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THOMAS McSHANE Obituary

Thomas E. McShane, formerly of Palos Park, IL. Beloved son of Joan and the late James McShane, died suddenly on January 28, 2013 at Central DuPage Hospital. Dear brother of James (Margaret), John (Deborah), William (Kathy), and Catherine; Fond uncle of James, Charles, Michael, Sarah, and Kimberly. Avid motorcyclist and motocross racer, Life Member of American Motorcyclist Assoc. Memorial Mass on Feb 16, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Church, 701 Plainfield Rd., Darien, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Patient Prescription Program, Cadence Health Foundation, 0S050 Winfield Rd. Suite 200, Winfield, IL 60190. Love you #199

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 10, 2013.

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Rod Perdido

May 16, 2013

I just seen this today and I am shocked to learn that Tom has passed away. I am his neighbor across the street and we frequently talk about motorcycles. I was a bit concerned over the past months when I did not see him in the neighborhood and I even asked one of our neighbors if she saw Tom lately. Then, today, I searched his name online which led me to this site. Condolence to the family left behind..... God bless you Tom.

Bill Sanders #75

April 23, 2013

The line is going to miss #199, I was just watching a tape from Casey we were racing Open class so it was a oldie. God Speed my KX 500 buddy

Tom McShane and Bruce Widell on Cassville Ferry

Michelle Widell

April 21, 2013

I just found this, and I'm sorry to read about his passing. We had just talked the day before. I wondered why I didn't hear anything back after I sent him information on becoming a motorcycle instructor for NIU. We rode together a couple of times last year - he was an incredible motorcyclist and had lots of energy. His last words to me were about looking forward to riding together again this year. :( Here's a picture of Tom with my brother while we rode the Cassville Ferry last year.

Lee Sobieszczyk

March 12, 2013

I remeber Tom as a fierce competitor every time we raced. God speed!

#199

Jenkins and Elizabeth Shoemaker

February 14, 2013

Thanks for all the great times. Rest in Peace.

February 13, 2013

As you turn to God through your tears and sorrow, bear in mind, “He is the healer of the brokenhearted ones”. (Ps.147:3)

C Johnson

Bob and Fran Skemp

February 13, 2013

Dear Joan,
We were shocked to see the obituary in the newspaper. What a terrible loss. You have our prayers.
Bob and Fran Skemp

sheryl Clark-Olsen

February 13, 2013

May Peace be with your family at this very sad time in their lives...Rest in Peace Tom.

Jody Siddons-Waugh

February 12, 2013

Will always remember the good times in palos growing up together. May you race like crazy in heaven.

Pamela Schroeder-Peele

February 12, 2013

God bless you Tom. Rest in peace.

Jen C

February 12, 2013

I'm in shock that you are gone and will miss you dearly. Hope you and your dad are building something beautiful in Heaven

Thank You for the best of times.

Jenkins & Elizabeth

February 12, 2013

Cindy B.

February 10, 2013

I just miss you so much but smile a lot when I think that you can ride all day long now in the most glorious places of all. xoxo

Night Game at Wrigley 2010

February 10, 2013

Nevada in 2004...takin in the view

February 10, 2013

#199 flying high at Red Bud

Dave & Diane

February 10, 2013

Rest in peace, Tom. You were a great friend.

February 10, 2013

Godspeed Tom

Ron

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