Irene M Farrell

Irene M. Farrell, 72, of Moline, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at her home, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Visitation will be Sunday, December 22 nd , from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the Rosary read at 1:30, at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 23 rd , at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1608 – 13 th Street, Moline.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in East Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church or Alleman High School. Irene Farrell was born in Moline on October 17, 1947, daughter of William and Irene (VanPuyvelde) Elder.  On June 13, 1970 in East Moline, she married Richard Farrell who survives. Irene graduated from Alleman High School and Marycrest College Summa Cum Laude.  She taught at Moline High School, and then in Arlington, VA.  She then joined her husband in the clothing business in the former LaRose Shoppe, and then at Farrell’s clothing store, retiring in 1994.  She was a member of PEO KT Chapter and also King’s Daughters.  Irene enjoyed cooking, baking, entertaining, and spending time with her family, extended family, and friends. In addition to her husband, survivors include her sisters, Theresa (Jack) Sadler and Mary Jane (Colin) Letendre, and her brother, Paul (Sheri) Elder, sister-in-law, Sue (Pete) Lingris, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom were dearly loved. Irene was a beloved Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

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