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Ralph Shell Obituary

Ralph Shell, 54, of Michigan City, Indiana, gained his wings in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Jan. 1, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 11 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 123 Helen St., Michigan City, Indiana. Viewing will be 10 a.m. until service time. Burial to follow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.

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

Published by La Porte County Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 17, 2024.

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Jody Roberts

January 18, 2024

R.i.p.ralph.i will remember you always. .

Gee (Auntie) Thompson

January 13, 2024

Ralph, also known to our circle as Blessing, was always the most helpful, polite gentleman to be around. He'd come help in my yard and/or anything I was doing. We've had some awesome conversations about everything as well as having alot of laughs. I enjoyed your presence. R.I.H. You'll be missed, sending my love to the heavens from Auntie

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