Sarah M. Riblet was born in Ashland county, Ohio, June 25, 1850, and died October 29, 1912. Her age was sixty-two years, four months and four days. She was married to James Lefler October 3, 1867, at Toledo, Tama county, Iowa. They came to Nebraska in 1880. Her husband died March 26, 1901. To them were born eight children. Two died in infancy, Bertha L. Bridgman, their daughter, died December 12, 1905. The remaining members of the family are: Mrs. May Walker, Mrs. William Pinneo, Mrs. Warren Malsbary, Arthur and Roy Lefler. There are also twelve grandchildren. She united with the church when but a child and continued a faithful ember until the end of her life. She was a member also of the W.C.T.U. and the Woman's Relief Corps.

The passing of Mrs. Lefler came suddenly. On Sunday, October 27, she was in her usual place at church and Sunday school, apparently quite well. At two o'clock Tuesday, October 29, she suffered an attack of cerebral apoplexy, to which she succumbed about five p.m. the same day. This, of course, was a great shock to her many relatives and friends, but in view of her readiness for the transition, how much better than a lingering illness.

Mrs. Lefler was a sincere and intelligent Christian woman, living the Christian life in a plain, quiet and unobtrusive way. She was one of those women and mothers whose names are not known far beyond their family circle, but whose good example and influence will long live to bless and inspire the dear ones left to mourn her loss.

Into her life as a wife and mother and as a pioneer, there entered much of hard work, trial and sorrow, but through it all, she maintained her faith in God and finally passed on to realize her hope of immortality and eternal life.

Fillmore Weekly Chronicle (Fairmont) November 8th, 1912 page 5.