Birlew, Mary Ann Gearhart 83 Oct. 12, 1930 Dec. 05, 2013 Mary Ann Gearhart Birlew was born Oct. 12, 1930, to Walter L. Gearhart and Marie Kramer Gearhart in Worthington, Iowa. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Phillip Earl Birlew; children, Darryl, Cheryl, Karel, Melodee and Milli; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. At Mary's request, no services will be held. "We will be sweethearts in Heaven."