Marie Birkeland was born June 13, 1919, at Chicago, Illinois, to Francis and Marie Kurka. She married James Birkeland on October 18, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Birkeland lived in Cotter for 27 years, moving from Medhanh, Illinois in 1977. Survivors: Husband, James M. Birkeland Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 brother, and 1 sister. Visitation: private Funeral: private Burial: private Additional Notes: Arrangements by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.