Photo courtesy of Teahen Funeral Home - Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 22, 1924 – Sep 10, 2020
Bernadette “Bernie” Farrell, 95, passed away on September 10, 2020, at Northbrook Manor in Cedar Rapids, of natural causes. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 11 to 12 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home. A mass will be held on Friday, September 18, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, in Hiawatha by Rev. Gary Mayer. The burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. All in attendance are required to wear a mask and respect social distancing guidelines.
Bernadette is survived by her children, George Svoboda, Cedar Rapids, Joseph (Jackie) Svoboda, Georgia, Deborah (Tim) O’Brien, Cedar Rapids, David (Teri), Svoboda, Texas and many grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Bernadette was born on September 22, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Anne Horsch. She married Jim Farrell in 1970 they were together until his death in 1995. She retired from Rockwell Collins after 23 years. After that she wintered in Texas for 28 years. She was an avid walker, enjoyed playing dominoes with the family, going out to lunch with friends, crocheting and jigsaw puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, and three sisters.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Read MoreMy thoughts and prayers are with you. I always enjoyed talking with Aunt Bern. She always had good stories to tell.Miss you Aunt Bern. Love Tina
Christine Bitzer
September 18, 2020 | Springfield, IL | Family
Cousins, your Mom was always my favorite aunt. She was a good lady. I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget our trips “to the farm” and your holiday trips to Chicago. Good memories.
Cathy Hanisits
September 18, 2020 | Denver, CO | Family
It was an honor to have known her and be a small part of her life, may she rest in peace.
Julie Swenka (Chalupsky)
September 15, 2020 | IA | Family
