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Pamela Shields Obituary
Pamela Ann Shields (Muth), age 67, of LaGrange, Illinois died on January 7, 2015, following a battle with breast cancer.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Muth of Western Springs; her sister, Cindy Muth; and brother in law, Frank Schwarzer of New York, NY; her brother, Chris Muth and sister in law, Susan Murphy Muth of Cincinnati Ohio; nephew, Alexander Schwarzer Muth of Boston, MA; and nephews, Jameson Muth and Michael Muth, both of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pam attended Lyons Township high school and was a graduate of Kansas University. She received her master's degree in business administration from De Paul University. She had a successful career as an executive and consultant in the food manufacturing industry.
Pam loved animals and was an avid horsewoman who participated in many international horse jumping competitions.
A celebration of her life will be held in the spring.
Donations may be made to the Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pamela Shields
Len Wass
January 8, 2026
May she rest in God's hands for eternity
Leonard Wass
January 8, 2025
May she rest in God's hands for eternity.
Leonard Wass
January 8, 2024
May she rest in God's hands for eternity.
Leonard Wass
January 8, 2021
May she rest in God's hands for eternity. Amen.
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Rhonda Fizer
April 4, 2018
Pam:
I have no words this morning as I sit to write this to you. I was hurt by the news of your passing. I love you and will miss you deeply. Pam, you were a wonderful Woman and friend the years of fun, laughs, and friendship I will cherish and miss. May you rest in peace knowing you were a good servant in this world. My hope to you is that Mom and you watch movies and ride all the horses you can.
Jerri Nance
November 5, 2015
I will miss going to the barn with you and sharing stories with you and your mother, Thank you for your help with many animals and for being a great friend. Love, Jerri Nance
Peggy Brittain
June 16, 2015
Mrs. Muth, Cindy and Chris, I am so sorry for the loss of Pam too soon.
I have so many wonderful memories of Pam and me in HS. Sleepovers spent talking all night, going into Chicago, Old Town by train, the weekend in Madison with Cindy, her singing lessons and so many more. She is at peace in God's hands.
February 21, 2015
I met Pam and Betty about 22 year ago. We did not hit it off when we first met but thanks to Dave D. we become the best of friends. We had many, many great memories together with our horses. She taught me many things and I am so blessed to have had her in my life. I know that when it is my time to cross the rainbow bridge she will be sitting on Val, leading my Chiron and we will ride once more! I love you Pam!
February 18, 2015
Mrs. MUth, I am so sorry for your loss. Pam was a good friend to me in grade school through high school. I will be praying for you and Ciny and Chris.
Donna McKechnie Parker
February 6, 2015
So sorry to read about Pam's passing. I remember her from LTHS in LaGrange, Ill. My condolences to her mom and family.
Wendy Love Schuppan
Karen Stark
February 3, 2015
Pam, it was an honor and a privilege to work with you. You were an extraordinary woman and business leader (and lots of fun, too). My condolences to your family.
Frances Hitzeman
January 27, 2015
My dear dear friend I will miss you every day . The world will lose out on a great person who was kind and caring -whether you had 2 or 4 feet . My days will be empty without our phone calls
January 20, 2015
So sorry to hear about Pam's passing. I also met her through Women in Transition, and all of us would like to hear about the memorial in the spring when it is scheduled. I can only echo the words of others about her love of animals and what a wonderful person she was. My condolences to the family. We will all miss her.
Lee Ann Conti
Carla Carstens
January 19, 2015
So sorry to hear about Pam. I met her through Women-in-Transition. She was always a delight to be around and stimulated our conversations with her creative ideas when we would meet.
Susan Burns
January 16, 2015
I LOVED PAM. SHE WAS AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN, ACCOMPLISHED IN MANY AREAS. SHE WAS A GREAT LEADER, BOSS, AND FRIEND.
Mery Lewis
January 16, 2015
I remember Pam from her horse riding days in Hebron, Indiana. Pam was so loving, caring, and generous to all the young ladies that also rode at the same barn. RIP, Pam. My sympathy for you loss, Betty. I know you were also her priority and she took great care of you.
Trish Dempsey
January 16, 2015
Pam was a wonderful friend who cared deeply for people and animals. I miss her dearly. I will always treasure the times we spent together.
Jack Fashing
January 16, 2015
We are so sorry Betty for Great loss , she will be missed by many, she had a heart of Gold
January 16, 2015
I was part of her family at Appetizers And Inc. she had a great zest for life and a strong will to succeed. She will be greatly missed
Liza Fuller
Nina Adams
January 15, 2015
Pam was an amazing woman. Her love of animals was obvious. One night a few years ago she tried calling me because she was trying to catch a stray dog that she saw in my neighborhood. She was concerned that the dog would be hurt and she wanted to make sure it was reunited with it's owners. She cared deeply for animals in addition to caring deeply for her family and friends. She will be missed.
Leonard Wass
January 15, 2015
Kathy and Len Wass send their sincere condolences to Pam's family. She was a great person!
January 15, 2015
I worked with Pam at World's Finest Chocolate several years ago and was saddened when I saw she passed away. I'm sure her Mom, LJ (her dog) and her horses will miss her greatly. Linda Mann
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