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Cheryl Ann Klingenberg, 80

Cheryl Ann Klingenberg, 80, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.

She was born October 15, 1943, in Woodstock, the daughter of George & Rita (Phannenstill) Haldeman. She married the late Ronald “Ike” Klingenberg on July 29, 1961, at St. Patrick’s Church in Hartland. She was a graduate of Woodstock Community High School, the class of 1961.

Mrs. Klingenberg was a member of the Wayne’s Lanes Wednesday Night Victory Bowling League for over 50 years and the Kingston Sunday Morning Hangover League.

She was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Oregon Ducks fan. She loved bowling, traveling, reading, gambling, crossword puzzles, playing cards/games, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include her three daughters, Tracie Klingenberg Reyes, of Portland, Ore., Wendy Klingenberg, of Woodstock, IL, and Kasey Klingenberg (Jeremy) Gieseke of Marengo, IL. Her grandchildren, Makaia Lagris, Gabrielle, Colton and Gracie Gieseke. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ronald Klingenberg, her infant son, Andrew, and her brothers, Ronald (Jane) Haldeman and Jack (Pat) Haldeman.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay Street, Woodstock on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00. A Prayer Service will begin at 3:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

For information contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin Cooney Funeral Home,

Woodstock, at 815-338-1710 or visit www.slmcfh.com.

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