Lillian Moran

MORAN

Posted By: Barbara Blake Bader (email)
Date: 10/27/2004 at 12:57:25

Obituary of Lillian Moran
1 December 1906
Dougherty, Cerro Gordo Co., IA

Miss Lillian Moran

"Lillie Moran is dead!" When this was announced, December 1st, deep and sincere was the regret. Young and old were forced to remember, and meditate. The blooming flower was plucked and taken from the green turf in its prime of life. As with man, so it would appear the Creator, too, wishes a choice flower, when its beauty, ripeness and odor appeals to Him. In Lillie Moran He found what He desired, and calling her sweet spirit to Himself, left to her numerous friends and relatives only what remained of her on earth, to shed their tears over, and in them find the only consolation in their sorrow.

Lillie, the fifth child of Tom Moran and Kate Blake, was born at Claremont, Clayton County, September 9, 1875. A short time after, the family moved to the farm west of Dougherty. Here Lillie grew into womanhood, endearing herself by her many charms to all with whom she came in contact. By word and example she always stood for the right, and exercised her influence in inducing others to do likewise. To the last, her life was a benediction to her associates; and feeling her own end not far off, she prepared for it by receiving the sacraments and rites of the Church, and with a religious fervor of an intense kind, calmly awaited the last moment. She felt it was at hand. Invoking the blessings of heaven for those who took care of her, and bidding them good bye, exhausted by the effort as it were, she breathed forth her soul to her Maker: "Lillie Moran is dead."

The funeral was held from St. Patrick's Monday, when High Mass was celebrated. With the choir singing the hymn of Saints Ambrose and Augustine, the procession moved out to the adjoining cemetery where interment took place.