Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1917 — DEATH WINS ANOTHER VICTORY [ARTICLE]

DEATH WINS ANOTHER VICTORY

Mrs, James Defier Dies of Tuberculosis After Extended Illness. Mrs. James Lefler, who had been suffering’'from tuberculosis for the past two years, died at 10 o tlock Saturday night at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary E. Lowe, on south Scott street, and the funeral, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. W.. Strecker, was held Monday afternoon from the M. E. church and burial made in the Osborne cemetery in Hanging Grove township. A few years ago there was not a mdre robust, healthy appearing woman in the country than Mrs. Lefler,'but the legacy of tuberculosis finally got in its work, and notwithstanding Mr. Lefler selected a different climate for their home, Marinette, Wisconsin, the inherited disease at last appeared and the grim reaper has scored another victory in spite of all that her husband, relatives and hosts of loving friends could do to check-mdte him. Her early death is extremely sad and the sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved husband, relatives and friends. Nellie L. Bussell Lefler was born December 6, 1879, in Hanging Grove township, Jasper county, and died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Lowe, January 27, 1917, aged 37 years, 1 month and 21 days. Deceased grew to womanhood in the place of her birth, excepting several years that she spent in Rensselaer at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bussell, while she attended high school. Her name is among those Inscribed in the cornerstone of the Jasper county court house. During her residence in Rensselaer she united with the Christian church, and remained a faithful follower to the end. Her faith was of the kind that made her intense suffering and pain seem light and caused her to smile/bravely throughout the long ordpal. ./On December 6, 1900, she was united in marriage to James Lefler, who survives her. Her mother, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death. A few years ago Mr. and Mrs. Lefler moved to Marinette, Wisconsin, but her affliction became such that there was no longer any hope of recovery, it was her wish that she might return here to live her remaining days among her relatives and the scenes of her girlhood. (Besides the husband, James Lefler, she is survived by her father and step-mother, Charles W. and Rosa Bussell, three step-brothers, Leonard L. Lefler of Medaryville, Anthony B. Lefler of South Whitley and Robert Lefler of Jasper county; three brothers, Royal L., Charles W., Jr., and Elvin L. Bussell; two sisters, Florence and Ella Bussell of Hanging Grove township; -two uncle, Charles and Henry Whitaker • of Hammond; three aunts, Mrs. Mary E. Lowe of this city, Mrs. Matilda E. Jacks of Jasper county, and M rs - Belle Holmes of Montana, also numerous other relatives and friends.