Bottom Row - Grace Oatney , Frank Oatney
Middle Row - John D. Oatney, John Oatney, Lavina Coon Oatney
Top Row - Rose Oatney, Minnie Oatney, Henry Oatney
Photo taken circa 1883

FINAL SUMMONS

Comes to Mrs. Lavina Oatney Sunday Evening - Stroke of Paralysis Cause of Death

Mrs. Lavina Oatney, aged 75 years, eleven months and twelve days, died Sunday evening at 4:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Theodore Shugert, No 238 West Sixth avenue, of Paralysis, when having experienced a severe stoke on Saturday.

Mrs. Oatney is survived by a large number of children, four sons, John, of near Lancaster, Frank and Henry of Pleasantville, and Joseph of Barnes, Kan., seven daughters, Mrs. Theodore Shugert, Mrs. Luther Brandt, Mrs. Charles Pierce, and Mrs. Will Davis and Mrs. Grant Miller of Carroll; Mrs. Oliver Getz of Detroit, Mich., and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at Grace Reformed church.

OBITUARY

The funeral services of Lavina Coon Oatney were held in the Grace Reformed Church, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. They were in charge of the Rev. Dr. J.J. Leberman of Sugar Grove assisted by Rev. E. E. Engle, pastor of the Grace Church. Dr. Leberman spoke most comfortable and helpful words using his text "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." Found in Psalm 23:6. The following obituary notice was read: Mrs. Lavina Coon Oatney was born Sept 8, 1940 near Lancaster, O. departed this life Aug 29, 1916, aged 75 years, 11 months, and 12 days. She was united in marriage to John Oatney who preceded her to the world beyond some years ago. To this union were born 12 children, one of whom the Father took to the home above in infancy.

Eleven children, fifty-one grandchildren, and twenty-three great great grand children remain to mourn their loss. As a mother, words of too deep appreciation could not be spoken, nor was she ever too weary of body to lend a hand when there as a need.

Mother Oatney was a life long and faithful member of the Grace Reformed church. Her two faithful songs, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus, and "Shall We Gather at the River," which are being used in this service, express her religious life and experience. She knew what it was to have a friend in Jesus. He bore all her sins and griefs. Hers was the blessed privilege of carrying everything to Him in prayer. When trials arose, when temptations assailed, when there was trouble anywhere, she took it to the Lord in prayer. In his arms, He took and shielded her. She formed a solace there. Now she has reached the shining river, now her pilgrimage has ceased, now her happy heart is singing the "melody of peace."

I heard a voice from heaven saying , Wright, Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord from henceforth; year, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labor; for their works do follow with them. Revelation 14:13.

Burial took place in Forest Rose cemetery.

Card of Thanks

The family of Mrs. Lavina Oatney wished to thank the friends and neighbors who extended their kindness and sympathy at this time of bereavement, also those who sent floral tributes, the choir, and Revs. Leberman and Engle.