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Cheli Harper Obituary

Harper, Cheli Diane (Cheryl Hagan) Age 64, of Batavia, IL, died on August 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Grace (Outhouse) Hagan. She is survived by a sister, Donna Wright (C.Ben); daughter, Kristyn Harper-Kaminski (Dan); son, R. Erin Harper; grandchildren Aidan, Grace and Olivia; nieces Leah Wright and Jenny Collins; and many Outhouse and Hagan cousins. Cheli was a native of Stoughton Wisconsin before relocating to Elmhurst, Illinois. She retired from banking in 2008 to spend time with family, friends and her beloved grandchildren. Cheli was, above all, an amazing friend who will be missed. A Memorial celebrating Cheli's life will be held at 4pm on Saturday, September 10th at Shannon Hall, 14 North Van Buren Street, Batavia, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made directly to the family for a memorial at the Batavia Riverwalk. For information email: [email protected]

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 7, 2011.

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September 9, 2011

Dear Cheli,
We laughed together and we cried together. We shared some wonderful memories. You were a very special friend and a "one of a kind woman". We'll miss you on vacations - ATVing won't be the same without you neither will the Dominicans who you wanted to take home with you. You will always be in our minds and hearts.
Love,
Barb and Ed

Shawna Roth

September 8, 2011

Cheli taught me a lot about life, either directly or through her wonderful daughter. Cheli was so funny and I will never forget her smile, laugh or her expressions! She will be missed by many.

September 7, 2011

Cheli you and Donna were such loving sisters to one another...When you'd visit her in Mpls it was always such fun to spend time with you...sharing in your warm and wonderful laughter.... Lynn Kiely

Patti Kaminski

September 7, 2011

I miss you my friend. I pray you are in God's arms.

Ron Schweigert

September 7, 2011

My love to you always, Cheli. The point in my life when I felt most "in sync" with everything, was when I was with you. My life would not be the same as it is without you having been in it and touching it in so many ways.

Sue Jennrich

September 7, 2011

Cheli~ You were one of the funniest and one of the best people I have ever know. You are missed by so many. Met you at St.Paul Federal as my boss and lucky enough to call you my friend.
Rest in Peace.

Missi Kowalczuk

September 7, 2011

Cheli you were such an inspiration to me. You made me laugh, cry, and more importantly you told the God honest truth about everything! I will never forget your visit to the hospital after Matthew was born. You brought over a stuffed animal with a Vikings jersey that sang "Who Let The Dogs Out". Matthew loved it, and it gave Joe a headache, so it was played often enough. I enjoyed the dinner at Outback, the Aidan Fests, and more imporantly your friendship. God Bless you and your family. Say hi to my Dad in heaven! ;-)

Missi Kowalczuk

Kris Harper-Kaminski

September 7, 2011

Love you, Mom

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