Dr. John R. McFarland

Laurie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know how close you were to him. I will keep you in deep prayers and thoughts, along with the rest of your family. Call me anytime. Take care.
Your friend, Dian Moore

Dear Karen and Family,
I was saddened to learn of your loss from Esther Miller. I met John through Esther and Bill (my father) Miller when visiting them in Topeka. John is a funny and engaging person who gave generously of his heart and his time. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Dear Karen and Family,

I knew John through my father Bill Miller and his wife Esther. When I came to visit at their house I can remember seeing John working in his yard. He was also always there to help out and lend a helping hand when we needed it. I know that my father and esther both cherised their friendship with him. He will truely missed and was a great human being.

John Miller

Dear Karen and family,
I can't believe he is gone. The world just lost a wonderful light when John passed. I quit working for John when I was about to deliver my oldest- now 23 yrs old. Those years have passed by so quickly. I loved John. He was a role model of how to live a life well for both Bob and I. I treasure the many years I worked for him. I will always remember his grace, his sense of humor, and his endless patience!! His life truly mattered and he will never be forgotten.
Kathy Lohse

Dr. McFarland was a humble, funny man who befriended in the late 1970s when I was 18 years old, new to Topeka. He was also my daughter's first dentist and needless to say, she is not afraid of dentists.

What a sweetheart Dr. McFarland was! It was a privilege and a pleasure for us to know him through his volunteer service at Marian Clinic Dental. Encountering him at Topeka Jazz Workshop events and other community happenings always made the occasions brighter. We will miss this true gentleman! Our sympathy to Karen and all of his family.

Dear Karen & family,
We just heard about Dr McFarland's passing. He a good man. I enjoyed knowing him through Gage Dental & Bill enjoyed playing racquetball with him. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss,
Linda & Bill Putnam

Dear McFarland Family,
John was a great man and a good friend to many including our family (The Hoag Family). He was our dentist and friend of many years. He will be greatly missed. Please accept our condolonces and our wish that you know how great of a person your father/husband was.

I am greatly saddened by John's passing. And that I cannot attend the service today (I am out of state). John was the best dentist I ever had, and my "racquetball hero"(long story). I am not surprised by how many of these condolences use the description: "Gentleman".

Dear Karen and family,

Please accept my profound condolences for your lose. It was an honor for me to cross paths with Dr. Mcfarland in life. He made wednesdays at Marian Clinic Dental very special. We will forever be grateful for the compassionate care he rendered to our patients.
His was life well lived. May his soul rest in peace.

In 1993, as I neared the end of hygiene school, Dr. McFarland approached me about a position on his staff. I will never forget the recommendation given to me by a hygienist, who said, "well, even though he may be near retirement, you would still have about 5 years to work for a doctor who would give you a great foundation: you would be a part of a highly-professional team that provides excellent dentisty." Those words came from Nita Percy, and fortunately, I heeded them! Dr. McFarland WAS the example of professionalism and integrity. He took dentistry seriously and was as devoted to it as a person could be. He treated all people with respect and compassion regardless of social standing or position. I was proud to be a part of the staff and admired his work. I never questioned his ethics. Although it's been 10 years since he retired, our patients still ask about him....he has not been forgotten. He was loved by many and will be remembered by all!

Dear Karen, we learned of John's passing this week & wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to you & the family. John was one of the highlights of our 10 year experience in Topeka. Both as our family dentist & friend. He had that special quality about him whether it be on a professional or personal level.
Our best to you & the family.
PJ & John

We have lost a true gentleman with a smile that light up the room. He will be missed by the Greene family!

My deepest condolences to Karen and the rest of the family. I had the honor of working with John as the former director of the Marian Clinic Dental. No matter how bad of a week we may had, Wednesdays were always special because John would be there. Every so often we would find a patient that needed special treatment out of the scope of our care and that no one would take, John was always there to make a phone call and make it happen. He would open doors for the people in need.
The dental community and the Non profit dental network in Kansas have lost a friend. He will always be in our hearts.

Dear Karen and family,I was so sorry to hear John had passed away.He was always so strong and fought long and hard thru his illness.He was so kind and humble.He was one of the best clinical dentist you could meet,and also one of the most caring.The dental world has lost one of their finest.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,Always Barb Keck

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Karen, Mark, Scott, Laurie and Family--I am sending you all hugs and continued prayers that knowing John is finally home and at peace will eventually ease your pain. I am truly saddened at his passing, but feel honored to have known and called him my friend as well as mentor.

My parents spoke of John so very highly and praised all of the good work that he did. We were blessed to have had a couple of great men in our lives, even if just for a little while. I can only think of the fun they are having right now....
Thinking of your family and praying that you have peace in your heart and happy memories to keep you smiling. Much love - Debra Miglionico (daughter of Dr Bob and Gayle Burns)

Karen,
Even when we are prepared for the inevitable, because of the lengthy illness John had, we are still shocked when we learn about his death. Dating from our racquetball playing days, we five would extend our time togehter by going for donuts and coffee and talk, which later expanded into free-wheeling lunches were one or another of the five of us would hold forth on topics of the day. Today we are saddened by the thought that there will be no more donuts and coffee or long, enjoyable lunches where we "old guys" could talk freely about whatever came to mind. You and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days that come.
Mike and Christina Mc Curtain

Everybody will miss John. We shared many happy hours doing all kinds of things since we met in Dental School. He enriched our lives as he did those he touched.
Herschel and Jacque Stroud

Dear Karen,
We will really miss John at the boys games and hope you will continue to attend. John was always so supportive of all the boys especially Cody. I will so miss seeing him on the sidelines. He will be truely missed.

We all are greatly saddened... Our prayers for your family and friends is that you will be comforted by your memories of him and... the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort will bring you a measure of peace in your hearts.

I am sorry to hear about Dr. McFarland. He was a very caring dentist and person. He always had your best interest at heart....He always said we were like his family. I still go to Gage Dental....May He Rest in Peace

I was sorry to hear about Dr. McFarland, I remember going to him as a child. Very nice, and gentle.
Sue Myzer

Dear Karen
I was very sorry to hear of John's death. A great man and dentist.
My condolences to you and your family. He will forever be missed.

Howard and Pat Eppinger
Loudon. Tenn

To the Dr John Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of such a kind and caring man. His work is reflected in the smile of his family and thousands of patients. I will never forget his humor and the time shared with Dr John, Mark, Scott and Joel on ski trips. I learned to enjoy racketball through Dr John and his boys. He always won:) Peace be with you all in this difficult time.

We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a dear friend and teammate. We didn't get to see him nearly as much as we would have liked. I will forward this to his teammates. Your friends John and LaVivian Drake in Lawrence

Karen and family of John, He was a great man, and put up a huge fight with his cancer. It was a long hard battle and God has finally taken him up to be with Him up there in that perfect place.
May God help you through your grieving time.

I was so sorry to hear about Dr. McFarlands passing-He was the nicest kindess sweetest person individual and boss I knew-I thought of him often-and will truely miss him-my deepest sympathy to the family-Pam Fowler

We are so sorry to hear about John's passing. Karen our prayers are with you and your family as you get through this time together and reflect on all the wonderful memories that you and John had together.
Love, Tony and Karla Beckler