John Farrell

John R. Farrell of Garfield died Oct. 20, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 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 45-year career in commercial insurance, retiring in 2006 and moving to Garfield, Ark. 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 1300s 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 brother, Kevin Farrell. Survivors are his wife of 26 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, Colo.; 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. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.