Lila McFarlin

Lila Mae McFarlin, age 86 of Montello, passed away early Friday, August 20, 2010 surrounded by her family at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born in Minnesota on April 21, 1924 to John and Belle (Tower) Henry. In June of 1941 she married Gordon McFarlin and together they raised a family of 10 children. Lila enjoyed reading and writing poetry, gardening, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family, especially her many grand and great-grandchildren. She was a very devoted person, reading scriptures daily and she enjoyed listening to religious music as well as playing music. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Lila is survived by: two sons: Dennis (Gerri) of Jacksonville, FL and Gordon Jr. of Montello, five daughters: Kathy (Gary) Morrical of Janesville, Mary (Joe) Larson of Stevens Point, Paula (Jesse) Knutson of West Allis, Lona (Randy) Hardell of Montello, and Lori (Mark) Murphy of Pardeeville. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Lila is further survived by her sister, Ada Hietala of Bovey, MN. Lila is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, parents and 3 sons: Gene, Michael, and James McFarlin as well as grandchildren Jesse and Sherry McFarlin. She is also preceded in death by three sisters: Lola, Eva and Olive and one brother. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at noon at the Crawford Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Knutson officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at New Chester Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County.

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Visitation
Monday, August 23, 2010
Funeral Service
Monday, August 23, 2010
Burial
Monday, August 23, 2010