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Cheryl Bennett Obituary

Bennett, Cheryl L. (nee Hunssinger). Beloved wife of Thomas S. Bennett; Loving mother of Virginia "Ginny" Bennett; Devoted daughter of Virginia & the late Fred Hunssigner; Cherished sister of Fred (Barbara) Hunssinger; Dear niece of John (Mary) Rio; Fun-loving aunt of Mary, Joe & the late Cara Daly, Jodie (Jim) Yerkes, Fred (Carrie) Hunssinger & Jaime Berner; Kind daughter-in-law of Mary (nee Reilly) & the late Minter Bennett; Fond sister-in-law of the late Colleen (Paul) Daly; Wonderful companion of her "Duchess"; Loving cousin, great-aunt & friend of many. Visitation Tuesday from 2 until 9 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home (formerly John Sheehy & Sons), 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Family & Friends to gather for a lying-in-state Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. until time of service 1:30 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 W. McCarthy Road, Palos Heights. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-361-4235 ~ www.kerryfh.com ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2013.

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Erin Hennessey

February 11, 2013

I just heard about Cheri! Her parents and my parents were great friends. Always had a GREAT time at the Lake with her and the family.

Lee Robson

January 30, 2013

I remember cherie as a fun loving, happy, and always joking. We went to the 1968 Evergreen High Prom together (then on to the Dunes). I will truly miss her. God Bless her Soul.

Jimmy and Sandy Klis

January 30, 2013

Thinking of you Cheryl and our high schools days. We had a lot of fun and you will be greatly missed.

Jimmy and Sandy Klis
Glen Ellyn, Il

Fred

January 26, 2013

Offering our condolences to the Bennett/ Hunssinger families. We are wishing for you the peace of God, our Heavenly Father and remember that he is 'a refuge and strength, a help that is readily found during all our distresses' (Psalms 46:1)

Bob and Nancy Crowley

January 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Cherie was certainly a lot of fun to be around.

January 22, 2013

Cherie was a wonderful niece! We will miss her so much. She
always had a funny story. We are grieving along with our family! Her loving Uncle John and Aunt Mary.

Barb Helwig

January 22, 2013

I will always look back on all of the memories. You were "one of a kind" my friend.
"Here's to the good times!"
R.I.P. Cheri -til we meet again.

kathy gleeson

January 22, 2013

I am sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

Marlene Nevell

January 22, 2013

So saddened to hear of Cherie's passing. We went to high school together and she was always vibrant and cheeful, and fun to be with, she will be missed.

Judy Gibbs-Burton

January 22, 2013

A high school classmate, we always loved Cherie and enjoyed our times together and fun friendship. She always brightened a day for all of us. So sad we have lost her now. Deepest sympathy to her family. She will be missed.

Michael Rio

January 21, 2013

I am very sorry at the loss of my cousin Cherie! My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace and God bless!

January 21, 2013

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart, with cherished memories.

C Johnson

January 21, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. God can awaken those who have died just as surely as you can awaken a person from sleep. Mark 5:22,23,41,42. Sarah Watson

January 21, 2013

I will always remember Cherie. She was always alot of fun to be with. She was a great story teller too. Rest in Peace Cherie. John and Barb Doody

Greg Faber

January 21, 2013

From a classmate at Evergreen Park High School to a wife, mother, and friend to many may you forever rest in peace. Sympathy to your family in dealing with your loss. Peace.

January 21, 2013

To the family of Cheryl Bennett may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philippians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Carol Ziemba

January 21, 2013

I went to high school with Cherie and later taught daughter Ginnie in my third grade class in Alsip. Cherie always had such a good sense of humor and was a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bennett family at this very difficult time. ~With Deepest Sympathy, Carol (Tubacki) Ziemba

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