Diane Marie McCarthy

Diane Marie McCarthy obituary, McHenry, IL

Diane Marie McCarthy

Diane McCarthy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 10, 2024.
Diane Marie McCarthy nee Bonk, 79, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, in McHenry, IL. She was born on October 28, 1944, in Chicago, IL. Diane was a strong and talented woman with many artistic gifts. She loved to make cards and paintings for those she held dear. She would say, "there's no sense worrying about what you cannot change, concentrate on those things you can." Her positive outlook on life will be greatly missed.

Diane is survived by her loving family, including her late husband John McCarthy Sr., her late son John (Brenda) McCarthy Jr., her daughters Anne (Michael) Moran, Kimberly (Daniel) Pezan, and son Eric (Jennifer) McCarthy. She was also the loving sister of the late Elaine (Bud) Schultz, Frank (Dolores) Bonk, and David (Mickey) Bonk. Diane was a cherished grandmother to Daniel Pezan, Alyssa (Calton) Sparks, Megan Pezan, and Brianna (Or) Peri. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Orly and Brielle Peri.

Diane Marie McCarthy nee Bonk will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Her kind and creative spirit will forever be remembered. May she rest in peace.

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