Anna Maria Lesher nee Hughes fell asleep in Jesus on Dec. 6, 1911, at her home on North street, Naperville, Ill., after an illness of a year. She was born in Lebanon county, Pa., June 6, 1853. Her age was 58 years, 6 months. When but a child she, with her parents, came to Illinois and located at Copenhagen.
She was united in marriage to John C. Lesher on Feb. 13, 1876, who survives her. To this union nine children were born. Four have preceded mother to the eternal world. Those left to mourn their loving mother's departure are Addie, Mrs. Leslie Gates, Mrs. H. B. Emmel, Hermiston, Ore., Harriet and Harry.
Two sisters are living, Mrs. Sarah Enck and Mrs. Carrie Hartzell, and four brothers, Morgan Hughes of Aurora, Ill., Joseph Hughes, B. W. Hughes and Martin Hughes of this city.
Sister Lesher was converted in the 22nd year of her life under the ministry of Rev. Wm. Neitz. She lived a quiet christian life and was a member of Grace United Evangelical church. Her many trials and her severe illness she bore without a murmur. Her love to God was deep and her faith was strong. The dear old familiar song which she sung shortly before she became unconscious expresses her relation to the Lord and her longing:
The Naperville Clarion
December 13, 1911
She was united in marriage to John C. Lesher on Feb. 13, 1876, who survives her. To this union nine children were born. Four have preceded mother to the eternal world. Those left to mourn their loving mother's departure are Addie, Mrs. Leslie Gates, Mrs. H. B. Emmel, Hermiston, Ore., Harriet and Harry.
Two sisters are living, Mrs. Sarah Enck and Mrs. Carrie Hartzell, and four brothers, Morgan Hughes of Aurora, Ill., Joseph Hughes, B. W. Hughes and Martin Hughes of this city.
Sister Lesher was converted in the 22nd year of her life under the ministry of Rev. Wm. Neitz. She lived a quiet christian life and was a member of Grace United Evangelical church. Her many trials and her severe illness she bore without a murmur. Her love to God was deep and her faith was strong. The dear old familiar song which she sung shortly before she became unconscious expresses her relation to the Lord and her longing:
The Naperville Clarion
December 13, 1911
Anna Maria Lesher nee Hughes fell asleep in Jesus on Dec. 6, 1911, at her home on North street, Naperville, Ill., after an illness of a year. She was born in Lebanon county, Pa., June 6, 1853. Her age was 58 years, 6 months. When but a child she, with her parents, came to Illinois and located at Copenhagen.
She was united in marriage to John C. Lesher on Feb. 13, 1876, who survives her. To this union nine children were born. Four have preceded mother to the eternal world. Those left to mourn their loving mother's departure are Addie, Mrs. Leslie Gates, Mrs. H. B. Emmel, Hermiston, Ore., Harriet and Harry.
Two sisters are living, Mrs. Sarah Enck and Mrs. Carrie Hartzell, and four brothers, Morgan Hughes of Aurora, Ill., Joseph Hughes, B. W. Hughes and Martin Hughes of this city.
Sister Lesher was converted in the 22nd year of her life under the ministry of Rev. Wm. Neitz. She lived a quiet christian life and was a member of Grace United Evangelical church. Her many trials and her severe illness she bore without a murmur. Her love to God was deep and her faith was strong. The dear old familiar song which she sung shortly before she became unconscious expresses her relation to the Lord and her longing:
The Naperville Clarion
December 13, 1911
She was united in marriage to John C. Lesher on Feb. 13, 1876, who survives her. To this union nine children were born. Four have preceded mother to the eternal world. Those left to mourn their loving mother's departure are Addie, Mrs. Leslie Gates, Mrs. H. B. Emmel, Hermiston, Ore., Harriet and Harry.
Two sisters are living, Mrs. Sarah Enck and Mrs. Carrie Hartzell, and four brothers, Morgan Hughes of Aurora, Ill., Joseph Hughes, B. W. Hughes and Martin Hughes of this city.
Sister Lesher was converted in the 22nd year of her life under the ministry of Rev. Wm. Neitz. She lived a quiet christian life and was a member of Grace United Evangelical church. Her many trials and her severe illness she bore without a murmur. Her love to God was deep and her faith was strong. The dear old familiar song which she sung shortly before she became unconscious expresses her relation to the Lord and her longing:
The Naperville Clarion
December 13, 1911
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