Catherine A. McCarthy
September 28, 1924 - March 21, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Catherine A. (Chamberlain) McCarthy, age 94, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was born on Sept. 28, 1924, in Caruthersville, Mo., the daughter of Mary Hazel (Greenwell) and Clyde W. Chamberlain. Catherine moved to Madison in 1926. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1942. Catherine married Lawrence P. McCarthy on Sept. 9, 1943, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison. After retiring in 1980, she and Lawrence moved to Harrisville, Wis., and there she was a member of HCE and Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Family was everything to Catherine. She was the delight, and was delighted in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our mom will be missed by her family. She made the world a better place. Catherine is survived by her children, Vicky (Dennis) Zimmerman, Larry (Valerie) McCarthy, Cathy (Bill) Sayles and Debby (Mike) Shaw; grandchildren, Heather (Dan), Adam (Amy), Michelle (Tom), Patrick M., Ryan (Alison), Bryn (Nigel), Patrick S., Kelly and Katie (Charlie); great-grandchildren, Amber (David), Peter, Emma, Tommy, Josiah, Ada Mae, Braxton, Deven and Jordyn; Lawrence’s siblings, Helen and Kay (Carl); and sister-in-law, Joanne. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Lawrence; siblings, Patricia, Joyce, Clyde “Bud” (Virginia), Harry (Kay), Margaret and Mary (Steve); and Lawrence’s siblings, Margaret (Harold), Jim (Elizabeth), Tom, Sally (Bea) and Maddy (John). A visitation will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Ave., Madison from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held following the visitation at 11 a.m., with Father Allam presiding. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the church. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Tue Mar 26, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Mar 26, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI
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Memories
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Deb Shaw
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Mom you will all ways be missed and loved by your entire family I cant say how much I miss you in just a few days but I know you are pain free and are with grand Ma and grand Pa Dad and your brothers and sisters I sure wish I knew what kind of fun you all are having I know you all are having some fun I love you and Dad forever Deb
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Loretta/Walt McCarthy
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Our sincere sympathy to your family. Catherine was certainly a delight. She will be missed. We are so sorry we are unable to attend the services. Walt & Loretta McCarthy
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Kelli George
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Deb (Mike) Shaw: So sorry to read of your loss. I remember well how important family is to you. I trust this deep love of family likely began with your beautiful mother. She will live on in your hearts and you will cherish all the memories created over the years. Blessings and fond memories, Kelli George (Travis)
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Dan J. Meier
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To all the McCarthy kids of Catherine and Larry, words can't express my sorrow to learn of your Mom's passing...... I've know your Mom since I was 14 and Deb and I were boyfriend and girlfriend..... Your Mom knew all of us Meier boys, as my brother Mike and Larry Jr. were high school buddy's at West High.... But the nicest and most touching memory of your Mom that I will keep with me until my time is up on earth, was on January 27, 1978 when Mike , Tom and I came out to Buds West for lunch and of course your Mom was working.... She had heard that our Mom passed from cancer at 51 years old the day before, and she hugged each and everyone of us and spoke to each of us like a true friend would do to give comfort.... I remember that hug and I cried like a baby, and being a 22 year old young wild man, that hug from your Mom will always be remembered and appreciated by me until the day I die.... She was a caring and loving lady that I since that day and even before looked to Catherine like a second Mom....... The world has lost a beautiful gem of a lady, And I will truly miss her..... I'm so very sorry for your loss...... You're with Larry and your family now, that has been waiting for you to come home, and I know they were so happy to greet you in Heaven Catherine..... Love Dan J. Meier...