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Margy A. Birkey
Feb. 2, 1934 - Jan. 19, 2021
HOPEDALE - Margy A. Birkey, 86, of Hopedale, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born February 2, 1934, in Hopedale IL. She was the daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Reinholdt) Cregar. Margy married Norman Birkey on December 11, 1955, at Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington. They recently celebrated their 65th anniversary.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters: Michele Birkey of Arlington Heights, Debbie (Scott) Rassi of Bloomington; three grandchildren: Kaite (Chris) Gregory, Daniel (Germania) Rassi, Nathan (Ariann) Rassi; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Betty Jane O'Neal and Letty Jean Smith; an infant brother, Arthur Cregar; and an infant great-grandson, David Gregory.
She was the salutatorian of the class of 1951 at Hopedale High School. Following graduation she was employed at State Farm Insurance Company.
Margy especially enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking. She was a 4-H sewing leader for many years. Margy was an active and devoted member of Groveland Missionary Church. She served by teaching Sunday School, preparing food for many church events, and sewing for children in underdeveloped countries. She was also a volunteer for Crossroads Prison Ministries, which involved mentoring and encouraging prisoners in their study of the Bible. In addition she helped facilitate a neighborhood Bible Study.
We rejoice knowing that through faith, Margy has entered the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A private family funeral will be at Groveland Missionary Church. Marvin Claassen will officiate. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont. Burial will be at Groveland Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to World Partners, P.O. Box 9333, Ft. Wayne, IN 46899 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090.
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Ruth ( Everly ) Jesse
January 15, 2022
Peace except my deepest Condolences for the passing of Mrs. Birkey. She was such a very nice Lady. I was in Michele´s class and we did Cheer Leading Together way back in Junior High. I would love to sit down with u Michele and visit. Mrs. Birkey was at 4- H helping out. Your entire Family is in my Thoughts and Prayers. God Bless Mrs. Birkey´s Soul and May She Rest In Peace.
Ruth (Everly) Jesse
January 29, 2021
Michele and Debbie I am so sorry to hear of your Mother´s passing. I know u were a close Family, so there will be a hole in your family & in your life. Michele I have missed and thought of you often. Wondering where you lived and what had become of you since graduating High School. We sure had fun Cheerleading didn´t we! I didn´t have a good experience out at Olympia. Wished we could have had high school the in Hopedale. I didn´t have anyone from Hopedale in my Class. I married and had two children,8 Grand Babies, and worked at Nestle Beich 28 yrs in Bloomington. I would love to hear from U. My address is 14756 N 900 E Bloomington,IL 61705. Our family lost Ada 10 yrs ago to Cancer and last yr Bev as well. I miss them dearly. May God Bless Your Mother´s Soul and May She Rest In Peace. God Bless U, Michele, Debbie and yr Father.
Mary Wilkins
January 22, 2021
I swam with Margy at the Hopedale fitness center. She was always very pleasant and always smiling . I will miss her.
Tammy Bowers-Fuller
January 21, 2021
Norm and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I cherish the years that we thought Sunday School together. She was a wonderful mentor throughout my entire life. She prayed with me when I accepted Christ as my Savior at Vacation Bible School when I was young. Margy also gave me some of the best advice 20 years ago when I got married regarding canning..”Start out small and tapper off.” So thankful that God allowed our paths to cross and for the impact she had on me throughout my life.
Tammy Fuller
January 21, 2021
Norm and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I cherish the years that we thought Sunday School together. She was a wonderful mentor throughout my entire life. She prayed with me when I accepted Christ as my Savior at Vacation Bible School when I was young. Margy also gave me some of the best advice 20 years ago when I got married regarding canning..”Start out small and tapper off.” So thankful that God allowed our paths to cross and for the impact she had on me throughout my life.
Tammy Fuller
January 21, 2021
Norm and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I cherish the years that we thought Sunday School together. She was a wonderful mentor throughout my entire life. She prayed with me when I accepted Christ as my Savior at Vacation Bible School when I was young. Margy also gave me some of the best advice 20 years ago when I got married regarding canning..”Start out small and tapper off.” So thankful that God allowed our paths to cross and for the impact she had on me throughout my life.
Robert and Carole Frank
January 20, 2021
Norm; Margy was a wonderful person, and a dear friend, and we will miss her so very much. May God Bless you, and your family!
David Bellmore
January 20, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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