Cheryl Yager

Cheryl Yager, age 52, of Greenview, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at her home near Sweetwater, Illinois.

She was born January 27,1971 in Jacksonville, Illinois, the daughter of Edward Smith, and granddaughter of Ben and Frieda Neumann.

Cheryl married Daniel Yager on June 21, 1997.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Daniel; children, Bernhard (wife Laura) Yager, Tyler Yager (partner Athena Holt), Taylor (wife Maria) Yager, Tiffany Yager (partner Justn Sharp), Jeff (wife Kaylia Cagel) Yager, and Danielle (G.W. III) Sherren; brother, Edward Smith, Jr.; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ben and Frieda Neumann; uncle, Donald Neumann; sister, Joyce Smith; and parents-in-law, Merl and Mary Yager.

Cheryl was a homemaker for most of her life.

She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Cheryl enjoyed raising cats, plants, and flowers and loved classic cars.  She enjoyed music and dancing.  Her favorite thing in life were babies.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 11:00 until time of funeral service at 12:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home.

Burial will be held at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.