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Lowell Richard Birkey

Male 1933 - 2011  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Lowell Richard Birkey was born on 30 Mar 1933 in Gridley, McLean Co., IL; died on 9 Oct 2011 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Insurance Broker
    • Religion: Mennonite

    Notes:

    Obit: Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:00 am Pantagraph.com
    FLANAGAN — Lowell R. Birkey, 78, Flanagan, entered God’s kingdom and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday (Oct. 9, 2011) at Good Samaritan Home, Flanagan. Lowell was a loving husband, father and friend. While he will be deeply missed, we rejoice in the certainty that he is full of joy in the presence of his lord and savior. 

    A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Prairieview Mennonite Church, Flanagan, with the Rev. Duane Otto officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Home, Flanagan, or OSF Hospice.
    Calvert Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Flanagan, is assisting the family with arrangements.
    He was born March 30, 1933, in Gridley, the son of Silas and Amanda Stalter Birkey. He married Florence E. Roeschley on April 1, 1956, in Flanagan. She survives.

    Also surviving are two sons, Scott (Kim) Birkey, Indianapolis, and Todd Birkey, Tucson, Ariz.; one daughter, Lisa (Keith) Kirkpatrick, Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren, Aaron Birkey, Michael (Amanda) Birkey, Taylor Birkey, Brian Birkey, Lauren Kirkpatrick, Sean Kirkpatrick and Allie Kirkpatrick; and four sisters, Leota Springer, Eureka; Velda Birky, Delavan; Norma (Merle) Nafziger, Minier; and Joan (John) Litwiller, Minier.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Marie Oyer, Carolyn Kutzner and an infant sister.

    Lowell was an independent insurance broker for more than 40 years. He loved singing and was an avid golfer.

    He was a member of Waldo/Prairieview Mennonite Church, where he served as chorister for many years.

    Lowell married Florence Roeschley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Scott Lamar Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Todd Alan Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Lisa Dawn Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Scott Lamar Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lowell1)

  2. 3.  Todd Alan Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lowell1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Taylor Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Lisa Dawn Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lowell1)


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Taylor Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Todd2, 1.Lowell1)


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