Lizzy Mortimer

Margaret Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ann Mortimer, 71, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

Lizzy was born on July 7, 1951, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Murry E. and Katherine May (Conner) Mortimer. She worked as a bartender around Keokuk for many years and was known as a loving and caring woman. She enjoyed spending her free time playing video games, watching classic movies and playing cards, especially “No Name”. She loved the great outdoors, especially fishing. She was known for her generosity and cooking and loved her family deeply.

Lizzy is survived by her loving family: two sons: Jack Robert (Tamra Lynn Chatelain) Mortimer of Carthage and Craig Allen Mortimer of Keokuk; eight siblings: Joe, Henry, Raymond, Doris, Diane, Lori, Judy and Kathy; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

Lizzy is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: George and Dennis.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk.

Memorials may be made to DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home for funeral expenses.

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