Cheryl Marie Michael

Cheryl Marie Michael obituary, Independence, MO

Cheryl Marie Michael

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12

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5:00 p.m.

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Oak Grove, MO

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12

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

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Oak Grove, MO

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Cheryl Michael Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Royer Funeral Home - Oak Grove on Feb. 5, 2026.
Cheryl Marie Michael, 75, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Services will be held on Thursday, February 12 th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO, with visitation at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:00 p.m.

Cheryl was born February 9, 1950, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the daughter of James and Edith (Bradshaw) Raines. She liked to dance to country music and spend time with her husband, Dennis. Cheryl loved the outdoors and gardening. She enjoyed going to shows in Branson and seeing the sights.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Dennis Michael; four children: Dennis Michael, Kimberly Michael, Christin Morgan, and Nicholas Michael; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri

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Upcoming Events

Feb

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m.

Royer Funeral Home

Oak Grove, MO

Send Flowers

Feb

12

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

Royer Funeral Home

Oak Grove, MO

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Royer Funeral Home - Oak Grove