In loving memory of

Cheryl Lynn Mjaanes
April 2, 1948 - November 7, 2014

Madison - Cheryl Lynn Mjaanes, age 66, passed away at her home on Friday, November 7, 2014. She was born on April 2, 1948 to Edward and Darlene (Faust) Blankenheim in Madison.

She was united in marriage to Bruce Richard Mjaanes on June 8, 1968 in Madison. She graduated in 1979 from the Madison General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a RN at University of Wisconsin Hospital as well as St Mary's in Madison. She loved nursing, gardening, craftmaking and watching the Badgers and Packers.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce; her three children Jeffrey, Christopher and Bryan; daughters-in-law, Kelly, Mercedes and Heather; grandchildren, Kelsey, Riley, Gabriela, Colin, Charlie, Lucia, Zachary and Ellie; mother, Darlene; and sister, Debra. She was preceded in death by her father Edward "Jeff" Blankenheim.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2014 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, with Fr. Vince Brewer presiding. A visitation will also be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery with a lunch to follow at the church.

The family will be establishing a scholarship fund at the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing in memory of Cheryl.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
608-238-3434
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Tributes

The Reeves Family wrote on Nov 15, 2014:

"We are praying all of Cheryl's friends and family as they mourn her loss. Our family adores her son Bryan Mjaanes. He is a wonderful man and I am sure his mother was so proud of the sweet, caring, accomplished son she raised. We know that Cheryl did many great things in her life and her family lives on as a testament to her life's work. Blessings to Cheryl."

Walter Wartolec wrote on Nov 14, 2014:

"Condolences and prayers to the Mjaanes family. Walter and Marie Wartolec"

The Ferrendelli's wrote on Nov 12, 2014:

"We are so sorry for your loss. We never met Cheryl but she raised our dear friend Bryan. So we want to thank her for giving us such an amazing, beautiful and lovable man! We wish you all peace and love in this time. "

Sara Schultz wrote on Nov 11, 2014:

"CCheri, You and Bonnie and I ate a lot of pancakes at that pancake house on Nesbitt Road! We did have fun. We will miss you. Rest in Peace. Sara"

Joanna G and Susanna H wrote on Nov 11, 2014:

"We remember Cheryl (Dutch) for the fondness of her grandchildren and how proud she was of her children and the love for her husband May the Lords peace and comfort be with you. "

Adam Tierney wrote on Nov 10, 2014:

"My favorite memories are that wry look on her face when Bryan and I were getting into a little trouble or pushing things a little too far as teenagers. It was a look of trying to be stern, with a smile behind it that said "oh, I remember being teenager and I know what you are up to!". "

Amy Dettman wrote on Nov 10, 2014:

"So sorry for your loss. "