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03/09/1946
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11/01/2025
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Sherry VanOchten Obituary
She was born in Bay City, Michigan on March 9, 1946, to parents Carl and Mary (nee Bailer) Oswald. Sherry married Bob VanOchten on February 19, 1966. Sherry spent most of her employment years with Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry in Human Resources.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Bob VanOchten, her three siblings, Dean (Jewel) Oswald of Newberry, Michigan, Judy (Bob) Dutton of Bay City, Michigan/Venice, Florida, and Janece "Babe" (the late LeeRoy) Rechsteiner of Acworth, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation was private at Davenport Family Funeral Home, and no Memorial Service is planned, at Sherry's request.
For further information, please contact the Davenport Family Funeral Home 847-550-4221 or online condolences may be posted to www.davenportfamily.com
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larry gontko
November 7, 2025
Bob, Dean, Babe, & Judy:
I am so very sorry to read about the passing of Sherry, your wife and sister. Although I haven't seen her in years, I have some good memories of her. May she finally be in that "better place" that we all hope to get to someday.
Larry Gontko
Nona
November 5, 2025
One of my favorite people. My heart goes out to you, Bob.
Jon W.(bill) Merkle
November 4, 2025
Dean and family, sorry to learn of Sherry's passing. my prayers and condolences are with you.
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