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Birky. - Aaron, son of Valentine and Anna (Nafziger) Birky, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., Sept. 18, 1889; died March 10, 1942, in Pekin, Ill., Hospital; aged 52 y. 5 m. 20 d. When he was a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Hopedale Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. Jan 1, 1914, he was united in marriage to Bertha Schantz of Beemer, Nebr. To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. His father, 1 son (Lester) and 1 brother (Eli) preceded him in death. He leaves his faithful companion, 3 sons (Stanley, Clarence, and Loren Joseph), 3 daughters (Lucile, Esther, and Anna Jean), his loving mother, 2 brothers (Chris of Stanford, Ill., Walter of Delavan), and 1 sister (Mrs. T. S. Cripe, also of Delavan), besides many other relatives and friends. Death was caused by gas gangrene. Two years ago he was cut across the face in an accident, and at the time his condition became very grave. March 5, while at work on his farm, he received an injury which punctured a small hole in his leg. Medical aid was immediately sought, but all that could be done seemed of no avail. He was a kind and loving husband, a friend to all he met, always of a kind and cheerful disposition, and will be greatly missed by his family and loved ones. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. Warren Long and Simon Litwiller. Interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery. A large number of people gathered to pay their respect to the brother. "Life to me has been a pleasure, And now my sweetest hour has come; Jesus is life's dearest treasure, Praise to God for His dear Son."
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1889 - 1942 (52 years)
