David Birkey

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Mennonite

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Obit:
Birkey.-David Birkey, son of Valentine and Elizabeth Birkey, was born July 7, 1861, near Tremont, Ill.; died June 16, 1926, at his home in Tiskilwa; aged 64y. 11m. 21d. He was married to Miss Margaret Noder, Feb. 9, 1898. Mr. Birkey joined the Mennonite Church while a young man and remained a member until his death. June 19 (the day of the funeral) was to be the Birkey reunion, which he looked forward to with enthusiasm, but it was only granted to him as beloved relatives came to his side after death. He leaves to mourn his death, besides his wife, 5 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Albrecht, Mrs. Elizabeth Albrecht, Mrs. Fannie Schantz, Mrs. Mary Sutter, and Mrs. Anna Schantz) and 3 brothers (John, Valentine, and Joseph) and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Tiskilwa where Mr. Birkey had been a resident for 18 years. The services were conducted y Mr. King, of Carlock, Ill. Interment was made in Mt. Bloom cemetery.

Buried:
Mount Bloom Cemetery

David married Margaret Noder on 9 Feb 1898. Margaret was born on 3 Mar 1876; died on 7 Aug 1961; was buried in Tiskilwa, Bureau Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]