Shields- John W. age 85 years, U.S. Army Vet of the Korean War, Beloved husband of the late Geraldine G. 'Jeri' nee Rayski; Loving father of Monica ( Michael M.D.) Tuite, and Brian Shields Cherished grandfather of Phoebe Tuite; Dearest Brother of Rose ( the late James) Rippe, and the late Frank ( Barbara, ' Bobbie) Shields; John was a long time executive for Florsheim Shoe Company and a lector for over 25 years at St. Irenaeus Church. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 12th 10:00 A.M until time of prayers at 12:15 p.m. at Hirsch West End Funeral Home 3501 Lincoln Hwy. Matteson , IL to St. Irenaeus Church, Mass 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery Services Visitation Saturday October 12, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM Hirsch West End Chapel 50 Westwood Drive Park Forest, IL 60466 Funeral Mass Saturday October 12, 2019 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM St. Irenaeus Church 78 Cherry St. Park Forest, IL 60466 Interment Private Assumption Cemetery Glenwood, IL