"I remember her as a young child. Connie was in my grade in school. I am so very sorry about her death. God is watching over her. Bless all of you in your time of sorrow."
In loving memory of
Christy Shields
August 30, 1958 - January 21, 2010
Christy “Chris” Ann Shields, daughter of Leroy Marvin and Ruth Eloise Tenley Ruchotzke, was born August 30, 1958. She was a 1976 graduate of Lincoln High School. On July 17, 1982, Chris was united in marriage to Joe Allen Shields in Stanwood. She was employed as a fork lift driver for Oral-B in Iowa City for 27 years and was past Union Steward for Teamster’s Local 238.
Chris is survived by her husband, Joe Shields of Mechanicsville, Iowa; daughters, Jodi (Travis Galloway) Shields of Mechanicsville, Erin (Brad) O’Rourke of Tipton; sons, Matt (Ashley) Shields of Mechanicsville, Jack (Sue) Shields of Blaine, Minnesota; grandchildren, Katie, Kaleb, and Kassidie Galloway, Micah McDowell, Hannah and Maci O’Rourke, Addison and Trevin Shields, Sara, Julia, Jace, and Jackson Shields; sisters, Connie (Don) Albaugh of Cedar Rapids, Cathy Ruchotzke of Cedar Rapids, Rox (Kerry) Koch of Marion, Barb (Alex) Taylor of Cedar Rapids; brother, Kirk (Betta) Ruchotzke of Overland Park, Kansas, Craig Ruchotzke of Iowa City; special niece, Lori (Jim) Hannan along with several other nieces and nephews; and her dog, Ug. She was preceded in death by her parents. A general memorial fund has been established in memory of Chris.
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"Dear family and friends of Chris. i worked at Oral B with this beautiful person. I was known as \ Big Mama \" to most who worked there and many claimed to be scared of me. My memory thought of Chris when I heard about her passing"
"Erin & Brad : You are in our thoughts & prayers. There is a place in your heart that only a mother can fill. Our prayer for you is that you find peace & contentment in her love. John & Kathy"
"The world has lost a special person. Chris was someone that welcomed me to Mechanicsville and always had a smile for me. I cherished the visits from Lola and Chris when they would come into my restaurant in their crazy hats and share their love of life. I sincerely hope that the beautiful memories your family has of Chris can surround you in the upcoming days and help fill the void she has left in the world. "
"To the family of Chris (Ruchotzke) Shields, I am so very sorry to hear about Chris. My memories of her are really good ones as she was always a fun loving person. I enjoyed my times at the Ruchotzke house and it was always fun when she was around. Please know I am thinking of your family today as you lay her to rest. Lyn Johnson"
"To the Shields and Ruchotzke Families. It saddens us to hear of your loss. Hold on to the memories and hold her close to your heart. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Jim and Jean (Oetting) Saubert Jennifer (Oetting) Kidwell and Daughters Jody (Oetting) Belkofer and Family Jason Oetting and Son"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She was a pleasure to be around and visit with. We have not been at Mcville for awile but don't and never will forget our friends. Love to all of you. Bob & Deb"
"Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Chris was one of a kind and will be missed by all of us that knew and loved her. She left us all with memories that we will cherish forever and a smile that will never fade. God bless!"
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time,we at oral b will miss her smile and laugh... "
" I'm so sorry to hear about Chris. She was a good person. Every time I would see her she had a smile on her face. She will be missed. "
"To the Shields and Ruchotzke families. It saddens me to hear of the loss of a class mate. Roxanne, Barb and the rest of the Ruchotzke family, myself and my family offer our condolences for the loss of a sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless. Michael Whitman & family"
"My thoughts are with you at this impossible time. She never failed to make me smile when I was with her. I have many great memories of Chris from our childhood racing ponies on the dirt road between our houses and just general mischief we found ourselves in. She will be greatly missed and I shall remember her forever. "
" Please accept my deepest sympathy, during this time of sorrow. "
"Joe and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chris was a very proud wife, mother and grandmother. Hold on the the memories and hold her close in your heart. And you will get threw this difficult time. She will be missed. Sandy and Steve Weber "
"Erin and Family: We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy Calonder and Family "
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family - I always enjoyed working with Chris at Oral-B, she had a great sense of humor. "
"Your family is in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. "
"To the entire Shields family, We are thinking of you often during this extremely difficult time. Chris was such a strong woman and I will always remember her with a huge smile on her face. She is gone but will never be forgotten because she touched so many peoples lives. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you through this time. Sending hugs... Amy & Nolan Mente "