Cheryl Wichman

Cheryl Wichman obituary, Freeport, IL

Cheryl Wichman

Cheryl Wichman Obituary

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Cheryl L. Wichman, 73, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. She was born February 11, 1951 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Felix and Virginia (Pepperman) Dubey. On December 27, 1969 she married Lynn Wichman in Freeport, IL. Cheryl had many careers that included working upholstery at Re-Creations, followed by cooking at the Forreston School District and also baking at FHN Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed cooking, taking joy rides in her Corvette, and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.
Surviving is her husband, Lynn of Freeport; daughter, Tammy Wichman of Pecatonica, IL; brother Gary (Diane) Dubey of Freeport, IL; four grandchildren, Tawney (Clayton Tobin) Moring of Forreston, IL, Garrett (Kelcy) Moring of Forreston, IL, Brock Dornink of Pecatonica, IL, and Brynn Dornink of Pecatonica, IL; and five great-grandchildren, Cohen Moring, Camden Dunn, Molly Moring, Reileigh Moring, and Calle Tobin.
Preceding Cheryl in death is her parents and father and mother-in-law Henry and Velda Wichman.
Per Cheryl's wishes there will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A memorial has been established in Cheryl's memory.
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July 10, 2024

JAN SLUITER posted to the memorial.

July 10, 2024

Angella Taylor posted to the memorial.

July 7, 2024

Terry And Christie Schweitz posted to the memorial.

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JAN SLUITER

July 10, 2024

She was a amazing person, always there for anyone. Such a caring soul. She always made me smile. Loved spending time with her. She was my work mom. I will treasure our friendship always. God bless.

Angella Taylor

July 10, 2024

She was so sweet, kind, loving, caring & funny her baked goods were amazing we worked together at FHN she was not only a co worker be an amazing friend she will truly be missed

Terry And Christie Schweitz

July 7, 2024

Cheryl was a wonderful neighbor and friend when we lived on Baileyville Rd. We are so very sorry to hear of her passing. May God provide comfort and peace to her loved ones at this difficult time.

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