Edmund B. McCarthy, 73, of Chicago, formerly of Springfield, died at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, February 22, 2004 at his home. Edmund was born August 16, 1931 in Springfield the son of John B. Sr. and Mary Burke McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy was a graduate of Springfield College in Illinois and Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. He was a Market Research Specialist for Proctor and Gamble, Joseph Schlitz Brewery and the Chicago Sun Times and Daily News. He was a former member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one brother: John B. (wife, Barbara) McCarthy of Madison, WI and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday. February 27, 2004 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Rev. David Hoefler celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family of Edmund B. McCarthy is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.