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Michael McFarlane Obituary

McFARLANE Michael "Mike" McFarlane, age 53, of Columbus, died suddenly at home, Sunday, December 30, 2007. Currently employed by CSI. Formerly employed by Goal Systems, Legent, Compuserve, Soloman Software, and Chemical Abstracts. Preceded in death by parents Ronald McFarlane and Jane Harvey. Survived by his son, Christopher McFarlane of Findlay, OH; brother, Mark (Sonia) McFarlane of Saudi Arabia; former wife and friend, Mary Jo McFarlane of Findlay, OH; other relatives and friends. Mike will be also be remembered as an accomplished musician. Memorial Service 3 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008, at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. The Rev. Stephen Smith officiating. Family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Contributions may be made to Michael J. McFarlane Memorial Fund c/o Christopher McFarlane, 1932 Queenswood Dr., Apt. 6, Findlay, Oh. 45840. Condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2008.

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Clare Bell

January 8, 2008

My sympathies are extended to you, Mary Jo and Chris, during this time of transition. It has been many years since my family has been in contact with you, but fond memories remain.

Meghan Stabler

January 7, 2008

News of Michael's passing only just came to me via people in the UK. I am truly saddened to hear that he has passed, I worked with Mike at Goal Systems many years ago and truly valued his friendship, laughter and inate sense of comedy.

In my prayers,

Elizabeth Grover

January 7, 2008

Chris and Mary Jo, our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you. So sorry! Love from John and Elizabeth Grover

Richard and Meg Hufford

January 5, 2008

Christopher,Mark and Sonia...You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time...I'll always remember Mike sitting behind his drums and grinning ear to ear.Thanks for all the memories from Hinsdale South. May you sense God's Peace and comfort in the coming days.

Cathy Zupan

January 4, 2008

Love you always Michael...

Don Domenico

January 4, 2008

Lord, please let Michael know that we will miss him and that we love him unconditionally even in death. Rest in Peace. The Peace you were searching for when I met you.
Your family is in my prayers. With deepest sympathy to Christopher.
God Bless
Don D.
Newark Ohio

Michael and Megan Williams

January 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family at this sad time. Mike was always a good friend and quick with a joke or some words of wisdom. Rest in peace Mike.

Ed Pollock

January 3, 2008

I was shocked and so sorry to hear of Mike's sudden passing. I have so many fond memories of my friend and "brother" from our days at Goal Systems, and afterward. Please know that my prayers are with the family.

Liz MacRae

January 3, 2008

Michael,
I love you so much! You were a caring and true friend. I will never forget you or your wacky ways. You were with me during a pivotal time in my life and you taught me many lessons. I just want to go back to that time and hear your words of wisdom one more time and give you a hug, but I can't and it hurts a lot. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything Michael!!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

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