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John A. Birkey

Male 1880 - 1942  (62 years)


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  1. 1.  John A. Birkey was born on 16 Nov 1880 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 23 Dec 1942 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Birkey. - John A., son of Valentine B. and Elizabeth Birkey, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Nov. 16, 1880; died at his home in Foosland, Ill., Dec. 23, 1942, after a prolonged illness of heart trouble; aged 62 y. 1m. 7d. He was united in marriage with Mary Zimmerman Sept. 1, 1909. To this union 2 children were born (Clarence and Gladys). He leaves his wife (Mary Birkey), 2 children (Clarence Birkey of Foosland, and Glayds at home), 1 brother ( Valie Birkey of Foosland), 3 sisters (Elsie Birkey of Peoria, Mrs. Mary Ioder of Tiskilwana, Mrs. Lizzie Slagell of Morton.), and a host of relatives and friends. One brother and 3 sisters preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and at the time of his homegoing he was a faithful member of the Anchor Mennonite Church. Serviceswere held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Bro. Roy Unzicker in charge, assisted by Bros. J.A. Heiser and Harold Zehr. Burial in Mennonite cemetery near the church.

    Buried:
    East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

    John married Mary Zimmerman on 1 Sep 1909. Mary (daughter of John Baecher Zimmerman and Martha Fahsbender) was born on 10 Feb 1888 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 2 Jul 1971 in Gifford, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 4 Jul 1971 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Clarence Leslie Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1910 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 20 Oct 1985 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 22 Oct 1985 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    2. 3. Gladys Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clarence Leslie Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 1 May 1910 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 20 Oct 1985 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 22 Oct 1985 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer For 40 Years And An Agent For The Pekin Insurance Co. For 40 Years
    • Religion: Mennonite

    Notes:

    Obit: Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 46 - November 12, 1985, page 798.

    Birkey.- Clarence L., son of John and Mary (Zimmerman) Birkey, was born at Foosland, Ill., May 1, 1910; died of a heart attack at Gibson Community Hospital on Oct. 20, 1985; aged 75 y. On Sept. 25, 1940, he was married to Frances Hieser, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Warren), one daughter (Susie Oyer), one granddaughter, and one sister (Gladice Birkey). He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Paul 0. King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

    Buried:
    East Bend Mennonite Church

    Clarence married Frances Mabel Hieser on 25 Sep 1940 in Champaign Co., IL. Frances (daughter of John Emil Hieser and Mary Cender) was born on 22 Apr 1915 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 15 Jul 2008 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 18 Jul 2008 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Warren Lee Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. Suzanne Kay Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Gladys Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Gladys married Roy Birkey [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Nancy Marie Birkey  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Warren Lee Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.John1)

    Warren married Mary Ellen Wyles [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Suzanne Kay Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Clarence2, 1.John1)

    Suzanne married Jerry S. Oyer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 6.  Nancy Marie Birkey Descendancy chart to this point (3.Gladys2, 1.John1)


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