Lois Schroeder McCarthy, 96, of Jacksonville, IL, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester. She was born July 15, 1926, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Henry and Frieda Simmering Schroeder. She married Albert "Mac" McCarthy on Aug. 12, 1945, in Litchfield and he preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 2015. She is survived by one son, Michael McCarthy of Jacksonville; one daughter, Kathleen (Richard) Withee of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Heather (Matt) Gregory of Winchester, Jeffrey (Alexandra) Withee of Buffalo, NY, Jay (Anna) Withee of Hong Kong, Michael McCarthy of New Berlin, Megan (Cody) McCarthy Rice of St. Peters, MO, and Melinda McCarthy of Bismarck, ND; seven great grandchildren, Shane (Ashley) Scranton, Delaney Gregory, Brody Gregory, Alexis Withee, Tyler Robb, Francesca Withee, and India Withee; two great-great grandchildren, Mason and Emilynn Scranton; and one sister, Lila Irvine of Litchfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Kimberly McCarthy; one granddaughter, Melissa McCarthy Scranton; one brother, Carl Schroeder; and one sister, Alta Schroeder. Mrs. McCarthy had worked at Illinois School for the Deaf, MacMurray College, Capitol Records, Cater-Vend, and then retired from the Jacksonville Journal Courier at the age of 90. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with Mac at their cabin at Matanzas Beach. They were founding members of Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. She never met a stray, be it person or animal, that she didnt take in or try to help. She had a beautiful spirit, never complained, and loved her family deeply. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Scott County Nursing Center Activity Fund or Faith Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Monday, September 19, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Monday, September 19, 2022 11:00 AM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650