Marietta (nee Marcott) Farrar

September 14, 1929 - September 30, 2016

Marietta (nee Marcott) Farrar, 87, of Watseka, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016. She was born on September 14, 1929 in Watseka, the daughter of Eugene Marcott and Lottabelle (Walter) Marcott. Marietta married Lawrence Farrar on January 31, 1948 at the Presbyterian Parsonage in Watseka. Mrs. Farrar worked for Western Condensor for a few years before becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, bird watching, walking, and family time. Surviving Mrs. Farrar is her husband, Lawrence Farrar of Watseka; one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Becky Farrar of Bourbonnais, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandie and Brian Bohlmann of Watseka; one brother, Wilbur Marcott of Washington, IL; grandchildren, Michael Gaines of Normal, IL, Andrew Gaines of Carbondale, IL, Amy and Bob Shelton of Hughesville, Maryland, and Todd and Jaymi Bohlmann of Leroy, IL, and a very special grand dog, Baisley; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Lexi Bohlmann, and Hanna and Robbie Shelton; and many nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Robert Marcott. Graveside Services will be held privately. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, IL. Memorials in Mrs. Farrar's name can be made to the Church of God located in Watseka, Kankakee County Humane Society, and IMH Hospice.