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Brian C. Shenkel

1958 - 2017

Brian C. Shenkel obituary, 1958-2017, Brookfield, IL

BORN

1958

DIED

2017

Brian Shenkel Obituary

Brian C. Shenkel

Born: June 27, 1958

Died: June 18, 2016

Brian Christopher Shenkel was born June 27, 1958 to George and Eileen Shenkel.

He was a graduate of Lyons Township High School, La Grange, IL - Class of 1976. Brian was a dedicated employee to Illinois Harley-Davidson for 30 years.

Brian is survived by his father, George August Shenkel, of Clearwater, FL; sister, Kelly (Rick) of La Grange Park; sister, Kristina Sherwood (Jim) of Evergreen, CO; nephew, Ryan Michael Doherty of Maryville, TN; grand nephews, Christopher and Draven of Brookfield, IL.

His beloved mother, Eileen Petrick Shenkel passed in 1994.

Mass will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 10:00AM at St. Francis Xavier Church 124 South Spring La Grange, IL. Picnic at Possum Hollow Forest Preserve.

Brian will join family in Heaven for eternal life. We have loved him in life, let us not forget him after death.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 9, 2017.
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