On Friday June 28th, 2024, CherylAnn, named for the tugboat, danced her way into heaven.
Cheryl “CherylAnn” has many titles, Mom, Daughter, Hija, Sister, Hermana, Auntie and Tía.
Our “Dancing Queen” was born April 29th, 1961.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Alphonse Joseph Walek. Grandparents George and Anastasia Wallek and Primo and Elizabeth Sorcinelli and Auntie Carol Sorcinelli.
Cheryl is survived by her mother, Joanne Sorcinelli. Her sons, Nicholas and Benjamin Lisowski. Siblings Renee Walek, Dean Walek, Ross (Dawn) Walek and Stacy (Mark) Wilson. Her Auntie and Godmother Theresa Walek Shepherd.
Cheryl is also survived by her Familia De Intercambio Venezolana. Intercambio De Padres, Jose Jacinto y Carmen Munoz. Hermanos Maria Teresa, Pio Jose, Carmen Virginia, Jotica, Fabiola y Dayana.
Cheryl loved and was loved immensely by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends and colleagues.
Cheryl had a passion for life, love, dance, music, art, photography, cooking, traveling, yoga and theater. She loved being by the water, being in the water, whether it be in a pool, lake, ocean, river or sea.
There are a multitude of memories that cannot be fully expressed. Memories of birthday parades around the block, family weekend gatherings either be for breakfast with homemade waffles or afternoons for pizza parties.
Cheryl wore many hats throughout her life, most recently she was a Social Worker on 9 CFAC at Froedtert Hospital, she also worked as a Hospitalist Support and a HUC during her tenure. During her children’s younger years, Cheryl was a substitute teacher for the Wauwatosa School District and was a Co-Director of the Children’s Theater of Wauwatosa, as well as a Milwaukee Repertory Teaching Artist.
Cheryl was greatly involved and supported her immediate community. Cheryl was the block club organizer for Livingston Avenue. Cheryl didn’t miss a farmer’s market and supported local starving artists.
Our family would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to all who have provided support and comfort during this difficult time. As Cheryl was a vibrant, radiant, bright, colorful and spirited being, full of life, please feel free to wear bright colors to Sunday’s Celebration.
In loving memory, as we will all always remember CherylAnn. May her soul rest in peace.
Visitation to be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin. Funeral Service to follow.
Service will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend.
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