Michael J. McCarthy

Michael James McCarthy died on June 7, 2026, at Edgerton Care Center. He was born on August 17, 1945, in the small town of Cooksville, Wisconsin.

Michael graduated from Janesville High School in the Class of 1963. Michael married Deborah (Debbie) A. Weissinger on May 29, 1971, and treated her like a princess until illness overtook him.

Michael worked at Chrysler from 1963 to 1965. He started working at Norwood Mill in 1966. Debbie started working there in August of 1969, and they met there. Michael worked at Parker Pen for 21 years, where he was president of the union for 9 years.

An outdoorsman, Michael loved to deer hunt, fish, camp, and travel with Debbie. He was also an avid golfer.

Michael loved to tell stories and jokes and was the life of the party at family gatherings. Michael also strongly believed that special occasions should be celebrated with cake.

He is survived by Debbie and by many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Malcolm McCarthy; his brother, John; and two sisters, Maxine Rockstead and Margie Nightengale.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville. Memorial gifts in Michael’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.henkeclarson.com.