Mary Lou Birkey's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2026 in Morton, Illinois

Mary Lou Birkey

January 13, 1929 - August 28, 2026 (97 years old)

Morton, Illinois

Mary Lou Birkey's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2026 in Morton, Illinois

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Mary Lou Birkey

January 13, 1929 - August 28, 2026 (97 years old)

Morton, Illinois

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Mary Lou Birkey Obituary

Mary Lou Birkey of Morton, Illinois passed away on August 28, 2026. Mary Lou, born on January 13, 1929, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Lou Birkey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Ritthaler and Jennie Ritthaler (Moser); her son Jerry Birkey; and her siblings, Chauncy, Paul Ritthaler and Virginia Ritthaler.

She is survived by: her son Terry Birkey of Morton; her grandchildren, Stephanie Reffey (Lee) of Texas, Zach Birkey (Briley) of Monee, Nick Birkey (Ashley) of Bourbonnais, Amber Williams (Aaron) of Morton, Tyler Birkey (Joan) of Deer Creek and Kali Kitt of East Peoria, Illinois; and her sister Darlene Schimmelpfennig (Bob). She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Groveland Missionary Church (5043 E Queenwood Rd, Groveland, IL 61535). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Groveland Missionary Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
KNAPP - JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER



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Sep 04

Visitation

Groveland Missionary Church
5043 E Queenwood Rd, Groveland, IL 61535

Fri

Sep 04

Funeral service

Groveland Missionary Church
5043 E Queenwood Rd, Groveland, IL 61535

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