Cheryl Lininger

Cheryl (Vance) Lininger, age 70, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital after dealing with many health problems for many years.

Cheryl was born on January 28, 1956, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Cyril and Velma Vance. Her family lived in several states before moving to Beaver Dam, in the 1960s. Cheryl graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1974. On December 17, 1977, she was united in marriage to her husband, Gary Lininger. Together they had two sons, Ben and Joe.

Cheryl worked at Clearview for many years. She later watched her grandsons and worked a few part-time jobs. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with friends and family, boating, snorkeling, and taking vacations.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Gary Lininger; sons, Ben (Melanie) and Joe (Jenni); stepdaughter, Jennifer (Jason) Nelson; grandchildren, Matt, Jake, Evelyn, Taran, and great-grandson, Wyatt; her sister, Sandy Lehner; brother, David Vance; in-laws, Eileen Kranz, Donna Drahein, Ella Zak, Tom (Marty) Lininger, and Michael (Jeanne) Lininger; and further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Velma Vance; brother, Michael; father- and mother-in-law, Carl and Betty Lininger; brothers-in-law, Richard Kranz, Dave Drahein, Walter Frey, and Larry Niceler; sisters-in-law, Linda Frey, Jean Ann Lininger, and Karen Niceler; and many aunts and uncles, and other relatives.

Visitation for Cheryl will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Leipsig Cemetery, with a reception to follow at Leipsig Tavern.