Bertha McCarthy Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bertha McCarthy of Auburn, Illinois, born in Dawson, Illinois, who passed away on February 28, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bertha McCarthy to show support.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Merle Elmer and Lesta Eileen Bumgarner; her husband Robert Eugene McCarthy, Sr.; her sons, Robert McCarthy (Donna) of Timonium, MD and Michael McCarthy (Annette) of Auburn; her granddaughters, Leryn Rector (Zack) of Auburn and Aubrey Tarr (Jonny) of Loami; her great grandchildren, Cash, Truitt Rector of Auburn and Vayda Tarr of Loami; and her siblings, Marilyn Ratliff (late Larry), Nancy Skaggs (late Roy), Gary Bumgarner (Cheryl) of Glenarm and Larry Bumgarner (Linda) of Rochester. She was also cherished by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
COVID-19 guidance will be followed, requiring face coverings and limiting attendance to 50 guests at one time.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL, 62702.
