Barbara Birky
1867 - 1942 (74 years)1. Barbara Birky was born on 3 Dec 1867 in El Paso, Livingston Co., IL; died on 22 May 1942 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. Notes:
Obit:
Egli. - Barbara Birkey Litwiller Egli was born Dec. 3, 1867 near El Paso, Ill.; died at her home in Hopedale, Ill., after a lingering illness. On the morning of May 21 she suffered a stroke, passing away in the evening of May 22, aged 74 y. 5 m. 19 d. She united with the Mennonite Church in youth, and remained a faithful member until death. She was a Sunday-school teacher since Sunday school started, whenever her health permitted. Oct. 9, 1888, she was united in marriage to Joseph Litwiller. Seven children were born to this union (Joseph of Armington, William of Winamac, Ind.; Roy, Emery, and Alma of Hopedale). She also leaves 29 grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death twenty-one years ago, also 2 sons (Eli and an infant son) and a daughter-in-law. She was again united in marriage to Jacob Egli, Feb. 19, 1928. She leaves her husband, 4 stepchildren (Mrs. Aaron Litwiller, Armington, Mrs. Asa Nafziger, Minier, John and Simon Egli of Hopedale), 29 step-grandchildren, and 15 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 24 at the Hopedale Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. Ben Springer and Simon Litwiller. Interment in the Mennonite Cemetery.
"Her longing wish is granted,
Her pain and misery are ended.
Into Heaven's mansions she entered,
Never to sigh or to weep.
Mother has fallen asleep."Barbara married Joseph B. Litwiller on 9 Oct 1888 in Seldon, KS. Joseph (son of Joseph Litwiller and Catherine Birky) was born on 27 Dec 1864 in Minier, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 16 Jan 1921 in Minier, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Joseph Litwiller was born on 19 Apr 1890 in Decatur Co., KS.
- 3. Alma Litwiller was born on 10 Oct 1893 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS.
- 4. Jonas Litwiller was born in Dec 1895 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS; died on 22 May 1896.
- 5. Eli Litwiller was born on 18 Sep 1897 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS; died on 5 Sep 1935 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
- 6. William Litwiller was born on 1 Jul 1900 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS; died on 13 Jul 1980 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Gridley, McLean Co., IL.
- 7. Roy Menno Litwiller was born on 16 Aug 1902.
- 8. Emery Litwiller was born on 24 Mar 1907 in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE.
Barbara married Jacob Egli on 19 Feb 1928. Jacob was born on 26 Jan 1863 in Canada; died on 5 Mar 1946 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 2
2. Joseph Litwiller (1.Barbara1) was born on 19 Apr 1890 in Decatur Co., KS. Joseph married Alma Erna Good on 7 Jan 1920 in Minier, Tazewell Co., IL. Alma was born on 25 Jun 1901 in Minier, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Dorothy Mae Litwiller
- 10. Leona Barbara Litwiller
- 11. Lloyd Joseph Litwiller was born on 8 Aug 1928; died on 11 Feb 2001; was buried in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL.
- 12. Alma Irene Litwiller
- 13. Glen Edward Litwiller
- 14. Marvin John Litwiller
- 15. Loretta May Litwiller
- 16. Allen Dean Litwiller
3. Alma Litwiller (1.Barbara1) was born on 10 Oct 1893 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS. 4. Jonas Litwiller (1.Barbara1) was born in Dec 1895 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS; died on 22 May 1896. 5. Eli Litwiller (1.Barbara1) was born on 18 Sep 1897 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS; died on 5 Sep 1935 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Eli married Fannie Sutter on 12 Jan 1921 in Kouts, IN. Fannie (daughter of Christian Sylvester Sutter and Idella Mae Miller) was born on 8 Jan 1902 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 31 Jan 1996 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Myrna Dorene Litwiller
- 18. Velora May Litwiller
- 19. Lee Warren Litwiller
- 20. Alma Eileen Litwiller
- 21. Lyle Joseph Litwiller
- 22. Donald Dale Litwiller
- 23. Lola Marie Litwiller
- 24. Velma Ruth Litwiller
- 25. Clarence Lee Litwiller was born on 26 Oct 1927 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 27 Oct 1927 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL.
6. William Litwiller (1.Barbara1) was born on 1 Jul 1900 in Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS; died on 13 Jul 1980 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Gridley, McLean Co., IL. Notes:
Obit:
Litwiller, William, son of Joseph and Barbara (Birkey) Litwiller, was born at Pratt, Kan., July 1, 1900; died at his home in Gridley, Ill., July 13, 1980; aged 80 y. On Feb. 15, 1925, he was married to Della Sutter, who died on Mar. 3, 1936; on Aug. 20, 1938, he was married to Norma Eichelberger, who died on Feb. 15, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Kenneth), 5 daughters (Doris Lock, Esther Yordy, Edith Erb, Betty Ulrich, and Fay Roth), 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Roy and Emery). He was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 15, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.
Buried:
Waldo CemeteryWilliam married Della Sutter on 15 Feb 1925. Della (daughter of Christian Sylvester Sutter and Idella Mae Miller) was born on 16 Apr 1904 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 3 Mar 1936. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
William married Norma Eichelberger on 20 Aug 1938. Norma died on 15 Feb 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Roy Menno Litwiller (1.Barbara1) was born on 16 Aug 1902. Roy married Martha Nolder on 28 Feb 1928 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. Martha was born on 3 Feb 1906 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Marcella Litwiller
- 34. Carrol Dean Litwiller
- 35. Jean Iva Litwiller
- 36. Joan Ida Litwiller
8. Emery Litwiller (1.Barbara1) was born on 24 Mar 1907 in Shickley, Fillmore Co., NE. Emery married Florence Nolder on 12 Feb 1928. Florence was born on 7 Jan 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 3
9. Dorothy Mae Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 10. Leona Barbara Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 11. Lloyd Joseph Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) was born on 8 Aug 1928; died on 11 Feb 2001; was buried in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. Notes:
Obit: theMennonite, March 6, 2001, page 13, Vol. 4, No. 9.
Litwiller.- Lloyd, 72, Delavan, Ill., died Feb. 11.
Spouse: Sara Mast Litwiller.
Parents: Joe and Alma Good Litwiller (deceased).
Other survivors: children Russell, David, Philip, Clifford, Mary Holsopple, Dan, Roger; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral: Feb. 14 at Hopedale (Ill.) Mennonite Church.
Buried:
Hopedale Mennonite CemeteryFamily/Spouse: Sarah Mast. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Russell Litwiller died on 1 Aug 2015 in Minier, Tazewell Co., IL.
- 40. Roger Litwiller
- 41. Philip Litwiller
- 42. Mary Litwiller
- 43. Daniel Litwiller
- 44. Dale Litwiller
- 45. Clifford Litwiller
12. Alma Irene Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 13. Glen Edward Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 14. Marvin John Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 15. Loretta May Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 16. Allen Dean Litwiller (2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 17. Myrna Dorene Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 18. Velora May Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 19. Lee Warren Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 20. Alma Eileen Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 21. Lyle Joseph Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 22. Donald Dale Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 23. Lola Marie Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 24. Velma Ruth Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) 25. Clarence Lee Litwiller (5.Eli2, 1.Barbara1) was born on 26 Oct 1927 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 27 Oct 1927 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL. Notes:
Buried:
Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery26. Doris Eileen Litwiller (6.William2, 1.Barbara1) 27. Esther Marie Litwiller (6.William2, 1.Barbara1) Family/Spouse: Delmar Yordy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Betty Morine Litwiller (6.William2, 1.Barbara1) 29. Margaret Faye Litwiller (6.William2, 1.Barbara1) 30. Edith May Litwiller (6.William2, 1.Barbara1) 31. Richard Litwiller (6.William2, 1.Barbara1) 32. Emery Litwiller (6.William2, 1.Barbara1) 33. Marcella Litwiller (7.Roy2, 1.Barbara1) 34. Carrol Dean Litwiller (7.Roy2, 1.Barbara1) 35. Jean Iva Litwiller (7.Roy2, 1.Barbara1) 36. Joan Ida Litwiller (7.Roy2, 1.Barbara1) 37. Duane C. Litwiller (8.Emery2, 1.Barbara1) 38. Carolee Jane Litwiller (8.Emery2, 1.Barbara1)
Generation: 4
39. Russell Litwiller (11.Lloyd3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) died on 1 Aug 2015 in Minier, Tazewell Co., IL. Russell married Sherry Lou Springer on 1 Aug 1981. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
40. Roger Litwiller (11.Lloyd3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 41. Philip Litwiller (11.Lloyd3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 42. Mary Litwiller (11.Lloyd3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 43. Daniel Litwiller (11.Lloyd3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 44. Dale Litwiller (11.Lloyd3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1) 45. Clifford Litwiller (11.Lloyd3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Barbara1)