivett Sunday morning from the Shannon Church and interment was in
the Cross Plains Cemetery. The text of the sermon was taken from the fifteenth chapter of 1st Corinthians. Card
of Thanks-We the family and relatives wish to extend out thanks for the kindness shown in the this time of our
bereavement. (The Bunker Hill Advertiser-November 27, 1924, submitted by Kyle M. Condon)
HARZMAN, JENNIE
R. (WEEKS)
DOWNS -- Jennie R. Harzman, 90, Downs, died Thursday,
July 12, 2007.
Mrs. Harzman was born Jennie R. Weeks on Oct. 18,
1916, in Bunker Hill. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl,
in 1990.
Survivors include two sons, Donald E. of Downs
and the Rev. Eldon of Richmond, Ind.; a daughter, Rita A. Lingg of Hutchinson; a sister, Iva May Whiteman of Atlanta,
Kan.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Glen Elder
Friends Church, Glen Elder. Burial will be in Downs Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or Downs Senior
Center.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at
Domoney Funeral Home, 817 Morgan, P.O. Box 127, Downs 67437.
(Salina Journal Newspaper, Salina, KS)
Jennie R. (Weeks) Harzman, daughter of George H.
and Ruth C. (Meharg) Weeks was born october 18.1916 near Bunker Hill, KS and departed this life July 12, 2007 at
Osborne, KS. She was reared in southern Russel County and graduated from Bunker Hill High School.
On November 28, 1935, she was united in marriage
to Earl O. Hrzman at the home of her mother. They made their early home on a farm north of Claflin, moving to Cawker
City-Downs area in 1955. Hennie served faithfully in the Friends Churches that she attended as well as the Women's
Missionary Society. for many years during retirement, she was an avid quilter with the Down Senior Center.
She is survived by her sons Donald, Rev. Eldon
and wife Sharon, daughter Rita Lingg, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren,
and a sister Iva May Whiteman. Jennie will alway be remembered by her family and friends as a committed Christian
of steadfast temperament, theaching and sharing loving acceptance and conscientious hardwork. (June 2007, submitted
by Klye M. Condon)
KELLEY, MARY MAUDE
Mary Maude Kelley was born in Russell, Kansas,
on the 13th day of Sept., in the year of 1879. She was united in marriage to Mr. James Arnold Britton, Feb. 10th,
1897.
Of this union were born 5 sons and 2 daughters,
one son and one daughter having passed away in infancy.
The family lived in Missouri from where they moved
to Camas in Feb. 1929, where they have since resided.
Mrs. Britton united with the Christian Church at
Ash Grove, Missouri,a t the age of 15. She has been a faithful member and active worker in the church continuously.
Since coming to Camas, she has been a teacher of a High School class and then for some years of the young adult
group known as the Gleeners' class. I might also add that her family say they can't recall the time when she has
not been teaching a Sunday School class from the time of her marriage.
Mrs. Britton was also a member of the local O.M.
Mitchell Women's Relief Corps since March 14th, 1931, of which organization she was a past president, being a member
of the Past President's Organization.
This one who has endeared herself to us all passed
from this life the morning of February 6th, following a brief illness, in the St. Joseph's hospital in Vancouver.
In addition to her bereaved husband, she is surved
by 4 sons - Glynn A. Britton of Washington, D. C.; Ben L. Britton of Washouglas, Carl N. Britton of Camas and Merle
Birtton of Washouglas; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Smith of Camas; two brothers, Ben and Ray kelley of Mound City,
Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Black of Coffeyville, Kans., and Mrs. John Ashbrook Sr., of Camas; also 4 grandsons
and 4 granddaughters, and a host of loyal friends.
Thus reads briefly a history of this life, but
it cannot give us the fullness of that life. I personally can say that in my 3-1/2 years of acquaintance with her,
can truthfully say that I have never met a woman whom I have found to be more upright nor one for whom I have had
greater respect. Truly she was a Christian, one who did control her tongue, never speaking ill in an unkind manner
of anyone, yet was frank with anything she had to say or offer when speaking with me. So we might say in the words
of Whittier -
"The dear Lord's best inerpreters
Are humble human souls;
The Gospel of a life like here
Is more than book or scroll."
(Submitted by Danni Britton)
HUPFER, GEORGE W.
Russell - George W. Hupfer, 72, former county commissioner
and farmer in the Bunker Hill community for more than fifty years is dead at the hospital here from injuries received
in an automobile accident.
His car, driven by Earl Foster, crashed into a
culvert. Hupfer's jaw was broken and his head badly cut.
Hupfer was vice president of the Russell County
National Farm Association. His wife died 18 years ago. (Hutchinson News Herald, February 6, 1938, page 4)
SMITH, FRED J.
Fred J. Smith, credited by Russel as the community's
outstanding good citizen is dead.
He was one of the founders of the public library
for ten years on the school board, president of the Rotary club, for years an official of the Methodist church;
for ten years county clerk; and active in about every civic enterprise. For the past 15 years he had been with
the Home State Bank.
He was formerly a newspaper publisher here starting
the Russell Reformer in 1897. Later he was in the newspaper business at Mena, Ark., on the Daily Star, and secretary
of the Mena Chamber of Commerce. (Hutchinson News Herald, April 17, 1938, page 13)
