Cheri J. McGee, 76, passed away Friday October 17th, 2025, at her home. Cheri was born on December 8, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa to Louis and Joyce (Burke) Schmitt.  Cheri was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family more than anything. Whether it was cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at dance recitals, music performances, or sporting events, she was always there, no matter how far the drive.  Cheri was a master seamstress, with a revolving door of family and friends constantly bringing her projects to create or fix. She will be well remembered for her cherished baby quilts and handcrafted Halloween costumes. She enjoyed traveling with friends, including her dear companions, Joyce Soost and Jo Vanstone. It was not out of the ordinary for Cheri to hop in the car and drive to Florida or California.  One of Cheri's happiest places was Mirror Lake, Wisconsin, where her camping trailer was often filled with loving grandkids.

Cheri worked for 40 years as the Office Administrator at Rochelle Disposal Service. She cherished the simple things in life, like feeding her backyard squirrels and never missing  an "old lady lunch" with her many friends. Cheri will be remembered by so many for her unwavering kindness and as someone who would do anything for anyone.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Lew Schmitt, and son-in-law, Tim Gosse.

Cheri is survived by her four children: Larry (Tracy) McGee, of Rochelle; Leanna Gosse of Rochelle; Nathan (Jenny) McGee of Rochelle; Seth (Sarah) McGee of Madison, WI; 13 Grandchildren: Dani (Polo) Garcia, Benjamin (Hannah) McGee, Nick Gosse, Zak Wood, Sawyer McGee, Declan McGee, Mallory (Cody McCoy) McGee, Carly (Ryan Carson) McGee, Kyla (Chris) Lyp, Jacob Garza (McKayla Gary), Ava (Evan Lovett) McGee, Elijah McGee and Oona McGee; 17 great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Prior, Josephine and Matilda, Theodore and Bauer, Braley, Sampson, Brixton, and Murphy, Aiden and Jaxon, Ella, Delani, Maddox, and Cullen, and Sedeina; and her sister-in-law, Nancy Schmitt, niece, Cindy Ksiazek, and nephew, Matthew Schmitt.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon  on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle, IL.  Funeral will follow at 12:00 noon with Rev. Tim Reynolds officiating.  Cremation care will follow services.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pegasus Special Riders or the Rochelle Township Highschool Music Boosters.  Guest book at www.UngerHorner.com