Magdalena M. Oyer b. 29 Jan 1890 Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL d. 3 Apr 1950 Manson, Calhoun Co., IA: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

Magdalena M. Oyer[1]

Female 1890 - 1950  (60 years)


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  • Name Magdalena M. Oyer 
    Birth 29 Jan 1890  Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 3 Apr 1950  Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Rose Hill Cemetery
    Person ID I3716  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 17 Mar 2018 

    Father Christian Oyer,   b. 23 May 1852, Farmdale, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 May 1929, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Katherine Zehr,   b. 2 Apr 1858, Slabtown, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Apr 1921, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Marriage 27 Aug 1876  Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F826  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John E. Birkey,   b. 15 Mar 1882, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Aug 1980, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 98 years) 
    Marriage 31 Jan 1907  Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • By Peter Zehr, at home of C. Oyer
    Children 
     1. Edward Birkey,   b. 3 Aug 1908, Dewey, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Oct 1979, Des Moines, IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)
     2. Simon Birkey,   b. 24 Mar 1910, IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Dec 1980, IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     3. Clarence R. Birkey,   b. 1 Mar 1912   d. 11 Sep 1981 (Age 69 years)
     4. Alvina Birkey,   b. Sep 1913   d. 18 Oct 1997 (Age ~ 84 years)
     5. Katherine Birkey,   b. 27 Jun 1915   d. 9 Aug 1916 (Age 1 year)
     6. Pearl Mable Birkey,   b. 23 Feb 1917, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Feb 2001, Hesston, Harvey Co., KS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
     7. Elsie Marie Birkey,   b. 15 Dec 1918, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Dec 2013, Adair, Mayes Co., OK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years)
     8. Orville Dale Birkey,   b. 19 Sep 1920   d. 19 Sep 1920 (Age 0 years)
     9. John C. Birkey,   b. 26 Mar 1922, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jan 2002, Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
     10. Anna Mae Birkey
     11. Elmer Earl Birkey,   b. 24 Feb 1925   d. 7 Oct 1992 (Age 67 years)
     12. Pauline Birkey
     13. Samuel Birkey,   b. 11 Oct 1927   d. 1 Jun 1987 (Age 59 years)
     14. Jacob Birkey
     15. Joseph Birkey
    Family ID F2606  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Feb 2006 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Jan 1890 - Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 31 Jan 1907 - Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 3 Apr 1950 - Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Manson, Calhoun Co., IA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      Birkey. ---Lena M., daughter of the late Christian and Katherine Oyer, was born in Woodford Co., near Roanoke, Ill., Jan. 29, 1890; passed away at her home south of Manson, Iowa, on April 3, 1950; aged 60 y. 2 m. 5 d. On Jan. 31, 1907, she was united in marriage to John E. Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 13 children (Edward R., Jolley, Iowa; Simon A., Manson, Iowa; Clarence R., Dewey, Ill.; Elsie-Mrs. Ralph Yoder, Alpha, Minn.; Anna Mae-Mrs. Jay Showalter, La Junta, Colo.; John C., Elmer E., and Samuel C., all of Manson; Alvina, Pearl, Pauline, Jacob and Joseph at home), 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Levi Birkey, Lowell, Mich.; and Elsie Oyer, Foosland, Ill.), 5 brothers (Jacob, Morton, Ill.; Peter, Congerville, Ill.; Joseph, Samuel, and Manuel, Foosland), and a large number of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Katherine) and one son (Orville Dale), one grandson, her parents, one brother, and 3 sisters. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church of which she remained a faithful member until death. The first six years of her married life were spent on a farm near Manson, Iowa, where she lived until her death. She had been in ill health for a number of years, being bedfast the last three months. Death was caused by a stroke. She was a kind and loving companion and mother always concerned for the spiritual welfare of her family. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Manson Mennonite Church, in charge of Nick Stoltzfus, assisted by John David Zehr. Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [S26] Margaret and Verle Oyer, Jacob Zehr, 1825-1898, Mackinaw Meeting Preacher.

    2. [S225] Peter Zehr, East Bend Mennonite Church Records.


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