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Cheryl Hintz Obituary

CHERYL DAWN (BURKET) HINTZ, 58 QUINCY - Cheryl Dawn (Burket) Hintz, 58, of Quincy went to be with her Lord on Feb. 3, 2010, in her home, after a fearless battle against pancreatic cancer. Born Dec. 14, 1951, in Dixon, the daughter of Earl and Lois (Griffith) Burket. Married Rob Hintz on July 5, 1975, in Dixon. She attended Dixon High School, where she was voted the "Petunia Queen." Cheryl received her RN from Rockford Memorial School of Nursing, her BSN from Graceland University, and certifications as a diabetes educator, oncology nurse educator, and as a nationally-certified breast cancer nurse. She was the oncology resource coordinator for Blessing Cancer Center in Quincy, compassionately encouraging patients as they dealt with the cancer battle that she knew so well. Cheryl also brought much joy as a yoga instructor at the Quincy YMCA. Active member of The Crossing Church in Quincy, where she was baptized. Survived by husband, Rob; the loves of her life, sons, Alex, Ryan and Andy (Jessica); cherished grandchildren, Cade and Lily Hintz and Madison Rob; precious mom, Lois Burket of Dixon; beloved sisters (who were also her best friends), Janice (Mike) Teuscher of Rockford, (sons, Brayden, Riley, Preston and Jameson) and Nancy Lauritzen of Sterling (children, Jason, Derek and Miranda); brother, Curt (Bev) Burket of Sandwich (son, Scott Burket); mother-in-law, Teresa Hintz of Dixon; and brother-in-law, David Major (Aijan and Bronte) of Houston. Predeceased by father, Earl Burket; father-in-law, Bob Hintz; and sister-in-law, Debbie Major. A celebration service of Cheryl's life will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at The Crossing church in Quincy, with a time of refreshment and community from 4 p.m. to time of service. In lieu of flowers, Cheryl requested memorials to the Cheryl Hintz Memorial, which will benefit Blessing Cancer Center, The Crossing Church, her boys, and the Cheryl Burket Hintz Foundation to be set up by Dr. Kathy and Paul Arrambide to fund alternative cancer treatments that Cheryl hoped would be a blessing to others. Arrangements by Duker and Haugh Funeral Home, Quincy.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 5 to Feb. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Lynn Bradley

February 23, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. She was my yoga instructor at the YMCA and I always loved her bright smile and cheerful encouragement - which couldn't have always been easy at 5:45 in the morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Cate Bratcher

February 8, 2010

THE CANCER PRAYER

My beautiful child
I want you to know
Not a day goes by
That I don't love you so.

I know your thoughts, dreams and fear.
I witness the pain you feel with each tear.
Always remember My precious child,
I have been with you all through the years.

I know that cancer has changed your life
And filled your days with strife.
I know this is a heavy cross for you to carry
And is quite a sacrifice.

To help you through this trying time.
I am sending people to love you
And hold your hand.
It's all part of the Master's Divine Plan.

Many people don't know
What to say.
So many of My children fervently bow
Their heads and pray.

You are never alone.
Please trust Me,
I am your healing
Divine Physician.

I am the Son of Man.
I can handle any problem you have.
My name is...
I AM!

© Copyright 2009 Mary Cate Branham-Bratcher
All Rights Reserved

February 8, 2010

I am sorry for your loss...I would like to make an awkward request...my husband had a Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer on March 11, 2009. He just turned 60 in November. At your convenience would you please contact me as I would like you speak to you about Cheryl's journey with this disease...please don't view me as unsympathetic but we struggle to find survivors from this unmerciful disease. May God bless your lives without your loved one. Thank you, Kathy 815-885-4738/
[email protected]

Carol Gilbert-Hendrian

February 8, 2010

Cheryl....The Ideal Nurse...Cheerful, Uplifting, Positive....for the patients she worked with. She was the role model for many of us nurses!!!

Crystal Miller

February 8, 2010

Andy and Family,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I only meet Cheryl once or twice and she was such an amazing woman, so strong, and such a beautiful lady. She will be missed but never forgotten. God bless you all.

Joyce & Bob Kroencke

February 8, 2010

Rob & Boys: Know our thoughts and prayers are with you. As I struggle to find the correct words, I suddenly realize Cheryl's life, though filled with many struggles the last few years, is one we all can take something from. Faith, strength, courage and determination are only a few that comes to mind. These are traits you should be extremely proud to carry on in your own lives. She was such a joy to all those she met and befriended. May God bless you during this trying time and all of the days of your life.

Liz Dieckhoff

February 8, 2010

Mark and I are so sad that we can't make it to the visitation and funeral on Monday evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Emily Myers

February 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hintz family in your time of grief.

George/Lynne Scholz

February 8, 2010

Dear Alex ... and Rob, Ryan, Andy and Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time and we share in your sorrow. Your Mom was such a STRONG and Beautiful Person on the Inside, as well as, the outside. Always smiling, always vibrant and always emanating strength and positivity and interest in other peoples lives. Cheryl's kindness and gentle spirit, her grace and manners, her giving nature and her strength are reflected in all of you. Gosh, how much she LOVED her boys, and thus, her boys friends and family. What amazing courage and grace and giving Cheryl exemplified for all of us to admire and learn from during her hard fought battle. Cheryl's capacity for love and her zest for life are examples for us all and her memory and her strength will live on in all of us and especially all of you. Alex and Family, you are right to feel such love and closeness and pride! Your Mom is looking down on you Always ! God Bless.

Alex Hintz

February 7, 2010

I appreciate all the nice words you all shared. It brought tears to my eyes. Tears not only of sadness but tears of pride and happiness to have been able to live and learn my life from her. Thank you all again. I hope that you share more. The kind memories you remember of her make me feel closer to her.

Kathy Arrambide

February 7, 2010

Dear Rob and the Boys, as well as the rest of the family:
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Cheryl was a dear friend, but, as I have told the girls, she lives with Jesus now, without pain and in a life that will not end.

We love you all and are praying for you.

Paul and Kathy Arrambide, Katie and Kristina

Carol Leezer

February 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jim Frazier

February 7, 2010

Rob & Boys I was saddened by the news of your wife and mother. When volunteering at Blessing, I would come in contact with Cheryl and she always had a kind word. What a great world this would be if it was filled with people like Cheryl. I have been blessed by knowing her.
Jim Frazier

February 6, 2010

Rob,
We were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Cheryl. She was a warm, caring and beautiful person and always smiling. It has been a very long time since we have seen either of you but that does not, in any way, fade the wonderful memories we all have of the two of you and the rest of the Country Companies family.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Corneilles, by John and Pam

Neat Brower

February 6, 2010

Cheryl was an extraordinary person. She gave me strength and courage in my battle against cancer. I will never forget her. She will always be in my thoughts and continue to inspire me. She is my hero.
Neat Brower
Hamilton,Il.

Marybeth Arduini

February 6, 2010

Dear Rob and family,

Although distance has kept us apart I have so many found memories of Cheryl and you as far back as college. I was so saddened to hear of her passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure Debbie and Cheryl are now keeping watch on us all. Love, you.

February 6, 2010

Rob & Family,

We are deeply saddened to hear of Cheryls passing. She was such a great friend to so many.

We will always treasure the wonderful memories of the good times we had together over the years. She was very special to us.

May God bless your family during this most difficult time.

In sympathy,

Mickey & Jodi Johnson

February 6, 2010

Rob & Family,

Although I didn't know Cheryl as long as Larry, I remember a kind, lovely,compassionate and energetic woman dedicated to her profession. She will greatly be missed by so many. Cindy
I knew Cheryl for many years and can always remember her wonderful smile and caring ways. Rob, we had so many laughs and wonderful times together. I will always remember Cheryl as a very special person. You and your family are in our prayers.
Larry and Cindy Spencer
Show Low, Arizona

Ron and Lynn Pillion

February 6, 2010

Rob and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Cherly's passing. We hope that all of your fond memories help to ease the pain you are suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gloria Hoener

February 6, 2010

Cheryl gave me hope and strength through my cancer treatments. I remember thinking that if this beautiful lady could go through her struggles with smiles and strength, I could too. She was a light in my darkness. It was an honor to have known Cheryl. May you have peace and comfort with every memory. God bless you and your family.

Jennifer Stout

February 5, 2010

Cheryl was one of the sweetest people I had ever met. I met her in my childhood & would visit the Hintz's home with some family friends of theirs. She was always a pleasure to be around & always had a smile on her face. Simply an overall great person & I'm very sad to hear of her passing. Her courage over the years was very admirable. I had the pleasure of seeing her again in Sept & am so glad I did. My heart goes out to her husband & boys.

Vickie Gillihan

February 5, 2010

Cheryl was an amazing woman. She was so inspirational and such a joy to be around. I first knew knew her from the YMCA.Then I became a cancer survivor myself, and she was so wonderful to me. She always so warm and friendly. I am truly blessed for having known her.My prayers are with her family at this time.

John & Margo Smoter

February 5, 2010

Rob & Family,

Winter fades the garden now
Where laughter used to flower.
It makes us sad to linger here,
The minutes seem like hours.
But though we only see the loss
Of what we used to know,
In time the warmth of memory
Will make the garden grow,
And shades of love we thought we'd lost
Once again will show,
peeking through the snow.
Thinking of you and your family and sincerely hoping that time and warm memories will help to ease your sadness.
We will never forget what a kind, generous, caring, loving and warm hearted person Cheryl was. We will miss her dearly. God Bless All Of You.

Phyllis Salemi

February 5, 2010

Hold all those wonderful memories deep in your hearts. It was an honor to have known Cheryl.

February 5, 2010

She was always such a kind and loving person to her patients as well as her fellow staff members. She will be missed.
God bless and comfort her family.

Deb Day

John & Barb Blackburn

February 5, 2010

Cheryl will always be in my heart as she was a very dear friend to me. The miles did not keep us apart. She was my inspiration to stand tall in the fight against my own cancer. I will miss her terribly. John and I offer our support and love to her family at this time of loss. We have so many good memories with you Rob and the boys. Our families grew up together. We shall be there for all of you. Cheryl was truly a strong and beautiful person. You should be very proud of her accomplishments and of the person she was. Take care. Our thoughts and prayers are with all members of the family and with her friends.

Rick Tarzwell

February 5, 2010

Rob, I am so sorry to read about the death of your wife Cheryl. My condolences to you and your family. Sorry I missed Ryan at the YMCA Saturday.

Kari Purtle

February 5, 2010

Ryan, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. So devastating to lose such an important person in your lives. I will be praying for all of you to have quick healing. God bless you all.

John&Jackie Norris

February 5, 2010

Rob & Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Cheryl's death. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and a true inspiration to her friends and family. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and compassion. Our prayers are with you all.

Erin Pyeatte

February 5, 2010

Ryan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Denise Buckner

February 5, 2010

What a beautiful and compassionate woman, who devoted her life to helping and educating others. May God bless her family!

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