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Lisa McCarthy Obituary

Lisa Iskalis McCarthy age 52 of Northfield. Beloved wife of Kevin McCarthy; loving mother of Maddie, Caroline, Quinn and Mikey McCarthy; devoted daughter of Thomas and Doris Iskalis; dear sister of John (Dana) Iskalis, Jennifer (Keith) Marhefka and the late Thomas (Annalisa) Iskalis; dear daughter-in-law of Jerry and Joyce McCarthy. Visitation Thursday, July 25, 2019 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Boulevard at Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Service Friday, July 26, 2019 12 Noon at Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview, IL 60025. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Northbrook. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 225 E. Chicago Ave. Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611 or The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.Info www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 23, 2019.

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Mary Ellen and Kerian Jobczynski

July 16, 2024

Forever Remembered

Mary Ellen Jobczynski

July 21, 2023

Keeping Lisa in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ellen Jobczynski

July 16, 2022

Always remembered- such a vibrant life taken far too soon. Prayers to all who were touched by Lisa. Peace be with her family.

Debby Rosenberg

September 11, 2021

Lisa was such a nice lady so very sorry for her loss to the family and Kevin

Mary Ellen Jobczynski & KP

July 16, 2021

We continue to keep Lisa´s family and dear friends in prayer- still so difficult to understand why such a beautiful soul was taken from this earth far too soon. Peace and cherished memories....

Mary Ellen & KP Jobczynski

July 21, 2020

Send peace and prayers to Lisa's family today

Mary Clare Bonaccorsi

July 26, 2019

Lisa was a beautiful person inside and out. We lost touch over the years since our Ross & Hardies days. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. We both tried to figure out that work life and family balance thing and we talked about it at length. God bless her and her beautiful family that she loved so much above all else. Xo

JOHN SPIKER

July 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peter Phillips

July 26, 2019

Dear Iskalis & McCarthy Families,

Our Prayers and deepest sympathies go out to all of Lisa's family members. Her love and commitment to her family and our Lord is forever eternal.

Carla Harris

July 26, 2019

Kevin and family, sending you thoughts of sympathy, comfort, and wishes that the many special memories of Lisa you hold in your heart will help you through this difficult time.

David and Anni Goldberg

July 25, 2019

Kevin and family- Deepest sympathies and wishing you peace in times to come. It was a blessing for us to be acquainted with your Lisa.

ILIR Iskali

July 25, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sleep in Peace Wreath

ILIR ISKALI

Sent Flowers

Mark Harrison

July 25, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Steve Foy

July 25, 2019

Kevin...Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Lisa, from speaking with you I feel like I did know a part of her. My prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Steve Foy

Jim & June Homan

July 25, 2019

Only the good die young! The only light is that now Lisa can return to full time watching and taking care of her whole family!
Wind beneath her wings
Jim & June

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Francine Barnes

July 24, 2019

Dear McCarthy and Iskalis family.
So sorry to hear about Lisa's passing. She was a fighter and always had a smile on her face when she would bring Rocky in the office for grooming or boarding. We will miss her smile and how she could light up a room. Prayers with you. Eternal be her memory.

July 24, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 24, 2019

Dear Iskalis & McCarthy Families -
We are so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I remember seeing her as a young mother; always with a smile on her face. She was a lovely young woman. May God rest her soul. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Gerry & Toula Garbis

Terry Toth

July 24, 2019

Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss of Lisa. I wish I would have known Lisa. She sounds like an incredible person. I will hold you and your family in my prayers.

Catherine Rolfes

July 24, 2019

I am so sorry to hear this sad sad news. Lisa was a bright and creative force, always a delight to talk and spend time with. I remember so many great things about her... but my favorite - the annual holiday card she sent. They were always clever and cute and showed the beautiful personalities of the family. She not only shone, but knew how to make others shine. McCarthy and Iskalis families... may memories of Lisa and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Living Spirit Dishgarden

a loved one

Sent Flowers

July 24, 2019

How very sad that this lovely life was cut short.
Sincere condolences to all from
Nick & Erika Nicketakis

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Peter Cacciatore

Sent Flowers

Peggy Petropoulos-Kiriazis

July 24, 2019

To the Iskalis and McCarthy Families,
Zoi se Sas!!
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Lisa. She is in heaven with no pain and suffering.
May she rest in peace, and her memory be eternal. We are sending prayers and hugs to the entire family.
Peggy and Stefanos

Deby Reyes

July 24, 2019

Dear, sweet, beautiful girl... Fly free and shine brightly with all the stars of the Galaxy. You were ALWAYS such a sweetheart to me back in high school and ALWAYS had a sweet smile and a kind word to say. RIP, precious Lisa...

Trudy Grisham

July 23, 2019

Deepest condolences to all of you who are missing her. Our thoughts are with you.
John & Trudy Grisham

Jim, Ann & Tim Poulos

July 23, 2019

Dear McCarthy and Iskalis Families... Words alone cannot express how we feel in our heart for the great loss of Lisa. May our Lord and Savior give you all the strength you need at this most difficult time. May Lisas Memory Be Eternal ✝.

Treasured Tribute Wreath

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Irma Iskali

July 23, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Penny and John Hershman

July 23, 2019

Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter. It is So difficult to express how we feel and help through this horrific pain you all mustbe going through.. we love you Tom and Dodie and you are in our thoughts and so are Lisa's husband and children. Taken way to soon. I pray the Lord wraps His arms around all of you and gives you love and strength to get through this terrrible time. May your memories and love help you all. RIP dear Lisa you will be missed and forever be remembered. God Bless you all

Carole Stone

July 23, 2019

Kevin...Im so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful woman and someone I wish I had had the pleasure of knowing. You and your loved ones are in my prayers. Carole Stone

Peggy Boytor

July 23, 2019

Zoi se sas! Another young soul taken too soon from us! She is now resting in a place where there is no pain, suffering, or sorrow. May her memory be eternal! Our love to your entire family! ❤
Peggy and Jim Boytor

July 23, 2019

To the Iskalis Family. I have no words. Life is absolutely not fair. I am so, so sorry. My deepest sympathies.

Zari Cassidy

Tracy Garden

July 23, 2019

McCarthy s, I taught your mom and the boys tennis a long time ago. I am sorry for your loss. Lisa had a great sense of humor. She was a good tennis and paddle player and the best mom. May she Rest In Peace. Love , tracy garden

Wendy Barrett

July 23, 2019

To the Iskalis and McCarthy family, I'm so very sorry on the incredible loss of your bright light Lisa. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Mom and Son 2018

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Should I buy them all?!

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

encouraging mom

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Lisa and Kathy having some stage fun

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Moms and Sons Senior trip 2018

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Birthday Fun Lunch at the Office

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Breakfast Birthday Fun in Cabo

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Birthday 2018

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

fun times in Cabo Senior trip 2018

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

KP n ME Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Fun and Beautiful

Barbara Strohmayer

July 23, 2019

Rest in peace.

Mary Ellen Jobczynski

July 23, 2019

Incredible spirit of life, always joyful , warm and welcoming. In my handful of years knowing Lisa, her zest for living every day was one filled with fun, no worries and endless love for her family. I was always drawn to her exuberance in talking about her children, no matter what she was sharing it was always told with great conviction and love. Captivating. And always funny. I will never forget arriving for one of my first LA Lacrosse games, it was away -she was sitting in the bleachers- first to arrive, she stopped me and asked if I was a LA Mom, I said yes and she said well sit here with me, who's Mom are you? - she already knew who my son was and we were connected from there. Thank you for always being so kind and welcoming.
Our earth has lost a truly beautiful person, an incredibly devout mother and family member. Lisa loved her parents and enjoyed their living with her more and more with the older kids off to college. All who have been blessed with knowing Lisa, may we continue to be blessed with this heavenly angel looking down upon us.
God Bless her amazing children, please find comfort in your many years of cherished memories and carry her true spirit with you forever.

Mary James

July 23, 2019

Doris and Tom, my deepest sympathies for your family's and the McCarthy's family's loss. May Lisa rest in peace. Her memory will forever be eternal.

Lisa Serviou Oddo

July 23, 2019

So saddened to hear about Lisa. Too young. Her family is in our prayers. May she be at peace finally, with no suffering. Memory eternal.

Laurie Hanson

July 23, 2019

Doris and Tom, I'm so very sorry on the loss of beautiful Lisa, may your memories help you cope during this most difficult time..

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