Patricia Birkey's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Mendota, Illinois

Patricia Birkey

September 18, 1941 - October 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

Patricia Birkey's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Mendota, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home

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Patricia Birkey

September 18, 1941 - October 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Mendota, Illinois

Patricia Birkey Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 27, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Patricia Birkey (Mendota, Illinois). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Patricia shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Patricia farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was predeceased by: her parents, J. Willard Janes and Doris Janes (Braddy). She is survived by: her children, John Birkey (Raven) and Liz Birkey of Peoria, IL; her granddaughters, Kelli Faerber (Tom) of Clarksville, TN and Nikki Eickholt (John) of Fairbanks, AK; her great grandchildren, Seth and Emily Eickholt of Fairbanks, AK.; and her close friend Dennis Dimond of Peru, IL..

A reception will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Restland Cemetery (1200 22nd St, Mendota, IL 61342).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry: https://ivfoodpantry.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home



Tue

Nov 04

Reception

2:00 PM

Restland Cemetery
1200 22nd St, Mendota, IL 61342

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