Michael R. Farrell
September 13, 1952 ~ January 15, 2013
Michael R. Farrell, 60, of Swisher, died at home on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, following a short illness. A private family gathering was held. Arrangements are by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include his mother, Nancy Farrell of Lombard, Illinois; his wife, Darlene Farrell of Swisher; children, Rachel Farrell of North Liberty, Joshua (Angel) Farrell of St. Charles, Missouri, and Nicholas (Kristy) Farrell of Shellsburg, Iowa; sister, Karen Fine-Freeman of Lombard, Illinois; two brothers, Gregory (Lara) Farrell of Fullerton, California, and Matthew (Gina) Farrell of Aliso Viejo, Californa); and step children, Crissy (Tracey) Jarmon of Marion, Iowa, and Michael (Annie) Prohaska of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Ashley Vasquez, Nicholas Parsons, Lexis Melsha, Phoenix Farrell, Everest Farrell, Wesley Farrell, Broden Farrell, and Henry Farrell; two great grandchildren, Macey and Madaxx; 14 step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Russell (Shannon) Haun of Rockton, Illinois; and two sisters-in-law, Marlene (Ray) Bussey of Roscoe, Illinois, and Lois (Steve) Snyder of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. Mike was born September 13, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Omer John 'Jack' and Nancy (English) Farrell. He married Darlene Haun Prohaska on November 22, 1989. Mike owned and operated United Advertising Service for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, his faithful dog, Buddy; and many good friends.
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Darlene, Rachel and family:
I have known Mike since he was a dashing,mischievous teenager. Sometimes the road ahead doesn’t turn out the way we expected. I am so sorry for your loss, and for the suffering his ill-health has brought you. My he now rest in peace and may you find joy in knowing he is in a resting place.
Hugs and Prayers,
Jill & Jim Hidinger
Josh & Nick & family… So sorry for your loss.
Dear Farrell family (and Tank),
May I extend my deepest condolences to ALL of you at this time.
Unlike others that have worked for UAS, I have only known Mike for a short time and came to know him through our phone conversations. In that time, we shared many laughs and many of the same insights regarding the world that surrounds us. He knew his work well and had an eye for detail.
Darlene, just know he loved you so much. He often referred to you as “Dar, Dar.”
Only now, with this picture, I am able to see the voice behind the phone but it is with much sadness that it must be this way.
Rest in peace Mike.
Rena
To Karen and the rest of Mike’s family. I was very sorry to hear of your brother’s death. I hope you all are enjoying the many good memories I’m sure he left behind.
Darlene, Thinking of you and your family. Mike was truly a great friend whom I will miss deeply. Will miss him calling you Dar Dar and his phone calls and him saying “Hey kid”.
God Bless
Cary and Nadine Zumhof
What it meant to lose you,
No one can ever know.
But we know you would want us
To let free of all the sorrow.
Since you’ll never be forgotten,
We pledge to you today,
A hollowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay.
Darlene and family:You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mike was my dearest and closest male friend and I’m going to really miss him, but I’m going to have all the memories of all the good times we shared and the work we did together.