Cotter, Sheryl Kay 1943-2013

COTTER, CRAIG, STITES, EWERS, LANG, NIED

Posted By: Ruth - Volunteer
Date: 6/25/2013 at 10:42:12

Sheryl Kay Cotter, 69 of Clinton, Iowa lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Mercy Living Center – North – Clinton, with her husband at her side.
Her funeral services will be held, Friday, May 17, 2013 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 11:00am. Visitation will be from 9:00-to the mass time at the church. Burial will be in the Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Casket bearers are her 6 Grandchildren, Sam, Ben and Allie Ewers & Kohl, Connor and Cameron Lang. The Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting her obituary at www.snellzornig.com
She was born on September 24, 1943 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Leslie Kohl Stites and Agnes (Craig) Stites. She married her soul mate, William Patrick Cotter from Tiskilwa, Illinois on June 6, 1964. Sheryl worked at Rock Island Arsenal, Clinton Corn Processing Company and Mount Saint Clare Speech and Hearing Center. She was also a member of the JW Chapter of PEO.
Although her life was cut short, she was able to live it to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and she especially loved to tryout new recipes on her guests. She also enjoyed playing bridge and visiting with her six grandchildren.
Sheryl is survived by her loving husband, Bill of 48 years, two daughters, Leslie Ewers of Cumming, GA and Kathy (Mike) Lang of Des Moines, IA. Also survived by her two brothers, Roger Stites and Michael (Nancy) Stites, and her sister Shirley (Dr. William) Nied. Preceding her in death were her Mother and Father.
Thank you to all the family and friends, including the 9th Ave N. crew, for looking after Sheryl and Bill during this heartbreaking time. In addition, the family wishes to thank the staff at Mercy Living Center – North for their compassion and care. Sheryl greatly appreciated all of the visitors she had during her illness, it warmed her heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Prince of Peace Parish Building Fund or the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa or a charity of your choice.