Jennie Death Weakly (1852-1997)
(Mrs. Frank L. Weakly)

Jennie D. Weakley*, wife of F.L. Weakley, was born in Rush county, Indiana, February 6, 1852. Died in North Liberty, Indiana, Thursday, December 23, 1897, at 9:30 p.m., at the age of 45 years, 10 months and 17 days, after a lingering illness of some four months.

She was married to F.L. Weakly February 16, 1887.*

She became a member of the Christian church at Ogden, Henry county, Ind., under the preaching of Elder Charles Blackman, at about 15 years of age. She was an active member and worker within the church and Sunday School, and was thoroughly conversant with the scriptures. She was active as a business woman, and was always thoughtful and economical. She managed her business affairs with prudence and care, and rendered valuable assistance in the business of her husband. She was a graduate of the Opthalmic College, of Chicago, and a member of the lodge of Rebecca's with that of her husband. Her life was full of sunshine, and her heart full of love.

The funeral services were conducted by Elder A.M. Hootman, of Union City, Indiana, at the Christian church in this city on Monday, December 27th at 2 p.m. and the remains were interred in the Lowell cemetery.

The funeral was in charge of the daughters of Rebecca of this city.

A Card.

I desire to tender to the people of Lowell, my sincere thanks for their great kindness and sympathy extended to me in my great bereavement. It will ever be remembered by me.

Frank L. Weakley.

A CARD OF THANKS

To the relatives and friends of Lowell I take this way of thanking you one and all for the kindness shown me in this dark hour of grief at the loss of my dear wife and devoted companion. A more faithful partner never lived. No higher eulogy can be pronounced upon any woman. Your kindness will ever be remembered. F.L. WEAKLEY.

* NOTES -- Jennie Death Weakly's married name was spelled "Weakley" in this article, but her husband's 1927 obituary spelled it as "Weakly." Also, Frank L. Weakly's obituary lists 1886 as the year he married Jennie Death. Her obituary, however, lists their marriage date as Feb. 16, 1887.