Schmitz-Banks and Beals obituary - John E. "Jack" McCarty, 84, Nauvoo

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John E. “Jack” McCarty, 84, of the Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 8:52 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born on August 14, 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Bryan and Catherine (Hartwig) McCarty. On August 19, 1956, he married Janice Bertschi at Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in rural Niota, Illinois.
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Survivors include two sons: Jeff (Cheryl) McCarty of Nauvoo, Illinois and John (Connie) McCarty of Nauvoo, Illinois, grandchildren: Nicole McCarty, Michael McCarty, Christy (Geoff) Haas Wellman, Laura (Brandan) Beach, Larry Haas, and Danny Haas; six great-grandchildren; one brother: Jim (Anna Belle) McCarty of Nauvoo, Illinois; and two sisters: Sally (Bill) Dietrick of Burlington, Iowa and Judy Boyer of Carthage, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law: Jerry “Bud” Boyer, and nephew: Shane Boyer.
Jack worked at the Nauvoo Cheese Factory for 43 years and retired in 1996. He loved spending time with his family and friends, traveling and spending time in the Lake of the Ozarks. Jack was an avid sports fan, especially for his Chicago Cubs.
Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5th, 2018 at Schmitz - Banks & Beals Funeral Home - 2420 Young Street, Nauvoo, Illinois where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Schmitz - Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo, Illinois with Mark Anderson and Ron Leonard officiating.
Burial will be at Nauvoo City Cemetery in Nauvoo, Illinois.
A memorial fund has been established.
Schmitz-Banks and Beals Funeral Home of Nauvoo is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.sbbfuneralhome.com
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