Margaret E. Lorimer 1890-1921

LORIMER

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 10/30/2010 at 01:20:28

Death of A Popular Resident
Miss Margaret Lorimer Called Suddenly Thursday
Was Admired By All
Funeral Services Held Saturday Morning From the Home of Parents

This city was greatly shocked to learn of the death of Miss Margaret Lorimer at a local hospital on Thursday [December 1, 1921] of last week. Miss Lorimer had submitted to an operation on Wednesday and passed away the following day. It was not known by her many friends at this time and that added greatly to the blow. She was one of the best known and most popular young ladies of Estherville, admired and respected by all and her sudden taking away in the bloom of young womanhood is one of the mysteries of this life.

She was a daughter of Mr. and Mr. George Lorimer of this city. Born in Emmetsburg she moved with her parents when a babe to the farm in Jack Creek township where the family resided for many years, respected and honored by all who knew them. They moved to Estherville several years ago Miss Margaret attended the rural schools near her farm home and after moving to Estherville, completed her school course in this city. She at different times had held responsible positions around the city. She possessed all the charms of young womanhood. Happy and cheerful upon all occasions and with a personality that made her a favorite with any crowd, she will be sorely missed from this circle of friends and the entire community.

Funeral services were held from the home last Saturday morning at half past ten. Rev. Voorhies assisted by Rev. Alvin Scollay Hock had charge of the services. The Presbyterian choir sang several beautiful selections, Fred Albertson sang a solo. The pall bearers were H. N. Jensen, of Ringsted, Don Kirby, Ray Bryan, George Booth, John Greig and Don Pullen of this city. She was laid to rest in the Oak Hill cemetery. The bereaved relatives have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in this hour of grief and sorrow. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, December 7, 1921)

Popular Girl Passes Away
Margaret Lorimer Who Has Spent Life Time in county Dies Suddenly
Resides Here Past Few Years
Has Been Ill For Some Time and Passed Away After She Had Undergone Operation

The many friends of Miss Margaret Lorimer were severely shocked last Thursday when the news spread rapidly of her sudden death. Miss Lorimer has been in rather poor health for some time past. A short time ago she decided to have an operation, and on Tuesday last she entered the Birney hospital. The operation over, she seemed to be recovering nicely when about 11 o’clock on the day of her death she became suddenly worse and passed away shortly after 12 o’clock. While her constitution was not strong it was not thought she was in such a serious condition. Miss Lorimer was in the street the day before greeting her friends as usual. The day of the operation she arose and went to the hospital apparently not thinking of the seriousness of the case.

Miss Lorimer has resided in this county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lorimer since childhood. For years they resided on their farm in Jack Creek township. They moved to this city about seven years ago where they have since resided. She has been employed in the Gardston Hat Shop of late. She was a genial young lady with pleasing manners and a host of friends. She was the kind of a young lady with an ever pleasant smile, and a kind word for all.

The funeral services were held from the home on Saturday morning, the Rev. Voorhies assisted by the rev. Hock officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, December 7, 1921)