Cheryl Jean Isbell
Saturday, November 13, 1948
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Age:
69 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday December 29, 2017
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday December 30, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Marion Church of Christ [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday December 30, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Marion Church of Christ [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Saturday, November 13, 1948
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Age:
69 years old
Saturday, November 13, 1948
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Age:
69 years old
Cheryl Jean Isbell
Cheryl (Sherry) Jean Isbell passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the age of 69.
Sherry was born on November 13, 1948 in Cohasset, MN to Sally and Harold Shaffer. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1966, attended Minnesota Bible College and married Douglas Isbell on February 3, 1973. Sherry worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for over 25 years competing her time as a medical secretary within the Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, retiring in 2015. She was a regular attender at the Marion Church of Christ in Marion, MN and scripted the weekly church bulletins. Sherry thoroughly enjoyed spending her time participating in church and group activities with friends and family, but especially valued time with her grandchildren, who were her greatest joys in life.
She is survived by her three children, Cassandra (Eric) Adamson of Baxter, MN, Christopher (Laura) Isbell of The Woodlands, TX, and Melissa (Thomas) Parish of Rosemount, MN; eight grandchildren; her brother, Jeff (Jane) Shaffer of Grand Rapids, MN; and sister, Judy Doty of Chatfield, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Dale Isbell, her parents, and brother, William Shaffer.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Marion Church of Christ (5296 65th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904) with Pastor Rick Walston officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, December 29 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
Condolences
The family of Cheryl Jean Isbell has received the following condolences.
Chris, Cassandra and Melissa,
We are sadden by the news of your mother’s passing. We first met your mother when we moved up to 5th Ave. Northeast. She was the most compassionate, dedicated and religious individual I have ever met. Always greeted us with an infectious smile. We rode the bus to work and chatted about you three and our very little babies. She was so very proud of the three of you. Chris you used to mow at my father in laws place (on the corner of northern heights).
Our deepest condolences, may your faith provide you comfort as you adjust to life without your mom.
Angel & Melissa Garcia
I met Sherry the first day of kindergarten walking to school on Northern Heights in Rochester,MN. Her daughter Cassandra and my daughter Andrea were in school together. I liked her immediately , and she had the prettiest red hair and friendly way about her, that I knew instantly I wanted to be her friend.I remember one instance where she saw a mouse in her house and my husband Gary came to the rescue and trapped the mouse.We moved, over the years she would come to visit my family in Scottsdale, AZ. in the winter. I remember one trip were she and the 3 children were going to see the Grand Canyon and stopped to stay with us. Sherry , you will always be in my heart as a beautiful memory. You are a beautiful example of motherhood and Christianity and friendship.
Sherry has had the same, beautiful, smile since she was a child growing up in Cohasset. We were 1 year apart in school at Cohasset & Grand Rapids. Our thoughts and prayers to all her loving family.
Sorry to hear about your mom. She was always very kind to me at Hope Summit Church.
Pam
So sorry for your loss Cassandra, Chris and Melissa. I have beautiful memories of what a strong, kind woman your mom was. I pray that in time the pain of your loss will lessen and the joy of your memories will be all that remain until you are reunited with her in heaven. May God's peace and love surround you!
I remember your mom as such a sweet and lovely woman. She was obviously beloved and cherished by her kids and grandkids. Her memory will be well served by you all as her living legacy. Praying for your family.
Sorry to hear of your loss, Christopher and Cassandra. Your mother was a dear Christian woman and will be missed by a lot of people. May your family and friends surround you and give you comfort.
Dear family,
I am so very sorry to hear your Mom/Grandma passed away. She saw her family all together over Christmas and after Christmas she planned to go be with her Lord our Savior.
Bless you and know she is in Heaven with your Daddy.
Love and Prayers,
Lonnie Rishovd