William E. McCarthy Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William E. McCarthy of Elwood, Illinois, born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, William is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Bill's memory to the family for their distribution.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reeves Funeral Home & Baskerville Funeral Home

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Jan 13

Visitation

Baskerville Funeral Home
700 E Kahler Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481

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Jan 14

Mass of Christian Burial

St Rose Catholic Church
604 S Kankakee St, Wilmington, IL 60481

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Jan 14

Military honors

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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