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Elizabeth Springer b. 29 Feb 1860 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 20 Mar 1934 Foosland, Champaign Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

1860 - 1934 (74 years)

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Name	Elizabeth Springer [1, 2]
Birth	29 Feb 1860	Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL
Gender	Female
Death	20 Mar 1934	Foosland, Champaign Co., IL [3]
Burial	Fisher, Champaign Co., IL [2]
	East Bend Mennonite Cemetery
Person ID	I2622	Schrock-Birkey Connection
Last Modified	3 May 2020

Father	Johann Springer, b. 28 Aug 1834, Munich, Bavaria, GR d. 13 May 1896, Little Mackinaw Twp., Tazewell Co., IL (Age 61 years)
Mother	Elizabeth Nafziger, b. 1 May 1836, Unterweilbach, Bavaria, GR d. 2 Feb 1908, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 71 years)
Marriage	1857	Tazewell Co., IL
Family ID	F4749	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Valentine B. Birky (Birkey), b. 14 Apr 1854, Pekin Heights, Tazewell Co., IL d. 16 Feb 1924, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL (Age 69 years)

Marriage 4 Mar 1877

Children

	1. Ida Dalla Birkey, b. 22 Feb 1878, KS d. 18 Dec 1920, Morton, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 42 years)
	2. John A. Birkey, b. 16 Nov 1880, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 23 Dec 1942, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL (Age 62 years)
	3. Lydia A. Birkey, b. 22 Dec 1882 d. 23 Feb 1940 (Age 57 years)
	4. Elizabeth E. Birky, b. 22 Dec 1883
	5. Amos Birky (Birkey), b. 11 Jan 1895 d. 24 Oct 1912 (Age 17 years)
	6. Mary Ellen Birky, b. 19 Apr 1888, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 4 Dec 1957, Spring Valley, Bureau Co., IL (Age 69 years)
	7. Martha Birky, b. 17 Oct 1894 d. 15 Jun 1911 (Age 16 years)
	8. Valie J. Birky (Birkey), b. 18 Jun 1898 d. 1976 (Age 77 years)
	9. Elsie Birky, b. 3 Sep 1900

Family ID F1849 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 12 Jun 2005

Notes

Obit:
Birky.-Elizabeth (Springer) Birky was born near Hopedale, Ill., Feb. 29, 1860; died at her home near Fossland, Ill., March 27, 1934; aged 74 y. 26 d. She was united in marriage with Valentine B. Birky on March 4, 1877. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1924. To this union were born 9 children. She leaves the following children: John A. Birky of Fossland, Ill.; Mrs. Lizzie E. Slagell of Delavan, Ill.; Mrs. Lydia A. Heiser of Morton, Ill.; Mrs. Mary E. Ioder of Tiskilwa, Ill.; and Valie and Elsie at home; also 10 grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 1 brother. Her husband and the following children preceded her in death: Mrs. Ida A. Heiser, Amos and Martha. She united with the Mennonite Church in her early youth and remained faithful to the end. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and was dearly loved by her family and all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the home and at the East Bend Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. J. A. Heiser and Harold Zehr. Text, Job 14:15. Interment in East Bend Cemetery.