Sheri Burgess

Sheri Burgess obituary, New Castle, IN

Sheri Burgess

Sheri Burgess Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rose City Funeral Home Macer-Hall-Marcum Chapel on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Sheri Dene Burgess, 77, of New Castle, passed away Monday, November 5, 2025, at her home. She was born April 4, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana to Wayne and Thelma (Smith) Coers. Sheri retired from Chrysler Corporation and later received her LPN license. She worked at Heritage House of New Castle until her retirement in 2023.
Sheri loved dragonflies but most importantly she loved spending time with family and following her grandchildren's sporting events.
Sheri is survived by son Troy (Angie) Burgess, grandchildren Samantha (Garrett) Goodbar and Mason (fiancé Sydnie Lehman) Burgess. She was preceded in death by son Jason Neal, her parents, listed above and brother Steve Coers. Sheri's grandson Nicholas Neal passed shortly after Sheri.
In keeping with Sheri's wishes, a simple cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Sheri's care has been entrusted to Rose City Funeral Home
Online condolences may be shared at www.rosecityfunerals.com.
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