Cheryl Lynn Antonovich

Cheryl Lynn Antonovich passed unexpectedly from this earth on March 11, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born November 17, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her loving father, Lawrence (Larry) Antonovich. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Stephanie Kriehn, and her devoted son, David Michael Kriehn. She is further survived by her loving mother, Mary Ann (nee Muschinski) Antonovich; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Kim Antonovich; niece, Rachel (Matthew) Ristau; aunts, Patty Mucha and Colleen Muscha; cousin, Mary Jane Muschinski; and other beloved relatives.

Cheryl attended Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, UW-Eau Claire, and UW-Milwaukee where she earned her Degree in Economics. She was employed by various mortgage lenders as the Collections Manager in the Mortgage Servicing Department supervising the collection of delinquent real estate mortgages. She had a creative mind when working on projects, loved to laugh, and was always seen with a smile on her face.

As a young girl, Cheryl excelled at juvenile bowling and loved her annual summer vacations with her family in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. She was a gifted seamstress and designed and created an exquisite wardrobe for her young daughter, Stephanie. She was an avid on-line shopper and loved sending greeting cards to anyone who was celebrating a birthday or an important occasion. She loved all animals, especially rabbits and cats, and had special love for her Tabby Minx who is now in the care of her son, David. Cheryl enjoyed horror movies and books, especially Stephen King, and listening to classic rock. She was a devoted mother and always put her children first.

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day. To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes these things, and I too will miss.

Be not be burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me:

GOD WANTED ME NOW. HE SET ME FREE.