Photo courtesy of Sisco Funeral Home, Inc. - Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge, Arkansas
Sep 23, 1940 – Oct 20, 2014 (Age 74)
John R. Farrell of Garfield died October 20, 2014 at his home.
He was born September 23, 1940 in Chicago to Bernard Farrell and Elizabeth Cope Farrell. He attended Loyola University in Illinois and earned a bachelor's degree. He enlisted in the Illinois National Guard from 1962-1968. After his military service, John began a forty-five year career in commercial insurance, retiring in 2006 and moving to Garfield, Arkansas. He and his wife Kathy built their dream home on Beaver Lake. In addition to his charitable activities, in retirement John was able to spend time on his favorite hobbies; fishing and model railroading including construction and completion of his own 1300' model railroad empire. John R. Farrell lived a full life, making a difference in all the aspects of his life-personal, business and charitable giving. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father and a brother, Kevin Farrell
Survivors are his wife of twenty-six years Kathy Farrell of the home; his mother, Elizabeth Alford of Arlington Heights, Ill; a sister, Patricia Mongoven of Prospect Heights, Ill.; two nephews, Terrence Mongoven of Prospect Heights, Ill, and Gregory Farrell of Parker, Co.; a neice, Kimberly Mongoven, of Prospect Heights, Ill.
No services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County, 2113 Little Flock Drive, Little Flock, Ar. 72756
Time Stands Still. Condolences to you Kathleen Farrell. Just read the obituary of John. May God Bless you, his acknowledged family and those forgotten.
Katharina Schuster Farrell
April 28, 2023 | Family
I think John and my father were friends. Sorry for your loss.
Eric Neibert
January 03, 2016 | Chicago, IL
John was a wonderful mentor to me in the early days of my insurance career. I owe him a debt of gratitude for his impact on my insurance career. I am saddened by his passing. I had always hoped to have one more conversation with him. Kathy, Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
October 30, 2014
Although John and I attended Loyola at the same time, I didn't meet him until 1966 when he worked for Liberty Mutual. Thus began a 30 to 40 year business relationship. Sad too hear of his passing.
Richard J Schmidt
October 29, 2014 | Crystal Lake, IL
So sorry to hear of John's passing, He was a great person. Remembering your fishing adventures, his trains and you both enjoying life, family & the dogs.
I loved when he showed us the train room (s) in the house in Palatine, IL
Kath - My thoughts & prayers are with you always. Love you, Rose
Rose Queen
October 28, 2014 | Palos Hills, IL
Kathy and Family,
Mary and I are so grateful and blessed to have known John and been friends with you and John for so many years. I still remember the first time we met you and John when you visited us while looking for land to build your dream home. And, we remember all the great times we have shared since then. John was always the greatest host in showing our grandchildren his train layout. Not sure but what he enjoyed it as much as the grandchildren did.
Kathy, we will keep...
Dick & Mary Knapp
October 23, 2014 | Garfield, AR
John was a friend and great contributer to his community. We'll miss him.
Henry&Carole Gresham
October 23, 2014 | Garfield, AR
It was a great pleasure to have known him!
Ward Hammond
October 22, 2014 | Rogers, AR
My dear friend, I will miss you. You have taught me many things that you may have never relized. God bless you.
Nick Santoro
October 21, 2014 | Schaumburg, IL