Service Details
Visitation will be held from 9–11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church (7117 14th Ave. in Kenosha) on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice.
Timothy R. Carney left this earth all too soon and entered into eternal life.
Tim was the middle son of the late James and Gladys (Kirschbaum) Carney. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha where he attended St. Mark grade school and St. Joseph High School. Tim married Kathy McGinley, and together they were overjoyed with the arrivals of their three perfectly perfect babies: Tim, Bridget, and Colleen.
The Carney family cherished their time together and affectionately called themselves the Fab Five. As the Carney kids grew up, the years were filled with backyard pool parties, family dinners together every night at 4:45 pm, family vacations, and playing music (very loudly, just as Tim preferred). Tim treasured time with his children–especially watching an endless amount of fashion shows put on by his best girls and shooting baskets and watching college hoops with his favorite son. Tim was the life of the party and he loved to dance; he never left the dance floor at his children’s weddings. One of his greatest highlights was proudly toasting the three of them at their weddings and lovingly welcoming Shelby, Dalton, and Ben into the Carney family. The most joyful events in his life were the arrival of his grandchildren James, Maeve, and Jack.
Tim gained a few nicknames along the way. Some knew him as TCMOTG (Tim Carney Man on the Go) as his feet rarely touched the ground, and he was always looking for the next adventure. Tim loved planning trips, his favorite being the family’s trip to Ireland where they reveled in the Irish music, drank a few Guinness, and soaked up the culture and sights of the homeland. He kissed the Blarney Stone, but he didn’t need to–he always had the Gift of Gab.
Shortly after Tim retired, he and Kathy moved to downtown Kenosha, a place he was proud to call home. Tim walked the downtown streets and the lakefront area several times a day, often taking photos along the way. He especially enjoyed capturing sunrises.
An avid Packers fan, Tim loved taking his family to Packer games, and he was proud of his 10 season tickets. If you were ever driving around town and saw a car with the 10TIX Packers license plate, that was him.
He enjoyed participating in the Moose Club golf and pool leagues, socializing with the guys at the Silver Dollar Club gatherings, and fraternizing with the Tuesday night monthly dinner crew AKA Carney’s Menswear. Tim truly had the best friends a guy could ever hope for.
Tim is survived by his wife, Kathy; his children, Tim (Shelby), Bridget (Dalton) Hendzel, and Colleen (Ben) Gordon; his grandchildren, James and Jack Carney, and Maeve Hendzel; his brothers, Dave (Sue) and Jay; his in-laws, Joan McGinley, Pat (John) Dolnik, Mary (Mark) Albrecht. Tim was preceded in death by his parents James and Gladys and his father-in-law Robert McGinley.
Visitation will be held from 9–11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church (7117 14th Ave. in Kenosha) on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice.
What a gift it has been to love and know you as our husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend. Oh and one more thing… Dad, you told us to “have a party.” And we will. You gave us memories and love that we will treasure forever. Love, KTBCSDBJMJ xo
Joanne McGinley Schlegel says
A life well lived and a dream to have been so fortunate to have a cherished family. ❤️
Blair Hall says
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. It has been a long year for you. Thank you for sharing your pain, struggles, and stories with me over the past year. Glad we still found time to smile and laugh at times too. There will always be an open seat for you on my office couch.
JOHN J FROST JR says
I just cannot believe that it was time that another GREAT Irishman passed through the Pearly Gates, but letting Tim go to get beyond all that was compromising him was the right thing. He is now free of all the frustrations and able to keep a watchful eye on all of us from a much higher vantage point.
The photo and obituary are perfect and this is how I will be remembering my friend Tim! The smile is one of the keys to his life. Just imagine Tim looking this way, just younger, as Prom King in high school. And “Carney’s Menswear” never had a better model.
Thank you for being in ALL of lives Tim Carney! You made our lives just so much better and that will continue to live on in all of us who love you!
God bless you, TC!
Mark and Vicki Zeihen says
To Kathy & family,
Tim definitely was the life of the party. He always had a smile on his face. You knew his family was his pride and joy. We were beyond blessed to call him our friend. Tim, you will be greatly missed. RIP our friend.
Mark & Vicki
Mark,Sandy,Kyle and Sara Carney says
Our deepest condolences to Kathy and the entire family.
I have such fond memories of growing up with Tim, Dave, and Jay—golfing at Fox Lake, KYF basketball, and cookouts at each other’s houses. Those are memories I will always treasure.
Tim was a truly special person who had a way of making everyone feel welcome.
Rest in peace, Tim.
You will be deeply missed.
Kim (Brnak) Farfalla says
May memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Steve & Kathy Hoppenjan says
Dear Kathy and family. It truly breaks our hearts to lose such a good friend. He was always such a fun loving, positive person. He was so very proud of his family. The fond memories of our time together will always be with us. So very sorry we can’t be there to celebrate his life with all of you! Please know we are there in spirit.🙏♥️
Theo van Lissum says
Dear Kathy and family,
During the nine years I had the honour to work with Tim I have been working with a wondefull guy both as a person aswell as a salesman. His personality and honestay made him a great example for me and thaught me things I still cherish and use in my career. I stayed in touch and followed him after he retired and I left the company and is passing is a shock for me also. being at the same age it makes me realize that it is important to live everday to the fullest as he did together with you all. know he is in the heart of many people and therefore will not be forgotten.
Wish you lots of strenght from the Netherlands
Steve and Kathy Hoppenjan says
Dear Kathy and family. We are heartbroken by this news. Tim was a wonderful friend for many years. Always a smile on his face and fun to be around. We’re very sorry we can’t be with you to celebrate his life. 🙏♥️
Terry cosentino says
Kathy and to your beautiful family, heartbroken to hear of yr loss. Just gone too soon. Tim Rest in peace my friend.
AnnMarie Bybel says
May he rest in peace in God’s loving arms, may the perpetual light shine upon him, and may God hold him in the palm of his hands until he meets his family again. My sincere condolences to his entire family and especially his mom. I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers…..
Ray and Diane Lesoski says
So sorry to read about Tim. We were neighbors for several years. Tim let our daughter and me use his Packers tickets for the first game after 9/11.
He will be missed.
Ambrogio, Rita and Luca Pirovano says
Our deepest condolences. It was touching to read his story full of life, adventure and most of all, love for life and his family. We are sorry we didn’t have the privilege to know him deeply. We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. He is now for sure in the safest place he can be: God’s memory. Love Brodie and Family.
Jim Rigney says
Tim was always a joy to be around. I met him when Bryan Dolnik and I joined their golf league a few years back. He was a genuine good guy and will be missed. Prayers to the family 🙏♥️
David & Lori McCoy says
So very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend! We love ❤️ your family & Our hearts ache for Cathy, her beautiful children and grandchildren.
We are Thankful for all the family weddings events we got to share with Tim & your family. He wore a permanent, proud smile at all family weddings ,-along with his sparkling Irish eyes. He will truly be missed ! Rest in peace Tim❤️
Joseph Bruenning says
Sincere condolences to Kathy and family.
I have a lot of great memories working alongside Tim during his bartender days at TG’s Sports Bar. Tim was always positive, definitely good humored, and loved to laugh.
Rest in peace Tim.
Condolences again and my God bless you all with great memories.
Ernie Schilling Jr. says
From his friends at Powell Electronics
Tim Carney spent 18 years with Powell Electronics, and in that time, he brought with him the same things he offered the rest of the world around him: a jovial spirit, genuine kindness, and an easy friendship that made everyone better for knowing him.
Tim was a wise ,and when the moment called for it a savvy businessman, deeply respected by his peers and colleagues alike. He understood people, markets, and relationships in a way that can’t be taught. Nowhere was that more evident than in his mastery of the Caterpillar account, where his expertise, judgment, and persistence were directly responsible for a great deal of Powell’s success in the agricultural markets. His impact there will be felt for many years to come.
But Tim was never just about the business. He was about trust, laughter, and doing things the right way. He was someone you wanted in the room, steady, sharp, and always good-natured. He made work feel lighter and successes feel shared.
As much as we tried, many times, we could never lure Tim out of retirement to help launch our new Ireland office. That, too, was Tim: he had earned his time, his peace, and his next chapter, and he knew when it was time to enjoy it.
Tim will be deeply missed by his friends and extended family at Powell Electronics. We are grateful for the years we had with him, for the lessons he taught us, and for the friendships he left behind. Most of all, we are thankful to have known him, not just as a colleague, but as a friend.
Our thoughts are with Tim’s family, who shared him with us for so many years. His legacy lives on in the people he touched, the relationships he built, and the laughter he leaves behind.
With deep respect and admiration ,
Ernie Schilling Jr & Tim’s Friends at Powell
Brenda Allen says
Lovely! What was written about Tim, I don’t know him but he seems like a really swell guy! May he rest in peace! Blessings and comfort to his family and freinds!