Linda Joyce Birk

Linda Joyce Birk obituary, Saint Clair, MO

Linda Joyce Birk

Linda Birk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell Colonial Funeral Home on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Birk, Linda Joyce (nee Marchbank) passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 75. Linda was born and raised in St. Clair, Missouri but lived most of her life in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband Roger A. Birk; parents Luren O. and Viola L. Marchbank; siblings Carolyn S. Engelken and Robert C. Marchbank.
Survived by two daughters Sandra K. McDermott (Thomas P. McDermott) and Tammy R. Dutton (Robert C. Dutton); six grandchildren, Audrey Hanssen, Vivian McDermott, Robert Dutton, Jr. (Allison Dutton), Olivia McDermott, Lillian McDermott, and Mason Dutton; two great grandchildren Maverick Hanssen and Hudson Gibson. Also survived by siblings James Marchbank (Kay Marchbank), Gary Marchbank (Lou Marchbank), Beverly Marchbank, and Connie Marchbank.
Donations may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Rest in peace Granny.
The family will have a private burial at Crestview Memorial Park, St. Clair, MO.

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