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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 for a visitation from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
A service celebrating and honoring Lucille’s life will take place at 11:00 am with Rev. Stephen Jennings and Rev. David Gehne officiating.
Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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RACINE – Mrs. Lucille E. Cherney, 90, passed away at Lakeshore at Sienna on January 30, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on December 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Harold and Edna (nee Poole) Nelson. She graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1952 and remained active with her high school classmate’s social club.
Lucille married Robert E. Cherney on March 19, 1955. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2003.
Lucille worked for many years as a checker and service desk assistant at Piggly Wiggly and Pick ‘n Save. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving on the Trinity Troopers and Ladies Aid. Lucille loved cooking and baking for her family and enjoyed her quiet time reading.
She is survived by her son and daughter, Michael Cherney, and Julie (Todd) Taleck; her grandchildren, Amy Santee, Jeff Santee, and Olivia Taleck; her sister-in-law, Sally Holterman; as well as dear nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Lucille was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen (Chris) Willis; her grandson, Ethan Taleck; and her sisters, Joyce (Gordon) Helvick, Dolores (Joseph, Jr.) Small, and Marilyn Clausen.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 for a visitation from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A service celebrating and honoring Lucille’s life will take place at 11:00 am with Rev. Stephen Jennings and Rev. David Gehne officiating. Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to the family, who in turn will distribute to Lucille’s favorite organizations.
A special thank you to Lakeshore at Sienna, Hospice Alliance, and her niece, Nancy Rittgers for the loving and professional attention she received while under their care.
Stephanie Auer says
Julie, we are all very sorry for the loss of your mother. As you know, we are unable to attend the funeral, but will be there in spirit! Your presence and dedication to her during her illness was not only felt by all of us here, but I’m sure something your mother felt as well. You are an amazing person to not only your mother, but to all of those lives you touch…. especially your friends at Horlick! Bless you and please take this time to heal…. Much love and sympathy to you and your family….. Alicia, Cindy, Karen, Stef, Wendy, Mary, Watty , Vicki, Joyce, Jermya, Mya, Mari, Angelina, Dominique, Lily and Lamont.
Nancy Houdek says
Remember waiting on Lucille when I worked at Sentry on Washington! She was always such a sweet lady. Sympathies to her family!
Barbara Litz says
Mike and family,
Just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Mike I am so glad you could recall the good memories that we talked about. Keep all the wonderful memories deep in your heart, they will help you through. Hugs to you.
Barb Litz and family
Bob Helvick says
We will miss you aunt Ceil. Bob and Cori
Kelly Swiggett says
Julie
So sorry for your loss. I knew Lucille as she used to shop at pick n save many years ago you and Lucille used to come in my line check out we used to chat about your son and how he was doing in his treatments. Mary and I came to your ur sons funeral. You and you ur family are in my prayers.