Sarah Christine Birsic
Sarah Christine Birsic Obituary
Sarah Christine Birsic, age 25, of 910 Birdie Lane Quincy, IL died on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 1:20AM in Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 6, 1987 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Dr. William Birsic and Kathleen (Yonosik) Birsic.
Sarah attended Quincy Notre Dame High School, and graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 2005. She then attended the University of Missouri where she was in the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2009. She graduated with honors with a Human Resource Management degree from Lindenwood University in 2011.
She was most recently employed by Kohl Wholesale as a Human Resource Specialist.
Sarah was of the Roman Catholic faith and had been a member of All Saints Parish. Sarah was a cheerleader at both QND and QHS. She had a beautiful voice and sang in the chorus and QHS Show Choir. She had many friends, all of whom she cherished and she received much love from them in return. Sarah also loved her two dogs, Jersey and Ziggy, who she shared with in a long term relationship with Spencer Beaston of Quincy.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother William Birsic Jr. of Quincy; her maternal grandfather Edward Yonosik of Marianna, PA, and her paternal grandmother Margaret Birsic of Wexford, PA. Many aunts, uncles, cousins also survive.
Sarah was preceded in death by maternal grandmother Beatrice Yonosik, paternal grandfather Ivan Birsic, and her dear aunt Joan Dawson.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, by the Monsignor Michael Kuse. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh.
Memorials are suggested to the National Pancreas Foundation, 101 Federal Street, Suite 1900, Boston, MA 02110, The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, (JDRF)26 Broadway, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 and the Quincy Humane Society 1701 North 36th Street Quincy, IL 62301.
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Bill and family, I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kathleen and Bill – we recently learned about Sarah’s accident. We are deeply saddened by your devastating loss. We wish you strength and comfort during the difficult times ahead. Love, Kathleen and Richard Serano
( Aunt Beatrice’s daughter)
I did not have the pleasure of knowing your daughter, however , my daughter worked with her at Kohls and was very saddened about her sudden and tragic death. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Kathy, I just heard of your tragic loss and wanted to let you know that you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Losing a child is so very, very difficult, and my heart breaks for you. Please know that those around you care.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. My daughter Clara enjoyed meeting your daughter at Kohl this summer (my husband is one of the owners of Kohl) and was so sad to hear of her passing. Sincerely, Laura Gerdes Ehrhart (Chip Gerdes’ sister)
I was sorry to hear your sad news through Aunt Virginia. I can’t imagine anything worse than losing a child. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love from your cousin, Teri
Bill, Kathy and Bill Jr., Our hearts are hurting and deeply sadden of the loss of Sarah, We pray for you and your family peace and comfort durring this time of sorrow.
Sarah was a bright, beautiful and our world is sad to see her go, but heaven has just gained the most amazing angel. We pray for your family every day. God bless you in this difficult time.
Our love and prayers at this difficult time. We wish we could be there to give our hugs. Hold on tight to each other. Sarah will be greatly missed.
Bill, Very sorry to hear of your daughter’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. John & Judy Woffington
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It has hit heavy on out hearts the loss of such an amazing and beautiful young lady. I had the pleasure of signing with her and going to high school with her. Her bright mind beautiful smile and cheerful personality always made people smile. She was always there for her friends and would do anything to help people. God has an amazing angel at his side, and she is watching over us all
So very sad for your loss my prayers go out to the family.
Kathy and family—so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Dr. Bill, Aunt Kathy, and Billy,
I am so sorry for the loss of Sarah, a loved one. She was a great person that touched the lives of many people.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Janelle
Dear Bill and Kathy — we are saddened by this news and send you our greatest sympathy. Try to be strong with the memories of Sarah’s happy life.
My condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Bill & Kathleen,
We cannot begin to express our heartfelt sorrow for your family. Please know that we will be praying for all of you every day. With our sincere sympathies,
Peg, Sara and Jim Risbin
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Dear Bill and Kathleen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May time help ease the pain and the warmth of your family envelop you in a blanket of love and comfort.
Judy and Mark Fuller
So very sorry for such an unimaginable loss. Sending up prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So ver sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for comfort
Thoughts and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for the loss of your daughter, Sarah. Losing a child brings unimaginable pain. Your family is in our prayers. Terry and Tim
May the love of those around you and the hugs from Jersey and Ziggy help you through the days ahead.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family.
Words cannot express how sorry we are to have heard of your tragic loss. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Bill & Kat- Words cannot express the feelings you must be going through. Just read Sarahs Obituary. Very beautiful!! And I love the picture!! Sending hugs to you!!
Kathy and Bill Words can not express how we feel of the loss of your beautiful daughter Sarah. You are in our thought and prayers.