Veronica (Fannie) Birky
1845 - 1930 (85 years)-
Name Veronica (Fannie) Birky [1, 2, 3] Birth 16 Nov 1845 Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL 
Gender Female Death 21 Dec 1930 Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL - 30 Dec 1923 date given by Cathlene Landes material
Burial Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL - Hopedale Mennonite
Person ID I2791 Schrock-Birkey Connection Last Modified 12 Feb 2021
Father Christian Bürcky (Birky), b. 29 Oct 1810, Bavaria, GR d. 26 Sep 1885, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 74 years) Mother Catherine Mosimann, b. 1820, Azoudange, Moselle, FR d. 13 Feb 1909, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 89 years) Marriage 30 Aug 1841 Tazewell Co., IL Family ID F91 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family John Litwiller, b. 27 Feb 1841, Butler Co., OH d. 15 Jul 1922, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 81 years) Marriage 8 Nov 1863 Tazewell Co., IL - by Michael Mosiman, cousin of the bride’s mother
Children 1. Lydia Litwiller, b. 22 Jul 1867, Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL d. 11 Dec 1946, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 79 years)2. Katie Litwiller, b. 29 Oct 1869, Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL d. 1 Sep 1942, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 72 years)3. Benjamin Litwiller, b. 26 Oct 1871, Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL d. 28 Oct 1943 (Age 72 years)4. Elizabeth Litwiller, b. 15 Nov 1873, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 4 Jan 1957, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA (Age 83 years)5. Amos Litwiller, b. 14 Jan 1876, Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL d. 18 Apr 1966, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 90 years)6. Mary Litwiller, b. 2 Feb 1878, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 5 May 1963, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 85 years)7. Simon L. Litwiller, b. 29 Jun 1880, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL d. 30 Jun 1956, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 76 years)8. John E. Litwiller, b. 1 Jul 1882, Minier, Tazewell Co., IL d. 14 Jun 1967, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 84 years)9. Aaron Litwiller, b. 15 Jun 1885, Minier, Tazewell Co., IL d. 18 Feb 1979, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 93 years)Family ID F1965 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 17 Feb 2008
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Birth - 16 Nov 1845 - Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL 
Marriage - 8 Nov 1863 - Tazewell Co., IL 
Death - 21 Dec 1930 - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL Burial - - Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - Obit: Gospel Herald, Vol XXIII, No 42, 15 Jan 1931
Litwiller - Fannie Birky was born near Tremont, Ill., Nov 16, 1845; died at the home of her daughter (Lydia Nafziger) in Hopedale, Ill., Dec. 21, 1930; aged 85 y. 1 m. 5 d. In the 1863 she was united in marriage to John Litwiller who preceded her in death. To this union were born eleven children, two of whom died in infancy. She leaves five sons and two daughters to mourn her departure, as follows: Mrs. Lydia Nafziger, Mrs. Valentine Springer, Ben, Amos, Mrs. J. W. Springer, Simon, John E., Aaron and Mrs. Andrew C. Birky; also one brother (A. D. Birky), and Two sisters (Mrs. Mary Egli and Lizzie Birky). She also leaves fifty-nine grandchildren and forth-nine great-grandchildren. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. Funeral services were held at Hopedale Mennonite Church Dec. 24, conducted by Bro. J. A. Hieser assisted by Bro. Ben Springer. Text, I Cor. 15:55. Burial in Mennonite Cemetery.
"Mother's gone to live beyond this vale
Of sorrow, pain, and care;
And if through life we live for Him,
We'll meet her over there."
- Obit: Gospel Herald, Vol XXIII, No 42, 15 Jan 1931
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Sources - [S708] Lonnie Litwiller Family Records.
- [S2] Ruth Berkey Reichly, The Berkey Book, (Arlington, VA).
- [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83518337/john-litwiller.
- [S708] Lonnie Litwiller Family Records.
