Cheryl Ann Dawson-Adkins Obituary in Rockford at Tony Gasparini Funerals

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Cheryl Ann Dawson-Adkins

05/31/1973 - 03/04/2021

Obituary For Cheryl Ann Dawson-Adkins

Cheryl Ann Dawson-Adkins 47 of Rockford passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born May 31, 1973, in Rockford the daughter of David Dawson and Mary Kleczkowski. Cheryl attended Boylan High School and worked for many years at Insight Communications. Cheryl loved her children and family dearly. She loved getting together with her large family for Sunday dinners. She also enjoyed dancing, gymnastics, and playing softball. Cheryl had a kind, loving, and giving heart. Cheryl's strong faith in the Lord guided her through the most difficult times in her life. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten, Heaven has gained another angel. Survivors include her children, Justin Dawson (Grandson, Dominic Dawson) Alexis Erickson, Chloe Verni-Lau, and Gracie Rose Dawson. Her husband, Daryl Adkins. Mother, Mary (Joe) Kleczkowski. Siblings, Christina (Joe Cason) Dawson, Shiela (Matt) Erickson, Jamie (Holly) Dawson, Tim (Tracey) Dawson, and Daniel Dawson. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by her Father, David, and Brother, David Jr., Grandparents, and Aunt.

Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am Tuesday, March 16 in St Bridget Church, Loves Park. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 4 pm until 7 pm in Tony Gasparini Chapel 6825 Weaver Road Rockford, 61114 with rosary at 6:45. Please adhere to covid restrictions for visitation and Mass. Express online condolences at tonygasparinifunerals.com

Services

15 Mar

Visitation

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Tony Gasparini Funerals 6825 Weaver Rd. Rockford, IL 61114 Get Directions »

16 Mar

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Bridget 604 Clifford Avenue Loves Park, Il 61111 Get Directions »

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08/25/2024

Daryl Adkins

I am wishing you Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏 my dear wife. I miss you so much 😢 and I hope you are getting this 💗.
03/21/2021

Daryl Adkins

I will never forget you Cheryl. I will always love Cheryl my beautiful Wife. Rest In Heaven My Love.
03/17/2021

Anna Sweeney

Cheryl, my sweet friend. You had the biggest heart. My heart aches to know you are no longer with us. My deepest condolences to you children and family. You will never be forgotten my friend. May you truly Rest In Peace.
03/15/2021

Jennifer Knezel

Cheryl was a friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She loved her faith, family, and friends, but above all really cherished her children. Peace and love, Jennifer
03/14/2021

Harvey and Mary Hofmann

So sorry for your loss.
03/14/2021

Heather Gentry-Jones

Cheryl and I were friends through grade school and highschool. I will miss your outgoing personality. Thank you for being my friend and reminding me family and friends are the most important. You had a heart of gold and we are all going miss that. I loved running around with you when we were young. I wish I could have seen you again. Rest in peace my dear friend.
03/12/2021

Kelly leighty

The heart aches for the Dawson family and friends of Cheri. My deepest condolences, my thoughts are completely with you all. Fly high Cheri. Love to you all
03/11/2021

Julie Lockhart

She was my best friend when we were young and in the last year or so we talked on facebook I will never forget her she was alot of fun and a great friend
03/11/2021

Gary Smith

Cherri and I have been friends for 20+ years, Since the Forest Hills County Club, she always was a fun girl to hang with the guys, She will Truly Be Miissed
03/11/2021

Frank Carmona Jr

So sorry in my thoughts and prayers, love to all.