Former Phillipsburg resident Verda Shields passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, KS at the age of 88.

She was born January 14, 1927 in Daykin, NE, the daughter of Walter & Grace (Mumby) Schisow.  Two daughters, Janice and Jane, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff Schweitzer of McCool Junction, NE and Doug Schweitzer of Stevens Point, WI; daughters, Julie Elsasser of Salina, KS and Judy Heiman of McPherson, KS; a sister, Linda Van Meter of Lincoln, NE; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mrs. Shields will lie in-state on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5-9 p.m. and again Sunday, Nov. 1, from noon – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. The family will greet friends from 7 – 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Lutheran Church. Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.