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Garland Lefler Obituary
Garland Lloyd Lefler, age 87, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst.
He was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Stronghurst, the son of Lloyd and Millie Leinbach Lefler. On Feb. 11, 1961, he married Trudi Dowell in the Stronghurst United Methodist Church.
Garland farmed in Henderson County his entire life. He enjoyed traveling, collecting toy tractors, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Trudi; two sons, Mark (Sara) Lefler and Mitch (Debra) Lefler, both of Stronghurst; four grandchildren, Mara (Blake) Bessine and Myles (Shannen) Lefler, both of Stronghurst, Garret Lefler of the Quad Cities, and Rachel Lefler of Brooklyn, New York; and five great-grandchildren, Forrest and Brooklyn Lefler, and Holden, Lane, and Charlotte Bessine.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst, where the family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Banks & Beals. Burial will follow in the Stronghurst Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst United Methodist Church, Stronghurst Senior Center, and Family Outreach Community Center.
Please visit Garland's obituary at banksandbeals.com to leave a condolence.
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