Guest Book
My parents (Keith and Linda Farries), my brother Kris Farries,and my heart, prayers, and thoughts go out to the family. He will be missed. I have so many good memories of Mike, he was a great friend and classmate. He will forever be in my heart! Mary and Vincent you have raised an amazing son, thank you for sharing him with the world! I can't even imagine losing a son or what you are going through. Heaven has an new amazing angel, may he rest in peace.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Keith & Linda Farries
Kris Farries
Stacy Johnson Hachat
~ Stacy Johnson Hachat
107 Yosemite Dr, Mansfield, TX 76063 (4/8/2012)
Vince, Mary, Vicki and family,
Our hearts are heavy this morning as we say goodbye to Mike. Just know that you are in our prayers as you have been the past weeks. God has lifted Mike up and his suffering and pain have ended. We celebrate the life he had here on earth. He was a good student, friend and neighbor and he will be missed.
Steve, Susan, Michelle, LaRae, and Ryan
~ Susan and Steve VanTassel
Midland (4/8/2012)
I am so sorry. Mike was way too young.
~ Maralynn Burns
philip (4/8/2012)
We are so sorry for this great loss. Michael was such a great guy. He will be missed. We will be praying for your comfort during this sad time.
~ Mike and Shar Moses
Philip (4/8/2012)
Vicki, Mary, and Vincent,
I'm so sorry on your loss of Mike. What an amazing guy he was. I knew him most of my life and he never had a mean bone in his body, just many jokes and pranks. He loved to make others laugh even when he didn't feel like it. What a wonderful friend you raised.
~ Holly Clements
Murdo (4/8/2012)
I don't even know where to start. I have so many food memories of Mike. What a wonderful person. He was always good to me and always kept an eye out for my mom. What an angel. He will be missed and memories cherished. I am praying for everyone in your family to focus on the good memories. He was so lucky have such a great family and close friends who could be there to make his last time here on earth so special. I wish I was closer so I could be there. God bless you all. Heaven got an amazing angel. Love, Kathy
~ Kathy Larson LaDue
Anamosa, IA (4/8/2012)
Mike was a genuine friend! He always cared so much about others. He will truly be missed by all of us. I used to have alot of late night chats with him on FB. Praying God will comfort all you throughout these difficult days.
~ Becky Thompson
Sioux Falls, SD (4/8/2012)
Dear Vince & Mary, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all your family in your loss. Michael was a good person to everyone who knew him and will be missed by all. God's comfort and Blessing to you. Carla
~ Carla & Virgil Smith
Milesville, SD (4/8/2012)
Just wanted to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. If God brings you too it, he will help you through it! Take care. If you need anything please let us know.
Gods Blessings,
Jake, April, Riley & Tara
~ Jake & April Schofield
Philip, SD (4/8/2012)
We just learned about Mike and we are so sorry to you for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you, Vince, Mary and Vicky at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
~ Julie, Joe and Samantha Schwalm
Midland (4/8/2012)
May the Lord wrap his loving arms around all of you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Randy & Holly Nemec
Midland, SD (4/8/2012)
My deepest sympathy to you all. This is so very sad, but he can be at peace now! Gods speed to you all!
~ Terri Pelle
Philip (4/8/2012)
Our hearts are filled with so much sadness. Mike was like a brother. We will miss him terribly. Our prayers are with all of you.
~ Drew and Pam Manley
Cadillac, MI (4/8/2012)
We are so sorry to hear about Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
~ Jim and Dawn Knight
Po box 187 (4/8/2012)
Vincent, Mary, Vicki and family,
We are so so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the loss of a son!! Mike was always very kind and thoughtful to all! It has to be a comfort that he is no longer suffering in pain!! He fought a long and hard battle couragiously! Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all at this very difficult time. God Bless you all in your hours of need! Heaven is blessed to have him!
~ Gary & Jody Block
Midland, SD (4/8/2012)
Mary, Vince,Vicki and family:
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I can't imagine losing a child. Please know you all our in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
~ Mary Jo Jones
Midland, SD (4/8/2012)
Mary. Vince, Vicki and family,
Now Micheal is at peace. Our thoughts are with you.
~ Mark and Kris Nichols
212 Sunshine Loop Pierre (4/8/2012)
To Mike's family - we are sorry for your loss. Mike had a very kind heart and always a smile. God Bless you all.
~ Don & Jolene Haynes
Philip (4/8/2012)
God Saw You...
by Author Unknown
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
We are so sorry for your great loss. We hope that you can find some comfort, knowing Mike is in a better place free from pain, and suffering.
All our love,
The Myers Family
~ Renee Myers
Fort Pierre, SD (4/8/2012)
You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Mike fought a brave battle here on earth and he has earned a special place in Heaven now where there is no more suffering or pain. May God hold you close and comfort you during this very hard time.
~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin
Midland, SD (4/8/2012)
Mary, Vince, Vicky and family So sorry for your loss. Micheal was a wonderful caring person Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Willard and Lorraine Freeman
700 south 11th Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 (4/8/2012)
Vincent Mary and Vickie, I am so sad to here about Michael my heart goes out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. GOD BLESS
~ Melody & Verne Songer
P.O.Box 212 Chamberlain SD 57325 (4/8/2012)
Mary and Vince,you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.
~ Jeanne Simpson
Pierre, SD (4/8/2012)
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing, and yet he is now no longer so terribly sick and hurting. We never got to know him as well as we did Vicki, but I know from visiting with Frank & Roberta's family that he was one good person and a heck of a worker. Sounds like he left you with many wonderful memories and a hat full of pranks to reminice about in the days and weeks ahead. John & Brett have good times to remember too, though I'm sure they are hurting too. May our Good Lord wrap you up and hold you close. Turn to Him and we pray for good times for all of you. Shirley & George
~ George & Shirley Dennis
Philip, SD (4/8/2012)
I am so very sorry for you loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Krystl (Anderson) Vermundson
Rapid City, SD (4/8/2012)
Though we have known Mike for only a short time, he became a very special friend to our family. He will be missed dearly. Our thougts and prayers are with your family.
~ Tim and Hope Parrish
6453 W 8 Road (4/8/2012)
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
~ Robbie and Paula Reedy
PO Box 104, Vale, SD 57788 (4/8/2012)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families with your loss of Mike. To lose someone so young is especially hard. I hope that knowing he is at peace now and free from pain will comfort you. My sincere sympathy to all of you.
~ Marcia Jackson
Hot Springs (4/8/2012)
So sorry for your loss, Mike was a great guy and we'll all miss him alot. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
~ David & Tonya Berry & family
Milesville, SD (4/8/2012)
Know that we are thinking of you and praying God gives you comfort and wraps his arms around you throughout the weeks or months. Mike will be miss so much.
~ Beau and Mary Ravellette and family
Philip, SD (4/8/2012)
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a wonderful person.
~ Tejay and Tonia Fischer
12 Nebraska St, Rapid City, SD 57701 (4/8/2012)
Prayers and thoughts are going to Mike's family and friends. We have definitely lost a brave soul!!!! We will miss him as well. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. Nancy and Kenny
~ Nancy Neville
Philip (4/8/2012)
Michael was such an amazing, brave, young man. I am fortunate to have known him and will remember him so fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. My God's peace and strength be with all of you now.
~ Mary Mahoney
Rapid City, SD (4/8/2012)
Mary, So sorry for your loss but he is at peace now. I will be thinking of you and your family and will keep you in my prayers
~ Mary Deuchar
Pierre (4/8/2012)
Mary and Vicki - My condolences on the loss of Mike. He was a good friend when we were young and all lived in the trailer court at the top of Euclid. I'm sorry to hear of Mike's death. Prayers for you and your family.
~ Brenda Davenport
Mitchell SD (4/8/2012)
Over the last couple of weeks Mike was on my heart and my mind almost nonstop. As I celebrated Easter on Sunday, I couldn't help but think how he might be meeting the Lord Jesus in heaven very soon. What an amazing homecoming it must have been for him!!! He is no longer suffering and dancing in heaven I'm sure! We will miss Mike so much. So many have commented on his genuine kindness. He was such a kind person to all that he met. And he always had a way of making me smile and laugh, especially in high school. I remember many a time when he and Jared would hang out and come up with the STRANGEST ideas!! :) He dealt well with all us "girls" in the class of '92 with his laid back personality. I really have a hard time believing he's gone already. Much too young! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve this loss. May God give you peace and strength in the days and weeks to come.
~ Barb Nemec - Larson
Sioux Falls, SD (4/8/2012)
Vincent, Mary and Vickie, We offer you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Michael. Our hearts ache with the pain you must feel, but know that our God has come and rescued Michael from suffering and pain.May he wrap you in His loving arms and comfort you in your time of need.
~ Wayne and Jill Splitt
2021 N. Governeour St. Wichita, Ks 67226 (4/8/2012)
Vince and Mary, My heart is heavy for your loss. Mike was an amazing person but he was raised by amazing parents and a very loving family. There is one thing I have learned in life and that is that the good always die young. But I also believe God takes the most precious ones first, he has reasons for that, we may not know those reasons right now, but I believe at some point in life God always shows us what that reason is. I wish I could be there for the both of you. You will always be in my heart. My prayers at this difficult time. I send my love. Camille
~ Camille (Kelly) Hinrickson
Sioux Falls (4/8/2012)
Vince & Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you right now.
~ Lauri Karnof
Fargo, ND (4/8/2012)
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
~ Wendy Jarvis
Pierre (4/8/2012)
Mary, Vince, Vicki,
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing..Are thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time..
~ Evonne and Virginia Flax
Pierre SD (4/8/2012)
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will never forget the time we shared as neighbors when we were all small.
~ Kathy Elenbaum-Arnold
Pierre, SD (4/8/2012)
Mary, sorry about your son passing, my prayers are with you and your family.
~ Davene Geary
Pierre (4/8/2012)
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a very brave man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael & Janice Schofield
~ Michael and Janice Schofield
Philip, SD (4/8/2012)
Vince, Mary, Vicki and Family
Sorry I can't be with you all today, I have been thinking about Mike a lot the last few weeks, remembering all the good times from back in the day. It's always hard when someone I know dies from cancer because it makes me wonder when mine is going to come back, or why I am still alive and my friends aren't. Mike was the definition of tough and staying positive through the tough times, and find strength that so many people have been touched by his life. He was a good friend and will be missed by many people.
EJ, Karin, Alaina, and Grady Engelhaupt
~ EJ Engelhaupt
Gillette WY (4/8/2012)
Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the entire family. Mike was a kind, generous, and courageous person. I know he will be greatly missed. We will always remember his beaming smile and how it always lit up his face. God Bless.
Justin & Donna Schofield
~ Justin & Donna Schofield
Hayes, SD (4/8/2012)
dearest mary and vince. my deepest sympathy to you and your family and friends. I was so struck by how much mike looked like conrad. may you know that mike is in a better place, but he will be in your heart and soul, always.
~ debby hieb
centennial. colorado (4/8/2012)
Mary, Vince and family
so sorry to hear the passing of Michael. Cancer SUCKS!
may his memories always be close to your hearts and smiles on your faces.
thoughts and prayers.
~ Margie Newling
Pierre SD (4/8/2012)
Vince, Mary, Vicki and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was a great friend and will be missed. He was brave and courageous and a wonderful example to all of us. I hope you can find peace and comfort at this time.
Love,
The Bryant and Pringle family
~ Shannan Bryant
shannabryant@msn.com (4/8/2012)
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I was so saddened to hear of Mike's battle with cancer. Thank you for the beautiful video. I enjoyed it very much!
I had the privilege of teaching Mike for two years in high school. I will always remember his kind smile and sense of humor.
Although I know there are no words to ease your sorrow, I hope that knowing others care and remember Mike with warm thoughts and fond memories will comfort you and that you may be surrounded by God's peace. My most sincere sympathies to you all.
Jan Landon Oleson
~ Jan Landon Oleson
jan.r.oleson@gmail.com (4/8/2012)