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Cheryl Hemmingsen Obituary

Cheryl Hemmingsen
Born: November 20, 1946
Died: October 10, 2025 in Fruitland Park, FL
Cheryl Lynn Hemmingsen, 79, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Fruitland Park, Florida.
Born on November 20, 1946, in Hinsdale, Illinois, Cheryl was the daughter of Ralph Everett Bailey and Marjorie Bailey. She spent her early years in Illinois and went on to build a fulfilling life marked by dedication and warmth.
Cheryl devoted 30 years of her professional life as a Claims Representative for Country Companies. Her commitment to excellence and attention to detail earned the respect of both colleagues and clients throughout her long career.
She is lovingly remembered by her sister Judie, brother Ralph, daughter Rhae Brockhoff and her husband Greg; her son Todd Nelson and his wife Marie; and her grandchildren: Lindsay Brockhoff, Logan Brockhoff, Quinn Nelson, Cooper Nelson, and Chase Nelson. Cheryl found great joy in watching her family grow and thrive.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Hemmingsen; her parents Ralph Everett Bailey and Marjorie Bailey; her brothers Dennis Bailey and Max Denton along with many aunts and uncles.
Cheryl had a deep affection for animals and found joy in their companionship. She also enjoyed playing golf and spending time baking cookies-activities that brought happiness to her days and allowed her to share that joy with others.
Her memory will live on through the lives she touched with kindness, dedication, and love. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.

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Published by Kendall County Now on Dec. 18, 2025.

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Mike Kearns

December 23, 2025

I had the privilege of working with Cheryl for many years and she did a wonderful job and was very well respected by everyone who worked with her. I was very sorry to hear about her passing and I will keep her in my daily prayers.
Cheryl always presented herself in a professional manner and I will always remember her as a great friend.

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Linda Mitchell

December 11, 2025

Sorry to all Cheryl's family for your loss. Although we lost track of each other a long time ago, I still have a lot of fond memories with our friends that rode our bicycles together, had get-togethers at our homes and had such good times when my sister also lived on Walter Avenue in Aurora.

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