Mary Catherine McFarland

She was born on July 22, 1936 in Centralia, IL. She was daughter of John and Bessie (Lawson) Clark. She was raised by family members Fred and Bell Foster in Galesburg, IL. She married Roger W. Day and they later divorced. She then married Lawrence R. McFarland on July 26, 1964 in Galesburg, IL. He passed away on November 26, 2005.

She was preceded in death by her parents, foster parents, infant son, Matthew Todd McFarland, one sister Virginia Nichols, one brother, Virgil Clark, one step-daughter, Sandra March, and many aunts and uncles.

Mary is survived by one daughter Cindy S. Ushman, two granddaughters Heather and Erin Ushman of Sherman, IL, two stepdaughters Susan McFarland-Walsh of Missouri and Deborah Buck of South Carolina, two nieces, one nephew, great nieces and great nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

Mary was a 1954 graduate of Galesburg High School. She also attended Browns Business College in Galesburg.

She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for years. She served in many capacities. She is also a member of United Methodist Women. She was Secretary for fourteen years. She was a member of Northside United Methodist Church for a short time. She was currently a member of Sherman United Methodist Church. She also worked as a secretary for the Illinois Pilot’s Association. She dearly loved her family and all the family reunions throughout the years.

She also loved volunteering and meeting new people. She was a volunteer for The Midwest Mission Distribution Center for years and she also volunteered at Memorial Medical Center. Mary loved to see people smile, she loved the outdoors. She loved watching the birds and seeing the beauty of God’s creations.

According to Mary’s wished, cremation rites will be observed. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 2 pm at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, with Ken Runkle officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Memorial Medical Foundation Volunteer Services.