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William McCarthy Obituary
Ankeny - William J. McCarthy, 76, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2018.
A visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 East First Street, Ankeny, IA. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 2nd, also at the church.
Joe was born December 14, 1941 in Hoagland, NE. He attended the University of Nebraska studying Computer Science. Joe was enlisted in the United States Army from 1964-1966 and stationed at the DMZ in Korea. Joe married Margie Ransom on May 21, 1966. They were married 50 years until her passing in 2016. Joe has been an active member of the Knights of Columbus since 1958, and is a 4th Degree Knight. He retired from computer programming in 1998 and started McCarthy Construction, with his son Doug.
Joe is survived by his daughter and two sons; Debbie (Brad) Meyer, Doug (Tricia) McCarthy, and Joe (Trina) McCarthy; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters and one brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church.
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joyceA
June 21, 2018
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ginger and Steve Wright
May 1, 2018
Over the years, Joe and Doug completed several projects for us. I always looked forward to seeing them and it was a pleasure to work with them. Joe always had a story and an amazing smile. It is my honor to have called him friend.
We are so very sorry for his loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. He will be greatly missed
Mike & Connie Mohatt
May 1, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the McCarthy family. We have such fond memories of Joe and Margie visiting my parents in Broken Bow. They were really appreciative that Joe & Margie would take the time to make that trip and so enjoyed catching up on all the McCarthy family news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, but we take comfort in knowing that there's one big McCarthy - Mohatt reunion going on in heaven.
Love to all,
Mike & Connie
Bryce Anderson
May 1, 2018
Truly enjoyed working with Joe and Doug! What a great father son team! You will be missed Joe!
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you!
Carl Davis
April 29, 2018
Joe was our IT guy at USG Annuity & Life and I always loved working with Joe as he was the one who could put a smile on your face.
I'll miss you buddy!
Carl Davis
Dillard Gates
April 27, 2018
My condolences to Joe's family. Uncle Dillard
Rachelle Kloppe
April 26, 2018
My prayers and condolences to the McCarthy family. Joe was such a good neighbor and will be missed.
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