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Cheri Budzynski Obituary

Cheri Budzynski

September 10, 1972 - May 30, 2025

Cheri A. Budzynski passed away unexpectedly on May 30, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on September 10, 1972, in Toledo, Ohio, to Leonard and Beatrice (Walling) Budzynski, and lived in the Toledo and Grand Rapids, Ohio, area.

Cheri was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice; and her brother, Mike Budzynski. She is survived by her spouse, Baker O'Brien; her father, Leonard; siblings, Keith (Lynne), Kathy Reifert (Alan); and six nieces and nephews and a great-niece.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.

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

Published by The Blade on Jun. 8, 2025.

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David & Marilyn Donahue

June 13, 2025

May she be in the arms of her mother and brother.
Baker, thank you for all the happiness you gave her.

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Beth Bowman

June 7, 2025

Baker

We are so sorry for the loss of Cheri. She was a smart, funny, fierce and brilliant woman who strived for excellence in all things.

The world is a poorer place without her.

Ted and Beth Bowman

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