Cheryl L. Fike Obituary (1951 - 2022)

Cheryl L. Fike, 71, of Bloomington, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home. Her memorial Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bloomington with Rev. Jeff Windy and Deacon Al Lundy officiating. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Mausoleum, Bloomington. Cheryl was born March 31, 1951 in Fairmont, MN, the daughter of Rodney and Marjorie Mills Edwards. She married William C. Fike, Jr. on June 12, 1971 in Bloomington. Surviving are her husband Bill, Bloomington, son Joseph (Colleen) Fike, Oak Ridge, NJ, daughter Carmen (Nick) Keist, Normal; three grandchildren, Maggie Fike, Mickie Fike and Amos Keist; three siblings, Karen (Paul) McKinney, Hudson, Dennis (Joann) Edwards, Mapleton and Doug Edwards, Normal; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cheryl graduated from Bloomington High School in 1969 and attended Illinois Community College. She worked at the McLean County Law & Justice Center and for various judges, retiring in 2013. Cheryl was very involved at Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church, serving as Sacristan for six years and member and past President of the Altar & Rosary Society. Cheryl loved to travel, do puzzles and Sudoku and was an avid reader. She was a loving wife and mother, and an amazing grandmother. The family would like to thank OSF Hospice, especially Jan Crawford and Donna Redding for all their care and support during Cheryl's illness.