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Sheryl Pickens Obituary

Sheryl A. Pickens, age 54, formerly of Cicero, passed away at Briar Place in Indian Head Park after a long illness. Sheryl attended Wilson, Goodwin and Morton East High School, all in Cicero. She was the beloved mother of Wynetta (Tau) Swearingen and Vincent (Angela) Lusk; grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 1; loving sister of Roger Pickens, James Pickens, Robert (Kim) Pickens, Deidre Pickens and Judi (James) Soulides. Visitation Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 2-7 p.m. at Linhart Funeral Home, 6820 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn. Followed by a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. conducted by Father Wayne Matulionis. Info www.linhartfuneralhome.com or (708) 749-2255.

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Published by East Cook Life on Mar. 20, 2012.

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Toni (Sommerfield) Petty

April 24, 2021

I was good friends with Sheryl when we attended Marquardt Elementary school in Glen Ellyn, IL. I'm so sorry for your loss.

April 16, 2012

Prayers to you and your family, Robby. I've thought about you over the years. I hope you are doing well.

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Rita Anderson (Hawk)

Georgette Sorini

March 21, 2012

Wyndy I was so sorry to hear about Sheryl. She was a sweet lady. My prayers are with you and the family!
Georgette

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