STAFFORD — Emerson Henry Shields, age 92, passed away Jan. 6, 2017 at the Stafford County Hospital, Stafford. He was born Sept. 18, 1924 at McPherson, KS, the son of Martin I. and Augusta (Barre) Shields. At the time of Emerson’s passing, he was the oldest practicing Attorney in Kansas and owner of Shields Law Office, St. John, KS. He attended a year at Emporia State Teachers College where he played football. He received his BA Degree in Speech at the University of Kansas and [...]
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