Obituaries
Howard J. McShane
November 20, 1946 - August 2, 2018
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VISITATION
August 5, 2018 | 1:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M. Sunday - Yurs Funeral Home Geneva 1771W. State Street (Rte 38) Geneva
- August 6, 2018 | 10:00 A.M. Monday
- Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
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Burial Location
Assumption Cemetery Wheaton
Obituary
Howard J. McShane age, 71 of Geneva, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home.
He was born November 20, 1946 in Elmhurst, Il. The son of the late Robert and June McShane.
Howard served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. During that time he received the Purple Heart Award. For over 40 years before his retirement he was employed by Southwestern Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Gerdy of 36 years. Two children, Karen (Steve) Wanders of Manitowic, Wisc, and Marc (Teresa) McShane of Glen Ellyn.
Six grandchildren, Rick Jr., Karly, Mariana, Max, Alessia, and Fiora. Also two sisters, Nancy Brennan, and Sharon (Dennis) Sluhoski. Five brothers, William (Susan), Joel (Sandy), Michael, James, and Thomas. Also many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death besides his parents. His brother, Robert.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street (Rte 38) Geneva. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery Wheaton.
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George Flores from Geneva, IL
"My heartfelt condolences to Howie's family and his friends during this difficult time. You were a great person and neighbor. We will miss you."
Mary Reid Orlando from Villa Park, IL
"So sorry for the loss of your husband and father I knew howie way back when we were little kids on Morris st in Lombard Il. Then in high school he was a very nice guy. So sorry I couldn’t attend wake but I’m out of town. Again my deepest sympathi"
Ronald Sines from Geneva, IL
"To Howard's family, my sympathies to the passing of your husband, father, brother, and grandfather. I live several blocks away, and was surprised and saddened by his sudden passing. We spoke on several occasions some years ago, and it was at that time I discovered we shared in the Vietnam War. We veterans never forget our fellow brothers."