Margaret Joanne Schield, 89, of Hutchinson, KS, formerly of Medicine Lodge, KS died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.
She was born on April 26, 1935 in Butler, OK, the daughter of Granville C. Clymer and Helen Elizabeth (Crawford) Clymer Everley. On September 6, 1953, she married Carl Joe Schield in Liberal, KS. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2024.
Joanne was a Public Information Coordinator at the Iroquois Center for Human Development in Greensburg, KS. She was member of the First Christian Church of Medicine Lodge, KS and the Pilot Club. Joanne and her husband Carl were residents of Greensburg, KS, before relocating to Medicine Lodge, KS after the tornado in 2007.
Surviving are two sons, Terry (Janet) Schield of Hutchinson, KS and Doug (Kim) Schield of Clermont, FL; three grandchildren, Peter (Jennifer) Schield, Amy (Jake) Bauer and Alexa (Joe) Olson; Eight great grandchildren; one sister, Wanda Schultz of Phoenix, AZ; several nieces and nephews.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl, an infant daughter, Susan Roxanne Schield and one sister, Joyce Brookhart.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Plains Cemetery, Plains, KS with Pastor Tom Walters officiating.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or the Iroquois Center for Human Development in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104.