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Julia Hilger Birkel
17 Nov 1868 – 30 Apr 1912
| Birth | 17 Nov 1868 |
| Death | 30 Apr 1912 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Cemetery David City , Butler County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Scott on 31 May 2013 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97163916 |
Bio
According to her gravestone inscription she died April 30 but her obituary says April 29. Daughter of John and Florence (Krier) Hilger. Married James P. Birkel on April 2, 1894 at David City, Nebr. by Rev. Father H. Bex. '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Butler County Press (David City, Nebr.), May 2, 1912, p. 1, col. 6 DIED AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS. Mrs. James Birkel Passed Away Tuesday Evening, April 29. Mrs. James Birkel, residing four miles southeast of David City, died Tuesday evening, April 29, about 7 o'clock after illness of only a few hours. She was taken seriously ill at 1 p. m., and continued growing worse until her death occurred. Her father, sister and brother, residing in David City, were called to her bedside but death came before they reached the Birkel home. The funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's Catholic church in David City. Rev. Father Hennessey, of Center Catholic church, conducted the funeral. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery near David City. Mrs. Birkel's maiden name was Julia Hilger and she was a daughter of John Hilger, of David City. She was born in Jackson county, Iowa, on November 17, 1870. After several years residence in Iowa she moved with her parents to Missouri and from there came to Butler county 29 years ago. Miss Hilger was married to James Birkel on April 2, 1894. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Birkel, seven of whom are living. There are six sons, Joseph, Charles, George, Edward, Alousius and Lawrence, and one daughter, Emily. Mrs. Birkel is survived also by Mr. Birkel and by her father, her brother, George Hilger, and four sisters, Miss Christine Hilger of David City, Miss Agnes Hilger, who is employed in Utica, Miss Louise Hilger of South Auburn, and Sister Mary Loretta of Helena, Mont., better known here as Miss Emily Hilger. Mrs. Birkel's mother died nearly 28 years ago. Misses Agnes and Louise Hilger came to attend the funeral, as did Mr. Birkel's brothers, Jacob Birkel from Fullerton and Nicholas Birkel from Iowa, and their wives. Mrs. Birkel had been a member of the Catholic church since childhood and had ever been a devout follower of that faith. Her demise is mourned by a great many relatives and friends.
Inscription
J.P. BIRKEL / OCT. 23, 1868 MAY 14, 1948 / JULIA WIFE OF / J.P. BIRKEL / NOV. 17, 1868 APR. 30, 1912 / MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
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Siblings
- George C. Hilger 1870–1957
- Louise E. Hilger 1872–1968
- Sr M. Loretta Emma Hilger 1874–1945
- Christine Hilger 1877–1968
- Agnes Julia Hilger Smith 1883–1930
Children
- John Joseph Birkel 1895–1958 FaG
- Charles P Birkel 1896–1959 FaG
- George Birkel 1898–1951 FaG
- Edward Theodore "Ted" Birkel 1900–1980 FaG
- Louis Francis Birkel 1902–1965 FaG
- Henry Lawrence Birkel 1904–1987 FaG
- Emily L. Birkel Alshouse 1907–1975 FaG
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