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Michael Shine Obituary
Pendleton - Michael John Shine,
Indianapolis - Mike, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many, departed this life Thursday, May 6, 2021. Mike was born April 19, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Jeremiah Joseph and Eleanor Jane (Flaherty) Shine, Sr. Mike was a 1962 graduate of Cathedral High School.
He met the love of his life, his late wife Beth, at a high school dance with the Ladywood Academy.
Mike was a kind and gentle soul who devoted his life to caring and providing for his family. He was a man of faith who found true happiness in making memories with his loving family and friends. Mike enjoyed a good football game and rarely missed a Notre Dame contest. He loved auto racing of all sorts and likely never missed an Indianapolis 500. He took great pleasure in relaxing on a golf course or simply being with his family. Mike worked in commercial real estate for many years and then got into real estate development. Throughout this career he developed a sense and mastery of many home maintenance trades. He loved to remodel properties and wasn't afraid of any challenge. His proudest achievement was remodeling a home for his family in Fontana, Wisconsin on Lake Geneva.
Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Shine. He is survived by his devoted children, Conor and Alison Shine; dear siblings, Sheila Shine, Mary Ann O'Bryan, Jeremiah Shine, Jr., Janet Hatton, Kevin Shine, Eileen Howell and Patricia Funk; his sweet dog Marco; thirty nieces and nephews and a host of old friends. Mike and his family are forever grateful for the physicians and staff at 7 North Organ Transplant Unit at Methodist Hospital.
Visitation for Mike will be from 4 - 8 pm on Tuesday, May 11th at Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 12th at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Private interment will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in Mike's name to: The IU Health Lung Transplant Program, The Salvation Army and the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO.) For donation information, please see the Leppert Obituary page.
Online condolences for Mike may be found at www.leppertmortuary.com
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Sheila
May 2, 2023
Miss our golf games, political discussions and lunches. Hope the tree is thriving!!!
Janet Tosick
May 10, 2021
So many wonderful memories of Michael and Beth. We were friends from high school, college, and years after. One of the last times we saw Michael and Beth was a long visit in Fortville with Judy and Sid Baker. The memories we shared will never be forgotten. Such a wonderful couple, and friends forever. Michael and my husband, Michael visited us at Mount St Joseph many times. Michael Shine was such a great person. So in love with Beth and he had a fun personality too.
Our sympathy to Allison and Conor. They were so proud of both of you♥♥God bless your mom and dad
Janet and Michael Tosick
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