Cheri L Harsh

Cheri L Harsh obituary, Washington, IL

Cheri L Harsh

Cheri Harsh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. - Washington on Mar. 6, 2026.
Cheri L. Harsh, 70, of Washington passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Cheri was born on February 26, 1956, in East Peoria, the daughter of the late Gale and Helen (Quinley) Ekstrand. Cheri worked as a cosmetologist and helped her daughter as owner and operator of Michelle & Company Salon, later she worked for many years at Ross in East Peoria. Cheri was an animal lover but most of all she lived for her family and adored her granddaughters.

Cheri is survived by her daughter Michelle Wagner of Washington, her granddaughters; Brynn Martin, Brianna, and Brooke Wagner, her brother Dan (Betty) Ekstrand of Peoria, a niece Kim (James) Sturch of Pekin, and a son-in-law Jason Wagner of East Peoria.

To honor Cheri's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded by the Deiters Funeral Home in Washington. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Those who wish may leave memorials in Cheri's name to TAPS Animal Shelter.

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

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Kathleen Herr

March 8, 2026

May God bless your family during this difficult time. May His comfort and love from family and friends lessen your pain.
Cheri was a sweet lady and a joy to work with.
She loved her daughter and granddaughters. She often shared how proud she was of her family. I enjoyed seeing pictures of her grandchildren too.
Her cat stories always left me smiling.
Her sweet smile and kindness will be greatly missed.
Prayers and love to all of you and all who loved her.

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