Cheryl Izzarelli
December 17, 1959 ~ August 22, 2021
Cheryl “Cheri” Izzarelli, age 61, of Madison, passed away Sunday August 22, 2021 at UH Geneva Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1959 in Geneva the daughter of Joseph and Gwendolyn (Klepfer) Lander.
She worked for Madison Schools as a teacher’s aide for more than 20 years. Cheri was known to her students and co-workers as Ms. Izz! A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion post 601; Cheri was a free spirit and was always the life of the party; a giver and very creative. She loved to golf, go on vacations and gardening was her passion. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Cheri is survived by her daughters, Erica Izzarelli, Allison (Robert) White, and Jenna (Brandon Hayden) Izzarelli; grandchildren, Lillie English, Chase and Maddie White, Carson Izzarelli; partner, George Berry and his daughters, Paige (Tyler) Gancos; Casi (Christian) Dixon, Kelly Berry; sister, Debbie (Doug) Ungers; brothers, T.J. (Marcy) Lander, Rick Lander; brother-in-law, Dick McNellie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jule Lander; sisters, Janice McNellie and Karen Burns; and former husband, Randall “Izzy” Izzarelli.
Friends and family will be received 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Friday, August 27th at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Service will be 11 am Saturday, August 28th at the funeral home.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Cheri was one of the most caring and selfless people I ever met. She was one of the first people I met when I came to Madison and she was so kind to me. Cheri treated me like family. It was such an honor for me to get to know her and be her friend for so many years. I will miss her dearly.
So sorry for your loss. She was a ray of sunshine, always
You will be missed dearly my friend.
Sending you all Love and Prayers, Jack and Mary, Dona Jo and Randy.
You and your family are in our thoughts
In memory of Cheryl Izzarelli, Robert Spring lit a candle
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My father was a friend to the Izzarelli family, we would go to their home when I was younger. Condolences to the family for their loss at this most difficult of times.
She was such a sweet person to work with at Madison Middle School. She loved to laugh. Prayers going up for the family. Debby Cattell
My deepest sympathy for the Izzarelli family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheri just surprised me a few weeks ago with a beautiful plant, just because. I will now forever cherish this plant. Cheri was a giver. So glad to have known her. Deepest sympathies to her man George and to all of her family. So sad.
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Love, The Wolosonovichs. Peter & Jacqueline, Luke, Britany, Addy & Jackson, Annie & Arty, Michael & Elaine
Allie, & Family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Cheri will be forever in our hearts.
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So sad for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. T.Roy and Carol Gordon
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time, remembering many special childhood days shared with all of you. With deepest sympathy,
I have so many fond memories of my time working with Cheri. She was an absolute joy to be around and brought such a fun energy to her work! My condolences to her family. She will be so greatly missed.
Thought I would plant a tree for your Beautiful Mom. Love and Prayers
With heartfelt condolences, Cherie was a great woman. Love, Tom, Cindy, Cortney and Todd
My heartfelt condolences to Cheri's family. I am so very sad to hear the news of her passing. May the Peace and Love of God comfort you during the coming days.