Jack "Farley" McFarland's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Cortland, Illinois

Jack "Farley" McFarland

December 14, 1951 - October 29, 2025 (73 years old)

Cortland, Illinois

Jack "Farley" McFarland's obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Cortland, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Finch Funeral Home

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Jack "Farley" McFarland

December 14, 1951 - October 29, 2025 (73 years old)

Cortland, Illinois

Jack McFarland Obituary

The memory of Jack McFarland of Cortland, Illinois, who passed away on October 29, 2025 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack McFarland to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, JJ McFarland and Evelyn McFarland (Solma); his daughter Shannon Leigh McFarland; his mother-in-law Betty Marsh; his sister-in-law Lynn Frantum; and his cousins, Barbara Verdoorn and Douglas Verdoorn.

He is survived by: his wife Susan McFarland; his daughter Kaylee McFarland; his niece Emily Dailey; his great-nephews, Brian and Shaun Dailey; his cousins, Ronald Verdoorn, Brenda McWhorter, Carol Lindsey, Erin Siminoff (Jamie) and Ollie; his brother William McFarland; his friend Bob Craycraft; his aunt Rubye; his uncle Earl Solma; his pets, Farley, Clyde, Bonnie and Tommy; Georgian Peplos, Emily Reese, Rachel Wozniak and Danielle Wisdom.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Finch Funeral Home (310 Oak St, DeKalb, IL 60115). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Finch Funeral Home



Tue

Nov 04

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Finch Funeral Home
310 Oak St, DeKalb, IL 60115

Tue

Nov 04

Funeral service

7:00 PM

Finch Funeral Home
310 Oak St, DeKalb, IL 60115

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