1935
2023
Jackie "Jack" Fields
March 13, 1935 - April 7, 2023
NORMAL - Jackie "Jack" Fields, 88, of Normal, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 13, 1935, in McVeigh, KY, to Fred and Princess "Claudine" (Williamson) Fields. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He married Deanna VanDeWeerd on October 26, 1958, in Stockton, IL. Jack was a Superintendent of Police for Chessie System Railroad for many years.
He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Deanna; his two children: Cheryl (Ron) Weber of Lexington, IL, and John (Denise) Fields of Chapin, SC; five grandchildren: Samantha (Zeb) Wyant, Travis Weber, Michelle (Jim) Lanfear, Dawnyelle (Jarrod) Brown and Jeremy (Lindsay) Jones; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Fields.
Memorials may be directed to Humane Society of Central Illinois 423 N Kays Dr, Normal, IL, 61761.
Visitation services to celebrate the life of Jack will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2023, at East Lawn Funeral Home 1102 Airport Road, Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, IL.
Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.eastlawnmemorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens.
2 Entries
Mary Graham
April 15, 2023
Kevin and I(Mary Graham, 1532 A Hunt) are sad to hear of your loss! Jack was a daily ray of sunshine ... and a good laugh!
Colleen Brown
April 15, 2023
I loved talking with Jack when I worked at Kroger Pharmacy in Normal. He was a sweet man who always had a smile. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
May
28
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens1102 Airport Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
Funeral services provided by:
East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens1102 Airport Road, Bloomington, IL 61704
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more