Cherie Kay Ziech, 72, of DeKalb, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb.
Born June 12, 1941, in Galesburg, the daughter of Benjamin Lyall and Gertrude (Gibb) Christy, Cherie married Neal E. Ziech on June 4, 1966, in LaGrange Park.
Cherie was a graduate of Galesburg High School. She worked as the laboratory manager at LaGrange Memorial Hospital for more than 25 years.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Sissy) Ziech of Rochelle and Roger (Megan) Ziech of Lake in the Hills; grandchildren, Nick, Cassidy, Brian, Kevin and Maeve; brother, Benjamin Lyall (Linda) Christy of Tulsa, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal, and her parents.
The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Oak Crest Chapel, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive, DeKalb, with the Rev. Gary Park officiating. Private family burial will be at Mount Auburn Memorial Park, Stickney.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Cherie K. Ziech Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
Donna Yeager (Grady)
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Cherie Christy Ziech. I remember her as a quiet, very intelligent person with a beautiful smile.
Ruth Ann Burke (Steele)
Cherie was my neighbor for most of my years in Galesburg------though saddened with her passing I know she is now at peace and certainly free from physical pain. We had so many walks to school together and I have many fond memories. I feel fortunate to have called her my friend.
Ruth Ann Burke
Louise Leasure (Georgia)
I also am saddened by her passing. I have not been in contact with Cherie for a very long time. She was always a special friend from the first grade on. I still have a picture of us in our Brownie uniforms.
Maurice (Morrie) Baker
Cherie was a delightful young lady. We were both members of the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg and enjoyed attending Sunday School and Youth Groups in the evening. She will definitey be missed by those who had the opportunity to know her. Morrie
Bob Woolsey
Cherie and I lived on the same street in Galesburg (Jefferson St.) We belonged to the same church and shared all twelve grades together. Her death as well as several others recently have had quite an impact on me. I lost touch with her after our graduation but those growing up years have lasting memories.
Mary Ellen Gordon (Thielman)
Cherie was a dear friend and we had kept in contact for over 50 years the last being this past Christmas. She dealt with her illness with so much dignity and always with a wonderful attitude and grace. I pray that she is now without pain. I will miss her. Mary Ellen
Duane Lawson
I also am saddened by Cherie's passing. Although I was not in the same group of her friends.I also went to The First Presbyterian Church. I attended our fellowship group as a sophomore and then again as a senior.In fact Rev. Kermit Petersen sponsored me when I went to a small college academy in Tenn.I, at the time wanted to be a minister. All in all I'm at a loss to know that we all have lost so many classmates this past couple of years.
Duane Lawson
P.S.
As an Elder in the Presbyterian Church I would be more than happy to read scripture if you need me.!
Mary Ann Miller (Best (Hendrickson))
Cherie was a very quiet and soft spoken young lady. Had a soft smile for every one. If I had only known she lived in Dekalb, Illinois we could have kept in touch with each other , me living in Sycamore only a few miles apart.
May you rest in peace Cherie.