Barbara Ann Shields

Date of Death: 
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Barbara Ann Shields, nee Szczepaniak, age 78. A lifelong resident of Chicago, Barbara passed away in the hospital after a battle with COVID-19 on June 11. Barbara was devoted to her family, and her pets, never said no to babysitting, was a lover of sci-fi, pot roast, harlequin romances, and the news. Barb was an avid voter who believed her country should take better care of its seniors. She is survived by her daughters, DeeDee O'Connor and Kelly Fleming, her sister Carol Zator (Kenny), brother Frankie (Mary Jo), her step-children Yvette and Richard Shields, grandchildren Crystal O'Connor, Wally O'Connor (Laura), Zash Fleming, Connor Randell, Wesley Alwin, and great-grandchildren Ethan and Eli O'Connor as well as many dear nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Anna, her husband Tom Shields and her first husband Richard Pociask, her sister Evelyn and brother-in-law Frank, and brother Billy (Jeannie) as well as her beloved pets Tiny and Frosty and Fuzzy, Clarabell, Goldie, Scout, Buffy and Lexie. Please pray for the repose of Barbara's soul and we know Barbara would have liked that donations were made to some organization that helps animals in her honor. A memorial and luncheon will be held Saturday, June 18th at Noon at the White Eagle Restaurant. 
 
 
Visitation: 
Saturday, June 18, 2022 - 12:00pm