Obituary

Cheryl A. Kennedy, age 63, of Chicago passed away August 18, 2016. Beloved wife of Jerry; loved sister of Marie, Gene (Annette) and Richard Burcl; dear aunt of Brandon and Michael Burcl and Ryan Creger. Preceded in death by her parent, Charles and Phyllis. Cheryl obtained her degree from DePaul University, working full time while going to night school. She pursued her career in health care as she did everything in life, with a wonderful combination of loyalty, diligence, and commitment. Cheryl also worked tirelessly in the early 1980's assisting AIDS victims by preparing meals and feeding them in their homes and transporting them to doctor appointments. Cheryl loved the White Sox (NOT the Cubs), opera, the theater, Barry Manilow, her church St. Alphonsus, her family, friends, and her beloved Jerry. We will miss her dearly. Visitation Monday, Aug. 22 from 4-9 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 1458 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Funeral mass Tuesday at 11 AM at St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago. Info – 773-472-6300 or LakeviewFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., STE. 302, Skokie, IL 60077.