Kate Elizabeth Birkey
1894 - 1987 (93 years)1. Kate Elizabeth Birkey was born on 25 Apr 1894 in Decatur Co., KS; died on 1 Nov 1987 in Meadows, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Kate married Daniel Alvin Zehr on 17 Dec 1913 in East Bend Twp., Champaign Co., IL. Daniel (son of Daniel Zehr, Sr. and Katherine Heiser) was born on 25 Sep 1890 in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 16 Jan 1973 in Sarasota, FL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Lela Phoebe Zehr was born on 14 Jun 1916 in Danvers, Washington Twp., McLean Co., IL; died on 19 Nov 2008 in Paxton, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
- 3. Fern Marie Zehr was born on 27 Feb 1918 in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 19 Apr 2009 in Arthur, Douglas Co., IL; was buried in Arthur, Douglas Co., IL.
- 4. Viola Kathryn Zehr was born on 14 Aug 1920 in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 2 Apr 2006 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
- 5. Wayne Edward Zehr was born on 30 Apr 1926 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 4 Sep 1994 in Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL.
- 6. Melvin Daniel Zehr was born on 12 Jun 1923 in Deer Creek Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 22 Oct 2007 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
- 7. Wilmer Dale Zehr was born on 8 Feb 1932 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 4 Nov 2017 in Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI.
Generation: 2
2. Lela Phoebe Zehr (1.Kate1) was born on 14 Jun 1916 in Danvers, Washington Twp., McLean Co., IL; died on 19 Nov 2008 in Paxton, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Lela married Raymond Ellsworth Birkey on 18 Aug 1939 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL. Raymond (son of Levi F. Birkey and Katherine Matilda Oyer) was born on 29 Mar 1911 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; died on 8 Feb 1968 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. David Jay Birkey
- 9. Virginia Kathryn Birkey
- 10. Louann Faye Birkey
- 11. Kay Ileen Birkey was born on 5 May 1946 in Paxton, Ford Co., IL; died in 2001.
- 12. Rita Jo Birkey
- 13. Connie Lynn Birkey
Lela married Paul Keller on 9 Apr 1977 in Kokomo, IN. Paul died on 3 Mar 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Fern Marie Zehr (1.Kate1) was born on 27 Feb 1918 in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 19 Apr 2009 in Arthur, Douglas Co., IL; was buried in Arthur, Douglas Co., IL. Fern married Orva S. Helmuth on 20 Nov 1938. Orva (son of Sam Helmuth and Fannie D. Nisley) was born on 4 Oct 1915 in Arthur, Douglas Co., IL; died on 15 Dec 2009 in Arthur, Douglas Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
4. Viola Kathryn Zehr (1.Kate1) was born on 14 Aug 1920 in Deer Creek, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 2 Apr 2006 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Viola married Wilbert John Birky on 28 Feb 1941 in Ludlow, Champaign Co., IL. Wilbert (son of John Samuel Birky and Fannie Louise Naffziger) was born on 2 Dec 1919 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 29 Apr 2004 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 3 May 2004 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Sandra Lee Birky
- 19. Linda Lou Birky
- 20. Roger Jon Birky
- 21. Dennis Dan Birky
- 22. Mervin Ray Birky
- 23. Tamra Kay Birky
- 24. Becky Lyn Birky was born on 20 Jan 1955 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 26 Dec 1955 in Champaign Co., IL.
- 25. Wilbert Don Birky
5. Wayne Edward Zehr (1.Kate1) was born on 30 Apr 1926 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 4 Sep 1994 in Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL. Wayne married Geraldine Amanda Springer on 28 Aug 1945. Geraldine (daughter of Elmer Joseph Springer and Amanda Sutter) was born on 18 Mar 1927 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 7 Mar 2004 in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Janice Zehr
- 27. Larry Zehr
- 28. Karen Zehr
- 29. Russell Zehr
6. Melvin Daniel Zehr (1.Kate1) was born on 12 Jun 1923 in Deer Creek Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 22 Oct 2007 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Melvin married Mary Elizabeth Roszhart on 17 Feb 1946. Mary (daughter of George Roszhart and Ella M. Stalter) was born on 10 Aug 1923 in Meadows, McLean Co., IL; died on 7 Sep 1996 in Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Paul Daniel Zehr
- 31. Thomas George Zehr
- 32. Philip Jon Zehr
- 33. Rebecca Sue Zehr
Melvin married Edith Wiens [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Wilmer Dale Zehr (1.Kate1) was born on 8 Feb 1932 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 4 Nov 2017 in Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI. Wilmer married Evelyn Rose Schertz [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Randall Lee Zehr
- 35. Stephen Dale Zehr
- 36. Sharon Rae Zehr
Generation: 3
8. David Jay Birkey (2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) David married Rose Marie Drudge [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Jeffrey Alan Birkey
- 38. Craig Eric Birkey
- 39. Laura Marie Birkey
9. Virginia Kathryn Birkey (2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) Virginia married Roman Ray Gingerich [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
10. Louann Faye Birkey (2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: James Brasher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Ruth Ann Brasher
- 44. Michael Albert Brasher
- 45. James Andrew Brasher
- 46. Rachel Ann Brasher
11. Kay Ileen Birkey (2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) was born on 5 May 1946 in Paxton, Ford Co., IL; died in 2001. Kay married Henry Gingerich on 5 Jun 1964, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Terry Shrock. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Bill Parson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. Rita Jo Birkey (2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Paul Henry Alford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
13. Connie Lynn Birkey (2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) Connie married Paul Dwight Unzicker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
14. Harold Orva Helmuth (3.Fern2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Esther. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Maurice Daniel Helmuth (3.Fern2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Chris Helmuth
Family/Spouse: Emily Franklin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
16. Elizabeth Kaye Helmuth (3.Fern2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Al Schulz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Omar Jay Helmuth (3.Fern2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Priscilla. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Sandra Lee Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) Sandra married Robert M. Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
19. Linda Lou Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) Linda married Tony Ramirez [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 56. Kristi Ramirez
- 57. Shannon Ramirez
- 58. Shawn Ramirez
20. Roger Jon Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Rachel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Marilyn Desmond. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Dennis Dan Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Joyce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Mervin Ray Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Venita
. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] 23. Tamra Kay Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) 24. Becky Lyn Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) was born on 20 Jan 1955 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 26 Dec 1955 in Champaign Co., IL. 25. Wilbert Don Birky (4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Debra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Janice Zehr (5.Wayne2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Bob Skaggs. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 59. Amy Zehr
27. Larry Zehr (5.Wayne2, 1.Kate1) 28. Karen Zehr (5.Wayne2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Rich Brummett. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Russell Zehr (5.Wayne2, 1.Kate1) 30. Paul Daniel Zehr (6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Cindy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Joel Zehr
- 61. Nathan Zehr
Paul married Kathleen Erickson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. Thomas George Zehr (6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Rachel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. China Tabbitha Zehr
- 63. Elizabeth Zehr
32. Philip Jon Zehr (6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Debra. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 64. John Zehr
- 65. Daniel Zehr
33. Rebecca Sue Zehr (6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Ken Moyer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 66. Michelle Audra Moyer-Litwiller
- 67. Anna Moyer
- 68. David Moyer
34. Randall Lee Zehr (7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) Randall married Colleen Collary [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
35. Stephen Dale Zehr (7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) Stephen married Susan Lawlor [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
36. Sharon Rae Zehr (7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) Sharon married Scott O’Brien [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 4
37. Jeffrey Alan Birkey (8.David3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 38. Craig Eric Birkey (8.David3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 39. Laura Marie Birkey (8.David3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Roger Leon Heiser. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
40. Rickey Ray Gingerich (9.Virginia3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 41. Kristine Marie Gingerich (9.Virginia3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Kenneth Burkholder. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. Kevin Eli Gingerich (9.Virginia3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Christina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
43. Ruth Ann Brasher (10.Louann3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 44. Michael Albert Brasher (10.Louann3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 45. James Andrew Brasher (10.Louann3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 46. Rachel Ann Brasher (10.Louann3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 47. Michael Henry Gingerich (11.Kay3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 48. Kenneth Eugene Gingerich (11.Kay3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 49. Timothy Jon Gingerich (11.Kay3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 50. Lisa Christine Alford (12.Rita3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 51. Jacque Lynn Unzicker (13.Connie3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 52. Paul Shane Unzicker (13.Connie3, 2.Lela2, 1.Kate1) 53. Chris Helmuth (15.Maurice3, 3.Fern2, 1.Kate1) 54. Carol Sue Helmuth (15.Maurice3, 3.Fern2, 1.Kate1) 55. Timothy Joe Miller (18.Sandra3, 4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) 56. Kristi Ramirez (19.Linda3, 4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) 57. Shannon Ramirez (19.Linda3, 4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) 58. Shawn Ramirez (19.Linda3, 4.Viola2, 1.Kate1) 59. Amy Zehr (26.Janice3, 5.Wayne2, 1.Kate1) Family/Spouse: Michael Beswich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
60. Joel Zehr (30.Paul3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 61. Nathan Zehr (30.Paul3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 62. China Tabbitha Zehr (31.Thomas3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 63. Elizabeth Zehr (31.Thomas3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 64. John Zehr (32.Philip3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 65. Daniel Zehr (32.Philip3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 66. Michelle Audra Moyer-Litwiller (33.Rebecca3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) Michelle married Rudy Aaron Moyer-Litwiller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
67. Anna Moyer (33.Rebecca3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 68. David Moyer (33.Rebecca3, 6.Melvin2, 1.Kate1) 69. Ashley Patrice Zehr (34.Randall3, 7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) 70. Alaina Jeanette Zehr (34.Randall3, 7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) 71. Alison Christine Zehr (34.Randall3, 7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) 72. Heather Leann Zehr (35.Stephen3, 7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) 73. Katelyn Elizabeth Zehr (35.Stephen3, 7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1) 74. Emily Ann O’Brien (36.Sharon3, 7.Wilmer2, 1.Kate1)