Kevin James McCarthy, 50,of Sidney, formerly of Naperville, passed away at 10:53 a.m., Sunday, July 24,2011, at Carle Hospital, Urbana.

Heath and Vaughn Funeral Home, 201 N. Elm, Champaign, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Celebration of Life memorial services will be private. Pastor Mike Picklesimer, of the Sidney United Church, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.

Mr. McCarthy was born March 11, 1961, in Chicago, a son of James P. and Elaine (Long) McCarthy. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Elaine and William Newman, of Sidney.

Also surviving is a son, Derek McCarthy, Urbana; a brother, Darrin McCarthy, a sister, Megan Duckett, both of Sidney; and a granddaughter, Rihanna McCarthy, Urbana.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Jean Hannah, Loretta Soukup, Frank Soukup, and James A. McCarthy.

Mr. McCarthy enjoyed bike riding and cooking. He loved working with his dogs.

Memorial contributions may be made to Recycled Rotts, Inc., P.O. Box 1082, Oswego, IL 60543 (www.recycledrotts.org — Click on Donations), or to Carle Hospice, 206A W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL 61822.

Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.HeathandVaughn.com.