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'Kevin' McCarthy Obituary
PEORIA - Michael K. "Kevin" McCarthy, 58, of Peoria died at 11:01 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008, at Proctor Hospital.
Born June 18, 1949, in Peoria to Joseph R. and Margaret Wilkinson McCarthy, he married Michelle L. Teufel on Oct. 2, 1989, in Peoria.
She survives, along with one daughter, Melissa McCarthy of Peoria Heights; seven sons, Patrick McCarthy, Edward Staley, Curtis Teufel, Joseph McCarthy, Jason McCarthy, Jacob McCarthy and Michael McCarthy, all of Peoria; two grandchildren, Alexis McCarthy and Savannah Besco; one brother, Joseph "Dick" (Sally) McCarthy of Peoria; and two sisters, Diane Sack of Peoria and Sally (Roger) Kaiser of Chillicothe.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary (James) Heid.
Kevin was a restaurant manager in the Peoria area for many years.
He was a Vietnam veteran, serving with the 101st Airborne as sergeant.
Kevin attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart, with the Franciscan Fathers officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. There will also be a visitation 30 minutes prior to the Mass on Saturday at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded after the Mass, with burial of the cremains in Swan Lake Memory Gardens at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Family of Kevin, c/o CEFCU, 5401 N. Dirksen Parkway, Peoria, IL 61607.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Joseph McCarthy
March 27, 2008
So long bro - see you on the other side .
Love Dick
Heather McCarty
March 27, 2008
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. We'll be thinking about you.
Jean Shoultz (Schuck)
March 26, 2008
Melissa,Patrick,Chellie and boys,
I am so sorry for your loss, I understand the pain you and everyone in your family are going through. Mel I will never forget the first time we met your dad it was like it was yesterday, he was and is a great man , I know its hard and you know I am ALWAYS here for you. Kevin, I will miss you, Rest in Peace
Tomi (Wilkey) Porterfield
March 26, 2008
Diane, Dick, and Sally - I am so sorry for your loss. The entire McCarthy family is in our prayers.
Donna
March 26, 2008
I knew Kevin from the late 70's from Creve Coeur McDonalds. He was a lot of fun and will always be part of some fond memories. He was a great manager and we enjoyed pulling pranks on him...(one with the statue of Ronald McDonald and taking him for a drive to Kevins apartment for a visit) When I think of that time I will always smile and think of Kevin and what a great sport he was and so much fun to be around. My sympathy to his family at their loss.
Debbie Howe & Dick Stalter
March 25, 2008
Kevin will be missed.
Laura Mcknight
March 25, 2008
My heart goes out to Shelly and all Uncle Kevins kids and family. He was a loving person and alwyas fun to be around. He will be missed by many.
Karen Johnson
March 25, 2008
I knew Kevin back in the 70s and 80s while working at McDonald's and also through my sister Julie, who was a fellow McDonald's store manager with Kevin. He was a sweet guy and a lot of fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Melissa McCarthy
March 25, 2008
Lucky Leprechaun, Noodle, Mac...so many different nicknames. But, you are simply "Dad" to me. I will always remember you and your smile. The way you would hug me and tell me everything was going to be alright. Your infamous saying "one day at a time." You touched so many people in your lifetime and I am so grateful that you are my father. Rest now...know that we will all be fine. And we will make sure that Chellie and the boys are taken care of. We all love you. Until we meet again...ornery Irishman....Daddy....goodbye.
joan papis
March 25, 2008
Diane, Sally and family- I was sorry to see the notice of Kevin's passing. I sincerely wish you fond memories. Joanie (Beckman)Papis
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