Benny McFarland Obituary

The passing of Benny McFarland of Indianapolis, Indiana occurred on October 23, 2026. Benny, born on May 6, 1931, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Parvin McFarland and Leni McFarland (Askin); his significant other Betty Lou Lyster; his son Danny; his grandchildren, Steven and Jill; his great grandchild Austin; and his siblings, Paul, William, Gayle, Hildreth and Melvin.

He is survived by: his children, Mike McFarland, Kathy Shaffer (Mike) and Julie Dickerson (Keith); and his grandchildren, Jeff, Brad, Brian, Ty, Kyle, Drew and Taylor.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Alice Lloyd College at alc.edu/giving/ (https://alc.edu) or Hillsdale College at hillsdale.edu/support/ways-to-give/.