John Michael Farrell

John Michael Farrell

John Farrell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 10, 2010.
Farrell, John Michael Of Hartland, WI, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the age of 44 years. John is survived by his parents Howard and Frances Farrel of Milwaukee, and his siblings Mike (Patti) and Cathy Ptak of Milwaukee, Tom (Jane) and Margaret Costello of California, Dan (Wanda) of Texas, Bob (Joan) of Arizona, Fran (Jeff) Dettmann of Hartland. He is preceded in death by his brother David. John is survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John had a passion for spectator sports and photography, and worked for the past several years at Arts Cameras Plus in Pewaukee as a sales associate. Many of his photographs are on display in the homes of family and friends. John was a very loving person and we will miss him very much. Donations in memory of John can be made to the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Philanthropy Department. Visitation Thursday, June 10, from 5-8PM at the Funeral Home. Prayer Service at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 11, at 11AM, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 3930 S. 92nd St. Visitation also on Friday at Church from 10:30AM until time of Mass. Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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July 7, 2010

P Jae posted to the memorial.

June 11, 2010

Linda Stingl posted to the memorial.

June 10, 2010

Karen Davies posted to the memorial.

P Jae

July 7, 2010

I just got back from a long trip yesterday, and today I went to Art's looking for John to tell him about my trip and was shocked by the news and it brought tears to my eyes. John was the main reason I would go to Art's Camera. I loved to sit and talk with him about anything, but to hear him talk about photography, anyone who knew him could instantly see his passion! All I can really say is God wanted him back sooner than this world was ready to let him go. He will be missed greatly and I will continue to honor him through my work. May God bless the family and may John Rest in Peace.

Linda Stingl

June 11, 2010

Cathy, Margaret, Joan and Bob, Mike & Patti, and the entire Farrell family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you.

Karen Davies

June 10, 2010

To the Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers. Karen (Wick) Davies

Jamie Dyckes

June 10, 2010

Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

RIP Treky

Mike Farina

June 10, 2010

I was blessed to share bible study with John and the excitment he had with his love for photography in which I myself have a passion. Our heart and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.

Kendra Fleury

June 10, 2010

Cathy, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Deepest Sympathy-Kendra

Greg Ekbom

June 10, 2010

I have been thinking about John and his participation in our Thursday am Men's Bible Study. We studied 1 Peter and I recall discussing 1 Peter 2:23-25: He[Jesus]bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds we are healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. I will miss John and think of him every time I take a picture with my Canon camera.

Jim Ganzer

June 10, 2010

Very sad news. John was the photographer for the MarquetteHoops.com website for a few years and was one of the more popular message board posters on that site where he posted under the nickname TrekYFoil.

Treky - the online Marquette basketball community will certainly miss your insight and humor!

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