Sherrilyn Donoho

Sherrilyn Donoho obituary

Sherrilyn Donoho

Sherrilyn Donoho Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lenz Memorial Home - Lacon on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Sherrilyn L Donoho, 79, of Varna Illinois died on September 12, 2025 at Henry Rehab and Nursing. She was born on October 1, 1945 to the late Lester and Lois (Nott) Donoho.

Sherrilyn was a local seamstress and created beautiful embroidery works for many family and friends. She raised a big garden and beautiful pink Gladiola's with her mother. She was the president of the United Methodist Women for many years and the historian for the Varna United Methodist Church, where she was a lifelong member. She also babysat and taught Sunday school for years. She enjoyed Country Music and taking bus trips to Branson, MO.

She is survived by cousins, Varna UMC family and friends of Varna.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held on Tuesday , September 30 at 11am in Salem #2 Cemetery in rural Varna where she will be buried with her parents. Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com

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