Cheryl K. Tschaekofske
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On January 24, 2022 @ 5:58 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 13 Comments
Cheryl K. Tschaekofske, age 64, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully with husband, Loran at her side, on Sunday evening, January 23, 2022, at their home.
A Christian Funeral will be held on Friday, January 28, at 11 am, with a visitation from 10-10:45 am, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake. Reverend Dr. Brent L. Parrish will preside. Cheryl’s pallbearers will be her family, Mark Tschaekofske, Andrew Heinen, Reid Huckle, Kasey Huckle, Pat Klein, and Allen Klein. She will be laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Cheryl Kay was born on July 18, 1957, to Anton and Caroline (Frank) Klein. Born and raised in Dickinson, North Dakota, she was the second oldest of nine children. The Klein’s were a close-knit family. Cheryl and her siblings spent countless hours playing outside, especially baseball. It was like having their own baseball team built within their family. Through the years, the Klein’s enjoyed the many gatherings with relatives. As a group, Cheryl and her family also enjoyed traveling around the region.
Cheryl graduated from Dickinson High School, in 1975. Cheryl began to further her education in nursing. While attending college classes, she met the love of her life, Loran Tschaekofske. The love story instantly began and on June 25, 1977, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Dickinson, they were united in Holy Matrimony. Cheryl and Loran soon welcomed children, Kimberly, Mark, and Krista. Besides being a mother, she worked at St. Luke’s Nursing Home for many years. Cheryl eventually took a new career path and worked several years as a PARA in the Dickinson school district. In 1992, Cheryl and her family moved to St. Cloud, MN, where Cheryl worked 22 years, as a receptionist at Centra Care Health. In 2015, Cheryl and Loran, moved to Prior Lake. The last 4 ½ years, she worked for Minnesota Oncology, as a receptionist, until Cheryl retired in October 2021.
Cheryl had a high joyful spirit. A love for music, she could be found in the home singing, dancing, and saying, “Let me entertain you!” As the children grew, Cheryl was an active mother. Many precious memories for the children were spending the summers swimming. She loved talking about family stories over and over. Her life was blessed becoming a grandmother! The grandchildren brought Cheryl so much happiness and loved being in their presence. As a couple, Cheryl and Loran loved to travel, with fondest memories to Hawaii and visiting Krista and her family in Japan.
An avid reader, Cheryl had either a book or the Nook tablet in her hands. She kept a very well organized and clean home. Everything had its place. Cheryl was a social bug and could strike up a conversation with anyone. She was kind, empathic and knew how people should be treated. Cheryl had such an approachable personality. These characteristics shined brightly especially working with the elder population, in their final moments of life. In 2015, Cheryl was told she had only six weeks to live. With a strong, determined personality and deep faith in God, she proved the doctors wrong.
Cheryl will always be remembered and cherished by husband, Loran; daughter, Kimberly (Andrew) Heinen and their baby coming in March; son, Mark (Carol) Tschaekofske and his daughter, Olivia Shaninghouse; daughter, Krista (Reid) Huckle and their children, Morgan and Kasey; siblings, Kathy (John) Klaman, MaryAnn Klein, Caroline Klein, Kevin (Dina) Klein, Pat (Susan) Klein, Allen (Teresa) Klein; brother-in-law, Walt Kanoff; other relatives and friends.
Greeting Cheryl home in heaven are her parents, Anton and Caroline; sisters, Bonnie Klein and Antoinette Kanoff.
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So sorry to hear about Cheryl, she was always a fun cousin to spend time with, and I enjoyed growing up with her in my life. I had the opportunity to again visit with Kimberly, now as an adult, at a recent Klein family reunion, she sure reminded me of the good times that we all spent together with family at my parents farm. I know that Cheryl will be greatly missed by many. Sending my condolences to Loran, Kimberly, Mark, Krista and their families. Prayers for Cheryl and the family.
I remember fondly my Cousin Loran meeting Cheryl for the first time. She was a special woman whom I knew growing up in Dickinson. She is with our Lord and Savior now✝️
We are so going to miss Cheryl at our Sunday morning Bible Study. She was such an inspiration to each of us. It’s so hard to believe she’s been taken from us.
Please know you Loran and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Thinking of you and know Cheryl will welcome all one day.
Jerry & Joanne Stark
Loran we so enjoyed having Cheryl in our Sunday morning Bible Study. She added much to our discussion. She will be so missed. We express our sympathy to you & your family
as your mourn her loss. Jerry & I are not able to attend her funeral, but will be with in spirit.
Thinking of you, Jerry & Joanne Stark
So sorry to hear about Cheryl! My thoughts and prayers are with you cousin!
With my sympathies and prayers for you, Loran and family. I always enjoyed talking with Cheryl and Nodland gatherings. She was kind and made time for me, a younger cousin in the big extended family. She will be missed. May God’s comfort be wrapped around you at this time.
Sorry to hear about the loss of Cheryl, she was a very beautiful and talented Niece of mine. I’ll keep you all in my prayers and keep memories I have of her in my heart. Love y’all very much.
So very shocked and saddened to hear of Cheryl gaining her heavenly wings, Our deepest sympathies.
Loren and family, sorry for your loss prayers for you and family. Cheryl was a cousin we always had fun together all family get togethers. She would just laught when Loren pick on us gals in the family. She will be miss a very sweet person. Now she can be with her parents and sisters in heaven singing and dancing rest in peace Cheryl!
I am saddened to hear about Cheryl. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you all, but know that you are in my heart and in my prayers. I remember the days when we were young, and there will be a day when we will all enjoy each other’s company again, forever, in the eternal kingdom of God. That is our faith…
May the peace and strength that Jesus gives us be with you all in this time of loss and sorrow.
I am so sad to hear about Cheryl’s passing. We worked together at MN Oncology and she would share stories with me about her husband, kids and grandkids, she loved you all so much!! We had a lot of great conversation that I will now cherish. May her memory live on forever! Thoughts and prayers to her family!
Although it was three months only, I so enjoyed working with Cheryl in Edina. Each morning we greeted each other with a warm “good morning” and a smile ☺️. We would tell each other that it was going to be a good day! We appreciated our morning ritual and told each other that. I am thankful that we shared together our time and thoughts.
Peace and love to Cheryls family and friends❤️
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sorry for your loss. i will be praying for your family, cousin marion