McFarland, Elayne Margaret of Plymouth, MN. Born October 29, 1922 in Lake City, MN. Passed away September 24, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Royal. Survived by sons Richard (Carole), Mark (Terry), Timothy; daughter, Mary Kay Backhaus (Keith); grandchildren, Andrew (Joey), Nicholas (Andrea), Jeff (Hayley), Erin (Seth), and Peter (Caleigh); great-grandchildren, Logan, Charlie, Jackson, Lou, Hattie, Leo, Cullen, Max and Aletta. Private family service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children's or Minnesota Humane Society. GILLBROTHERS.com NEW HOPE, MN 763.531.1777