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Birky. - Magdalena B., daughter of " Valentine and Magdalene Birky ( deceased), was born Nov. 29, 1850, near Morton, Ill., died Jan. 26, 1923, at her home in Normal, Ill. Her parents and the following sisters preceded her to the spirit world: Jacobina Augspurger, Normal, Ill., Barbara Zook, Manson, Iowa, Elizabeth Bachman, Cazenovia, Ill. Her sister, Catherine Birky, and brother, Valentine Birky, of Bloomington, Ill., with a host of relatives and friends, survive her death. Sister Birky has had ill health for a number of years. The cause of her death was due to heart and stomach trouble. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior early in life and remained faithful until the end. She was affiliated with the Mennonite Church and in this faith she died. She was a great sufferer during her life, yet withal possessed great patience. Loss of hearing did not make her lose her interest in every one and everything around her. Though we shall greatly miss her, especially is this true of her sister who has been her life companion, yet we joy that in her heavenly home there will be no more suffering or pain and she shall ever be with Christ whom she loved. We feel our loss, yet it can not be compared with her gain. The funeral was held at the home of her brother, Valentine Birky, Jan. 29, 1923. Bros. Grub and Troyer conducted the services. Text, Matt. 11:28. Interment in the Kauffman cemetery.
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1850 - 1923 (72 years)
