Forest Marvin Schrock

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Obituary for Forest M. Schrock

A Funeral Service for Forest will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bruning, Nebraska.

Graveside Services will be held in the Shickley Public Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Forest Marvin Schrock was born to Pearl and John Schrock on March 6, 1921 on a farm near Davenport, Nebraska. He graduated from Shickley High School where he lettered in Basketball and Track. After graduation, he began his lifetime career in farming. Forest married Luree Peterman on June 12, 1945. The couple moved to Bruning, Nebraska where they farmed and raised two adopted children, Gary and Linda.

Forest loved farming and tending to the crops. The pliers in his pockets would come out often to uncover a corn, milo or soybean seed to see just how close it was to popping through the soil. He planted many seeds in his life, which included seeds of wisdom, experience, friendship, kindness and helping others. He was active in church, community and school activities. He was on the school board for many years at Bruning Public Schools and served the Bruning United Methodist Church as a Trustee, as a member of Staff Parish Relations, United Methodist Men, and was always available to lend a hand with a project.

Forest retired from farming in 2002 but continued an active interest in the grain markets, new products and farming methods. He loved harvest and even after retirement enjoyed returning to the farm to help where he could. In town, he assisted his neighbors in getting their mail, mowing the lawn and snow removal in the winter. Visitors to their home were always welcome and never left without a cup of coffee and a cookie to go with a dish of ice cream. He received the KOLN-KGIN TV station “Sunshine Award” after being nominated by his neighbors. In June of 2015, Forest and Luree celebrated their 70th Anniversary with an Open House and loved spending the afternoon with family and friends.

Forest loved children. Many stories were told of carrying gum in his pocket for a special niece or nephews who spent time on the farm learning to drive the tractor and help with the field work. Forest always looked forward to the holidays when the family could be together and he could play with the little ones. They always brought him great joy, confirmed by the twinkle in his eye and his warm smile.

Forest is survived by his wife, Luree Schrock, daughter Linda Young of Eagle; Grandsons Timothy Schrock of McPherson, Kansas, Jeremy Swartz of Fairbury and Lance Swartz of Bruning ; Sisters Inez McPeck of Lincoln and Opal Matejka of Strang; Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Schrock, brother Donald Schrock and son, Gary Schrock.

Buried:
Shickley Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Luree Mae Peterman. Luree was born on 21 May 1925 in Friend, Saline Co., NB; died on 24 Dec 2019; was buried in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Luree Mae (Peterman) Schrock was born May 21,1925 to Harry and Marie (Cecrle) Peterman in Friend, Nebraska. Luree graduated from Milligan High School and soon after completed Teacher's Training. She taught at a country school in the Milligan area for many years. She and Forest were married June 12,1945. The couple farmed together at Davenport and Ong and later moved to the family farm in Bruning in 1954. They adopted their daughter, Linda in November of 1955 and their son Gary in May of 1960. Many happy memories were made on that family farm. Luree was an active member of the Bruning United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School and service work through the United Methodist Women.

Luree had many talents including her beautiful sewing, needlework, crocheting and homemaking. She was a wonderful cook. There was always a fresh batch of cookies for the grandchildren and she made Christmas magical for the family she loved so much. She enjoyed square dancing, gardening, canning and growing beautiful flowers. After retiring and moving to their home in Bruning, she loved returning to the farm to tend the garden and her flowers.

Luree was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Forest, son, Gary, mother, Marie Peterman and brother, Leo Cecrle. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Young; grandsons Jeremy Swartz and wife, Kandi, Lance Swartz and Tim Schrock; great grandchildren, Kaden, Kodey and Zachary Swartz, Paige Maschmann and Cody Hunkins, as well as many dear friends, neighbors, nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Luree will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Bruning, Nebraska with Pastor Jeanie & Martin Leeper presiding.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Graveside Services will be held following the funeral service at the Shickley Public Cemetery in Shickley, Nebraska.

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Buried:
Shickley Cemetery

John married Rose Pearl Walters on 15 May 1915. Rose was born on 22 Jun 1899 in Fillmore Co., NE; died on 25 Jun 1976 in Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE; was buried in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit: Hastings Tribune, Sat., June 26, 1976
GENEVA (TNS) - Pearl R. Schrock, 77, Geneva, died Friday at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva, Burial will be in the Shickley Public Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Forest, Bruning, and Donald, Ong; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Inez) McPeck, Geneva, and Mrs. Wayne (Opal) Matejka, Strang; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harry Walters, Shickley; and a sister, Mrs. Ernest (Inez) Robohm, Geneva.

The Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva, is in charge.

Buried:
Shickley Cemetery

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Married:
according to his obituary

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Amish Minister/Bishop
• Residence: Decatur Co., KS
• Immigration: Abt 1855, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL

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Obit:
Schrock.-Christian C. Schrock was born in France June 13, 1847; died Aug. 9, 1926; at Shickely, Nebr.; aged 79 y. 1 m. 27 d. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. He was united in holy matrimony to Cathrine Birky at Hopedale, Ill., and lived in matrimony 53 years. To this union were born 13 children, 6 sons, and 7 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his loving companion, 6 sons, 7 daughters, 60 grandchildren (7 have preceded him in death), 21 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and a host of friends. Funeral services by Bro. Fred Reeb of Shickley and Bro. W. M. Eicher of Milford.


In 1855, family came from Ugny-sur-Meuse, France, to Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. Moved to near Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS, about 1892; to Vernon Co., MO about 1902. Ordained as a deacon in spring of 1877 for the Roanoke congregation (now Roanoke Mennonite Church). Served at Roanoke, 1877 to about 1892; at the Decatur, KS, congregation, about 1892-about 1902; and at the Stotesbury congregation, Vernon Co., MO, about 1902-1907.

Residence:
Later to Ft. Scott, KS

Immigration:
from Ugny-sur-Meuse

Buried:
Salem Cemetery

Christian married Catherine Birky on 27 Feb 1873 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Bürcky (Birki) and Maria (Mary) Bircky (Birky)) was born on 28 Jan 1852 in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 1 Jan 1931 in Davenport, Thayer Co., NE; was buried in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Schrock - Catherine Birkey Schrock was born at the Morton, Ill., Jan 28, 1852; died Jan. 1, 1931, at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Dan Lichti) near Davenport, Neb.; aged 78 y. 11 m. 3 d. She was united in marriage to Christian C. Schrock in 1873. 13 children were born to this union. She leaves 7 daughters, 6 sons, 70 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, 1 brother, and a host of other relatives and friends. Her husband and 8 grandchildren preceded her in death. She accepted Christ in her youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church till her death. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, Jan. 3, by Bros. Peter R. Kennel, Ben Schlegel and Fred Reeb. Burial in the Salem Cemetery near Shickley, Nebraska.
"We have no dear mother now.
There will be one vacant chair,
We shall long to caress her
When we breathe our evening prayer."

Buried:
Salem Cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Miller
• Residence: 1855, Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL
• Immigration: 20 Jun 1855, New York, NY
• Census: 1860, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL
• Census: 1880, Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL

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The family immigrated to central Illinois in 1855, “to seek refuge, to find protection, and to have a settlement among ourselves.”

Residence:
Farm one half mile east of Roanoke Mennonite Church.

Immigration:
Aboard the John Hancock.

Census:
They lived next door to David Schertz, 54.

Census:
One house removed was farmer Joseph Schrock 28, and Elisabeth, 23, born in Illinois to parents from Arnstead.

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

Christian married Elizabeth Cender (Zentner) on 9 Dec 1845 in Dombrot-sur-Vair, Vosges, FR. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Cender and Magdalena Eymann) was born on 24 Jun 1821 in Niedernai, Bas-Rhin, FR; died on 26 Apr 1892 in Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
(1821-1878) says Levine.

Buried:
Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery

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Married:
Witnesses included miller and brother-of-the-groom André Gerard of Robecourt, 32; miller and friend-of-the-groom Joseph Roquit of Chatillon-sur-[illegible]; brother-of-the-bride and miller Chrétien Cender, 22, of Rigny-la-Salle; and uncle-of-the-bride Jean Cender, 40, a cultivator and resident of Écrouve.

Other Events and Attributes:

• CLER: Y
• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: 18
• Religion: Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1844-67, Tazewell Co., IL
• Immigration: Abt 1840, Butler Co., OH
• Residence: 1841, Butler Co., OH
• Census: Jun 1860, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL
• Naturalization: 22 Feb 1865, Tazewell Co., IL
• Census: Aug 1870, Gridley, McLean Co., IL
• Residence: 1867-1872, Gridley Twp., McLean Co., IL
• Ordained: 1877, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL
• Census: 10 Jun 1880, Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL
• Residence: 1882-1889, Boynton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL
• Residence: 1889-1903, Decatur Co., KS
• Residence: 1906, Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE

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Obit: (Gospel Witness, December 1906)
BIRKEY.-Joseph Birkey was born in Germany, Mar. 19, 1828, and died near Shickley, Neb., Dec 6, 1906; aged 78y. 8m. 17d. On January 7, 1851, he was married to Mary Birkey. They lived in this relation for over fifty-five years. To this union were born nine children, three of whom have preceded him to the spirit world. Three sons, three daughters, fifty-three grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren are left to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Bro. Birkey was deacon in the Mennonite church for twenty-nine years and was faithful to the trust placed upon him. He was laid to rest on the 8th of December in the Salem cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Christian Beller of this place and Jacob Stauffer and Joseph Rediger, of Milford, Neb. A great many people assembled to show their love and esteem to one who had lived in their midst and also to show their sympathy to the bereaved ones. As his body now rests in the grave we believe his soul is sweetly resting on the shores of eternal deliverance. Peace to his ashes.

“From 1889-1903 he served churches in Decatur and Sheridan Counties in Kansas, and in Nebraska, the Filmore congregation (now the Salem Mennonite Church).”

According to Harry F. Weber in Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois,
“Joseph was the youngest of the six sons and the smallest, and he was a man of over 6 feet in height and weighed over 200 pounds. In 1850, according to U.S. census files, Joseph Birkey was 22 years old and his brother Jacob was 24, and they were living with their brother John Birky in Tazewell County, Illinois.” From “A Brief Account of the History, Ancestry & Descendants of the John C. Birky Family.”

“The “E” (in Joseph’ name) was assumed by Joseph Birky in later years because there were many others with the name Joseph Birky.”

Birth:
Bavaria cited on his naturalization document

Census:
Burket with wife and five children

Naturalization:
Along with his brother Valentine, citing his birthplace as Bavaria

Census:
Burkey with wife and seven children

Ordained:
Deacon in Hopedale Mennonite Chuirch

Census:
Birky with wife and six children (Catherine married)

Residence:
Do not know when Joseph moved to NE

Buried:
Salem Cemetery

Joseph married Maria (Mary) Bircky (Birky) on 7 Jan 1851 in Tazewell Co., IL. Maria (daughter of Valentin (Valentine) Bircky (Birky) and Elisabeth Unzicker (Hunsiker)) was born on 19 Mar 1833 in Bavaria, GR; died on 28 Oct 1908 in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE; was buried in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 19
• Religion: Amish
• USR1: Bright’s Disease
• Immigration: 21 Jun 1849, NY

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Obit:
Birkey.- Mary Birkey, wife of Joseph Birkey, died at her home near Shickly, Nebr., Dec. 28, 1908; aged 75 y. 9 m. 9 d. Her sickness was Bright's disease. Funeral services were conducted by Joseph Rediger and Jacob Stauffer.

Immigration:
Via Liverpool, on ship Minnesota

Buried:
Salem Cemetery

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Married:
By A. Ropp