HESLER OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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HESLER, Laura Martin HESLER SLAVENS 1863 - 1946

The earthly life of Mrs. Laura Hesler came to a close July 28, 1946 at the Walker 
Home in Pittsburg, Kansas, where she had been the last five weeks. Mrs. Hesler 
was born April 1, 1863 near Coal, Missouri. On October 12, 1881, she and John 
Reuben Slavens were united in marriage. Two sons, Howard and Frank, were given 
to them. In May, 1887, her husband died, leaving her two small sons to rear. 
Frank, the youngest, was called home in early life, and Howard, after reaching 
manhood. Years later, she married Will Hesler. One son, Clyde, was born to this 
union, who lived only a few years till death claimed him. A few years later, her 
husband died, leaving her alone again. After his death, she continued to live in 
Asbury, Missouri, where they had resided for many years. While she maintained 
her home, during her last illness, her daughter-in-law, Edna Slavens would take 
her into her home and care for her with much kindness and consideration. The 
survivors include the daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edna Slavens of Pittsburg, Kansas, a 
grandson, R. W. Slavens, of Fredericktown, Missouri, four great grandchildren, and 
a sister, Mrs. Ed Witherspoon, near Browington, Missouri. Funeral services were 
held at the Asbury Methodist Church at 2:00 July 30. Interment Mt. Olive 
Cemetery at Pittsburg.

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