Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
May 31, 1930 – Sep 9, 2024
CHEEK, Dorothy – Of Flint, age 94, died Monday, September 9, 2024 at Devonshire Retirement Village.
Funeral service will be held 2pm Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Mr. Tom Cheek officiating.
Visitation 12noon Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions to Volunteers of American or the Salvation Army.
Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 31, 1930 the daughter of the late Arthur Schrade and Elizabeth (Schrade) Buckingham. Dorothy married Melvin on September 28, 1946 in Rossville, Georgia and they had been married for 52 years. She was employed with Borden’s Electronics. She retired from Mott College Food Service and volunteered at Crossroads Village for many years. Dorothy enjoyed quilt making, gardening, collecting antiques, and puzzles.
Surviving are her 4 children, Tom and wife Vickie Cheek of Clio, James and wife Kathy Cheek of Davison, Sandi (Cheek) Ash of Morristown, TN and Don Cheek of Burton;
16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin and son, Bobby Cheek, parents, Arthur Schrade and Elizabeth (Schrade) Buckingham and her brother, Harold Schrade.
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My condolences to the entire Cheek family. I remember Mr. & Mrs. Cheek well. R.I.P May her memory be eternal.
Lynelle Manutes Shaker
September 18, 2024 | Other
I'm so sorry that I cannot be there with you to say goodbye to your beautiful mom. There's nothing to say to ease the loss of your mom and grandmother, just know I love you all and I care.♥
Lori McRoberts
September 12, 2024 | Canadian Lakes, MI | Family
So sorry for your loss. She was a very strong and sweet person.
Deborah Purdy
September 12, 2024 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
Jim. I am saddened to read of the death of your mother. The passing of all close relatives is painful, However, the loss of one's mother is especially poignant given the special bond between the mother and her children Please, Jim, take solace in the knowledge that your mother was able to share so much of your life and the lives of your family. Dennis A. Roy
DENNIS A. ROY
September 11, 2024 | Other
Tom and Vickie so sorry for your loss of your mother! May you find Peace in all the memories made!
Cindy Rathfon Mayhew
September 11, 2024 | Chesaning, MI | Friend
My thoughts and prayers to the Cheek family, love from Karen and Derrick Hassell (K mart)
Derrick Hassell
September 11, 2024 | Clio, MI | Acquaintance
So sorry for your loss, first met her at Mott, then knew her as Jim's mom. Pat Burke, Safety Harbor, FL
Pat Burke
September 11, 2024 | Other
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Aunt Dorothy will truly be missed.
Ginger Cheek Meeker
September 11, 2024 | Henderson, TN | Family
So sorry for your loss. Thank God she lived a long and wonderful life. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
David and Linda Cheek
September 10, 2024 | San Marcos, CA | Family