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Dr. Kathryn Elizabeth "Beth" McFarland-Wilson
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Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, raised in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, Beth graduated from Hinsdale High School and went on to earn her first degree from North Central College. Beth McFarland-Wilson earned an astounding five degrees in her lifetime: two bachelor's, two master's and one PhD. She dedicated her life to teaching her students to read and write, knowing this was essential to their success and a life spent reading was a good one.
Beth McFarland-Wilson is survived by her husband, Randolph Wilson, and her children, Thomas Barnard (Jessica), Daniel Barnard (Jennifer), Brynne Clippard (Tom), and Steven Barnard (Natalie); and her beloved grandchildren, Vivienne, Katie, Thomas, David, Brian, Steven, Lennox, Penelope, Lydia, and Owen.
A visitation will be held at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187 on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations to Samaritan's Purse or the Lurie Cancer Center would be greatly appreciated.
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Autumn South
February 24, 2025
Truly a wonderful teacher who always loved to know how her students were doing. We´ll miss you and take a piece of you into every classroom we walk into.
Eliza Kramarz
February 23, 2025
She was such a great teacher and mentor. Uplifted everyone. Taught me things I will never forget. She was kind and positive and radiated sunshine.
Tom McFarland
February 18, 2025
My little sister...too many things to list in such a space as this. I've known you for your whole life, and know you're at peace with Christ now! Too many already missing you now, but know we're looking forward to the day we'll see each other again! Love you bunches! Tom McFarland
The Hultgren Family and Staff
February 18, 2025
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