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Cheryl Houk Obituary

CHERYL HOUK

LIMA — Cheryl Sue Houk, 62, passed away February 8, 2015, at 4:50 pm, St. Rita's Medical Center.

Cheryl was born September 29, 1952 in Fostoria, OH, to Marshal and Iola (Esque) Copsey who preceded her in death. On January 15, 1971 she married Kenneth Houk who survives.

Cheryl was an avid reader. She enjoyed drawing, crocheting and going bowling. Cheryl loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include: Two Daughters, Bethany (Eric) Mericle, Leslye Houk, Five Grandchild, Jeremy Parent, Gretta Parent, Claire Mericle, Gwen Mericle, Brenden Mericle, Sister, Betty Myer of Arcadia, OH.

Preceded in death by: Brother, Randy Wilson, Step father, William "Bill" Wilson, Brother in law, Lee Myer

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Studio: An Artistic Alternative, 613 Hamilton Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.

Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2015.

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Carl&juanita Cornett

February 16, 2015

Beth so sorry for you and your family. I enjoyed working with her at Rays.

Steve and Holly Cope

February 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen Houk

February 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Charles Theis

February 11, 2015

I am deeply sorry, Cheryl will missed by all, my thoughts and prayers are with all the family. R.I.P. Cheryl

Brenda Ketcham

February 10, 2015

To the Houk family, So Sorry to hear of your lose, RIP Cheryl till we meet again at heavens door.

Linda Yarbrough

February 10, 2015

Praying for the family

Linda Yarbrough

February 10, 2015

She was so nice I worked in the bakery and remember her so well she was so nice. Praying for the family

February 10, 2015

You will be missed Aunt Cheryl

Lisa Sampson

February 10, 2015

I will miss you Cheryl. We had so much fun when we were together. I have so many wonderful memories of you and I. The best being our road trip to Salem! I love you Cheryl. Rest well my friend, until we meet again.
You are in my thoughts and prayers Ken, Beth and Leslye. Love to you all.

Mary ann Norris

February 10, 2015

My prayers are with your family Cheryl. You will be greatly missed.

Gary Houk

February 10, 2015

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