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Elzada J. Birky
Date Of Birth:07/29/1929
Date Of Death:08/02/2012
Service Date:Funeral service at 10:30 am on Monday, August 6, 2012 at East White Oak Bible Church in Carlock, IL. Visitation will be held from 1-4 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso.

Elzada J. Birky

El Paso- Elzada J. Birky, 83, of El Paso, IL formerly of Hudson, IL passed away at 7:10 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Heritage Health Care in El Paso, IL where she was a resident.

She was born on July 29, 1929 in Flanagan, IL a daughter of Raymond and Opal Simonin Zehr. She married James W. Birky on November 9, 1952 in Carlock, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Lori (Tom) Guth of Hudson, IL; one daughter-in-law, Lyndsey Birky of Hudson, IL; two sisters, Melba Jean (Howard) Frink of Normal, IL; Romaine Bachus-Bell of Chatsworth, CA; one brother, Marlow Zehr of Buckingham, IL; and four grandchildren, Bret Birky of Hudson, IL; Mitch (Alicia) Birky of Bloomington, IL; Elizabeth Guth (Gabe Madlem) of Hudson, IL; and Daniel Guth of Hudson, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Ron.

Elzada farmed with her husband for many years in rural Hudson.

She attended East White Oak Bible Church in Carlock, IL where funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, August 6, 2012. Rev. David Noden will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1-4 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso, IL. Burial will be in Kaufman Cemetery in rural Hudson.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or East White Oak Bible Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.


  • From: Sherry and Tom Schambach

    So very sorry Tom and I are still in Virginia and can't be present to give Lori and family our personal condolences. May our Lord wrap you in His strength and love during this time of sorrow. Sherry and Tom


  • From: Karen Osolin

    Lori and family, I am so sorry to read about your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Karen & Bob Osolin


  • From: David and Darlene Noden
    Location:Bloomington, Illinois

    Darlene and I want to send husband Jim and the family of Elzada our heartfelt love and support at this time. Elzada, a wife, mom and grandma is in God's presence all healed and filled with joy, but the family feels the loss and for that reason we want you to know that our love and prayers and God's abiding grace are all with you to bless you and comfort you at this time. Hebrews 13:5 Jesus says: "I will never leave you or forsake you!! David and Darlene Noden


  • From: mindy snowden
    Location:hudson

    Our heartfelt love and sympathy to the entire family. She was a wonderful woman. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Praying that fond memories of how special she was to so many people will give you comfort during this difficult time. Tom and Mindy Snowden


  • From: Randy & Connie  McKee
    Location:Normal

    Lori and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I know she was a special person, and will be missed by so many. We will be out of town on Sunday, but wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Randy and Connie McKee


  • From: Kevin & Coreen Hinshaw
    Location:Hudson,IL

    Jim and Lori: Our prayers go out to you and your family for your loss. She was a great friend of our family. I still remember back when we were young and played at the farm way back in the late 60's & early 70's. We also have fond memories of her helping and working for our mother Darlene Hinshaw at the dress shop and with style shows. Again our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember that she is now with the lord and is in heaven with no pain or health problems.