Cheryl Lynn Stemen

Cheryl Lynn Stemen obituary, Columbia City, IN

Cheryl Lynn Stemen

Cheryl Stemen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Cheryl L. "Cheri" Stemen, age 71, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 9:41 pm on Friday January 17, 2025, at Life Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born on July 25, 1953, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Edwin and Norma (Jefferies) Stemen.
Cheri attended Northside High School and graduated with the Class of 1971.
Survivors include her brother Steven (Laura) Stemen; stepmother Evelyn Stemen; nephews Ryan Stemen and Troy (Elizabeth) Stemen; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private burial in Union Township Cemetery, Coesse.
Memorial contributions in memory of Cheri may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.
DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.
Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or to sign the online guest register. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Cheryl, please visit our Tree Store.

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