Cheryl L. Miller

Cheryl L. Miller, 80, of Mackinaw, IL, passed away June 7 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 3-5 PM Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Minier Assembly of God with funeral services following at 5 PM. Cremation rites will then be accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home and burial will be at a later date.

Cheryl was born on April 7, 1946, in Lincoln, Illinois, to Herbert and Evelyn (Rademaker) Schleder. She married Galen Miller on September 19, 1964, and together for over 61 years, they built a life centered on faith and family.

Cheryl especially treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren, who brought her great joy. She loved serving others, and her warm hospitality was one of the many ways she showed her love. Cheryl loved the Lord and the local church and served in many ways including Women’s ministry, greeting team, and hospitality team. Cheryl looked forward to spending her winters in Florida, where she enjoyed making memories with family and friends. She also loved her time fishing with Galen, thrifting with the girls, and cheering on her grandkids at their sporting events.

Cheryl dedicated more than 30 years of service to the Ford (Langelier, Ashley, and Xamis) dealership in Lincoln. She was a familiar & friendly face in the office over the years and retired from Xamis Ford on March 1, 2002.

Survivors include her loving husband Galen Miller, her children Scott (Rochelle) Miller, Lincoln, IL and Tricia (Randy) Johnson, Bloomington, IL; beloved grandchildren: Noah Johnson, Chicago, IL, Micah Johnson, Nashville, TN, Cierra (Nicholas) Knowles, Marshall, IL, and Jacob Miller, Fairfield, IA; her sister Carol Babbs, Oblong, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Ron Schleder and John Schleder.

Memorial donations may be made to OSF St. Joseph’s Hospice or Minier Assembly of God.