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Joseph McShane Obituary
Joseph H. McShane, 89, of Munster, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2013. Loving father of James (Mary), Niall (Maria), Brian (Kaia) McShane, and Peggy (Tom) Ogren; proud grandfather of James (Melinda), Molly, Patrick (Kelly), Helena, Nikki (Dela), Ann (Ben), Mallory, Kara, Kelly (Nick), Megan, Evan, Danny, and Colleen; cherished great grandfather of Audrey, Lucy, Catherine, Allie, Emily, and Teagan; fond father-in-law of Nick Lucas; caring brother of Patricia (late Elmer) Austgen; caring brother-in-law of Lillian Radigan, Carol (Ed) Nowaczyk, and Mornette (late John) McShane; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen (nee Schreiner); daughter, Moira Lukas; brother, James A. McShane; and sisters: Mary Agnes Dixon and Kathleen Hudson. Visitation will be on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN and on Saturday from 9:30-10:00 AM at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Church, Munster, IN. Interment will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Joe was the former President and owner of McShane's Inc. He was a WWII Army veteran serving in Okinawa, member of St. Thomas More Church, member of Woodmar Country Club, Men's 18 Hole League, Hammond Kiwanis, and an avid Notre Dame fan. He was voted Irishman of the year by the Friendly Sons of Erin. In lieu of flowers, contributions to IN-PACT, Share Foundation, Harbor Lights Hospice, or St. Thomas More Church in his memory would be appreciated. www.kishfuneralhome.net
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for Joseph McShane
Don Johnson
February 14, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Terri & Larry Morrison
February 25, 2013
I want to extend my sincere condolences to the entire McShane family. Joe was a wonderful man and I know you will all miss him terribly. Know that he is now with his beloved Helen and Moira. May you always keep him in your heart with the memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
David Wysocki
February 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marcia Cullom family
February 21, 2013
To the McShane family our heartfelt sympathy go out to you at this sad time
Jim & Robin Johnston
February 21, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss, the McShane family is in our thoughts and prayers.
tom burgess
February 20, 2013
To the entire Mcshane family:my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you,Joe was a great man that i will always remember,tom
February 20, 2013
I will remember Uncle Joe as a smiling Irishman who was very funny, warm and creative. When we visited last year he remembered losing a lot of sleep when I spent the night there because Moira and I would stay up talking until the wee hours of the morning. May your memories bring all of you smiles and peace. Love, Karen
Jana St James
February 20, 2013
Sending my sincerest sympathy to the McShane family. Joe and Helen were such wonderful friends of my parents. May the thought of them all being together once again warm your hearts in this time of sorrow.
Jack Schwerin
February 20, 2013
May all your hearts soon be filled with the wonderful memories and joyful times spent together as a loving family. God Bless You.
Chuck Johnson
February 20, 2013
To the McShane family, please accept my condolences! I worked for Joe as a sales rep many years ago! I enjoyed working for Joe, he was fair, a good businessman and honorable! God Bless!
February 20, 2013
May he rest in peace, a wonderful friend. Don Johnson
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