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Ronald Cheek Obituary

Cheek, Ronald P.

Ronald P. Cheek, age 73. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Hasson). Loving brother of Christine (Butch) Whitehead. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 35 years of service with Chicago Public Schools (Gage Park High School). Ron was a graduate of Leo High School and an avid golfer. The cremation will be private and at a later time, following the CDC guidelines, the family will have a celebration of life memorial service. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com, (708) 974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 15, 2020.

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Katrina Walker

May 30, 2023

Mr. Cheek was a fantastic math teacher. I absolutely hated math; but I loved this man. He was truly a good teacher. He gave me a D with a red circle for four marking periods. I didn't deserve it. He must have seen something in me. I am so glad that he was in my life!

Huda Haleem

March 3, 2023

So sad over the loss of Mr. Cheek. He was the most memorable high school teacher. Kind, caring and hilariously funny. Still sharing memories of my high school math teacher and how he made math FUN. My sincerest condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Mr. Cheek.

Debbie Heinisch Feil

June 13, 2021

Mr. Cheek was one of my favorite teachers. Always patient and understanding.

Rest in peace.

Pamela Barton

June 8, 2021

This was a great guy I carry lessons learned from him still to this day, I remember his quirky sense of human. He never said my name right and I know he did it on purpose PA-MEL-A Rest Peacefully Mr. Cheek

Tracey Pore

June 1, 2021

Mr . Cheeks was at Gage Park when I was there in 83-87. My condolences go out to the family.

Manuel Findley

June 1, 2021

Thank you for being a great math teacher at Gage Park you had patient with me even though I was awful in math, you showed patience and that helped me out once I attended college. LOVE ALWAYS SIR! THE ALMIGHTY CLASS OF "81'

Robert Tabb

May 31, 2021

One of the best teachers I ever had , intelligent, caring, and funny . May God bless you and watch over your family!

Janet Cervantes

May 31, 2021

Class of 85, Gage Park. My heart is sad for your loss. Some if my favorite high school memories include Mr Cheek, I share them still to this day.
I will meet you in the third floor hallway some morning Mr. Check to say good morning.Or I will meet you in class. God speed Me Cheek.

Ernestine Dobbins

May 31, 2021

My prayers are with the family. We worked together at Gage Park High School. Saddened to learn of his passing.

Hasna Omar

May 30, 2021

Rest In Peace Mr. Cheek. I knew him as a student then later on as a colleague. Truly one of the best teachers at Gage Park HS

Dawn Hunt

May 30, 2021

Condolences to the family! Mr Cheek was one of my favorite teachers at Gage Park HS!

Judith Susan Rocha, Ph.D., LCSW

May 30, 2021

I was first introduced to Gage Park High School by way of Mr. Cheek´s Algebra class for 8th graders from Nightingale Elementary School. To this day I continue to say he was the best teacher I ever had and I´ve had MANY. Because of him I not only learned to love math but knew just how to wipe a blackboard really well I will keep my notes from his math classes forever! His legacy lives on eternally through all those of us he touched deeply.

Ebonie

May 30, 2021

My Favorite Teacher....He had me for 6 years ..I started with him in 7 th grade In the EIP program and home room up to my senior . When I teach my son math ...He tips and Tricks of learning math always come to mind...I'm so sad to hear of his death . May God Continue to Bless and give Peace to the family... Ebonie Class of 95 Home Room 502

Thomas Morrissey

November 18, 2020

Our Prayers and Condolences to your Family. I, was a student of Mr. Cheek at Gage Park. May He Rest In Peace. Amen

Thomas Morrissey

November 18, 2020

My Prayers and Condolences to your Family. I, was a Student of Mr. Cheek at Gage Park. May He Rest In Peace. Amen

Marge MacLeod

November 16, 2020

A great friend and fun golf partner...RIP Ron

Jim Furlong

November 16, 2020

Ron, you are missed more than you’ll ever know. Your great wit and easy smile always seemed to hit home. Go with God my friend.

Andy Zawada

November 15, 2020

Our Condolences Phylis.

Brittney Schlabach

November 14, 2020

In loving memory of my amazing Great Uncle. We will love you and miss you always. My children will hear all about you, and you will live forever in our hearts. Missing you terribly. Stay strong Auntie, you are one of the strongest women I know.

David Gaidas and Family

November 15, 2020

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