Mr. Earle Farnum, age 72 of Anna, passed away in his sleep, early Sunday morning, October 30, 2016 at his home. He was born June 9, 1944 in Chicago, the son of Earl Willis and Gertrude Rita (Moran) Farnum.
Earle is survived by his two sisters, Patricia Hogan of Villa Park, and Joan Kuchta of Watertown, WI; and all his family and friends at Independent Living.
Earle had encephalitis at a early age and spent most of his life in care. He had many struggles through life but he had a loving family that was blessed he was able to know them. Earle liked coffee, cowboys and Indians, Halloween, Santa Clause and pumpkin pie. Everyone loved Earl and he loved them.
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