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Business and civic leader John T. Sutton passed away on November 19, 2005 at the age of 88.

John was born to Leila and Albert Sutton in Indianapolis on March 11, 1917.

He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1934 and received of Bachelor of Arts degree from Wabash College in 1938. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Medical Administrative Corps and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. After the war John opened his first retail appliance store, Sutton Sales, on the corner of 38th and Broadway. After 15 years of operating his original store plus two others, it became clear to John that department and larger specialty stores were the wave of the future for selling appliances, so he decided to give back to the community that he loved so much and went into politics. In 1963 he was elected Marion County Auditor, a post he held until 1969. With the help of his loyal and highly competent staff, he was able to automate the office and start the computer era for local government. From 1969-1975 John served as Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Relations for American Fletcher National Bank. After a short stint as Public Relations Consultant for the Indiana Pacers, John went back into politics and was elected Marion County Treasurer in 1977. He ended his working career as Vice President of Governmental and Community Affairs for Merchants National Bank, retiring in 1985. During his long and distinguished working career, John was a very active and involved member of several civic and service organizations. He held an office or was on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Kiwanis Club, Service Club, Indianapolis Press Club, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Jaycees, Indianapolis Public Relation Society, Mayflower Classic Pro-Am, American Cancer Society, Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission, Marion County Sheriff's Merit Board, Shortridge High School Alumni Association, USO Council of Indianapolis, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Greater Indianapolis Republican Finance Committee, Gyro Club, Meridian Hills Country Club and the Salvation Army. John also won numerous awards for his civic and community involvement including the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal from the Department of the Army, Man of the Year Award from both the Marion County American Cancer Society and Indianapolis Press Club, Kiwanis Distinguished President Award and was named a Sagamore of the Wabash under 4 different Indiana Governors.

John was married to his wife, Mary Lou for 58 years before her death in 2002. He has three children, Jan, Dave (Sandy) and Steve (Suzi), four grandchildren, Jeff (Carol), Tim, Tom and Amy and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kylie. They will all miss "Pop" very much.

The family would like to thank the very professional and caring staffs of Sunrise of Carmel and Asera Care for taking such wonderful care of John for the last 3 years. We invite all of John's friends to come say good-bye on Tuesday, November 29 at the Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon with services immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army.

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Nov. 26, 2005.

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Thomas Edwards Everbach, age 60 of Louisville, passed away April 24th. Tom was born September 21, 1956 and was preceded in death by his parents, George and Janet Everbach. He is survived by his sister, Wendy Rotanz (Bob) and three nieces, Katie, Ryan (Nick) and Maggie. He is also survived by his loving partner of 14 years, Cathy Criswell and loving friends. A graveside service will be held Thursday, 11:00 AM, at Cave Hill cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, Thursday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane.

Pearson's Funeral Home.

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Susan K Shields, of Paola, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Jun 22, 2011

Susan was born Oct 14, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to James and Mildred Keeler. She grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Southwest High School in 1960. She worked at Midwest Research Institute where she met the love of her life, Paul Shields. They married on Oct 5, 1963 and were blessed with four children. She and her husband moved away from Kansas City to rural Paola 18 years ago.

Although Susan worked part-time as a court reporter, and later in life as an administrative assistant, her foremost devotion was to her husband, children and their home. Susan was protective and proud of her children and grandchildren; she loved to laugh with family and friends, and was very loving and caring to all who knew her.

The loss of her husband of 47 years caused Susan a tremendous amount of pain for the last fourteen months of her life. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother.

Survivors are her daughter, Kristin Shields of Shawnee, KS; son Michael Shields and fiancé Amber Wilmes of Overland Park, KS; son Andy Shields of Tulsa, OK; son James and wife Kathy Shields of Blue Springs, MO; five grandchildren: Jordan, Ashley, Lauren, Grant, and Sophie; and sister, Kathleen Gray of Dallas, TX. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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Paul C. Shields, 67, Paola, died unexpectedly at his home April 10, 2010.

He was born April 11, 1942, in Barton County, Mo., to Ralph and Leila Shields. He grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Southeast High School in 1960. He attended Kansas City Junior College and the University of Missouri.

He married the love of his life, Susan Keeler, in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 5, 1963. They were blessed with four children. He and his wife moved away from Kansas City to rural Paola 17 years ago, and soon after Paul retired from the Honeywell Corporation with over 25 years of service as a purchasing agent and manager om the Aerospace Aeronautic department.

He enjoyed the outdoors, and he found his spirituality in nature. He enjoyed working with his hands and was very active in his children's sporting events. He was his family's definitive hero.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Susan of the home; daughter Kristin Shields of Shawnee; sons Michael Shields of Overland Park, Andy Shields of Tulsa, Okla., James Shields of Blue Springs, Mo.; five grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Shields of Pembroke, Maine, and two sisters, Kristin Rolfe of Olathe, and Lena Wright of Garfield, Ark. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be today from noon to 1 p.m. at the Penwell-Gabel Paola Chapel, 305 N. Pearl St., Paola, Ks. and graveside services will follow at the Osawatomie Cemetery.