Rorke, Miss Bessie (Died 1891)

RORKE, BOGEN

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/10/2007 at 19:59:42

LeMars Sentinel
December 15, 1891

DIED.

RORKE---At the home of her sister, Mrs. John Bogen, in this city, Dec. 13,
of pneumonia, Miss Bessie Rorke, aged 25 years.

The news of Miss Bessie's death came with a shock to her many young friends
in this city. She was a member of the choir at the M.E. church and a young
lady of many estimable qualities, and beloved by all who knew her.

The relatives of the deceased desire to thank the friends who so kindly
aided them in their duties to the departed one.
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Death Record Plymouth County, Iowa, Courthouse
Book #1
Name: Rorke, Bessie
Female
Single
Date of birth: Canada
Nativity: Canadian
Domestic work
Date of death: 13 Dec 1891 LeMars, IA
Age at death: 25 yrs
Buried: 14 Dec 1891 LeMars, IA
Courthouse Record: Page 81