Lehman, Louisa J. Glendening (1848-1918)

Evening Kansan-Republican obituary: 1918 Jan 7 p. 1

Birth date: 1848 Feb 16

Text of obituary:

MRS. S. LEHMAN GONE TO REWARD

Mrs. S. Lehman, a pioneer woman of Newton, beloved by a large circle of friends, was summoned from earthly life Saturday afternoon at 6 o'clock after a brief illness of two weeks. Her funeral service will be held at the family residence at 130 East Broadway, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

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Evening Kansan-Republican obituary: 1918 Jan 9 p. 5

Text of obituary:

OBITUARY—MRS. S. LEHMAN

Louisa J. Glendening was born at Bunrysburg, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1848, died Jan. 5, 1918, at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 11 days.

She was one of a family of eleven children. But one sister survives, Mrs. A. B. Gilbert.

She came to Topeka, Kan., in 1870, and was married to S. Lehman, Feb. 12, 1872. Came to Newton, Kan., being one of the first brides in the then primitive town.

They took up a homestead west of town, known as the Barnhisel farm, moving later to town where she has since resided.

This union was blessed with two children, Glenn E., who was only a few days since at her bedside, leaving for his home in Eugene, Oregon, hoping and believing to hear of her complete recovery, and Neva, who has been with her through her life, their lives linked together as only a loving mother and daughter can be with that holy mother and child love.

She leaves a true devoted husband, who has ever reciprocated the great love she gave him, living happily in their beautiful home she with her own hand made so attractive.

She was sincerely devoted to her home and family life, her first thought was always of their happiness and comfort.

She was keenly interested in all things pertaining to that which was good in the moral uplifting of her community.

She was cheerful herself, bringing sunshine to sorrowing hearts wherever she found them.

Sincere in her love for her neighbors, it was blessed to have her as a friend. Generous, for no poor suffered if she knew it.

If duties were assigned to her in church or community, she became a leader assuming most of the responsibility herself that the burden might be lightened for others.

Neighbors, friends and citizens, as well as relatives have lived better by having come in contact with this beautiful, unselfish, useful life.

Since coming to this city in 1872, Mrs. Lehman has been identified with the work and different organizations of the Presbyterian church.

She acted as president of the Ladies Aid society for sixteen years, during a period when capable leadership meant so much and never failed in her service or faithfulness. Her interest in all of the services of the church was deep and keen to the very last and the First Presbyterian church will miss her deeply.