Charlotte M. Shields

Charlotte M. Shields, nee Dougherty, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died March 19, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 8, 1937, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her children Cindy Stueve, Christine Veit, Cathy (John) Hodge, Cletus (Sherrie) Shields,Connie (John) Lich, and Charlene (Jeff) Weber; grandchildren Lori, Heather, Bryan, Tara, Jayna, Katelyn, Shane, Brandi, Jacob, Lacey, Alicia, Tom, and Kayla; numerous great grandchildren; sisters Geri Wren, Mary (Jack) Parr, and Virginia Schenk; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews, and cousins.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband Cletus Shields; parents James and Effie (nee Winkelmann) Dougherty; sons-in-law Bob Stueve, Rick Veit, and Tom Brennan; grandchildren Jay Ryan and Samuel; brothers Eddie, Tom, Kenneth, and John; and sister Joann.

She was a member of the National Campers and Hikers Association; Home Interior; Waterloo Senior Center, and SS Peter and Paul Church.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
American Diabetes Association

Visitation:
2 PM to 6 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
8 AM to 9:30 AM Monday, March 23, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Mass:
10 AM Monday, March 23, 2026 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL
      Father Linus Umoren officiating
Interment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL