Cheryl Bodin

July 29, 2019

Cheryl Jean Bodin was born August 3, 1950, the daughter of Robert & Jeannette (Haats) Ashburn, in Montevideo. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended school in Maynard. Cheryl was united in marriage to Chester Bodin on March 18, 1967, at Zion Lutheran Church. She showed horses during her younger years. Cheryl worked at the Clara City Care Center for a number of years and then helped Chet on the farm until they retired in 2001. During the winter they would travel the state and neighboring states buying deer hides. She enjoyed mowing the lawn until her health declined. Some of her favorite activities where solving crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, watching birds and growing morning glory. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Cheryl passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68 years old. She is survived by her husband Chester, children: Shawn (Kevin) Fernholz of Murdock; Chad (Missy) Bodin of Clara City and Cari Bodin (Jason Smith) of Murdock; twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; siblings: Scott (Patty) Ashburn of Spicer and Vernon (Marilee) Ashburn of New London and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Shannon and great grandson Logan. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5 to 7 pm at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Montevideo and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.