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Cheryl Wendell Obituary

Cheryl Wendell, age 59, of Downers Grove, born May 4, 1950 and passed away August 24, 2009. Beloved daughter of Marilyn J (Carrington) and the late John A Wendell; step-daughter of Brian R Tibbot; loving sister of Steven (Deborah) Wendell, the late Diane Wendell, and Laura Wendell; cherished aunt of Todd (Heather) Wendell, Eric (Corie) Wendell, Matthew Wendell, Marc Wendell, Trevor Fregeau, Christina Roberts and Brian Roberts. She was a 1968 graduate of Downers Grove North High School and a 1972 graduate of Iowa Wesleyan, with a BS in Home Economics. Donations in Cheryl's memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online at www.diabetes.org. Private family memorial to take place in Ludington, Michigan. Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home, Downers Grove. (630) 968-0408 or www.toonfuneralhome.com

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress from Aug. 28 to Sep. 2, 2009.

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September 20, 2009

Dear Laura,

Your sweet sister is at peace .
Our deepest condolences with her passing. I know you will miss Cheryl.
Love you,
Scott,D. & boys

September 19, 2009

Laura and Family. I'm so sorry to learn of Cheryl's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy Campbell

From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home

August 28, 2009

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