ZAHARRIS, Mary 1830 - 1926

ZAHARRIS, BONACH, BANACH, STAGER, PETRICK, BANDURA

Posted By: Doris Challis (email)
Date: 10/15/2003 at 15:53:41

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, November 10, 1926
Page 2, Column 5

EAST PLEASANT PLAIN
Mrs. F. E. Berry, Correspondent

...Mrs. Frank KASHA (sic - PACHA) was called to the parental ZAHARRIS home Thursday to care for her Grand mother ZAHARRIS.

The many friends of Grandma Mary ZAHARRIS will be sorry to learn of an accident which befell her last week. While getting out of bed she fell striking her head on the window cutting a severe gash which necessitated taking several stitches. Owing to the loss of blood she was in a very weakened condition and was thought to be in a very critical condition. However she is somewhat improved and seems to be gaining strenght (sic). Mrs. ZAHARRIS is the oldest resident of this community if not in the county having reached the age of 98 years.

Mrs. Mary STAGER, Mrs. George PETRICH, S. Steve VAN DURA of Mitchell South Dakota arrived here Friday by motor having been called by the condition of Mrs. SAGER's (sic) mother and Mrs. PETRICH's grand mother, Mrs. Mary ZAHARRIS.

/Admin.
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Transcribed by Doris Challis:

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday November 23, 1926
Page 1, Column 1

MRS. ZAHARRIS PASSES AWAY
The Funeral Services At East Pleasant Plain Tomorrow Morning at 10 O'clock

Mrs. Mary ZAHARRIS passed away at East Pleasant Plain Sunday night at 10 oclock. She is believed to have been the oldest resident of Jefferson County, being 98 years old. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 oclock from St. Joseph’s church in East Pleasant Plain. Interment will be made at St. Mary’s Cemetery near Germanville.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, November 24, 1926
Page 1, Column 4

LAST RITES FOR MRS. ZAHARRIS
Held This morning from St. Joseph's Church In East Pleasant Plain

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary ZAHARRIS were held this morning from St. Joseph church in East Pleasant Plain. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery near Germanville.

Mrs. Clem Benda sang "Know Ye the Angels." The following men served as pall bearers: John Moninski, Adam Peck, Martin Drzyimski, Andrew Burke, Charles Peck and John Drish. Relatives from out of town to attend the funeral were one daughter, Mrs. Mary STAGER of Alexandria, S.D., and one grandchild, Mrs. George PETRICK of Mitchell, S.D.

Mrs. ZAHARRIS was born in Germany, March 17, 1830 and came to this country forty-five years ago, settling near East Pleasant Plain where she has since made her home. She has resided with her son Lucas for a number of years. She was married to Martin ZAHARRIS, who preceded her in death thirty-three years. To this union were born six children: Mrs. Katherine BONACH (sic - BANACH) who passed away ten years ago; Mrs. Margaret BANDURA who died three years ago, John of Vancouver, Wash., Frank of Green Bay, Wis., Mrs. Mary STAGER of Alexandria, S.D., and Lucas of East Pleasant Plain. She is also survived by 47 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. (nee Galeski?)

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