Earl and Diana McCarty
MSGT Earl “Mac” C McCarty, 74 years old and Diana L McCarty (Waters), 68 years old of Lindenhurst, IL passed away in a tragic car accident on Monday, August 22.
Earl was born on 2/20/48 in El Paso, TX to Lee and Eunice (Akers) McCarty. Diana was born on 1/9/54 in Waukegan, IL to John and Estelle (Hibbard) Waters. Earl and Diana were married 9/9/78 in Ocean side, CA. Earl served our country in the US Marine Corps for 21 years. Diana served as a loving military wife and mother alongside her husband Earl. Earl and Diana loved life as much as they loved each other. Earl would say “Diana you are the reason I breath”. Diana would say “whatever you say honey”. They loved to golf, dance, laugh and joke with everyone. You never knew what comment would be said, but you were guaranteed to laugh until you cried. They both loved their dogs, just as much as their children. They have 4 children Matthew (Linda) Ball, Edna “Marie” Evans, Kelly (Vern) Ball and Doris (Mike Egan) Echevarria. Five grandchildren Geoffrey, Nicholas, Brianna, Aaron, Clayton along with 3 ½ great grandchildren.
They are survived by their children and great grandchildren, Earl’s sisters, Rebecca Carnley, Elizabeth (Roger) Coman and Peggy Spencer along with his sister-in-law Marietta McCarty. Diana’s mom Estelle “Sue” Waters, sisters Sandy Wadington, Donna (Louis Morales) Lewandowski, Linda Kosman, Rita (Bob) Caryl, Barb (Bob) Porteous and brothers Joe Waters, Bob (Brenda) Waters, Jim (Bev Storino) Waters. Along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many more on both sides.
Proceed in death is Earl’s parents Lee and Eunice, his brother Jessie and brother-in-law Curtis. Diana’s father John and brother-in-law’s Bob Wadington and Ron Kosman.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at the VFW Post 4308 in Lake Villa, IL from 1-5 on September 11, 2022. As Mac and Diane would say “let’s celebrate our next adventure”.
They lived life. We saw it in everything they accomplished. They lived out loud. I am blessed for having known these two larger than life souls. May they choose to rest in peace, continue the adventurous party, or both. I am positive they know they were loved and I cared for the both of them. Our empathy and support are with all those closest to Mac and Diane.
My condolences and deepest sympathy to your family. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Your life as you know it came to a tragic stop that day. May your memories help provide you with the strength you need to pull through this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are being said for the family. I went to scool with Diana and later she was my mail lady. Beautiful inside and out. Keep all your memories close to your heart. May they both rest in peace 🙏💕
Our deepest condolences and sympathy for your loss of Earl and Diana. Can not imagine and no words can express our sympathy to your family. May God give you strength and His peace during this time.
We are so sorry for the loss of two of the finest genuine people that Barbara and I ever had the pleasure to meet. Enjoyed Mac’s happy smile that always brighten the mood. RIP
Go in peace you two. I loved our close friendship in the 80s following each other from Georgia to Hawaii and to Yuma Airizona! Semper Fi Mac!
I’ve never met you or your parents, but still feel your pain. Words can’t say how sorry I am for you. Prayers and love to you. 🙏🙏❤️❤️
My condolences
The words cannot express the shock and sorrow from this terrible accident!
Our deepest condolences to the family.
I met them very briefly: they could definitely brighten with their infectious smiles and people loving attitude any room they entered and any group they joined. They definitely loved and valued life!
THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN MY AREA GODS BLESSINGS ON THIS FAMILY. PEOPLE LIVE EACH DAY AS IT WAS THE LAST DAY IN A POSITVE WAY YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN GOD WILL CALL YOU HOME, SO SORRY.
I’m so sorry about your parents/grandparents. They sound like they were lovely people. Praying for them and your family at this very sad time.
So sorry for the lost your mom and dad ,grandparents