Cheryl Lynn Neu

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Cheryl Lynn Neu, nee Lemay, 70, of Belleville, IL, born May 22, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Cheryl was a devoted teacher and taught for over 30 years at many Catholic grade schools, primarily at Cathedral.  She was also the PSR Director at Cathedral Parish for many years. After retirement she worked at Target. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Jacquelene “Jackie”, nee Agnew, Lemay; an infant brother, Dennis Lemay; and a brother-in-law, Michael Henderson.

Surviving are her loving husband, Kent Neu;
two children, Jeff Neu and Kristin Neu;
two grandchildren, Nathaniel and Zachery Hess;
three brothers, Edward Lemay, Gerald (Jenell) Lemay and Rev. Larry Lemay;
a sister, Becky Henderson;
and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation: Friends may visit the family from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Masks are required.

 Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating. Masks are required.

Burial will be at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.

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19 Comments on Cheryl Lynn Neu

Jerry ceglinski said : Guest Report Apr 16, 2022 at 6:34 PM

I just saw this'i am very sorry! Cheryl was a wonderful human being. I was privileged to know her!God Bless her family!

  • Springfield
  • Il
Kathy Voelker said : Guest Report Mar 17, 2022 at 6:37 PM

So very sorry to hear this. She was my 7th grade teacher at St. Henry’s Catholic school in Belleville in 1978. This saddens me! My prayers and thoughts are with the family!!

  • Belleville
  • IL
Mary Clare Trobaugh said : Guest Report Jan 02, 2022 at 2:19 AM

Sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing. I enjoyed teaching with her @ Cathedral. You & your family are in my prayers😥💔.

  • Fairview Heights
  • Illinois
Karen Foeller said : Guest Report Dec 31, 2021 at 12:52 PM

I just found out about Cheryl’s passing. I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Belleville
  • Il
Tom & Margie Reaka said : Guest Report Dec 30, 2021 at 12:03 PM

Kent, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers and will always remember Cheryl’s big smile.

  • Freeburg
  • Illinois
Dale Toennies said : Guest Report Dec 30, 2021 at 11:27 AM

Kent, sorry to hear about your loss, hoping for the best for you and your family

  • BELLEVILLE
  • il
Cindy Reed said : Guest Report Dec 30, 2021 at 8:29 AM

Sorry for your loss. I'm sorry I cannot be there today but you are all in my thoughts & Prayers.

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Mandy Bien said : Guest Report Dec 29, 2021 at 4:12 PM

I am so sorry for your loss and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Belleville
  • IL
Tom Galvin said : Guest Report Dec 29, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Sympathy to the Neu and Lemay families from this former St. Henry parishioner and Troop 13 scout - to Kent in particular. Hi to Kay.

  • Glen Carbon
  • IL
Mary said : Guest Report Dec 29, 2021 at 9:05 AM

Dear Neu Family, Kent you probably don't remember me, but always good friends with your sister, Kay. To All Of You, sincere condolences in your loss. Ray & Mary Preusser

  • Swansea
  • IL
Linda Seaman Tansil said : Guest Report Dec 29, 2021 at 8:16 AM

So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

  • Cape Girardeau
  • MO
Jennifer Gilmore said : Guest Report Dec 29, 2021 at 1:15 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May Cheryl rest in peace. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

  • O'Fallon
  • IL
Connie Jean Goyda said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Ed, Becky, Jerry, Kent & Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. Cheryl was such a wonderful educator, sister, wife, and will be missed so much. Thank you for sharing her with us.

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Larry Gleeson said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Deepest condolences to the Lemay and Neu families. May perpetual light shine upon her.

  • Santa Barbara
  • CA
Dennis Holdener and Pamela Panzer said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2021 at 8:04 PM

So sorry for your family's loss; may she rest in peace

  • Trenton
  • IL
Matthew and Sarah Erwin said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2021 at 10:56 AM

Kent, Ed, Gerry, Larry and Becky, so sorry for your loss! You are all in our prayers!!

  • Scottsboro
  • AL
Ruby Buettner said : Guest Report Dec 28, 2021 at 10:27 AM

Sorry to hear this may she rest in peace now.

  • Belleville
  • IL
Jane Ceglinski Indihar said : Guest Report Dec 27, 2021 at 11:05 PM

I am so sorry for your loss..

  • Kirkwood
  • Mo
Stephen Wilshire said : Guest Report Dec 27, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Kent, Sorry for your loss.

  • St. Augustine
  • FL

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