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     Elizabeth L. McFarland, 86, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Bella Vista Care Center in Peoria Heights.

     No public visitation or services will be held.

     Elizabeth was born in LaSalle on July 2, 1924, a daughter of Victor J. and Laura C. (Young) Beaumont. She married Ross McFarland in 1967. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1998 in Peoria Heights. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jean Stum; and brother, Robert Beaumont.

     She is survived by her sister, Joanne Crowe of Lindenwood; step-daughters, Susan (Neal) Hughes of Florida and Jeanette Gronda of Grosse Ile, MI.

     Elizabeth was formerly a teacher at the Mt. Carroll School for Girls. She was a talented synchronized swimmer; an avid writer of poetry and prose; and a lover of animals.

     Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to your local animal shelter.

     Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.

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Mike and Betty Phillips Neighbor-Toledo Ave. February 6, 2011
 

Dear Family,

 

We would like to express our sympathy on the passing of your sister, Elizabeth. I haven't talked to her for awhile, but the last time she sounded good and seemed content in the Nursing Home. I hope her final days were without pain.

 

Sincerely,

Mike and Betty

jeanette Gronda step-daughter February 4, 2011
 

Dear Familly,

    We all came to know Elizabeth in different ways and she touched many lives.  She will be missed by many but we all know that she is in a better place -  writing her poetry and prose and enjoying adventures with my dad, Ross McFarland, once again.  She always talked about being reincarnted, perhaps she is but not in the way she or we would have thought, maybe as an angel with freedom that no human vessel could imagine.  For me her passing brings closure  to any connections with Peoria, Il. after almost 40 years.  It will seem very strange going back to Good Hope and not stopping to see Elizabeth and taking her out for a ride to Skyview drive and perhaps lunch and an ice-cream cone.   Fondly,  Jeanette