Birth date: Jul 18, 1944 Death date: Apr 18, 2025
DECATUR – Sharon Lee (Farney) Nolte, 80, of Decatur passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. Sharon was born July 18, 1944, in Moline, the daughter of Helen A. (Underfanger) and James W. Farney. After the passing of their father, Sharo Read Obituary
51 years of memories are hard to put into words. I’ve been thinking about the photos I have of Sharon at about 4 years old with the biggest, girliest bows in her hair. Quite a contrast to Sharon the grown woman! I see Rochelle and Sharon laughing so hard. I also see Sharon saying something to her and Rochelle pointing her finger and saying, “Now don’t you say that,Sharon.” Dinners at the Ribeye, trips to the zoo, and sadness at the deaths of Henry, Jim, and Grandma Helen…we shared a lifetime of joy and sorrow. 💕❤️💕
Sharon (AKA Farney or Farnsworth) and I were friends for 61 years, so there are many memories. Here are a few of my favorites
Going to Colorado where Sharon, Rochelle and I got food poisoning from the tacos (always good time)
Shopping in downtown Chicago
Skiing at Chestnut Mountain in Galena (yes, Sharon did ski....once)
Our fun times at The Old Time Piano Contest, especially in the after party room at our notorious "party" table
Sharon was a good friend, and she will be missed!
L. Jean Dady
I don't even know where to start. I meant Sharon 7 and 1/2 years ago at dialysis. I had just started and she told me that she had just started that we can navigate it together. oh boy did we navigate it together. I got to know Sharon she became my friend and my family. We have laughed together we cry together and it became lifelong friends. Sharon the world is definitely going to be a darker place without your wonderful smile and that sense of humor. I feel so totally and truly blessed to have gotten to take care of you and to have gotten to know you and very proud to call you my friend and family. Thank you for all the beautiful memories. You will forever be in my heart. I love you
