Marion Farnsworth

1923 - 2021

Farnsworth, Marion A.

EVANSVILLE - Marion A. Farnsworth, known by her family as "Toots," passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, falling just short of her 98th birthday. She was born in Alma Center, Wis., on Feb. 21, 1923. She was raised on a farm and learned incredibly early what a good day's work was. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school and earned her college degree at Madison Business College, in accounting. After college, she worked as a bookkeeper for Durfee Roofing for 28 years and then Oscar Mayer as a payroll specialist.

She also was a partner with her husband in running one of the oldest businesses in Evansville, Farnsworth Ceramics, as well as Star Printing, for 45 years.

She met her husband, Lewis, in 1970, and they had 50+ glorious years of marriage. They liked taking trips to the casino, traveling, golf and ceramics. She took on the responsibility of raising three pre-teen children, and she is survived by two children, Larry Farnsworth of Madison and Jeff (Susan) Farnsworth of Evansville.

She was also blessed with five grandchildren, Abbey (Steve) McComb, Braden Farnsworth, Alan (Emily) Farnsworth, Cody (Chelsea) Marenes and Tyler (Sarah) Marenes; along with eight, almost nine, great-grandchildren, Alliyah and Brennyn McComb, Clara, Hadley, Ensley, Wyatt, Peter, and Ethan Marenes.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Farnsworth, who passed two years ago. She is survived by her husband, Lewis (Duke).

She will always be remembered for her graciousness, willingness to serve others before herself and her great smile.

A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Evansville. A private family service will follow the visitation. Burial will be held in Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date. Ward-hurtle Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Condolences may be expressed at wardhurtley.com.