Birth date: Dec 8, 1929 Death date: Jul 15, 2021
CHARLESTON, IL - H. Gene McFarland of Charleston, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in the presence of his daughter, sister-in-law, two nieces and a close friend. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 Read Obituary
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mr. McFarland. I am just finding this on New Year's Eve, when I like to reflect on the blessings in my life. In 1979, Mr. McFarland's ballroom dance class was one of my favorite college classes. As such, I
I will never forget the wonderful coach and great friend Mac was to me and so many others.
Gene and Dolly always welcomed me into their home. Loved watching Gene load his shot guns shells in his garage on Hunley Drive. Great friends to my mom and dad. What a outstanding role model for us kids on Hunley Drive Olney
He was my track coach in Olney. What a terrific man and inspiration to all. So sorry to hear of his passing. Dr. EDWARD MILLER
Jeanna, I am so saddened at the loss of your dad. He was the kindest man, & I have such fond memories of him at the EIU Student Rec Center. Once, I somehow showed up right after one of the ballroom dance classes he & your sweet mom had just taught. He whi
Dolly and Gene were our neighbors and Dolly was my PE teacher at CHS. They were fun loving good people. They are missed.
Lynn and family, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Know that we will hold you all in prayer as you go through this time. He and your mom were very special people in the Charleston community!
Our thoughts and prayers for Gene’s (Mac) family. What a great instructor, gentleman and all around guy!!! Dan and I were student leaders at ERHS in Olney under Mac and Dolly…. What a tremendous team they made! Great memories of both of th
Jeanna, So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences & prayers as you grieve this loss. Belinda (Stoltz) & Don Pottorff
Professor McFarland subbed for my EIU ballroom dance teacher the day he taught the polka, and it was the greatest day of my life. I had watched Lawrence Welk with my father and observed the dance on many occasions, but never danced the polka….until
