Florence Ann Farrell

Visitation

Friday, June 13, 2008

2:30 PM

 Ohde Twit Funeral Home

Carroll, Iowa

Rosary at 3:00 PM

Vigil Service at 7:00 PM

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, June 14, 2008

10:30 AM

St. Lawrence Catholic Church Carroll, Iowa

Fr. Timothy Schott, Celebrant

Lector

Deacon Donald Barnes

Honorary Pallbearers

Mark Farrell, Greg Farrell, and Michael Marshall

Pallbearers

Chris Marshall and Tessa Farrell

Music  

Marcy Anderson and the St. Lawrence Choir

Florence Ann, daughter of George and Anna (Skalla) Busche was born September 2, 1919 at Hale Center, Texas.  She died at her home in Carroll, Iowa on May 17, 2008 at the age of 88.  She attended St. Angela Academy in Carroll.  On February 17, 1941 she was united in marriage to Delbert Farrell at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa by Fr. Arnold Ahlers.

Florence was a member of St. Lawrence Church and Womens Guild in Carroll, RSVP, and the St. Anthony Hospital Auxiliary.  She owned and operated  with her husband theaters in Carroll, Storm Lake, Cherokee, and Jefferson.  She enjoyed arranging flowers and spending time with her grandchildren and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: George and Melvin Busche; sisters: Agnes Neil, and Clara Simon; and a grandson Bradley Marshall.

Florence is survived by her husband Delbert of 67 years of Carroll, Iowa; son: David Farrell and wife Joanne 0f Dunellon , Florida; daughters: Barbara Marshall and husband David of Goodyear, Arizona, and Nancy Farrell of Ft. Collins, Colorado; grandchildren: Mark Farrell and wife Peggy, Greg Farrell and wife Autumn, Michael Marshall and wife Diane, Chris Marshall and Tessa Farrell; and  great grandchildren: Madison Marshall and Dustin Schallort; sister: Helen Quinn of Carroll; sisters-in-law: Maxine Busche of Carroll and Elayne Busche Stalzer of Carroll; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for St. Anthony Hospice.