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McCarthy, Dr. William Golden 84, of Sawyer, Michigan died Monday night, October 4, 2010 at his home. Dr. McCarthy was born September 6, 1926 in Chicago, to Edward & Ann (Golden) McCarthy. Bill grew up in Hyde Park and graduated from St. Ignatius High School. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. Bill was a graduate of Loyola University Medical School and is in the Loyola University Basketball Hall of Fame. Big Mac practiced general surgery at St.Francis Hospital in Blue Island, and the Thompson Clinic, retiring in 1989. He traveled to St. Lucia, India, and Ecuador, doing medical work for the poor, and was a Hospice at Home volunteer. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sawyer and a former member of the Chikaming Country Club. He married Elizabeth Basney on November 15, 1952. Betty preceded in death on August 28, 2000 after 47 years of marriage. Dr. McCarthy married Maureen McDonald Maher on March 17, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Maureen; children: Mary Patricia (Robert) Bughman of Whitewater, WI, William Golden (Sheila) McCarthy Jr. of Rock Hill, SC, Mary Elizabeth (Steven) Iandolo of Orlando, FL, Mary Christine McCarthy of Glen Ellyn, Mary Kathleen (John) Logue of Yorktown, VA, Mary Eileen Boyd of Westmont, and Mary Sara Ann (Bob) Clark of Valparaiso, IN; step-children: Michael (Ghazaleh) Maher, Thomas (Kisha) Maher, John Maher, and Betsy Maher; grandchildren: Robert (Beth), Matthew (Anna), Heather, Grant, Will, Michael, Mark, Brigid, James, Betsy, Danny, Claire, Kelly, Bill, Carrie, Sara, Anne, Mary, and Justin; a sister, Anita Carroll of Downers Grove; and abundant nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maeve McCarthy; and siblings: Edward McCarthy, Patricia Fassnacht, Justin McCarthy, and Jack McCarthy. A Memorial Mass celebrated on Friday, October 8th, 2010 at 11 AM CDT at the Notre Dame Catholic Church in Michigan City, Indiana with Rev Father Keith McClellan, celebrant. A Celebration of Bill's Life Party will follow the Memorial Mass at the Chikaming Country Club. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Home. Pobocik Funeral Home, Three Oaks, Michigan is serving the family. To leave an online tribute please visit www.pobocik.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 6, 2010.

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Laura Stark

November 5, 2010

Dear Chrissy and All the McCarthy's: What a remarkable man your father was, and that showed in the way he lived and how he loved not only his family, but all who had the good fortune to know him. He was there for our whole neighborhood in big and small ways, and the Stack's will never forget him. Love and prayers to you all, Laura

Bob Ryan RN

October 13, 2010

My sincere condolances to all his family coupled with my sincere congratulations to Dr. McCarthy on a life well lived. I have nothing but good memories of working with him at St. Francis.

Jackie McSherry Radecki

October 8, 2010

Absolutely loved this man. I am so thankful to have had him in our lives. Loved his "play" with language, his dry wit, and his passion for all things Irish. I can still feel the excitement for his visits on Christmas morning. This is a great family! Love, "Jackie Smack."

Linda Canavan Sytsma

October 8, 2010

Goodbye to a wonderful doctor and man. I remember the house calls he made when I was young. We were fortunate to have him in our lives. God Bless you and keep you!
Love and Prayers to his family.

Dawn Gallinatti

October 8, 2010

The Gallinatti Family wishes to send our sympathies to you all. I was really taken off guard hearing the news because he was such a strong man and seemed like he would go on and on! We enjoyed sitting next to him at sporting events listening to his stories. Mikey really liked his whistles! He always made it a point to notice something good that any kid did, not just his grandchildren, during a game. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brian McCarthy

October 7, 2010

"It is a very sad day in my life! Uncle Bill will be greatly missed by my family. I enjoyed many days of his company. His wife, Maureen, was a great blessing to him. He loved her dearly! Our prayers are to his family." Brian and son Joshua McCarthy

Diana & Jack Bickham

October 6, 2010

Dear Maureen and all the McCarthy family-So saddened to hear the news. We have wonderful memories of a truly great doctor and person. His warmth and sincerity touched us in a very special way. He brought skill, dedication and such a terrific personality to his patients and to all the OR staff. He had a gift of making each person feel special. He will be truly missed. Our prayers go out to you and we wish you strength, courage and love.

Mike & Patty Andrews & Family

October 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Logue-Grace-McCarthy family. We are very sorry for your loss.

Helen Johnson-Berna

October 6, 2010

To the whole McCarthy family-Im very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you .

October 6, 2010

We will forever remember your love, and generosity. Our prayers include all your special family.You live in our hearts rent free.
Tom , Joan Maloney and Family

October 6, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the McCarthy family.
Dr. Bill's surgical skills were used twice with great success by our family.
His brother Ed was, most likely, my brother Don's best friend and able colleague.
Bob and Joyce Niersbach
Palatine, IL

Fr Gavin Quinn

October 6, 2010

To the McCarthy Family - I was sorry to hear of your father's death. He was a unique individual, one of a kind. St Therese, the Little Flower, once said - 'my vocation is to love.' You could put that on his tombstone. He loved his family, neighbors and patients as well as anyone I knew....Fr Hesburg, when asked why Notre Dame was successful,replied 'We are committed, competent and compassionate.'That too could go on his tombstone. My prayers are for him but especially for you, his family. Continue to share his legacy of love with everyone God sends you - MAY THE LORD HOLD HIM IN THE PALM OF HIS LOVING HANDS....SHALOM

October 6, 2010

I have so many fond memories of Dr. McCarthy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Therese Favorite Heneghan

Tina Johnson

October 6, 2010

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

October 6, 2010

I have so many fond memories of you as our neighbor. From waking up each (early)morning while you walked the dogs, to our rides to Dog N Suds! You will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers. Fondly, Keary with a "K".

Beverly Derksen

October 6, 2010

Many people will miss Dr. McCarthy. He was a wonderful doctor and a fine man. He was so supportive and caring during my husband and father's terminal illineses. My sympathy goes to his family, which was lucky to have had him in their lives.

October 6, 2010

Goodbye dear friend...we treasure those South Holland years...our love and prayers to all of you.
Nancy and Murray Johnson
Waupaca, Wi.

Daniel McCarthy

October 6, 2010

Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McCarthy family!

October 6, 2010

Thinking of you at this sad time love Mary

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