Cheryl Ann Lovelady
Cheryl Ann Lovelady (née Gill), 71, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024. Born on February 11, 1953, in Chicago, Cheryl was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Cheryl spent most of her career in the field of marketing and home health care, where her compassion and dedication left a lasting impact. She was known for her love of family, faith, and community. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was attending church, spending time with her loved ones, cheering on her children and grandchildren at their activities, tending to her flower garden, or exploring new destinations through her travels.
Cheryl is survived by her loving husband, Joe; her son Joseph (Angelina); her son Jonathon (Megan); and her son Joshua (Patricia). She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren who brought her endless joy.
She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Ann Lawrence; her brothers, James (Karen) Gill, and Edwin (Janice) Gill, as well as many nieces and nephews. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Shirley Gill, and her beloved son, James.
A private interment will be held for immediate family. A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held on Saturday, September 21st. Visitors are welcome anytime between 1 – 5 pm at Bobak’s Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Drive in Woodridge.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Cheryl’s memory to Ronald McDonald House Charities, https://rmhc.org/, an organization close to her heart.
The Lovelady family extends their deepest gratitude to everyone who supported Cheryl and them during these past few difficult months. Words cannot express how much your kindness has meant to us all. Cheryl touched so many lives with her warmth and generosity, and she will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Downers Grove. Phone number: 630-964-6500
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
So very sorry for your loss!!! She sure was a special human being! She will be missed❤️🙏
Cherie was my friend for several decades. I will miss her dearly.
Selflessness was Cherie’s true middle name. The way she lived her life—never telling how or what she did for others, but by always being there for those who needed her. I will always remember her kindness to me when Cliff was sick, but I will also remember how she loved to laugh and enjoy life. May the Lord bless you, Cherie, and we will remember you always.
So, so sorry. I hadn’t known of Cheryl’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. 🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼
The Klamas
Cherie was such a loving person always offering her time to others. I will miss her friendship and time together. Prayers for the family.
Prayers and Positive Thoughts to the entire Lovelady family. She was such a big fan of the Jefferson Sports Programs as the kids came through!♥️
My most heartfelt sympathy of Sherry’s passing. Prayers, comfort and strength to the family.
Cherie, you will be sorely missed by all of us who loved you; your witt, your caring nature, your love for others, and your loving care for others.
You will forever be in my ❤️.
Love to Joe and family.🙏
A branch is gone , from our Family Tree, but we still have our Memories of how it grew. We are broken because you are gone, yet whole because you were here.
I only met Cheri a few times but she was a great lady. Grandmother to my great nephews. So sorry this happened to such a great person. My prayers and condolences go out to the entire family
Joseph I’m sooo sorry I’m sending prayers to you and your family. May God give you all strength. God Bless.
Joe, I am so sorry to hear about Cheri’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. 🙏🏻
I’m so very sorry for the passing of Cherie. I loved her friendly nature and wonderful friendship. She will be missed. My prayers are with Joe and her family.
I’m so sorry to hear this Joe. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family at this time.
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending you hugs and prayers at this most difficult time. She was a wonderful lady! Sweet Cherie., May you ride on Angels wings.
Joe we had no idea Sherry was sick. You have lost a beautiful soul who was kind to everyone she came in contact with. We loved and admired her and she will be missed.
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Our deepest sympathy for your lost, Cherie was
such a good person and a friend we loved.
Tony & Jamila Phillips
Our deepest condolences go out to the family.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I really prayed for Cherie to have a complete recovery. I was so happy she got to be at Jim’s honor flight Love & hugs to all
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to Cherie’s family. She was a wonderful person. She touched many people and made this a better world for being in it!. Blessings, Cheryl and Ken Deardorff
I will never forget the first time I meet you on my first day of work at Kimberly Quality Nursing in the 80’s. Our friendship had started. You welcomed me in and took me under your wing. You where always so kind, understanding, patient, caring, funny and a beautiful smile. All these years we always kept in touch. My heart breaks my friend but I will always cherish our friendship💔💔 my prayers and thoughts are with you Joe and boys. 🙏💔🙏💔🙏💔🙏💔