John "Jack" H. Farley Jr. 79, lifelong resident of DeKalb died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at DeKalb Area Retirement Center ? Oakcrest. He was born July 24, 1934 in DeKalb and was the son of John H. and Eunice (Ballou) Farley.

Jack graduated from DeKalb Township High School class of 1952. He also attended Kishwaukee College and NIU. Jack married Helen Friel on July 18, 1959 at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict from July 1952 to March 1957. Jack had many titles with Barber Greene first starting out as a welder and worked in assembly and then on to Service Manager and finally Vice-President of Service. Retiring in 1996 he became a consultant for Caterpillar and the National Asphalt Paving Association.

Jack was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus #717 3rd degree member, 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus #0215, he was also a member of the DeKalb Elks Lodge #765. Jack enjoyed reading, genealogy, American History, working out at the YMCA and was a member of the board of directors for many years. He especially loved to dance and travel with his wife Helen having there most memorable trip to Ireland.

Survivors include; wife Helen of DeKalb, two sons; James (Emily) Farley of Downers Grove, IL and Timothy (Tracy) Farley of Savannah, GA. Two grandchildren; Ava Farley and Esther Farley both of Downers Grove, IL. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, a brother James Farley, and two sisters; Colleen New and Louella "Pudge" Alter.

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday March 24, 2014 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father James Parker officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the Mass at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb with Full Military Honor Guard by DeKalb?s American Legion, VFW and AmVets. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 23, 2014 from 4:00pm-6:00pm with a wake service at 5:45pm at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home . Memorials can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church Stairway Project or DeKalb Area Retirement Center ? Health Center. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Service:
Monday March 24, 2014

10:30am

St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb
Visitation:
Sunday, March 23, 2014

4:00pm-6:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home