Warren Francis Farrell

Warren Francis Farrell died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Santa Marta Skilled Living Home in Olathe, Kansas. He was 85 years old.

Warren was born on April 21, 1924 in Bartley, NE to Francis Joseph and Genevieve Rose (McAdams) Farrell. He graduated from Lebanon High School. He entered the US Navy on July 1, 1943, and served in the Southern Pacific as a Pharmacist's Mate Second Class during World War II. He was honorably discharged on February 1, 1946.

After his service to his county, he continued his education at Creighton University in Omaha. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy.

On August 25, 1949, he was united in marriage to Marian Louise McKillip at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook. To this union four children were born. Their first child Mary Jo was stillborn. They made their home in McCook where Warren was owner and pharmacist of Farrell's Pharmacy until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association, American Legion and McCook Elks Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle and experimental aircrafts.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Francis and Genevieve Farrell; daughter, Mary Jo Farrell; three brothers, Leonard, Jim and Bernard Farrell; and sister-in-law, Alice Farrell.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Marian Farrell of McCook now living in Olathe, KS; sons, Matthew Farrell and wife, Rebecca, of Denver, CO, Patrick Farrell and wife, Leigh, of McCook and Dr. Daniel Farrell and wife, Dr. Kathy Farrell, of Leawood, KS; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Farrell of Mesa, AZ and Roseann Farrell of North Platte, NE; six grandchildren, Ryan, Paul, Chris, Lauren, Christopher, and Nicholas; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Memorials were to be given in his name to the Knights of Columbus.

Rosary took place Thursday, January 28, 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was on Friday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery with an honorary military committal.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.