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Marie Oyer
Service Date:October 6th, 2011

Marie P. Oyer Eureka- Marie P. Oyer, 91, of Eureka, IL formerly of Roanoke, IL passed away at 1:45 am on Monday, October 3, 2011 at Maple Lawn Health Center in Eureka, IL where she was a resident. She was born on July 20, 1920 in Livingston County a daughter of Silas D. and Amanda May Stalter Birkey. She married Wilmer “Bud” Oyer on February 15, 1944 in Flanagan, IL. He passed away on July 27, 2001. Surviving are three sons, Michael (Janet) Oyer of Elgin, IL; Craig (Jody) Oyer of Bloomington, IL; Kevin (Kathy) Oyer of Cooksville, IL; one daughter, Jean (Bruce) Bernardi of Bloomington, IL; four sisters, Leota Springer of Eureka, IL; Velda Birky of Delavan, IL; Norma (Merle) Nafziger of Minier, IL; Joan (John) Litwiller of Minier, IL; one brother, Lowell (Florence) Birkey of Flanagan, IL; ten grandchildren, and twenty-three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Carolyn Kutzner, one infant sister, and two brother-in-laws, Paul Springer and Joe Birky. Marie worked at Schrock’s Grocery in Roanoke for many years. She also volunteered at the Et Cetera shop in Eureka for over 20 years and belonged to the Woodford County Home Extension for nearly 50 years. She was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church where funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 6, 2011. Rev. Michael Danner will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka. Burial will be in Hickory Point Cemetery in Metamora, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Metamora Mennonite Church or Maple Lawn Health Care Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
  • From:  Joyce & Dave Shafer

    Fond memories of overnights growing up, Jeannie. She will be missed. Times like this is when it is hard being so far away, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • From:  Dan & Carol Martino

    Craig and family...our deepest symapthies. I fondly remember your mom putting up with our band practices in your front room, Craig. She was a great lady.

  • From:  Bret and Allison Hitchings

    Jean, Bruce and family, We are sad to hear about Marie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Bret and Allison Hitchings and family

  • From:  Craig and Caryl Hoobler

    Keeping your family in thoughts and prayers.

  • From:  Chris & Tanya Montalbano

    Kevin, Mike, Craig & Jean, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Chris & Tanya

  • From:  Keith & Lisa Kirkpatrick

    Mike, Kevin, Craig, and Jeannie, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a grand reunion there was in heaven when Aunt Marie went home! I know you will all miss her deeply and will cherish the many wonderful memories of your sweet mother. Love, Keith and Lisa

  • From:  Michael & Susan Detweiler

    Your mother was a very special lady. We enjoyed knowing your mother as her chiropractor's years ago. She was always a joy to see and converse with and of course laugh. She and your father were both wonderful people and their faith in the Lord and love for each other was so evident. In our prayers, Michael and Susan Detweiler

  • From:  Michael & Susan Detweiler

    Your mother was a very special lady. We enjoyed knowing your mother as her chiropractor's years ago. She was always a joy to see and converse with and of course laugh. She and your father were both wonderful people and their faith in the Lord and love for each other was so evident. In our prayers, Michael and Susan Detweiler