Cheryl Goeking Obituary

Cheryl L. Goeking
Born: January 28, 1948 in Mendota, IL
Died: September 15, 2025 in Melrose Park, IL

Cheryl L. Goeking, 77, of Polo, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, IL.
Cheryl was born, January 28, 1948, in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Robert and Jessamine (Edwards) Kane. On March 14, 1981 in Polo, she was united in marriage to Bernard Goeking. Cheryl graduated from Polo High School then went to the Sterling Beauty Academy in 1967. She was a hairdresser in the Dixon area for 50 years. Cheryl loved playing the organ and the piano, playing for many churches since the 7th grade. She was a choir director at EUM Church for 20 years and the current organist with St. Marks Lutheran Church in Polo. She enjoyed singing in the Sauk Community Choir and the ladies KMC Trio for over 20 years. Cheryl had accompanied the Polo music students at annual IHSA Music contests and many school musicals.
Survivors include daughters: Angela Goeking of Polo, IL and Erin Goeking of Dixon, IL; sister: Kathleen (James) Watson of Benicia, CA;
She was preceded in death by, husband Bernard and daughter Michelle Goeking.
Visitation will be Monday, September 22, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Polo with Rev. Scott Ralston officiating. Burial will be immediately following at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Marks Lutheran Church or Faith United Methodist Church both of Polo.
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