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LaVerl Birk

May 14th, 1948 - Aug 8th, 2021

Funeral:  10 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora

Visitation:  9 until 10 a.m. prior to the ceremony

Interment:  Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon

 

     Floyd LaVerl Birk, age 73, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, August 8, 2021, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

     LaVerl was born May 14, 1948, in Mattoon, the son of Floyd Dean and Helen Louise (Whalen) Birk.

     LaVerl accepted and offered love unconditionally to everyone in his life.  He enjoyed participating in his workshops.  He appreciated choosing what he would wear each day, and especially prized gifts of new wristwatches and hats. 

     He is survived by a sister, Patsy Birk of Olney; and numerous cousins.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     A funeral ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Visitation will be from 9 until 10 a.m. prior to the ceremony.  Interment will take place Wednesday at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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Susan Spitz

August 9th

Rest in peace my sweet little buddy..love you..

Rhonda Evans

August 10th

Back when he was at Flora Manor in the eighties , my mother and then my daughter worked there and I came in a lot and was always greeted by him and his sister Patsy. He was a very sweet guy and very freindly. I enjoyed seeing and talking with him.

Marilyn ODell

August 11th

So sorry for your loss, Laverl was a loving guy, full of fun& laughter, he will be missed by all who knew him, Lots of hugs& prayers for his sister Pasty& all the family.

Cindy mcallister

August 12th

Rest in peace my friend

Steve and Gayla Karns

August 21st

Rest In Peace buddy

 

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Frank & Bright Funeral Home
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Flora, Illinois 62839

Phone : (618) 662-2141
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