Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 February 1920 — OBITUARY [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY

Ola May Ott, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ott, was born in Barkley township May 19, 1878, and departed this life February 2, 1920, at the age of 41 years, 9 months and 13 days. Her mother died when she was a small child and she had to face the world without a mother’s love and care. When a young girl she united with the M. E. church and has always lived a faithful Christian life. In 1894 she was united in marriage to James Elliott and to this union five children were born, two of which died in infancy. She was possessed with a cheerful disposition and made many friends. To know her was but to love her. She was a devoted wife and a kind and loving mother. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, three daughters, Fairy, I Gladys and Laura; her father and j one sister, Mrs. Orval McAlister, of Chicago Heights, 111., and a host of relatives and friends.