ight grandchildren, Andrew McCarthy of Ankeny, IA; Kate McCarthy of Prairie City IA, Hannah McCarthy of Prairie City, IA, Ryan McCarthy of West Des Moines, IA, Kristen McCarthy (Colton Sankey) of Grundy Center, IA, Marc Brown of Kellogg, IA, Colby Brown of Altoona, IA, and Jennifer Brown of Kellogg, IA; and great granddaughter Keegan Sankey of Grundy Center, IA; two brothers Chet (Mary) McCarthy of Wellington, FL, and Kevin (Jessica) McCarthy of Council Bluffs, IA; and many nieces and nephews. Mel was preceded in death by his parents, two infant daughters, and granddaughter, Kelly McCarthy. No services are planned per Mel's wishes. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com