Michael J. Shea
August 6, 1938 ~ January 13, 2017
Michael J. Shea, 78, Monrovia, passed away January 13, 2017, in Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. Mike was born August 6, 1938, in Fort Wayne, to the late Robert E. and Mary Jane (Ferguson) Shea.
He attended Our Lady of the Lake Preparatory Seminary on Lake Wawasee and graduated from Central Catholic in Fort Wayne. He proudly served in the United States Army. Mike moved to Morgan County in 1975 and began a career with Citizens Bank. He retired as a Vice President in 2006. Mike was an active member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Member of the St. Thomas More Council Knights of Columbus. He was also a past president and member of the Monrovia Lions Club. Mike was an avid golfer and also enjoyed fishing and traveling. Above all, he was strongly devoted to his family and simply loved being a grandpa. Mike’s smile and sense of humor will be forever cherished by his loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife, Maureen (McArdle) Shea, to whom he was united in marriage September 22, 1973; daughters, Nancy Bennett (Josh) of Bedford and Molly Brugh (Bobby) of Mooresville; twin sister, Patricia Elward of Carmel; brother, Robert E. Shea (Pat) of Ft. Wayne; three grandchildren, Kirsten Bennett, Andrew Bennett, and Eloise Brugh.
Friends and family will gather on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8 p.m., at the close of visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas More Building Fund or to the American Diabetes Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I am so very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We will greatly miss him at the semi-annual Retiree of Citizens Bank Luncheon. We were blessed to have Mike join us for both our spring and fall lunches in 2016. Such a devoted dad and a fun light he was for so many to enjoy.
My sincere sympathy to all of his family and many friends,
Rita Timmons, Retired – SVP, Human Resources Director
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls, Maureen. Hugs and love, Bobbi Scott
Was so sorry to read about Mike. I enjoyed working with him at Citizens. We would talk and try to catch each other in a mistake. He always tried to keep us on our toes. So glad i was at the Retiree dinner and was able to see Mike not knowing it would be the last time. Bless this sweet man and his family Lord. Prayers for Maureen and her family.
It was always such a joy seeing Mike at the Bank. His dry sense of humor and smile was such a welcome.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Maureen and of course Nancy and Molly and families. A new road ahead, but I am sure you will find comfort in all the great times to remember from here on out. He is in good hands!
Betty and Ken Pritchard ߒݰߕ¯
Mike and Maureen were our neighbors for 25 years. I am so sorry for your loss, Maureen, Nancy and Molly. Mike was a great guy and he will truly be missed. ❤️
Mike was a loving and caring individual. He had a great sense of humor. The service to his church and to others was outstanding . We will all miss him. There is no doubt in any of our minds that Saint Peter will open the door wide for his eternal reward.
We cherish memories on our children in school together. I will remember his wit and great days on the golf courses over the summers with the Mooresville boys. Our deepest expression of heartfelt sympathy to Maureen and girls. I will miss those days. RIP Mike Shea.
Mike and Maureen were one of the first couples to greet us when we joined the St. Thomas More Parish. John and I are so saddened to read of his passing. Mike was simply a great guy and we will miss him. Our condolences go out to Maureen, his girls and their families.
Mike and I have so many fond memories of working with Mike at the bank and at St. Thomas More. We are sad to hear of his passing. Our condolences to the entire family.
The Shea family is such a wonderful, loving family, I’m so sorry Mike had to go home as I know you all wanted many more years together. You are all blessed to have such beautiful memories and your faith because you know you will see each other again. Thinking of you all and asking God to let you feel love, strength and peace at this difficult time.
While I never got a chance to get to know Mike well, I always enjoyed what little time I had with him. Mike had a great sense of humor along with a kind gentle soul. May you rest in peace.
I think the thing we will always remember about Mike was his sense of humor. I’m pretty sure he shared some of it with Molly too! He could certainly make you laugh!
Praying for you, Susie, Nancy, and Molly in these days ahead.
Maureen, Molly, & Nancy…
Our heart felt sympathy to each one of you.
Mike will be missed by many – we will miss him dearly as a friend – our times together socializing, going out to eat, and counting the weeks offering will always be remembered as good times with him. May God bless you with comfort and, peace through out this difficult time and n the days ahead. Our Love n Hugs Always – Larry n Carolyn
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Shea’s passing. My prayers are with his family. Betty Donica
Maureen, I will miss Mike and his unique sense of humor…. he always brought happiness and laughs to those around him. We can take comfort knowing that he is smiling at us now, waiting for all of us to join him! My prayers are with you for strength and faith during these times.
We are very sorry for your loss and will miss his mischievous grins. Take comfort that he is at rest with our heavenly Father. Love and hugs to all of you. Jeff and Cheryl Niemeier
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have old but good memories of Mike at Sr. Thomas More. Sandi Stanfield.
So sorry to hear of your great loss. I have many, although old, good memories of Mike at St. Thomas More.
Prayers,
Sandi Stanfield
Several years ago, when the Colts were actually close to being in Super Bowl range, Mike was doing the petitions at Sunday Mass. Mike added a petition to the list–“Lord Help Our Colts!” And of course, they went on to win the Super Bowl that year. Way to go Mike! Keep up the good work on your end. The Colts need your intercessions more than ever. We will all miss your good humor and your tireless work for STM. From Gene and Mary Bednarek
Maureen and family – we were heartbroken by the news of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Love, Barry and Diana
Dear Maureen and family,
Rick and I have many fond memories of our interactions with the Shea family over
the years. We are praying for and thinking of you during your loss and most difficult time.
Rick and Ann Hall
Bonita Springs, Fl.