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LaNeva Birkel Obituary
LaNeva M. Birkel
September 8, 1931 - November 25, 2023
LaNeva M. Birkel, 92, of East Moline, formally of Rock Island, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Park Vista, East Moline, IL.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made in LaNeva's name to Habitat for Humanity.
LaNeva was born on September 8, 1931, in Arlington, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Milda (Ross) Marlier. She married George Birkel on July 17, 1954, in Moline, IL. LaNeva worked as an accountant and office worker for Ruhl and Ruhl Insurance as well as Paul Johnson Insurance for over 40 years. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, crocheting and traveling.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters: Darcy Loete, and Lisa Birkel; son, Todd (Lynda) Birkel; grandchildren: Eric Diehl, Angela Diehl, and Stephanie Loete; great-grandchildren: Alexandria, Ella, and Parker; and sibling, Larry (Pam) Marlier. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Donald (Lucille) Marlier; and sister, Elaine (Albert) DeFauw.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.
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Beth Bahnks Holstad
November 30, 2023
I am deeply saddened to learn of LaNeva's passing. I pray she and mom (Lavona Mader Bahnks) are together again. LaNeva was an incredibly kind and loving friend to my mom and our family. She was truly selfless in her neverending role as my mom's "hearing helper". They had a special bond. LaNeva turned a blind eye to the fact that mom was deaf. She helped mom at school - making sure she knew what the teacher said when turning her back, while still talking and writing on the blackboard. She shared her notes and made sure mom knew the assignments, understood the announcements, etc. I imagine that wasn't a socially acceptable nor popular role. They were friends for life though. The Marlier family included ours in their annual family picnics and I grew up with her children only a few blocks from our house. LaNeva lived a good life, helping those around her and at our church; yet, never expected praise. She was a blessing.
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