Lavina

Steffen

Lavina Steffen

MILLER CITY – Lavina Steffen, 109, of Miller City, passed away at 5:34 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born January 8, 1917 in New Bavaria to the late Theodore and Josephine (Okuley) Eiden. On September 12, 1939, she married Raymond Steffen, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1976.

She had seven children: Rosalie (Jerry, deceased) Nartker, Alvin, deceased (Ruth) Steffen, Marleen (Ken) Westrick, Sharon Meyer, Edwin (Elaine) Steffen, Carol (Jim) Wagner, Joyce (Phil) Romano; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Lavina was also preceded in death by six siblings: Alfreda Westrick, Gilbert Eiden, Viola Brown, Eveline Barker, Leona Steffen and Bernard Eiden.

She was a wonderful mother who loved cooking, sewing, music, dancing, reading, and visiting with family and friends. Lavina always greeted people with a smile. Faith and family were of the utmost importance to Lavina throughout her life.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday November 19, 2026, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City with Fr. Scott Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Love Funeral Home, Ottawa.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Nicholas Choir or charity of donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com