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John McCarty Obituary

John Harmon McCarty, of Austin, TX, formerly of Downers Grove, beloved husband of Shirley, nee Koenig; father of Patricia (George) Stoneham, Barry and Brian (Barbara); grandfather of Megan and Sean McCarty and Kevin and Timothy Stoneham; brother of Mary Eileen (Henry) Kies and Loretta Dolan. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Raphael Church, Naperville. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. In lieu of flowers, memorials to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX appreciated. 630-964-6500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 16, 2002.

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George Taylor

July 18, 2002

McCarty family and freinds, my deepset sorrows and thoughts go out to you for your loss. Sorry

Timothy Stoneham

July 17, 2002

Thank you Papa for all the wonderful years that we had together.

Sean McCarty

July 17, 2002

Grandpa I love you with all of my heart I hope you have moved on into a better life, thank you for all of the wonderful years and thanks to everyone who has shown support for my grandpa and family members.

Cecil and Lorraine McBride

July 16, 2002

As we did when we talked to you, we express our sorrow and under-standing at this time. You will both be in our prayers.

With Love - Cecil and Lorraine McBride

Frank Candela

July 16, 2002

Dear Brian and Barbara,

Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the passing of of your father.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.



Terri and Frank

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