Jennifer Jo Birkey Obituary
In loving memory of Jennifer Jo Birkey of Dewey, Illinois, born in Bloomington, Illinois, who departed this world on October 16, 2024 at the age of 70. Jennifer Jo leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jennifer Jo Birkey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Merlo Zimmerman and Arvada Miller Zimmerman. She is survived by: her husband Maynard Birkey; her sons, Travis Birkey of Dewey and Tyler Birkey (Jenny) of Livermore, CA; her grandchildren, Hannah Morfey (Keegan), Ryan Birkey and Brock Birkey; her great grandchild Oaklynn Morfey; and her siblings, Greg Zimmerman (Linda) of Flanagan, Dennis Zimmerman (Gretchen Keener) of Fort Wayne and Lorna Harter (Pete) of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by ten nephews and three nieces.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 25th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Dewey Community Church (16 3rd St, Dewey, IL 61840). A graveside service was held on Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 9:00 AM at the East Bend Cemetery. A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Dewey Community Church (16 3rd St, Dewey, IL 61840).
Memorials may be made to "This Little Light of Mine", a ministry of her church.
