Sheryl Ann Wilder

Sheryl Ann Wilder, age 68, of Colon, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Sheryl was born on July 14, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roman and Margaret (Thatch) Kurzawski. She graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1975 and made Colon her home for the past 36 years. On August 15, 1981, Sheryl married Michael C. Wilder in Sturgis, Michigan, and although their marriage ended in divorce, they shared many meaningful years. Sheryl worked at IAC in Mendon until her retirement. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo, reading, diamond painting, and visiting the casino. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Wilder of Colon and Jessica Wilder of Three Rivers; and her stepchildren, Trent Williams of Wolcottville, Indiana, and Jonathan Heishman of Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to her parents Roman and Margaret (Thatch) Kurzawski, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael L. Kurzawski, and husband, Michael Wilder. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Private interment of ashes will follow in South Park Cemetery in Mendon, Michigan. In lieu of flowers the family asks memorial donations be made to St. Jude's. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.