James Anthony Farnik

James A. “Jim” Farnik, of Wichita, age 69, passed away January 20, 2012. Rosary 7 PM Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, February 2, 2012, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 149 S Millwood. Jim was born in Wichita on August 24, 1942. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Chaplain Kapaun Memorial High School. He also attended Rockhurst College and Wichita State University. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Methodius and Marie Farnik, a brother, Rev. John Farnik, C.Ss.R, and a sister, Frances Farnik. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Farnik, of Midwest City, Okla. Memorial donations to: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 132 S. Millwood, Wichita, KS 67213 and The Lord’s Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.