Case, Cheryl (Schieffer) 1946-2017

CASE, SCHIEFFER, GROVER, LEFEBURE, HOFFMAN, ACKERSON, HARRINGTON, MACONE, LARSON, FOSS

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Date: 2/15/2017 at 09:22:25

Cheryl Case (Schieffer)
August 16, 1946 ~ February 13, 2017 (age 70)

Cheryl Jean Case, 70, of Newton passed away on Monday, February 13th following a long illness. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Cheryl’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Cheryl was born on August 16, 1946 to Robert and Jermayn (Grover) Schieffer in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. She graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1964 and went on to attend Wisconsin State in River Falls. It was there that she fell in love with Clayton Case and the two were united in marriage on March 8, 1967. Their family was complete when they welcomed their daughter, Noel Jean.

In 1972 the family moved to Newton. During her 45 years there Cheryl made countless friends and was active in many groups and organizations including TTT, PEO, Theta Chi, bridge and luncheon clubs as well participating in golf and bowling leagues.

She kept her home spotless, always ready for company. She was a fantastic hostess and she and Clayton frequently welcomed family and friends for all kinds of celebrations. There was never a shortage of food or drinks on hand. During the winters, Clayton and Cheryl would travel south to take in the warmer weather, most recently to Clearwater Beach, Florida. They encouraged loved ones to come down to enjoy the sun and beach with them and made many great memories during the months spent there.

Cheryl was very close with all nine of her siblings and their children. She treasured the trips back to her hometown for weddings, graduations and family reunions. She was often one of the last people to leave the party and loved singing and dancing the night away. She was proud of the Rice Lake business built and run by her father and brothers, V&S Construction. She looked forward to every October when she and her sisters, daughter and nieces would gather for the Schieffer girls’ weekend together. Last year was made even more special as her granddaughter, Delaney, was able to attend for the first time.

Her daughter, Noel, brought her the greatest joy in life and the two shared a remarkably close relationship. They loved spending time together and often spoke several times a day on the telephone. It was only natural then that her grandchildren would become an extension of that joy. She and Clayton made countless trips to watch the kid’s music and sporting events. Cheryl’s favorites were show choir and marching band. Many summers were spent vacationing with the grandkids on Long Lake in Wisconsin. These were cherished times as they included both her daughter’s family and her own brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in the Wisconsin area. Cheryl proudly wore a necklace that said “#1 Nana” and she exemplified that quality through and through.

Cheryl is survived by husband Clayton, daughter and son-in-law Noel and Mike Lefebure and grandchildren Delaney and Campbell Hoffman and Brandon, Evan and Justin Lefebure. She is further survived by her siblings Carolyn (Hank) Ackerson, Kathy (Steve) Harrington, Rebecca (Michael) Macone, Bob Jr. (Barb) Schieffer, Kurt (Tracy) Schieffer, Ren (Debbie) Schieffer, Todd (Sally) Schieffer and Peggy (Rob) Shofner, sister-in-law Sondra Larson and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law Clayton Sr. and Mae Case, son-in-law Eric Hoffman, and sister and brother-in-law Bonnie and Larry Foss.

Cheryl was an absolute treasure to many and will be deeply missed. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa 13 Feb 2017.