Cheryl Lynn Barkve
 Born: 12/12/1959
Birth Location: Denison, Iowa
Death Date: 04/28/2009
Death Location:Lake City, Iowa
Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2009 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Depew. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation: Visitation is 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, St. John's Lutheran Church or Stewart Memorial Hospice of Lake City.
Cheryl Lynn Grage was born December 12, 1959 in Denison, Iowa, the daughter of Rolland and Mary (Christensen) Grage. She was a 1978 graduate of Emmetsburg High School and attended Iowa State University. On August 25, 1979, Cheryl was united in marriage to Garry Barkve at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. The couple made their home in Emmetsburg. Cheryl cooked for over twenty years at the Chick Toc, later Oppie’s Family Restaurant in Emmetsburg. She spent several years working in the office at Cargill and until the time of her illness had been employed at SNC Manufacturing. Cheryl was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia, traveling, shopping, working with crafts and spending time with her family. She was such a good aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed spending time with them, especially at the park, joking around with them or watching a movie. She loved to rock all of the babies. On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, Cheryl passed away at the Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City, Iowa. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Garry of Emmetsburg; mother, Mary Grage of Rockwell City; sister, Karen Soenen and her husband, Ken of Rockwell City; two brothers: Rolland Grage and his wife, Helen of Perry and Paul Grage and his wife, Carol of Rockwell City; mother-in-law, Gloria Barkve of Cylinder; nieces and nephews: Ann (Soenen) Zehner and her husband, Dave of Lake Stevens, Washington, John Soenen and his wife, Beth of Coralville, Matt Soenen of Rockwell City, Will Grage of Perry, Elizabeth, Deianeira, and Arieanna Grage of Rockwell City; and great nephews: Jackson Arana, Parker Zehner, and Ryan Zehner all of Lake Steves, Washington. Garry’s entire family was an important part of Cheryl’s life. She is also remembered by her aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Rolland Grage and her father-in-law, Harold Barkve.
 
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By: Shannon (Wilson) Stone
Paul, Mary, and the rest of the family- I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap His arms around you during this time of grief. We will meet again one day. Thoughts and prayers- Jeff & Shannon
Posted at: 05/03/2009
By: Laure Oppenheimer
My deepest sympathy to you. I remember Cheryl's quick wit when she worked at Oppie's Family Restaurant. May God Bless you all.
Posted at: 05/03/2009
By: Aunt Beverly and Uncle Loren
Our heartfelt condolences to the Grage family and Gary I'm so sorry I have to be writing this. Loren
Posted at: 05/03/2009
By: Aunt Beverly and Uncle Loren
Our heartfelt condolences to the Grage family and Gary I\'m so sorry I have to be writing this. Loren
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Posted at: 05/02/2009
By: Sam and Mary Ann Osborn
Butch and Helen: So sorry to hear about Cheryl. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. WE have made arrangements to make a donation in Cheryl's\\\name to Stewart Memorial Hospice. Love, Mary Ann and Sam
Posted at: 05/01/2009
By: shari aries
We will miss her so much. She was a great, loving person. Praying for you and thinking of all of you.
Posted at: 05/01/2009
By: Liz,Gigi and Arieanna
We will miss you Aunt Cheryl! You were the Greatest Aunt ever. We Love You! You will always be in our Hearts. We had lot of Great times together.
Posted at: 05/01/2009
By: Carol
Cheryl was a Great person to hang out with. Also very Caring and Loving towards others.She was Great friend. She was a Great Sister-in-law. We had lots of Great times together. I will never forget them. You will always be in my Heart. Cheryl will be greatly missed.
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Amy Lakeside Lutheran Home
God be with you in your time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Carla SNC
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: carol wolff
you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Carol Wolff.
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Sue Christensen
My deepest sympathy all Cheryl's family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Mary Schrader - SNC
Our sympathy to all the family, along with our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Mary & Chuck Schrader
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: NANCY GIBSON SNC
WE ARE ALL FEELING YOUR LOSS. CHERYL'S FAMILY MEANT EVERYTHING TO HER. ALL THE FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Diane and Tony
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are gonna miss her. She was a great person to work with. She made work even fun. Our thoughts are with you.
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Kaki Aries-Saenz
Thinking of you and deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person and cousin. My prayers are with you all.
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Abby Dudley
Cheryl will be greatly missed, especially her outgoing and fun personality! Thanks for the many laughs in Vegas :) My prayers are with your family.
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Jackie and Brenda
Cheryl was like a sister to us and a very dear lifelong friend. Her family is like our second family. We will miss her dearly. Blessings, Brenda and Jackie
Posted at: 04/30/2009
By: Matt Soenen
Thank you for all the great memories and time you spent with me and our family. Say hello to Grandpa Grage and Elvis! :) Your Nephew, Matt Soenen
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