10/27/2025
Yvonne (Andre`) Farling, 96, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. She was born on February 22, 1929, in Hartford City, Indiana, to the late Carlos and Opal (Peterson) Andre`. A proud graduate of Hartford City High School, Class of 1947, Yvonne built a life centered on faith, family, and community.
Yvonne married Ron Farling, and together they raised seven children who were her greatest joy. She is survived by her children: Stephen (Tammy) Farling, Susan (Bob) Land, Mark (Ann) Farling, and Brigit (Tim) Green. She was preceded in death by her beloved children Michael Farling, Linda (Mark) Phillips, and Leisa Maddox.
She is also survived by her brother Jean Andre`, and was preceded in death by siblings: Mary Jane Heller, Gloria Brown, Theresa Tegarden, and Carlos “Buddy” Andre`, Jr.
Yvonne was the proud grandmother of Shannah Mesaros (children Clay, Kat, and Shea), Travis (Libby) Farling (daughter) Daphne, Brittany Farling (son Carter), Jacob Phillips (daughter Norah), Simone McArty, Rachael Farling (children Callie and Brantley), Sarah (Ryan) Grampp (children Kelsey and Eli), and Evan Cain. She was preceded in death by grandchildren: Jessica Farling, Sadie Randolph (daughters Kayla and Kyran), and Robin (Rae) Land. Yvonne also cherished several “bonus” grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her great happiness over the years.
Much of her career was with Blackford County government. Yvonne worked from 1967 until her retirement in 1999. During her tenure she served as Deputy Auditor, Deputy Clerk, County Clerk, and County Recorder. She was a proud member of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization, where she served as both President and District Director. She was President and Treasurer of the Democrat Women and was on various committees with the Hartford City Chamber of Commerce.
A lifelong resident of Hartford City until moving to Carmel, Indiana in 2014 to be near her daughters, Yvonne was a woman deeply rooted in her faith and community, where she belonged to several clubs and organizations as well as volunteer work. She was a longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and, after relocating, became a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, in Carmel.
Yvonne loved knitting, entertaining, cooking, baking, reading, and playing cards and Mexican Train with friands and family. She was also an enthusiastic fan of the Indianapolis Colts, Pacers and Fever.
Yvonne lived independently until her passing and often attributed her longevity to “living positively”, a motto she encouraged others to embrace. She will be remembered for her kindness, resilience, and warmth-and for the countless lives she touched with her love and laughter.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Kevin Hurley, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 209 S. Spring St., Hartford City. Burial immediately follows the mass in the Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation will also be at the church on Saturday, prior to the mass, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers may be made to the church, or in the form of masses to the church.
