Obituaries
Cherie Jean Hunter
March 12, 1956 - March 17, 2021
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VISITATION
March 20, 2021 | 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday - St. John Neumann Catholic Church 2900 E. Main Street (Rte 64 ) St. Charles
- Funeral
- March 20, 2021 | 11:00 A.M. Saturday
- St. John Neumann Catholic Church
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Burial Location
Private Queen of Heaven Cemetery
Cherie Jean Hunter, 65, of Saint Charles, IL went to heaven on March 17, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt and will be deeply missed. After her passing on St. Patrick’s day, she will always remain our angel and “lucky charm”.
Cherie was born in Chicago, IL on March 12th, 1956. She graduated from Mount Assisi high school. She received a nursing degree from Morton College and would use her learned skills for years to come to take care of patients and her family. She married Dr. James A. Hunter in 1986 and celebrated 35 years of marriage this year. A doctor and nurse duo that deeply loved taking care of their family and one another.
She loved spending time with family and friends, being a grandmother (“CeCe”), cooking with love, and spending time near the beach in Lake Geneva, her home away from home. Cherie was always smiling, willing to help others, and truly loved life and lived it to the fullest. Despite her initial grave diagnosis of only 12 months to live, Cherie far exceeded her life expectancy to live for 7 years with a glioblastoma by leaning on a combination of her devout faith in God, positive attitude, perseverance, and her superb care team. Despite this adversity, she never complained, and remained courageous and positive to the very end. She was truly an inspiration to all those who knew her.
Cherie was committed to seeing her daughters get married and have grandchildren, all things she was able to experience and moments we will cherish forever. She loved being a grandmother and had a very special bond with her grandchildren Hunter, Margot and Henry.
Cherie’s loving memory will be cherished by her husband, Dr. James Hunter; her mother, Dolores Costello; her siblings, Robin Costello and Debra Cummins; her children, Lauren LeBeau (Ryan) and Katie Dienes (Patrick); her grandchildren, Hunter Dienes, Margot Dienes, and Henry LeBeau; and her nieces and nephews. We are at peace knowing she will be reunited in heaven with her father, Robert Costello, and her brother, Bob Costello.
Services will be held at St. John Neumann Parish in St. Charles, IL on Saturday March 20th with a visitation at 10 AM followed by mass at 11 AM. Entombment will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to the Living Well Cancer Center.
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John and Connie Blieszner from St. Charles, IL
"We pray for Cheri and family. May she rest in peace."
Lanny and Steve Salvati from St Charles , IL
"Our heartfelt condolences from us along with your Persimmon Field neighborhood."
Eileen Cibula Curry from Rock Hill, SC
"The Costello and Hunter families are in our prayers. Cherie was always so full of life, and a big beautiful smile to greet you. I was glad to know her. Blessings to all of you."
Christine Brown Elston from Mendota, IL
"Cherie was a shining light who was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend to all. While she will be missed here in earth, her loving memory will be remembered forever and her spirit is souring in heaven now. Much love, Christine"
Mark & Heather Staudacher from Elburn, IL
"Jim and family, we are truly honored to have called Cherie our friend. Her radiance always glowed brightly and we will cherish all the times we were blessed to “hang out” with her and you all. She is looking down on all of your family and smiling her beautiful smile! God bless..."
Kimberly Keane from Homer Glen, IL
"Dear Costello and Hunter Families,May your wonderful memories of smiles and laughter with Cherie help fill the gaping hole in your hearts left by her passing. May your thoughts of time spent together and the blessing of having such an amazing person in your lives comfort you in your deepest grief. I often think of you all and will continue to pray for you. Xo love you"
Jimmy Burke from Chicago, IL
"I will remember Cherie as a very cheerful, kind and wonderful person. Cherie was like a big sister. She will be missed and loved by all who knew her."
Lisa Hunter from The Villages , FL
"It was my honor to have known Cherie; she was a ray of sunshine with her smile and warmth. I know she was a bright light in your lives, and now will forever shine in your memories. My thoughts are with you all as you grieve the loss of Cherie. Please know you have my deepest sympathy, and that you will be in my thoughts and prayers."
Charlene Hunter from Texas City, TX
"With a sad heart, I send my condolences on the loss of Cherie. She was always so cheerful, smiling and caring. I know she will live on in your hearts, and in your wonderful memories of her. I send the family my love, and deepest sympathy."
Lynn Triolo from Lemont, IL
"I am blessed to have known Cherie. She always had a smile on her face and was always a pleasure to be around. I have a lot of great memories from our younger days that I will always cherish. Keeping Cherie and the Costello and Hunter families in my prayers 🙏🙏❤️❤️"
Sue and Jeff Rohrer and family from St. Charles, IL
"Dear Katie and the Hunter and Costello families, We were heartbroken to hear about Cherie. She certainly was a fighter over these past few years and always with a smile and bubbly personality.Peace and strength to you all during this difficult time. 🙏🏻❤️"
Sue and Jeff Rohrer from St. Charles, IL
"Dear Katie and the Hunter and Costello families, We were heartbroken to hear about Cherie. She certainly was a fighter and always with a smile and bubbly personality. Peace and strength to you all during this difficult time. 🙏🏻❤️"
George Powell & Lori Champion from Orange, CA
"Deep heart felt condolences to you and your family. We share so many special memories of being with you both. We’re aware that nothing helps much in the short term. But our memories are sweet and we’ll never forget them. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers."
Phil and Brenda Logsdon from Philo, IL
"Phil and I were sad to hear of Cherie’s passing ... we have loving memories of our time together in Champaign and visits to St.Charles Prayers to all your family 💖"
Peace Hospice from Naperville, IL
"The Peace Hospice Team wishes to express our sincere condolences to Cherie’s family and friends. We are honored that we could provide care and companionship to Cherie and her family on her final journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. "