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Cheryl Verhelst, age 67, of Granton, WI formerly of Sheboygan, passed away Thursday July 2, 2026. Cheryl was born December 5, 1958, in Sheboygan to the late Martin and Marian (Klueger) Schoen. Cheryl attended Sheboygan schools and earned her degree in Optometry from Lakeshore Technical College. She was a member of the American Optometric Association and the American Board of Optometry. Cheryl was united in marriage to John Verhelst on September 22, 1979, at St. Luke United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, knitting, canning, and painting barn quilts. She especially enjoyed cooking meals for her family and ATVing. Cheryl loved her hobby farm animals and her late dog Ziva.
Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years, John, daughter Michelle Berg of Sheboygan, grandchildren Chyenne Lloyd of Sheboygan, Anna Berg (special friend Diego) of Sheboygan, sister Linda Schoen of Sheboygan Falls, brother Phil Schoen of Sheboygan, brother-in-law Mark Riemer of Sheboygan and nieces and nephews.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, brother Marty Schoen Jr., niece Jennifer Glassman and a sister Kathleen Riemer.
Family and friends may gather at the Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th Street, Sheboygan on Saturday July 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Dale Miller will officiate.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Cheryl’s name.



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