Cheryl Sue Schulte

Cheryl Sue Schulte obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Cheryl Sue Schulte

Cheryl Schulte Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Cheryl Sue Schulte, 67, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:09 pm October 24, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born November 14, 1957 in Centralia, Illinois to the late Walter Boehne and Lorene (Marquardt). Cheryl married Arthur John Schulte on December 18, 1999 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
In addition to her beloved husband, Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Laycee Yarbrough; three grandchildren whom she raised, Tristan Yarbrough of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Gage Yarbrough of Mount Vernon, Illinois and Ethen Yarbrough of Mount Vernon, Illinois; brother, Gary Boehne of Farmington, New Mexico; and sister-in-law, Debbie Boehne of Tampa Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Dale, Darrell and Dennis Boehne.
Cheryl was crafty, artistic and loved music - a creative soul whom will be missed by many.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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