Arthur F. "Bud" McGinty, age 72, of Brodhead, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 15, 1944 in Muncie, IN, the son of William and Mernice (Valentine) McGinty. Arthur and Susan Brandenburg were united in marriage on January 30, 1965, in Chicago, IL.
He graduated from Proviso E. High School in Mayward, IL.
He owned and operated Southtown Hardware and Variety Store from 1973 - 1995; he then worked for Daniels Sentry in Janesville from 1995 until retiring in 2013.
Arthur was a member of the Brodhead Volunteer Fire Department, Brodhead Lyons Club, Brodhead Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed old western movies.
He is survived by his children: Dan (Terri) McGinty of Janesville, Deborah (David) Schenk of Monroe, Dennis (Ann) McGinty of Oregon, Derek McGinty of Brodhead; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; brothers, Mike McGinty of Kenosha, Patrick McGinty of Brodhead; sisters, Marcia Tedford of Momence, IL; Bridget McGinty of Huntley, IL; and Katheryn Stoneburg of Gurney, IL.
He was predeceased by his parents, sisters, Alice McGinty and Sheila Ray.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the EVERSON FUNERAL HOME in Brodhead with Rev. Kathleen Rinear officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 26th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Everson funeral home, Brodhead.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.
He graduated from Proviso E. High School in Mayward, IL.
He owned and operated Southtown Hardware and Variety Store from 1973 - 1995; he then worked for Daniels Sentry in Janesville from 1995 until retiring in 2013.
Arthur was a member of the Brodhead Volunteer Fire Department, Brodhead Lyons Club, Brodhead Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed old western movies.
He is survived by his children: Dan (Terri) McGinty of Janesville, Deborah (David) Schenk of Monroe, Dennis (Ann) McGinty of Oregon, Derek McGinty of Brodhead; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; brothers, Mike McGinty of Kenosha, Patrick McGinty of Brodhead; sisters, Marcia Tedford of Momence, IL; Bridget McGinty of Huntley, IL; and Katheryn Stoneburg of Gurney, IL.
He was predeceased by his parents, sisters, Alice McGinty and Sheila Ray.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the EVERSON FUNERAL HOME in Brodhead with Rev. Kathleen Rinear officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 26th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Everson funeral home, Brodhead.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.