Obituaries

Wandalee R. Shields

August 16th, 1921 – March 25th, 2017

Wandalee R. Shields, 95, of Vermont, IL, passed away at 11:01 pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital ER in Rushville, IL. She was born on August 16, 1921 in the Vermont Township, Fulton County, IL, the daughter of Marvin and Delma (Haney) Strode. Wandalee married Ralph Willard Shields on March 29, 1947 in Astoria, IL. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2007.

She is also preceded in death by her 2 sisters, Ilene Purdy and Wilma Worsdell, and 3 brothers, Eldon Strode, Dayton Strode and Donald Strode.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynn (and Ed) Bubb of Quincy, IL, grandson, Jeremy Bubb of Vermont, granddaughter, Carrie Bubb of Fulton, MO, 2 brothers, Max (and Shirley) Strode of Bradford, IL and Bernard (and Janis) Strode of Mexico, MO and her sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Strode of Dunlap, IL.

Wandalee was a bookkeeper at Shields Electric and a homemaker.

She was a member of the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary, Vermont United Methodist Church and Jolly Neighbors. Wandalee enjoyed gardening, playing cards and loved her grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Reverend Robert Green will be officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery in Vermont. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vermont Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

March 26th, 2017

Sending our sincere condolences. praying for comfort and peace to the family. She was a very special lady and will be missed by all. Maurice and Kathy cox

March 26th, 2017

Such a wonderful lady! She always had a smile for me!

March 26th, 2017

Her kindness,love and laughter will be missed by all. On behalf of myself and the Bader family I send my heartfelt condolences. What a gal!

March 26th, 2017

I have so many wonderful memories of Wandalee. Her smile always lit up a room. She was such a giving person and will be greatly missed in the Vermont community. Melinda and Chuck Barclay

March 26th, 2017

She was a great lady all ways so nice. She will be missed. Prayers for the Family. Bill and Sharon Ackley

March 26th, 2017

She was a great lady indeed.She always was there, just like a second mom for us Baker kids. Great memories. From Bill and Jill Baker and the rest of the Baker clan.

March 26th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. One of the sweetest ladies I've ever known, she slwayshad a smile on her face and always made everyone else smile. She will be missed. Sharon and Randall Stracker

March 26th, 2017

So sorry to hear this. Such a sweet lady. Prayers for you,Lynn and your whole family.

March 26th, 2017

Wanda Lee was such a sweet person and always had time for everyone. Vermont will never be the same without her! Meredith & Lucille Kepple

March 26th, 2017

So sorry to hear this, Lynn and family. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you.

March 26th, 2017

She was a wonderful lady and always took the time to talk and was a joy to be around. I am going to miss seeing her around... Sending heartfelt condolences to her family.. Jim and Vicky Ackley

March 26th, 2017

Lynn and family, so sorry to hear about "Wendy"! You know she wad like a 2nd mother to all of us Baker kids, we have SO many fond memories of her. Always loved her!! You're in my prayers. Love "ya", Letty and Dennis Farr

March 26th, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Lynn and Ed. It's hard to loose a Mom. Sincerely, Steve & Carol Webb Birch

March 27th, 2017

Sorry for your loss.

March 27th, 2017

Wandalee was such a special lady! She taught so many of us "Vermont kids"at the Methodist Church, and was a great example for us all...I'm sure she will be greatly missed by all those who loved and were close to her...Hugs and prayers to you and your family Lynn...LaRita Maloney

March 27th, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Lynn & family. Wendy & Willard went from being my neighbors to being my friends for several years. She will be missed by many. Deb & Bob Young

March 27th, 2017

To Lynn and Family, your mom was very special when last I saw her she remembered me and gave me a big hug talked about mymom and how much she misses her.l called her at times we would talk a long time. I love and miss her. My prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy Linda Wright Cohea

March 27th, 2017

Wandalee was such a delightful and vital member of our community for many years, and was a friend to everyone. Deepest condolences to all her family. Gary & Cheryl Cox Matteson

March 27th, 2017

To Wandalee's family, she left Vermont a better place with her ready smile and cheerfulness. She was a wealth of 'local historical' information. Vermont will miss her. George and Alcinda Craft

March 27th, 2017

Will always remember her smile. Lovely lady

March 27th, 2017

Our condolences to your family. She was a very special lady. With sympathy, Jim, Nelda, and Kathy Fell; Joe and Melba Harris

March 28th, 2017

Our Sunday school teacher and a beautiful person - I will always remember her

March 28th, 2017

We extend our deepest sympathies to Lynn and her family. Michael and Tammy Martin

April 1st, 2017

Lynn, Ed & Family - On behalf of the Wright family, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Wandalee was a big part of our family when we were growing up...LOTS of great memories. She will be missed. With sympathy - Kathryn "Wright" Holliday and the rest of the Wright family