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Cheryl A. Hartwell

PORTAGE  --  Cheryl A. Hartwell, age 51, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at her home.

Cheryl was born on May 14, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Thomas and Mavis (Timney) VanWitbeck.  She received her bachelor’s degree and her MBA from Idaho State University.  Cheryl married Scott Hartwell in Idaho Falls on March 4, 1989.  Cheryl and Scott were blessed with two daughters, Ashley, who was born in 1990, and Erika, who was born in 1993.  Cheryl enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and she loved “Theatrical Thursdays” spent with her close girlfriends.

She is survived by her husband, Scott, of Portage; her daughters, Ashley and Erika; her parents, Thomas and Mavis VanWitbeck; her brothers, John VanWitbeck, and Vince (Janna) VanWitbeck; her nephew, Geordie VanWitbeck, other relatives and many close friends.       

A Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Portage.  Inurnment will be private.  Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.  There will be a celebration of her life at the family’s home immediately following the service.  The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Cheryl’s name to the ALS Association-Wisconsin Chapter at 3333 N. Mayfair Rd., Suite #213, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222.

 

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