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Mary Frances McShane

1923 - 2020

Mary Frances McShane obituary, 1923-2020, Peoria, IL

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1923

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2020

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Mary McShane Obituary

Mary Frances McShane
PEORIA - Mary Frances "Fran" McShane of Peoria passed away at Proctor Place on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
Fran was born on Dec. 31, 1923, in Montese, Italy, to the late Augusto and Theresa Baccolini Bernabei. She emigrated to America and settled in Spring Valley, IL, with her family when she was 7 years old. After high school, Fran attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1946. She obtained her BSN degree from Bradley University in 1974.
She married Jack McShane, also from Spring Valley, in December of 1946. They were blessed with 67 years of marriage and truly were a perfect match.
Fran is survived by four children, Patty (John) Hession, Dr. Jerry (Kathy) McShane, Tim (Pattie) McShane and Terri (Jim) Powell; daughter-in-law, Marianne Suelter; 16 grandchildrenl and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; their son, Michael; her sister, Anne Loebach; and brother, Bruno Bernabei.
Fran was involved in many activities through her church, in community organizations, several bridge clubs and golf leagues. She somehow managed to keep her priorities foremost, which were family, the Catholic faith and working part-time in Labor and Delivery for 38 years.
We all have memories of holidays and gatherings at the McShane family home. She was proud of her Italian heritage and shared stories of her early life in Montese.
Fran was the Matriarch of our family, the center of life for all of us, and we will miss her dearly.
We are grateful to the Healthcare Unit of Proctor Place who gave wonderful care to Fran, especially during these most difficult times since March.
There will be a private family funeral mass at Holy Family Church, with Fr. Stephen Willard officiating, followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Memorials in Fran's memory may be made to Holy Family Church.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.wrightandsalmon.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Peoria Journal Star from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2020.

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Kloth family

November 24, 2020

Jim and Terri
So sorry to hear of Fran’s
Passing.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.

joan papis

November 18, 2020

We send our deepest sympathy to the Mcshane Family and wish you all beautiful memories. Sincerely, Joanie and Ed Papis

Doris Waters

November 17, 2020

Pat and all your family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. These are hard times anyway and to lose a loved one is difficult. Sympathy and prayers.
Doris (Otto) Waters

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