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2017.08.08
LORIMER, Chester M. Obituary

LORIMER --Chester Lorimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lormier, who live five miles souteast of Olathe, died at Long Beach, Calif., on Feb. 17, four days after his marriage to Miss Mary Barnes of Los Angeles and formerly of Olathe. The wedding was set for February 14. Several days ago Chester Lorimer became ill, and despite doctor's orders left for California. The couple was married in Los Angeles, and went to Long Beach for their honeymoon. The family in Olathe received a telegram announcing his death. Chester Lorimer had rented a farm near Olathe where he intended to return with his bride. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Mr. Lorimer was born Feb. 6, 1887 [note: gravestone says 1886]. Services will be Saturday at the Olathe Cemetery. (Kansas City Star, Feb. 19, 1920)
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