Verla McFarlin

Verla M. McFarlin, 82, of Sparland passed away peacefully with her children by her side at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria on May 8, 2016. Born in Benson on July 24, 1933 to the late Jacob and Emma Denne Oltman, she married Walter McFarlin on May 29, 1952 in Washburn. Walter died on July 24, 2004.

Surviving are her children: Julie (Don) Dawson of Hopewell; Dan McFarlin of Island Lake; Lisa McFarlin of Peoria; sisters Betty (Frank) Bugg of Hemet, CA; Linda (Ron) Pringle of Lacon; brother Jack (Carol) Oltman of Chillicothe; and grandchildren Tyler, Brandon, Brian, and Matt.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers Marvin, Merle, and Earl Oltman.

Services will be held on Friday, May 13 at 11 am at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon with a visitation on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm also at Lenz. Robert Murphy will officiate and burial will be in the Henry Cemetery.

Memorials can be left to Richard L. Owens Hospice House in her name. Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com

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Visitation

MAY 12. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

Lenz Memorial Home
823 Fifth Street
Lacon, IL 61540

Funeral Service

MAY 13. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Lenz Memorial Home
823 Fifth Street
Lacon, IL 61540

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