Mary "Fran" Layman's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2025 in Harvard, Illinois

Mary "Fran" Layman

September 10, 1938 - December 25, 2025 (87 years old)

Harvard, Illinois

Mary "Fran" Layman's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2025 in Harvard, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home

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Mary "Fran" Layman

September 10, 1938 - December 25, 2025 (87 years old)

Harvard, Illinois

Mary Layman Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Mary Layman of Harvard, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Layman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Smith and Ruth Smith (Hooper); her son Chad Layman; her sons-in-law, Mitchell "Mitch" Garman and Jeff Peters; her sister Catherine Smith; and her sister-in-law Karen Garey.

She is survived by: her husband Larry Layman; her children, Ruth Garman (Bill Loy), Derek Layman (Laura), Stephanie "Stacy" Peters and Diane Pelayo (Roy Luth); her grandchildren, Katie, Jacob, Zack, Matt, Hillary, Roni and Karla; and her great grandchildren, AJ, Maxx, Mikele, Daveon, Kayleigh, Omari, Alivia and Daniela.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home



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