William H. McShane

May 11, 1927 - March 23, 2009

William H. McShane age 81 of Crown Point, IN formerly of East Chicago passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009 at St. Anthony Hospice. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Jean. son: Col. Thomas Diane McShane of Georgia daughters: Marcia Ron Lombard of Arizona Laurie Mark Hajduch of Florida 5 grandchildren: Megan McShane, Nicholas Steffanie Lombard, Kelly Lombard Patrick and Liane Hajduch Sister-in-law: Rita McShane numerous Nieces, Nephews and Cousins Preceded in death by his parents: Patrick and Mary McShane Brothers: Terry and Jim McShane Sisters: Doris Toncheff, Patricia Mills and Midge Lutticken A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY at St. Helen Catholic Church 302 N. Madison St. Hebron, IN with Fr. Derrick Dudash officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, IN Visitation will be on Thursday, March 26, 2008 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre NOTE: NEW LOCATION at 606 E. 113th Ave. Crown Point, IN 2 Blocks east of Broadway from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Mr. McShane was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Hebron. William retired from DuPont with 27 years of service. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. William was an avid Notre Dame football and White Sox fan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Anthony Hospice, Chicago Land Christian Village or St. Helen Catholic Church. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guest book section on the obituary page at www.geisenfuneralhome.com. For information call 21-663-2500.

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Our Condolences to all: Aunt Jean; Tom, Marcia, Laurie & families. It is at times like these it is so hard to be so far away. I have only loving memories both from my childhood and in more recent years, of my Uncle Billy. Almost anytime or anywhere my parents, Jim & Rita McShane and Aunt Jean & Uncle Bill got together - in East Chicago, Highland, Pekin or at the cottage on the St Joe's River maybe especially the cottage there was laughter, lots of laughter. In the years since then Uncle Billy and Aunt Jeannie have shown even more warmth and kindness to me and the family at large. Uncle Billy will always have a special place in our hearts. Our sincere regret we could not be there; please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Peggy & Brian, and Rory.

Am so sorrow to hear of your loss, Bill was a great husband, father, brother, and neighbor...I was fortunate to know him and his wife Jean and their friendship meant alot to me.......My prayers are with the family and close friends....God Bless........Margie

To our dear Aunt Jeannie, Tom , Laurie and Marcia and all...we love you and will be thinking and praying for you all...we have many wonderful memories of our families together.We will miss Uncle Bill...we send much love Nancy and Tim

What can anyone say at the loss of such a wonderful person? Bill was a great neighbor and a pillar of the community. He came from a very proud East Chicago family. His father was a noted football coach for whom McShane Drive in East Chicago was named. When he was raising his children he and his wife Jean were active in the community. During the 50th Anniversary of Marktown 1967 they participated on virtually every committee that was established. Bill and Jean raised three of the most remarkable children to have lived in Marktown. His wife Jean, their children and grandchildren were the true joy of his life. He will be missed by his fellow Marktowners, the members of the churches he attended over the years, by his friends and fellow works and DuPont and most especially by Jean, their children and grandchildren and the rest of their extended family and friends. Society is diminished by the loss of this truly great friend. Most respectfull,

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