Cheryl Lynn Flanagan

Cheryl Flanagan, age 59, of Augusta, GA passed into God's hands on October 8, 2012 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, WI.Cheryl Lynn Flanagan was born on February 9, 1953 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Joseph and Colleen (Smith) Flanagan. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1972 and was an Army Veteran of the Military Police Corp. She travelled world-wide, during her military career and one of her favorite places was Sinop, Turkey. Cheryl also spent time with the Federal Marshall Service and later, she spent ten years in security with the Marriott Hotel in Augusta, GA.Cheryl had a zest for life. She loved many people who were in her life, and accepted you as you were and expected no less of you. She had a love for crocheting and gave her doilies freely and with her heart and soul, expecting nothing in return. Her best love of all was being in good company, especially with Stephen and Jerry, and cooking and baking from scratch for you. She will miss all of you.She would like to thank the nurses of 402A at the VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI. "They were the best".She is survived by her mother, Colleen Kunhart of Neillsville, four brothers, Mike Flanagan of Lexington, KY, Tom Flanagan of La Crosse, WI, Fred W. Kunhart of Neillsville and John Kunhart of Knoxville, TN, a sister, Kathy (Mike) Hart of Neillsville, many nieces and nephews and a special friend to the family, Danny Hainz of Neillsville.She was preceded in death by her step-father, Fred R. Kunhart and a sister, Frances L. Flanagan.A Memorial Service for Cheryl will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456