MCFARLAND - Cheryl Lu Tesnow, age 76, of McFarland, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Sept. 8, 1945, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of Lou and Gertrude (Nuttelman) Stello.

Cheryl graduated from Central High School in La Crosse. She married William Tesnow on July 23, 1966.

Her life’s purpose was to make others feel loved and special as God did for her and she did an amazing job at that. She enjoyed creating personal special gifts for friends and family to make their holiday or special day even more special. She always also had encouraging messages or notes for her family and friends. In her younger years she loved crafting, cross stitching, gardening, dancing, and fishing with her dad. Family was important to her so even with her full work load she always made time to show us love by cooking our favorite meals and other special little things she did. She was so giving, kind, and supportive and was dedicated to the business she created with her husband.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Tesnow; daughter, Michelle Jolly (Craig); daughter, Nicole Tesnow; son, Daniel Tesnow; nephews, Dave DeLaney and Todd DeLaney (Laura) and their children, Becca and Robert. She also left a few close friends and extended family who loved her dearly as well as touching so many more lives on her life’s journey. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Karla DeLaney.

Services will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the start of the service on Saturday. A celebration of life light lunch will be held immediately following the service at the Essen Haus, 514 E. Wilson St., Madison.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cheryl’s name to Bethel Media Ministry, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, WI 53703. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Cheryl L. Tesnow

September 08, 1945 - December 09, 2021

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