Gene O'Farrell's Obituary
Gene O'Farrell, 91 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Columbia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Columbia, IL. He was born in Gillette, WY, the son of the late Patrick and Mary E. (McFadden) O'Farrell. Gene was retired from civil service, St. Louis, MO, where he had worked as a cataloger, and had been a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. Gene and his wife enjoyed ballroom dancing for many years together. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was married to Mary Ellen (Stanton) O'Farrell, who survives him. They were married on June 8, 1957 in Clayton, MO.
VisitationSaturday, February 02, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pmImmaculate Conception Catholic Church411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL
ServicesSaturday, February 2, 2013 1:00 pmImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbia, IL
Private IntermentJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsIn lieu of other types of gifts, contributions are preferred to: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Building Fund, 117 E. Madison Columbia, IL 62236, or the Columbia Senior Nutrition Site.
Also SurvivingSon, Gene Patrick (Angie) O'Farrell of Lake St. Louis, MOSon, Sean Michael (Louise) O'Farrell of Chicago, ILSon, Brian Joseph (Rhonda) O'Farrell of Columbia, ILGrandchildren, Barrett and Cullen O'Farrell, and Kelly O'Farrell Other relatives and friends
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