Cheryl Craig

Cheryl Sue Craig, 72, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 at Unity Point Taylor House Hospice.

Cheryl was born on August 20, 1948 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Harold and Lois (Stuart) Klinger. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines in 1966. Cheryl worked for Iowa Work Force Development for 27 years until her retirement in 2006.

Cheryl’s family meant everything to her. She treasured time spent with all of her family and especially her grandchildren. She loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at their wrestling meets. Cheryl loved a clean house and enjoyed going to Prairie Meadows and jewelry making. She cherished the memories she made vacationing with her best friend, Pam McConnell. Cheryl loved her little dog, Lulu, and her DMI Dance Family held a special place in her heart.

Cheryl is survived by her daughters, Pamela Park and Kimberly Davis (Robert); life-long partner, Tom Sinclair; seven grandchildren, Brent, Branden, Riley, Dustin, Soni, Nicholas, and Demri; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Jean and Raymonda; as well as other extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lois Klinger; husband, Larry Craig; and her sister, Rene Stout.

A memorial service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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