Obituary of Cheryl La Vonne Vukelich

Cheryl La Vonne Gamble Vukelich, 76, of New Hope, MN, passed away on 4-5-2023 in Minneapolis, MN.

Cheryl was born in Jamestown, ND to WA and Amy Gamble on 12-19-1946.   She had one sister, Marilyn, who was born on 12-23-1930. The family lived in Edgeley, ND where she graduated high school in 1964. She attended NDSU in Fargo and worked for Dr Joyce in his dental practice for many years. She lived in Reno for several years and was active in Al Franken’s political campaign and the League of Women Voters upon her return to Minnesota. She loved her children, her cats and traveling. 

Cheryl is preceded in death by her mother and father, Amy and WA, and her sister Marilyn. She is survived by daughters Jessica (Ethan) of Minneapolis, MN and Amy (David) of Minnetonka, MN and niece Sharon of Sacramento, CA.

The family of Cheryl wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the wonderful caretakers at Abbott Northwestern and to Dr Peter Melcher and Emma Voskuil for their compassionate care.

A memorial celebration will be held Sunday, April, 23rd, 2023 from 12-3pm at The Cremation Society of MN in Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Bitty Kitty Committee of Minneapolis (https://bittykittybrigade.org) or Feline Rescue of St Paul (https://felinerescue.org).