Farrell Kane Obituary

My deepest condolences.

Father Farrell it was a wonderful opportunity to work with you. I will treasure the time I was allowed to spend with you.

This was a great man, and a major plus to his order!..Class of '77 DeSales HS..

Remember only good things about Fr. Farrell.He lead by example

I remember him fondly from my time at De Sales in the late 60's. He was the disciplinarian in my freshman year so we got to know each other well. He will be missed. RIP Father Farrell.

It was a pleasure to know you and work with you on the Vicariate I team. You will always be in our prayers and fond memories.

Father Farrell was one of the main reasons that made my time at Desales High School so memorable. He was a kind gentle man and a great leader. Rest in peace Father and thank you for being part of my life.

It was a pleasure to have met Fr.John on several occasions. He brought the sunshine with him when he came to Ireland some years ago.May he rest in peace. From Michael and Breda Keane and family, Carrowkeel, Ballinrobe, Co.mayo, Ireland

A great priest and teacher.

DeSales High School Class of 1968

Rest in Peace Fr. Farrell. Thank you for being the founder, of what has become the best Catholic Parish in Northern Illinois, St. Paul the Apostle! Our girls have received first communion, confirmation and both married there, and most likely their children will do the same there!! You will be missed by all who knew you!! Mike & Linda Vonderheide

We were taught by Father Farrell Sophomore Geometry Class DeSales in 1965. With one week's notice he took over for another teacher. A good guy with a sense of humor.

He was a good man and a good priest. He will be missed.

Rest in Peace, Father Farrell. It was an honor knowing you and appreciating your leadership in the growth of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish. Your style, your humor, and your love for your Parish could be witnessed on any day.

Father Farrell was a good man and a great priest of high integrity, who treated everyone with respect and fairness. I never had Father as a classroom teacher, but he taught me by example. His family and community can be proud of him for his career and vocational accomplishments. Thanks, Father Farrell. May you rest in your well deserved peace.
Robert E. Bauer, DeSales Class of 1969

Class of 1980

We were blessed to have met Father Kane at a St. Clotilde Parish reunion.

DeSales Class of '81

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Rest well sir and thank you for your service and Friendship The Stoyas Family

Thank you for your time at DeSales High

My great mentor and friend.

My prayers go out to a great priest, teacher, and most importantly a wonderful friend. May you rest in peace.

Thoughts and prayers to Farrell's siblings and our parish of St. Paul the Apostle in Gurnee, IL. Fr. Farrell was a great servant for his Carmelite brethren and our parish family over the past 20+ years. My family enjoyed the countless conversations and times we spent with him since we joined St. Paul in 1992. Fr. Farrell will be greatly missed.
The Johnson family

Father Farrell will forever be remembered by the Wessel Family. His goodness and kindness to all of us during the challenging times for Tom Wessel will be treasured. Opening the church doors for the annual Concert For Life for 15 years and always so very genuine and fun to be around. I met him as a Priest and cherished him as my friend. I will miss him, but will celebrate his incredible life and grateful that he is peaceful at last. Farrell....life very well lived.

Patrice Wessel Elacqua

Sending prayers for John from the family of the late Dermott Kane, John's brother.

The world is poorer for his loss, and Heaven all the richer for his homecoming.

Truly, visionary and gentle leader of DeSales, thanks for your many life lessons.

A GREAT MAN, PRIEST, TEACHER, LEADER.....FRIEND.

Father Farrell epitomized "the trifecta" of Carmelite life: Prayer, Community and Service. He was one of the unsung heroes of The Order: his business acumen and dedication to the often long and tedious hours of tending to its financial matters were only matched by his pastoral concern for all of the lives that he touched. He will be missed at "The 141st Run for The Roses" at Churchill Downs this Saturday, May 2nd.

Fr. Farrell was a great teacher and mentor to me and many other students. He encouraged me as a young teacher to grow in many ways. I always appreciated his "hands on" approach to ministry. He was humble and supportive, but always with a quick wit. I will cherish years with him as a student, as a faculty friend, and my most recent visit with him in June 2013. Prayers of support to Fr. Ray Clennon, Fr. Bernhardt Bauerle, other Carmelites, Farrell's family, and all the students and parishioners he encouraged during his great ministry. God's love and peace!

Fr Farrell was a large part of why my wife and I joined St Paul while living in Gurnee. Even after we moved to Antioch, we continued to attend 7:30 mass at St Paul's to hear his sermons on every day life. Our prayers and thoughts are with him and his family.
Richard and Sharon Wilkins

What a great Man. He was my principal at DeSales for the 4 years I was there. He was a big influence in my life. He always had time to talk no matter how busy he was. I've thought of him often over the years and was lucky to have him officiate my wedding in 1990. We will miss you Fr. Farrell.

On behalf of my late parents-Robert and Catherine Dietmeyer, who were original members of St. Paul's and helped out in many ways there over the years-and the rest of our family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Father Farrell. He was a class act who obviously dedicated his life to the Lord and who is now up in heaven with Him. May he rest in peace.