Virginia Helen McFarland's Obituary
Virginia Helen McFarland, 96, of Casey, IL passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born November 1, 1918 in Westfield, IL, the daughter of Arlie Otto Blanchard and Goldie Pearl Bailey Blanchard. In 1941 she married Leland L. (Lenny) McFarland in St. Charles, MO. He passed away on July 10, 1977. Survivors include her nephews, Terry Blanchard and wife Shirley of Westfield, IL; Rick Blanchard and wife Susie of Tuscola, IL and Rodney Blanchard and wife Melanie of Woodstock, GA; niece, Linda Kibler - Jensen and husband Eric of Dewey, IL and several great nephews, nieces and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie Blanchard and Goldie Blanchard Lindsey; brother, Earnie Blanchard, sister, Irene Clements and niece, Karen Shockey. Mrs. Blanchard had worked for Brown Shoe Company in St. Louis, MO; Casey Manufacturing in Casey, IL and co-owned and operated L&M Refrigeration with her husband in Indianapolis, IN for over 28 years. She loved to travel especially with her husband in their airplane. Virginia enjoyed playing Bingo and Bridge. She loved to sing and especially enjoyed spending time with her cats. She was a member of the Word of Life Church, Casey, IL. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday morning at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Word of Life Church, 10369 N. 230th St., Casey IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, November 15, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Saturday, November 15, 2014 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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