Obituary of Marvin Dewey Shields

Marvin Dewey Shields

Marvin Dewey Shields, 87, of Shorewood Illinois, went home to the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Morris, Illinois. He was born on January 29, 1936, in Bluford, Illinois to Raleigh and Mary Shields. He attended Bluford High School, Southern Illinois University where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in English, and Chicago State University where he achieved his Master’s Degree in Corrections. After college, he served in the United States Army. In 1961, he married Sarah (Kay) Mabry and loved her deeply for 61 years of marriage. After teaching high school English, Marvin entered his career in corrections. He worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections, where he retired as an Assistant Warden. Marvin took great pride in being both an Army veteran and a Free Mason and was known for his wit and sassy sense of humor.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Sarah (Kay) Shields; daughters, Cara Shields and Lisa Knight; grandchildren, Nicole Merriman, Joshua (Dialah Azam) Merriman, Trevor Knight, and Tyler Knight; siblings, Mary (late Tom) Crouch, Dorris (Bob)Klotz, and Rex Shields.  Many nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded by his parents, Raleigh and Mary Shields; and his siblings, James, Raleigh Jr., Reba, Douglas, Joyce, Charles, Lyndell, and Sharon.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A funeral will follow Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10:00 am.

A Memorial Gathering for Marvin Dewey Shields will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet, Illinois, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Service at 2:00 p.m.  All are welcome to join in celebrating Marvin’s life.

Memorials may be made in his name to Alzheimer’s Association.

For more information please call 815-7441-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.