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John McShane Obituary

PEORIA - John Edward "Jack" McShane, 92, of Peoria passed away at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Proctor Place.

John was born on Aug. 25, 1922, in Spring Valley, Ill., to the late Dr. Gerald Stone and June Theresa (Schneider) McShane. He married Mary Frances Bernabei on Dec. 28, 1946, in Spring Valley. She survives.

He also is survived by his children, Mary P. "Patty" (John) Hession of Washington, Ill., and their children, Julie, Michael and Ryan, Dr. Gerald J. "Jerry" (Kathy) McShane of Peoria and their children, Molly, Kristin and Dr. Patrick; Timothy J. "Tim" (Pattie) McShane of Peoria and Pattie's children, Dan, Ashley and Chelsea; and Therese "Terri" (Jim) Powell of Wichita, Kan., and their children, Jessica, Cristy and Rebecca; one daughter-in-law, Marianne McShane, and her children with the late Michael McShane, Aubrie, Andy and Marc; and 12 great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael E. McShane; and a brother, James Joseph McShane.

John attended St. Bede's Academy, LaSalle-Peru Junior College and Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. He graduated from Bradley University, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1947.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of Pharmacist Mate, First Class. During that time, he served on the USS Alaska CV1 Battle Cruiser and served in the Battle of Okinawa and the Battle of Iwo Jima.

John was a chemist at Hiram Walker for 40 years, retiring in 1986.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, past president of St. Philomena Church Men's Club, involved with SHARE Foods, and past member of Holy Family Players, Holy Family Funsters and Hiram Walker Bowling.

He was also a past usher for Holy Family Church and participated in the Holy Family Bridge Marathon. He was devoted to perpetual adoration at St. Philomena and Holy Family parishes.

John was a life-long Cubs fan!

A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Franciscan Friars will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, April 10, 2015, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. An additional visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the Mass at the church. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or OSF Hospice.

Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.

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

Published by Peoria Journal Star from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John McShane

18 Entries

Maureen (Eaton) Gebhards

April 20, 2015

Mrs. McShane and your entire family; I just learned about this yesterday and am so sorry for your loss. I am truly sorry I missed the wake and funeral. Please accept my sincerest condolences on Mr. McShane's passing. Hopefully he can give some much needed heavenly support to the Cubs from his new perch. Prayers and blessings.

April 12, 2015

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. God bless, Pete & Nancy Katus

Gail and Rich Hobin

April 11, 2015

We are sending our sincere sympathy and prayers.

April 11, 2015

Condolences to the McShane family from all of the Putmans. You and John are in our prayers. Chris and Mary Putman

April 11, 2015

Dear Family,
In sympathy and prayers,
Larry & Joan Bernabei, Gerald Bernabei
Mark & Jessica Bernabei, Matt & Beth Bernabei Ottawa, IL

April 11, 2015

Dr. McShane, We were saddened to read of your father's passing. Please know that you are in our prayers. Barb & Fred Bazhenow

Eldora Olson

April 11, 2015

Fran, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ron and Betty Roberts

April 10, 2015

Jerry, our sympathy to you and all the McShane family for your loss. We are sure you have many fine memories of your times you had together.

April 10, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. After seeing Jack's obituary many wonderful memories of St. Philomena Ct. have run through my head today. The 4th of July picnics, at least 80 playmates at a moments notice and that many sets of parents to watch out for us. Jack was proud of his family. You all hold a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy. A memorial will be sent in his memory to Holy Family. Sincerely, Craig and Alice (Bourne) Webster

Dennis McQuellon

April 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My payers are with you.

Rudy Litwin

April 10, 2015

Fran, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will remember him fondly.

Kloth family

April 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Phil Loebach

April 9, 2015

To Aunt Fran and all of the McShane Family:
I have very fond memories of Uncle Jack from our family visits to Illinois. His quiet sense of humor and gentle manner stay with me to this day. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

April 9, 2015

Dear Patty,
We are so sorry for your loss.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Suzie Bally

April 9, 2015

Dear Patty
I am sorry for your loss.
I will keep your family in my prayer during this difficult time

Ed Hirsch

April 9, 2015

my thoughts are with you and your family.
Ed

April 9, 2015

To Pattie,Dr,and to your families,we extend our sympathy. And our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Joanie and Ed Papis

Larry and Karen Hagemann

April 9, 2015

Patty and family...our sincere condolences to you all on the death of your father. He lived many years to see many things and to enjoy his family. May he rest in the peace of the Lord.

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