Donna Lesher
Bloomington- Donna Mae Lesher, 85, of Bloomington, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Heartland Healthcare in Normal.
There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2011 at Pennell Cemetery in Towanda with Rev. Doug Pavey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of McLean County or a charity of the donors choice. Kibler-Smith Memorial Home in Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.
She was born March 27, 1926 in LeRoy, IL. She is the daughter of Robert "Bruce" and Josephine (Epperson) LaMont. She married Vernon L. "Red" Roberts. She later married William "Bill" Anderson. In 1969, she married Everett E. Lesher.
Survivors include her four sons, Douglas (Jill) Roberts of Bloomington; Steven (fiancee Cindy Richter) Roberts of Clay, N.Y.; David (Sharon) Anderson and Edward (Teresa) Anderson, both of Towanda. She is also survived by four grandsons, three granddaughters, and many great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Everett, two sisters, two brothers, and one grandson.
Mrs. Lesher worked at Saint Joseph Hospital in the snack bar and she also worked at Eureka Williams Co. for 13 years. Donna enjoyed cooking, spending time with her dogs and watching sports on television.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblersmith.com.