The Kenosha community honors Cheryl Ann Roberts, a devoted nurse who passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2025, coinciding with Veterans Day.
At 68 years old, Cheryl embodied quiet strength through three decades of compassionate care at Froedtert South Kenosha Hospital. Her gentle demeanor and steadfast commitment left an enduring legacy of healing.
Born on February 14, 1957, in Racine to parents Harold and Margaret Thompson, Cheryl grew up in a working-class family that valued service and resilience.
She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Roberts, in 1977, sharing 48 years of partnership marked by mutual support and shared travels. Following the tragic loss of their daughter Lisa in 2018, Cheryl became the devoted guardian of her three grandchildren, providing unwavering stability.
Cheryl pursued nursing at Gateway Technical College, earning an associate degree in 1977 after excelling in clinical rotations focused on patient advocacy. Her early education at Kenosha Bradford High School honed her empathy through volunteer work at local clinics. These formative experiences ignited a lifelong passion for alleviating suffering in underserved populations.
Professionally, Cheryl advanced from staff nurse to charge supervisor in the emergency department, mentoring dozens of young practitioners over her tenure. She specialized in trauma care, contributing to hospital protocols that enhanced response times during crises. Colleagues revered her for balancing precision with profound kindness in high-pressure environments.
In family life, Cheryl cherished roles as wife, mother, and grandmother, hosting weekly dinners filled with homemade pies and heartfelt conversations. She fostered close ties with her son Michael and his family, often organizing outings to Lake Michigan beaches. Her home on 58th Avenue became a sanctuary of warmth and guidance for her grandchildren.
Cheryls hobbies reflected her nurturing spirit, including gardening vibrant flower beds and knitting afghans for charity drives at St. Marys Medical Center. She enjoyed reading historical novels by lamplight and walking nature trails with Robert.
Survived by her husband, son, three grandchildren, and siblings, a memorial Mass is scheduled for November 18 at St. Therese Catholic Church, with donations to the American Nurses Association in her name.