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Jack Shields Obituary
Jack P. Shields, age 73, passed away at CHI Health Bergan Mercy November 12, 2023.
He was born August 31, 1950, to the late Floyd and Susie (Knight) Shields in Omaha, NE. Jack was a career truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Franklin Shields, Harry Shields, Butch Shields, Johnny Shields, Aclyda Anderson, Audrey Stotts, Noretta "Nan" Mullen, Julie Hutchinson, and Hazel Stoops.
Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan Shields; children, Toni Grzebielski , Troy Shields, and Jamie Shields; grandchildren, Justin Shields and Tori Shields; great-granddaughter, Anna Thompson; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, November 17, 2023. The family will direct memorials.
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