Mary Louise Shields, 58, Independence, Mo., formerly of Minonk, died Nov. 15, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Service: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday memorial celebration gathering at The Pavilion, 14831 E. U.S. 40 Hwy, Kansas City, MO 64055.
Memorials: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Kansas City, 1111 Main St., Suite 450, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Survivors: Her husband, William "Bill" Shields, at home; daughter, Melissa Shields, Quincy; sons, Ben Shields, Kansas City, Mo., and Tyler Shields, Independence, Mo.; brothers, Jim and Joe Tucker; and sister, Dr. Martha Walke.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements are being handled by Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, Mo.