Cheryl Schuerman,

COTTAGE GROVE/RICHLAND CENTER-On June 8, 2012, Scott Schuerman gave over to the Lord the soul of his beloved wife, Cheryl. Cheryl was born May 7, 1950, at Richland Center to Lawrence (Mac) and Bernadine McKenzie. She attended Edgewood College, earning a business degree that she used in her first career at Kohl Foods for thirteen years. For twenty-five years up to the present, she worked as an accountant at Evco Plastics in DeForest. On December 27, 1969, she was united in marriage to Scott Schuerman at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. For forty-two years, Scott and Cheryl shared a love of God, family, friends and the world around them. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Bernadine McKenzie; sons, Stephen Christopher and Kurt Alan; brother, Michael McKenzie; sister, Yvette McKenzie; aunt, Molly Democheetz; father-in-law, Lyle Schuerman; and her beloved dog, Ginger. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Scott Schuerman; children; Michael (Shannon), Brian, and Haddie; five grandchildren, brothers; William (Prudy) McKenzie, Richard (Joyce) McKenzie, Edward (Denise) McKenzie, Jerome McKenzie, Raymond (Sue) McKenzie, and Leonard McKenzie, sisters; Yvonne (Loren) Lane, Mary (Jim) Tadder, and Diane (Ron) Fogo, mother-in-law; Rosemary (Harley) Lichtenwalne, sisters-in-law; Marie (Michael) Kaesbauer,Karen (Tim) Coyle, and Sue McKenzie. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, co-workers, friends, neighbors, and her dog, Mac. Cheryl loved her gardens and never left the garden center without a truckload of new flowers and plants. She loved to host family gatherings, cook well, and have a superb glass of wine. Family and friends will miss her quiet support in times of need. Little known was her love of country western music. She fought a hard and valiant battle against cancer. Even in the midst of treatment, her concern was for those around her rather than herself. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, and CNA’s involved in her treatment. Special gratitude is given to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for easing Cheryl’s journey to her new life. A memorial fund will be established in Cheryl’s name at a later date. Funeral services will be held at ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 160 W. Fourth Street, Richland Center at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012, as well as at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. “Go climb that mountain” gentle lady.” Love your family. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012, as well as at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Funeral services will be held at ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 160 W. Fourth Street, Richland Center at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012.