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Chery Veague Obituary
She was a native of Highland, Illinois, grew up in Hamel, Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University. She was a global sales executive for ADP and a member of Valley Creek Baptist Church. She was the former chairwoman of Elizabethtown Christian Academy's board, an active volunteer at Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland and had a longtime involvement in Flames Soccer, loved breeding horses and loved her farm.
She is survived by her husband of 15 years, John Patrick Veague; a son, Jacob "Jake" Daniel Veague of Sonora; her mother, Reba Rollins Klenke of Glen Carbon, Illinois; a brother, Daniel (Connie) Klenke of Pacific, Missouri; a sister, Diana (Steve) Pate of Corinth, Texas; and 13 nieces and nephews, Derek (Ann) Pate, Marlana Hope, Amanda (Josh) Myers, Dustin Klenke, Danette (George) McGregor, Aristotle, Athena and Sophia Nakos, Somhairle Galvin, Imogen Galvin, Odhran Galvin, Molly Mendez and Anthony Mendez.
A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Valley Creek Baptist Church in Elizabethtown with the Rev. Scott Kerr officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Cure PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) or to Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland.
Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown is in charge of arrangements
Condolences may be expressed at www.brownfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chery Veague
Kathy, Pat & Cassie Mascio
September 18, 2017
We are going to miss you Charlie. Pat, Cassie and I send our love to John and Jake. I felt so lucky to have been at your wedding in Cabo and to share that special time with you. All your patience training me in this role and your guidance along the way. I will never forget making pizza with you in Italy and wearing more of the flour than the pizza did. You are a very special angel and the world is less bright without your shining smile.
Tina Brown
September 18, 2017
Cheryl will be missed! I'm so sorry to here that she passed. We worked together for many years. She embodied life and joy. I remember when she shared she was pregnant with Jake. So much beauty and love. I'm thankful our paths crossed. My deepest sympathies and prayers go to you John, Jake and family.
Neil Faulkenberry
September 18, 2017
I had the pleasure of working with Cheryl at ADP. My sincere condolences to her husband, son and extended family. She spoke very highly of her family whenever I saw her and you were her passion in life.
Kathy Wendt
September 17, 2017
I am so very sorry and sad to hear this....I knew Cheryl from ADP, started with her at our Harwood Heights location on Lawrence Ave in Chicago close to 30 years ago. Enjoyed many a President Club with her. She was wonderful, beautiful, smart, and very giving of her time and talents. It breaks my heart to know that she is gone, there is a big hole in the world. My heart and prayers go out to her son and husband. May God bless your family during this time of sorrow
Edna Meier
September 16, 2017
Danny, Diana,and Reba..so sorry to hear bout Cheryl. I'm so happy that I had the privilege of spending some time with her at Danny's home a couple years ago. Blessings to all, to John and Jake, sorry I didnt get to meet you!
Anita (Klenke) Reising
September 15, 2017
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Reba and the entire family. May the Lord, our Comforter, bring you comfort and peace and the joy of knowing that you will be reunited with Cheryl one day.
Tracey Clontz
September 15, 2017
I was so very sorry to hear of Cheryl's illness and recent passing. I enjoyed getting to know Cheryl through working alongside her at ADP as a business consultant. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and son and extended family.
Chris and Lori Stout
September 15, 2017
Cheryl was great person with a beautiful soul! She always had a smile on her face. She loved her work, horses, John and above all... Jake! That little guy was the light in her world. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She's with God now enjoying a better life than all of us can imagine. We'll see her again!
Aunt Barb Veague Stricker
September 15, 2017
A lovelier lady I have never met. May you rest in peace now. To my nephew Johnny and "Jake", my sincere condolences, do your best in life to honor her life.
Love,
Lisa Zoppi
September 14, 2017
I will always remember Cheryl's beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Coyle
September 14, 2017
Just finding out about this loss. Cheryl you'll be missed. We had such great times at ADP and President's Clubs. You were an amazing, beautiful, smart, funny and talented lady. So glad to have known you and worked with you. My heart goes out to your boys - you leave a big hole.
September 14, 2017
In so sorry. I'm friends with Cindy smith. May you find comfort in your memories and faith. Sherri norris may
Julie Schmidt
September 14, 2017
John. I'm so sorry ... I can't even imagine what you are going through. Thinking of you...from your friends at the Horse Park .. Julie and Mackenzie
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