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Susan Shields Obituary

SUSAN J. SHIELDS EAST SIDE Susan J. Shields (Nee Barda) late of the East Side. Born May 1, 1952 and passed away on March 28, 2009. Loving wife of Garry Shields. Devoted mother of David Shields and Stacey (Dale) James. Big sister to Carol, Shirley (Louie), Alan (Gayle) and Lorraine. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Susan will be deeply missed. Visitation Wednesday 2:00- 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago. Interment St. John Cemetery Hammond, IN. Please omit flowers. Info: (773) 731-2749.

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Published by The Times on Apr. 1, 2009.

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Jo Ann Downs-Rinkema

April 24, 2009

My sympathies to Garry and his family. I remember Susan as a good friend in high school.

Racheal Crabtree

April 1, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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