Cheryl (Draper) Sangston, 71, of Volo and formerly of Streator passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 4th surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M. Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church, Streator. Rev. Fr. Jacob Rose will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Streator. There will be no visitation. The Solon-Telford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cheryl spent most of her life in Streator, IL. Raised by her sister Jane (Vito) Latino, she attended St. Stephen’s grade school and graduated from Streator High School in 1961. Cheryl worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator for nearly 30 years. She was a parishioner of St. Stephens (St. Michael’s) Catholic Church.
Cheryl was known for her generosity and kindness. Those whom had met her always walked away with a smile on their face. She touched many lives with her amazing talent of crocheting. In her lifetime she gifted hundreds of baby blankets for family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William (Bill); sons Steve Sangston, Scott (Krista) Sangston, and Brian (Kelly) Sangston; three grandchildren, Tommy, Kelli and Nathan; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Jane Latino and Marge Kennedy; and brother-in-law Vito Latino.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Streatorland Community Food Pantry, 210 North Wasson St, Streator IL 61364.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.solontelford.com.
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Darla Klein (Mondou)
What a beautiful smile...she was already an angel on earth...now her smile is in the sunshine. How happy her sons and husband must be to have had the joy of Cheryl's presence in their lives. God Bless.
Karen Berry, Osf
Cheryl called me a couple weeks ago to say good-by. She had just learned that the chemo wasn't helping anymore and she had just gone in to hospice care. Her courageous battle began last May with the discovery of very advanced cancer, and it was her fervent hope to live to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary this coming June. Cheryl was so proud of Bill and grateful to him for all he has done while helping her through this struggle. The thought of leaving Nathan, her five-year-old grandson who lived closest to her at this time, was very hard.
I remember when Cheryl came to Streator to live with her older sister and joined our sixth grade class. Although her parents had died, she was always kind and smiling and never feeling sorry for herself. She lived across the street from my uncle and his family (just a couple blocks from my home), so we spent a lot of time together. Just last week I sent her pictures of our 8th grade cheerleading squad we both belonged to and our group of sophomore ushers dressed up for a high school play. Last summer, as I toured 8 countries in a whirlwind tour, I prayed for Cheryl in every church I saw...then brought home pictures for her so she could do her own armchair traveling.
I will miss this gentle soul. Cheryl is a dear friend. Her death came so fast and all too soon! We have a light in heaven. She cares about her classmates, her family, her many friends. God bless you forever, Cheryl.
Karen Berry
Charlotte Edwards (Ballard)
Cheryl and I had not stayed in touch since high school, but were good friends in school. Like everyone else has already said, she always had a smile on her face and a cheery attitude. She will surely be missed by those she touched in her life.
Jerome (Jay) Gayon
I REMEMBER CHERYL FROM ST STEPHENS SCHOOL , SHE WAS A VERY SWEET GIRL RIP
William Gotch
cheryl and i grew up same neighborhood and became close friends and will be missed forever
Joe Spector
I remember Cheryl being so nice and having such a sweet smile.
Craig Roberts
often I WISH I had spent more time getting to know all my classmates. I didn't know Cheryl that well, and didn't know she was raised by her sister. I do know her husband as he shared a great sense of humor like all the Sangston's. My heart is with you.