Cheryal Ann Callahan, of Huntley, died in her home on April 7, 2020.
Cheryal was born on April 6, 1957 in Chicago to parents Clayton and Virginia (nee Strickland) Hogston.
Cheryal was fondly remembered by her family as an animal lover. She proudly supported ASPCA every month and was passionate about rescuing cats. She loved gardening and spending time outside in the sun. She served as Village President of Carpentersville and Village Administrator of Gilberts, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of PACE. Cheryal was fun-loving, light-hearted, adventurous and she loved to travel. She had a generous spirit and never hesitated to help anyone in need. Her many adventures include skydiving, swimming, and parasailing. Cheryal was a devoted mother to her children, and they meant the world to her. She married Jim on December 4, 1995, and their marriage was filled with love and many happy memories.
Cheryal is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jim, her daughter Christina Miller, her son John Miller, her step-children Audrey Shepherd and Sheila Rodriguez, her brother Richard Hogston, her nephews Darrin Bartley and Randy Adkins, and her beloved cats, Batman, Chloe, and Phoebe.
No services are planned at this time.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Cheryal was my oldest friend. I treasure the memories I have of her over the years. My deepest sympathies to Jim, Chrissy and John.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers to Jim, Chrissy and John
Rest In Peace my sweet Cousin. Forever in my heart. Condolences to Jim, Chrissy and John.
To Jim, Chrissy and John; We love you and pray for God to surround you with his shroud of comfort. May you find peace and strength in knowing your wife and Mom is in good hands. You all are such great friends and wonderful neighbors. Will always remember the back yard get togethers we had. I will miss her so much! She always had time to listen!!
JIM ,CHRISSY, JOHN, & FAMILY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY CHERYL REST IN PEACE.
so sorry to hear of Cheryal's death she was a good person and I was proud to call her a friend
So sorry to hear of her passing.
Sorry to hear of Cheryls passing. Thoughts and prayers with her family. May she Rest In Peace
I'm so very sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing.
I have great memories of times spent together so sad taken from us much to soon my condolences to Jim and family
SO sorry to hear about Cheryal's passing.We had some good and interesting times in Gilberts. Prayers to you Jim and the kids.
I just saw this a year later. I worked for Cheryl in Gilbert's before moving to Georgia. Prayers to her family and so sorry for this news. Cheryal was a wonderful lady and so many fond memories of her, may she rest in peace