Earl W. Farrow
Formerly of Arlington Heights

Earl W. Farrow, was born July 15, 1938 in Chicago to Earl and Rose (nee Rudnik) Farrow. He died Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates.

Mr. Farrow was a firefighter with Engine 69 on the Chicago Fire Department from August 16, 1966 until he retired on Nov 29, 1998. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the outdoors. Earl served In the US Army from 1961 - 1963.

His survivors include his wife of 42 years, Mary A. nee Kummer whom he married August 7, 1965; his daughters Karla (Scott) Stevens and Julie Farrow, both of Chicago; his siblings Jacqueline Fischer, Sally Heraty and John (Mary Lou) Farrow; his aunt and uncle Maureen and Ray Rudnik. He is the uncle of eight, great uncle of 13 and great great uncle of two. Earl was the honorary uncle, cousin and friend to countless others.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Jack Heraty.

Visitation from 3:00 until 9:00 PM, with a Prayer Service, Celebration of Earl’s life and eulogies at 7:30 PM, Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 8:45 AM, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., proceeding to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 440 S. Mitchell, Arlington Heights for Mass at 9:30 AM. Burial at St. Mathias Cemetery in Hampton, Minnesota at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to Little Sisters of the Poor, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067.