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Sheri Coleman Obituary

COLUMBIA - Sheri Coleman, 31, and her sons, Garrett, 11, and Gavin, 9, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at their home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan on May 7, 2009.

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In Your Loving Memories, I do trust in for always, Amen!

Jennifer Frenkil

August 7, 2020

Sweetheart, how So admirable your lived , Earthly days are to me , Inspiring , for All , always, each ! Horrific for you and your Precious Lost boys , along with yourself!

James

February 6, 2018

Such a Beautiful Woman rip

Julie

January 14, 2018

My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so sorry, your story so touched my heart. God bless you and your beautiful boys.

Anila John

August 30, 2016

My heart goes out to you.
Rest in peace, sweet angels

December 31, 2014

I had the honor to work with Sheri at Red Robin...i adore her...she always had the biggest smile and such a presence for such a petite woman! I moved back to the NW and lost touch with most of my friends in St. Louis...happened to catch the discovery id show about her story yesterday....my heart aches for everyone left behind....my heart also knows that she is with her boys...at peace....in Heaven with Jesus...and she wouldn't want it any other way!! Prayers, love and hugs....wendy

July 20, 2014

Rest in sweet peace together

Cheryl

July 1, 2014

I continue to think and pray for your family. What a loss! I'm sure you are enjoying heaven.

Barren L

June 6, 2014

May they forever rest with the angels in the kingdom of GOD

Jennifer

March 14, 2014

Thinking of you. Remembering all of our fun times we had. Thank you for being you. R.I.P

January 26, 2014

QEPD

Cheryl

November 11, 2013

My mind comes back every few months to think of you and your boys. I pray often that your family here on earth are comforted. Your story so touched my heart. God bless your family.

Tim

November 4, 2013

Dear Sheri, I just couldn't find an explanation why this tragedy had taken place. I was horrified and shocked when I seen what had taken place on a television program last night. It doesn't make any sense, you are so beautiful as are your two sons. Just looking at your photo gallery I can tell that you were so outgoing, warm hearted, and so lovable. I am so sorry, and I'll trust God that you and your boys are having the very best in Almighty's kingdom. I am certain you are truly one of God's favorite angel!

Anonymous

August 30, 2013

Dear Sheri, you were my best friend my only true friend. I miss you every day. Wish you could have met my son. You grew up to become a beautiful and intelligent woman on the inside and outside. I was and will always be very proud of you. I will try to raise my son to be like you

Sylvia & Harlan Henry

July 29, 2013

There are no words to express our shock & sadness for Sheri's family & friends. The only source of comfort is from Our Father -:He will never forget your love, your loss & courage. RIP

jerry mendoza

July 6, 2013

So sad..u are with jesus now and your two boys are his angels

Shayako Pandey

July 6, 2013

I am preying to god that your soul rest in peace. You were a beautiful, loving, and, caring mother to two wonderful boys. In your next birth, may god bless you to be a very beautiful girl again like you were with your two wonderful sons and your husband will be god- like who will protect you and your boys and love you for forever.

Nakeisha Dawkins

June 15, 2013

RIP darling and your lovely sons too.

June 9, 2013

RIP

VL Muanpuii

May 23, 2013

I've never heard any st0ry like this.. I felt really bad f0r Sheri and her tw0 b0ys..

Helge Thomsen

May 13, 2013

I agree,such a sad story.

Linda Mabe

March 31, 2013

Such a sad story!! God Bless Sheri and her boys!!

Scott Simpson

March 29, 2013

What a beautiful loving mother

Amanda Sinclair

March 4, 2013

Dearest Family, I can't imagine the loss, pain, and sadness. I know you will see these beautiful loved ones again. Please keep praying for faith, hope and courage and know people are still praying for all of you.

Elizabeth Greiner

March 3, 2013

May God heal your family.

Marissa mann

October 19, 2012

my paryers r with u ,may your memories never be forgotten!

Brenda Mcillwain

August 24, 2012

My heart just hurts for the loss of this beautiful young lady and such handsome boys! I didn't know Sheri but she has touched my heart just reading about her. Just pray for all of the family that somehow you can have some kind of peace in your lives. There are just not words for me to say to express my condolences to you all. God Bless you all.

May 5, 2012

So, so tragic, unnessesary. Beautiful family.
FD Phillips / Sioux Falls, SD

Sherrie Mallett

November 15, 2011

Words cannot express how much this tragic story has affected me. I truly feel saddened in my heart at the loss of such a beautiful lady and her two innocent, lovely sons. I have a young niece in heaven, and I know the joy we will have when we get to see and be with her again. I know Sheri and her boys are up in Heaven with their Saviour and are now pain-free and enjoying His presence and worshiping Him. I wish I could give Sheri's family all a big huge hug. I know I would cry many tears with them for their loss here on Earth. God bless her family left behind.

July 22, 2011

This note is for Sherry Coleman's family; your whole family is in our prayers and hearts and am glad you are in Heaven resting together.
Signed Swansea resident

Lisa Berry

May 13, 2011

I didn't know sheri or the boys, but my heart is breaking from this tragedy. I couldn't imagine what her family is going through. I have 2 daughters and 2 small grand children. I couldn't imagine trying to go through life without them. The world lost 3 wonderful people but god gained 3 beautiful angels. My prayers are with Sheri and Chris's family!

Lucy Cody

May 12, 2011

Though I didn't know Sheri or her beautiful boys, my heart is truely saddend by this tragedy. I myself have 2 precious little gifts from God and I now hold them a little bit longer every time I hug them. My thoughts and prayers are always with the family of sheri and those precious angels. I'm sure they are all three looking down on you smiling.

Dina Watson

May 4, 2011

I never met you but as a christain a true beleiver and someone who as I read your story has beeen through a lot of the same pain I cried. Your so beautiful and what brings comfort is that your all with Jesus together and he will take care of the rest. I hope to someday meet you in the Kingdom of eternal life. I know you and your boys are there. GOD BLESS

Kym Brendley

May 2, 2011

I never met you, or your beautiful sons, however, I felt your strength and heard your spirit in the voices of your friends on April 29, 2011.

vanessa riegerix

May 2, 2011

I miss u and the boys sooooo much !!!! I think about the 3 of u everyday . I will always think of the good times 2gether :) love u all sooo much xoxo

April 30, 2011

I am sorry to hear of this tragic loss. The only consolation is they are with God and Jesus now. God and Jesus are comforting them now. Bless you Weiss family

K MCNALLY

April 28, 2011

GONE TOO SOON
GOD BLESS SHERI, GARRETT, & GAVIN

Cheryl

August 29, 2010

Our prayers will always be with the Weiss family. God bless you and continue to comfort you.

Brenda Weiss-Robinzine (Cousin)

August 10, 2010

I just found out about this tragedy and I wish had known sooner. I remember Sheri (and Mario) as children and even though we were distant, the knowledge of her death saddened my heart. I am so sorry for this loss and for the loss of her beautiful boys. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and comfort your Family.

Paul Weiss

August 9, 2010

I have just now learned of this and wish to express my great sadness. I have very brief memories of Sheri (and Mario) from my childhood but feel a sense of loss regardless. All of my love and condolences to the Weiss family.

Paul Weiss

August 9, 2010

I've just now learned of this and wish to express my sadness. I send my love and condolences to the Weiss family.

Darice M

August 2, 2010

I didnt know Sheri or her beautiful sons. I have 2 sons myself & was devastated when I heard of this senseless tragedy over a year ago. My heart goes out to the family. I am so sorry you have to go through something so horrific. My thoughts & prayers will be with you . GOD BLESS!!!

July 10, 2010

I never knew you, I never knew your sons. But i've heard about you, and my heart breaks. I'm astonished that just like that, three beautiful lives are lost. I hope you and your beautiful boys are enjoying Heaven. :)

Melanie P

December 24, 2009

i have never met you,but i almost feel as if i have known you and your boys my whole life.i can't imagine the pain your family is going through right now.and i hope that in time,you will heal.i think of you and your boys every now and so,even though i've never met you.you have touched my life,and made me want to be a better person.

October 13, 2009

Miss you. I'm so sad when I think of you and the boys. You touched our hearts! I wish we had known you longer! I'm sorry we never got to enjoy that really big chocolate cake for K's birthday. You were the life of the party and now you are in life eternal! Tell Jesus we said hey and we're waiting for his return sister! Keep an eye for us!

Cristi Zbella

October 13, 2009

My heart aches for this young mother and her beautiful young sons. To Sheri's family, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. May God grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding during this time.

cole shog

October 12, 2009

i'm very sorry

Rahul Joshi

September 21, 2009

My heart and condolences go out to Mario and the Weiss family. I went to high school with Sheri and she was one of the nicest people I knew. She used to go out of her way to help anyone, anywhere, and at anytime. Sheri you will be missed and I thank you for your time in my life!

Mandi Waldmann

September 11, 2009

As someone who lives in the St. Louis area I have heard about this story many times. I did not discover until today that Sheri was a fellow NKOTB sister. You are and will be forever missed. I pray that you and your beautiful boys are enjoying the eternal peace and happiness you so richly deserve. You will be forever in our hearts as a Blockhead sister! We ove you!

Mary Huber

September 10, 2009

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

Liezl Ward

August 26, 2009

Oh Sheri. My heart goes out to your family. You were so beautiful and so were your boys. Nobody deserves what you had to go through.

Your family is fighting for justice and have our full support. May God bless them and lead the way.

May you, Garrett and Gavin rest in peace.

Natasha KOH

August 16, 2009

May you and the boys rest in peace. You and the boys are in a much better place now. God bless!!

Marlene Rodriguez

August 10, 2009

Words cannot express our emotions. Just know we are praying for your family. Though you miss Sheri and the boys, find comfort in knowing they are in a much better place. Use your energy to pray for justice and continue your path as a child of God.

Tiffany Henderson

August 7, 2009

May your family and friends have peace knowing you are in a much better place.
God Bless!!! I know you are an angel now!!

August 3, 2009

visit www.sheriannherboys.com

Tomi Cary

July 25, 2009

May God bless your family. I am sending prayers to heaven from Brooklyn, New York. May God be with you. Amen.

WILLIAM GUY

July 24, 2009

I HOPE THE FAMILY KNOWS THEY ARE IN A BETTER PLACE.TO BE GODS ANGELS IS ALL ANY OF US WANT..GOD BLESS SHERI AND HER BEAUTIFULL CHILDREN!

SD

July 21, 2009

God give you peace and healing and may it comfort you knowing their souls are rejoicing in the love of Jesus where every tear is wiped away and every fear forgotten. My prayers are with your beautiful family. Know that their memory will always live just as they do in eternity.

~ MtK

July 13, 2009

Sheri and the boys will always be missed. My heart is still sad. This is such a tragedy. My prayers go out to all of the friends and family. Praying that justice will be done, correct justice.

PATRICK ROBINSON

July 10, 2009

God be wth you and the children,and may the guilty be judged bye god,and our courts,PATRICK

Tim Marquette

July 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. What a beautiful mother and boys with smiles that light up the room!

L

July 9, 2009

Such a tragedy! Maybe all three rest in peace. Hope they are now dancing with Heaven's angels!

July 7, 2009

Sheri was so beautiful and so were the kids. Rest in peace. You have touched so many lifes. Three lives cut to short. RIP

Debbie Morris

July 6, 2009

My prayers are with the family. I'm from the south west part of Missouri, but after reading about this you have been in my thoughts and prayers so much. May you hold God close...I can't even begin to have the words to express my heart feeling for you...Sending My LOVE

diane bloom

June 29, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to both families Di Ohio

DAWN TYRRELL

June 25, 2009

I DIDN'T KNOW YOU BUT AS A NEW KIDS FAN ALSO ON THIS FORUM WE ALL SHARED IN THE EXCITEMENT OF THIS REUNION AND GOT TO READ YOUR POSTS WHICH WERE VERY
SWEET ALL OF US NK FANS WILL MISS YOU HEAVEN HAS THREE ANGELS

McArtan Family

June 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of this beautiful young family. We didn't know them but you can see the sparkle of life in their eyes. May your memories bring you comfort and may the peace of God surpass all understanding. May you find rest in His comfort.

uncle Bill & Michele Weiss

June 23, 2009

Our thoughts are to the Weiss family in this great time of sadness.
Sheri has touched so many people during her short life, contributing in some way to their character, inspiration and happiness. This is something to be proud of and as a positive memory of her.
Their absence has created an empty place in your hearts, but hopefully it is not replaced with bitterness on the way they passed.
Unfortunately we did not get to meet the boys, and only knew Sheri as a child, but feel the loss of family too.

uncle Bill & Michele Weiss

June 23, 2009

Our thoughts are to the Weiss family in this time of great sadness. Sheri touched so many people during her short life, contributing in some way to their character, inspiration and happiness. This is something to be proud of, and as a positive memory of her.
May you not keep bitterness in your hearts of how they passed.
Unfortunately we didn't know the boys or Sheri as an adult, but still feel the loss of family too.

Trisha Morden

June 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I didn't know them, but you could tell the three of them were beautiful people and angels here on earth and now in heaven watching over you all. Rest in peace beautiful babies.

Lisa Wilson

June 23, 2009

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

June 23, 2009

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

Carmen Love

June 18, 2009

Our prayers go out to your entire family. May you find rest, peace, and comfort in his loving arms.

Carmen Love and Family

wanda mareschal

June 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at the loss of this beautiful family. I never knew them but you could see the love in their eyes. What a loss we feel. May your memories bring you comfort.

Beth Wilson

June 16, 2009

You and your children are certainly angels as you were on earth. May you rest in peace. I am so sorry. My prayers go out to all of your loved ones

John Doering

June 16, 2009

Hello Weiss family, I posted to you back on May 14 imparting my condolances with my own brief survivor story via murder of my daughter Twila Jane Wiley & her expected baby on Aug 7 2003 here in Waterloo's Konarcik Park then husband James acquitted Aug 30 2005 trial which has the same prosecutor Kris Reitz here in place today as well as other sames judicially involved. Then, no attorney would touch a wrongful death suit for we her family and it took much wrangling from the Wiley's for little momentos as it was to have Twila buried where we her parents wished in her Mother's hometown to better honor our youngest Angels by ourselves affording a befitting big beautiful headstone monument. NOW TODAY I learned from a visitor to Sheri's & boys' gravesites in Chester that it lies in a not so good part of the cemetery where the ground holds much water & grime from the weather/elements. This disturbs me as I follow posts of this case closely. Made me wonder if your family prefers in time to have your deceased loved ones transferred to your area for more decent places of rest. I pledge $50 myself towards this endeavor should you so desire to do so and I bet if the St Louis News Media knows your wishes along those lines that another fundraiser event could be conceived, promoted and organized with success from both ends working on such. I simply relate so much with the hell factors in the aftermath of our very own youth being senselessly robbed of life ahead of myself. No woman nor children should have to die to be free of their abusers. My email address is [email protected] if I can be of help somehow. God Bless and Keep You Folks Always, John D

Brenda Gibson

June 16, 2009

GOD BLESS YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER
AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAY..

June 15, 2009

I'm sorry this happened.

Emmett &Denice Windsor

June 15, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Martin

June 15, 2009

I never knew them, but looking at the pictures I can see the love of God shining forth. Sheri's pictures make me feel the joy in her heart and the love she had for the boys. Her parents did a wonderful job of raising a great daughter. We'll all see Sheri and the boys in heaven I'm sure. May your memories sustain you and may God show you boundless love and blessings.

Linda

June 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers be with the family. I watched the show HLN with Nancy Grace tonight talking about the murders of Sheri and the children. When will hate stop?

Carla Vancil

June 14, 2009

I never knew Sherri Coleman or her boys just heard about it. Every since I can not help trying to figure out why. She was such a beautiful woman in her pictures, I can only imagine how she was in person. Gavin and Garrett look priceless and my heart mourns for this family. My thoughts and prayers are with Sherri's family.

myles campbell

June 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. when i heard what happen i was sad and i never knew sheri coleman but i can tell she was a beutiful person on the inside and the outside the memories of and her two sons stay with everyone that knew them

June 12, 2009

These 3 were wonderful people. The world was robbed that day. Thoughts and prayers are with you. -Anastasia

Tonya McClure

June 12, 2009

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

Darline

June 12, 2009

I have only known Sheri though the words of my daughter in law but can't help but love her. Sheri was so thoughtful and giving. I have two grandchildren who have a rare genetic disease and when Sheri ordered a birthday cake for one of her boys birthday party she had the bakery specialize it so that my grandchildren would not be left out. How many mothers in the chaos of planning a BD party would think to do that. God has three new Angels, and Sheri is probably taking care of the other Angels. Praying for their family.

james

June 11, 2009

Sheri Gavin and Garrett Coleman entered Heaven all the pain of this Earth had Ceased they are in the most Beautiful Place of all.

And were Crowned with the Beautiful Crown Of righteousness and Robs As white as snow. and they reside in Heaven

Where Beautiful Rainbows Glow and Waters of Sweet Joy Flow and Lush Green Fields of SOOOOOFT GREEN grass and Flowers of Kinds grow.

As they Float on Beautiful White Puffy Clouds.in a gentle Breeze SOOOO FILLED WITH JOY IN DESCRIBABLE SO Pleasing to their Beautiful Bodies.

And now all the Girls In Heaven have two Very handsome Friends to play with where they say WOW-ISE WOW-ISE WOW-ISE I AM GONNA GO OVER AND SEE GAVIN and GARRETT NOW-ISE NOW-ISE NOW-ISE

June 11, 2009

You have our most heartfelt condolences.
Robin & Val T.

Barbara Swaim

June 11, 2009

My heart goes out to your family and friends. I only hope that you and your beautiful sons will be united in eternity, and that your family receives the justice they are due.

Anu R

June 11, 2009

It's heartbreaking . My sypathies and condolenses for the family and friends who have to live through this nightmare.May god bless those beautiful souls up in the heaven, and give peace and strangth for the family to live through these difficult times.
Our prayers will be with you all.

Carrie

June 11, 2009

Now Heaven has three more angels and hopefully these two innocent little boys will have the time of their lives up there doing what little boys are supposed to be- Sheri it is obvious you loved t hese two very much may the three of you rest in peace and may those two continue to find shelter in your arms...

Shelley Peer

June 11, 2009

My heart and soul go out to Sherri's family and friends. This is a horrific tradgedy. I am so very sorry you all are living this nightmare. I wish you peace, strength and togetherness.

June 10, 2009

I never knew Sheri or her family but my heart goes out to her family.Please hang in there you will someday find a way to live with the pain,I am slowly the pain will never go away my sister was murdered 2yrs ago.Just hang in there.Also a book that helped me be less conflicted was The Shack.My prayers are with all those who loved Sheri an her boys.Thank you for letting me share.

maureen

June 10, 2009

God Bless the families,there are 3 new angels in heaven.

darlene broom

June 10, 2009

i know u need to rest peace u have beautful kids u have a beautful family i am sorry for that ur gone jesus love u my Sympathy with the family i send my condolence to the family u

darlene broom

June 10, 2009

my thoughts prayers are with them

peggy niemeier

June 10, 2009

This was such a senseless act of crime, i cannot in my heart imagine how anyone could do this, but i know you are in the arms of Jesus and no more pain and suffering. God bless your family !!!!

Loretta Buckhanan

June 8, 2009

This was such a horrific tragedy for sherri and her sons that they had to go through. My heart goes out to her family, with my deepest sympathy, but know they are with Jesus.Wrapped in his arms. No pain or sorrows, just an eternity of joy,peace and happiness. May God be with the family,And justice be serve!

Nicole White

June 7, 2009

I am so sorry for the tragic and senseless loss that your family is going through. Sheri was a beautiful woman and the boys were very handsome. May you all rest in peace and may god be with you.

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