Sharon Kay Birkenbeil, 72, of Chatsworth, Illinois and Holiday, Florida, passed away on June 1st, 2022 with your family at her side.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Sharon’s memory to the: Chatsworth Fire Dept or Chatsworth American Legion Post 613.
She was born September 26, 1949, a daughter of Odelia and John Johnson. She is survived by her husband Jerome “Jerry” Birkenbeil; children: Brian Deck of Forrest, Illinois, Kimberly (Eric) Pillischafske of Champaign, Illinois, Jason (Sherry) Birkenbeil of Lexington, Illinois, Michelle (Bruce) Brucker Gibson City, Illinois; ten grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Roger Johnson of Encinitas, California and Rodney Johnson of Secor, Illinois.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Ronald “Ronnie” Johnson.
Sharon retired from the Town of Chatsworth as the town clerk after many years. She also owned her own antique shop in Eureka IL for many years where she had the love for antiques and unique furniture. She also enjoyed the love of flowers, gardening and you found her a lot of times in her happy place at the campground. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Darlene Bahler
June 7, 2022, 5:51 pm
Michelle & Family
So sorry for your family’s loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our Deepest sympathy!
Steve & Darlene Bahler
Lance Lawrence
June 7, 2022, 6:04 pm
Sorry to hear this thoughts and prayers are with you all ‼️
Connie and Mark Leake
June 7, 2022, 6:11 pm
Michelle, Jason, and families, so sorry for your loss. May the memories ease the sorrow you are feeling and grow stronger over time. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
evelyn minch
June 7, 2022, 7:50 pm
To my family in Illinois I don’t have to tell you how special your mother was.
To me she was a very special lady who took me in 7yrs ago and called me her own. We loved to go shopping and getting our nails done. I will surly miss those times now it will be up me Jerry to keep the shopping up lol
Love you all…..
Debbie Huber
June 9, 2022, 11:36 am
Dear Kim,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She must have been a wonderful woman to have raised a daughter as special as you.
Becky Reatherford Smith
June 9, 2022, 7:44 pm
Sorry for your loss! I really liked Sharon! She was always very kind and sweet when she came to our house when I was a kid. Hugs to you and your family!!
Joyce Ashcraft
June 10, 2022, 12:42 am
Oh my just heard this
So sorry Jerry and family. My heart and prayers go out for you.
Donna and Randy Burke
July 12, 2022, 3:23 am
We were so surprised and saddened to learn of Sharon’s passing. Jerry and family, our heart goes out to all of you. You have our deepest sympathy.
Len,Marie & Lacey
August 22, 2022, 12:16 am
Our condolences to you Jerry