Cheryl "Cheri" Plattenberger

Cheryl “Cheri“ Joan Plattenberger, 51, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Friday, September 17, 2010, at her home. According to her wishes, Cheri was cremated and a memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Cheri & Denny’s home, 5704 Black Oak Rd., Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be given to Adrianne’s Angels in Cheri’s memory.
Cheri was born on April 22, 1959. The daughter of Roger and Joan (Patton) Jaacks, she grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois, and graduated from Downers Grove North High School. Cheri moved to Mt. Carroll in the early 90’s where she owned and operated Jaxons Tap. This is where she and Dennis would begin their life together. Cheri married Dennis Robert Plattenberger on February 19, 2000. After selling Jaxons Tap, she went to work for Palmer - Neubauer Corporation in Polo, Illinois. While working as a quality control technician, she was also bookkeeper and office manager for Plattenberger Plumbing and Heating.
Cheri dearly loved her step children and grandchildren. She enjoyed having the grandchildren out to stay over, always with a project to do, “not just a babysitting service.” Cheri loved laughing and being with friends and family. No matter what the weather she always found time for “hot dogs” and Simba tricks.
Cheri’s birthday was later designated as Earth Day. This was more than appropriate as she took much pride in her flowers, vegetables and herb gardens. She loved “making things new again,” refinishing furniture, fixing the broken and treasuring the little things the rest of us don’t. Cheri loved the sun. She loved the ocean, beaches, birds and butterflies. She cared about others always before herself. Once Cheri took you into her heart you were never alone again. She was strong and stubborn and always fought for what she believed was right. Even though we know she is forever with us in spirit, our world on earth will be less bright without her. She will be missed every single day.
Cheri is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband Dennis; four step - children, Philip “P.J.” (Michelle) Plattenberger of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, Dennis “Ryan” (Liz) Plattenberger of Rushville, Illinois, Trish (Joe) Kingery and Bridget (Bobby) Smith both of Mt. Carroll; 15 step - grandchildren; her parents, Roger “Putt Putt” and Joan “Bubba” Jaacks of Springhill, Florida; two sisters, Lori (Frank) Pelenis of Wheaton, Illinois, and Tami (Richard “Bud”) Peters of Hinckley, Illinois; one niece, Katy Pelenis of Wheaton, and one nephew, Chris (Taylor Hanslik) Pelenis of Longmont, Colorado.
Cheri was preceded in death by many loved ones.