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John Shell Obituary
John was a 1985 graduate of Marion High School. He worked several years at Carey Services in Marion. John enjoyed bowling, competing in the Special Olympics, and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
He is survived by his sister, Stacie (Chris) Reed of Wabash, and his nephews and niece, Andrew Adamson of Wabash, Vali (Jackson) Musselman of Muncie, Indiana, and Derek Reed of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Doug Shell.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Special Olympics.
The memorial guest book for John may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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