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Cheryl Perry Obituary
PEORIA — Cheryl M. Perry, age 65, of Dunnellon Fla., formely of Peoria, Ill., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born February 3, 1953, in Peoria, Ill., she was the daughter of Leo and Marilyn (Crow) Strickland. She married Norman David Perry on November 18, 1989, in Peoria.
Surviving are her husband, Norman David of Dunnellon, Fla.; son, James (Megan) Foster of Pekin; daughter, Rachel Foster of Dunnellon, Fla.; and step-daughter, Raechell Grimmer (Steve Henson) of Hopedale. Also survivng are a brother, Marvin (Barb) Strickland of Loves Park, Ill.; and four grandchildren, Alexandria (Matt), Isaiah, Rylan and Sarah.
She was preceeded in death by her parents and a brother, Roland Strickland.
She graduated from Limestone High School in 1971 and later graduated from ICC with an Associates in Graphic Design. She was a member of the Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventist.
There was nothing she loved more than her family and getting to live her dream in Florida.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 8, at 1 p.m. at the Spring Bay Fire Department located at 310 W. Missouri St., Spring Bay, IL 61611, with a short service at 2 p.m.
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for Cheryl Perry
Bud & Jane Bowley
June 22, 2022
We will always miss Cheryl's sweet smiling face.
Bud & Jane Bowley
June 22, 2021
We will always remember Cheryl...a beautiful friend.
Bud & Jane Bowley
June 22, 2020
You are still, & always will be, missed!!
Bud & Jane Bowley
June 22, 2019
Cheryl is still missed and thought of so often. She was a beautiful, happy and loving neighbor. We are happy to have her family with us.
Amy Bray
November 18, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
Scott Davison
July 3, 2018
Rest In Peace My Friend ! Your smile and positive outlook was always showing !
Rhonda McDaniel
June 29, 2018
Just last summer I had reconnected with Cheryl since we had bought a house about 20 minutes from where she lived. We went to lunch and we just reminisced about old school days and classmates. We are going to retire and move permanently to Florida by the end of this year, so we were both happy that we would be able to hang out together! She was so vibrant and excited to be in Florida. I couldn't believe it when she passed. It was so fast. I was hoping to see her again. I will miss my Florida friend!!
Rhonda McDaniel
Ken Kamm
June 29, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy!
Terri Harrison
June 29, 2018
Sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers
Cheryl Purkel
June 29, 2018
Cheryl will be deeply missed, by her kids Grand kids family An her friends,she's always been family to me,such a wonderful loving an giving person,already greatfully missed,fly your wings an RiP.....
The Mowery family
June 29, 2018
Please accept our condolences for Cheryl. She was the best neighbor, she was friendly, nice and fun! We were honored to have met her!
Bud & Jane Bowley
June 29, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We were friends & neighbors of Cheryl in Dunnellon. She was a wonderful and sweet friend and will be missed.
Sandy Pomeroy
June 28, 2018
So sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to you all. We used to be neighbors in Norwood Park. Blessings. May she rest in peace.
Tina Kiesewetter
June 28, 2018
So sorry for your loss wish I could be there. I remember many of mornings rolling meat and cutting buns with her at Schotozsklys. You all moved to Fl and we moved to SC I know that she was happy there.
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