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Obituary
Cheryl (Cherie) Knooihuisen, born June 19, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on June 7, 2023. A selfless spirit known for her bright smile, inspiring faith, and unwavering optimism, Cherie is survived and greatly missed by her adoring son Mike; brother, Bill (Sue); nieces and nephews Nikki (Pat), Andy, Tim (Eryca); grand-nephew Luke and "fairy" goddaughter Zoe, as well as cherished friends and cousins, including her dear friend Ali (David). She joins her mother …
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Memories & condolences
Bill... I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cherie was one of the nicest, sweetest person I ever had the privilege of know…
Bill... I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cherie was one of the nicest, sweetest person I ever had t…
Bill... I'm so very sorry for your loss. Cherie was one of the n…
Cherie was the type of person that made one feel that you knew her longer than you did and more than you likely would. …
Cherie was the type of person that made one feel that you knew her longer than you did and more tha…
Cherie was the type of person that made one feel that you knew h…
I have always appreciated Cherie’s beautiful, soulful eyes and her smile that pulled people in and made them feel speci…
I have always appreciated Cherie’s beautiful, soulful eyes and her smile that pulled people in and …
I have always appreciated Cherie’s beautiful, soulful eyes and h…
My first childhood memories I had were with my cousins, Cherie and Bill. We enjoyed years of cousin play dates and …
My first childhood memories I had were with my cousins, Cherie and Bill. We enjoyed years of cous…
My first childhood memories I had were with my cousins, Cherie …
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Cause of death
Organ failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
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