Cheryl Lynn Crutchfield, 67, of Twin Lakes, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on April 24, 1956, in Illinois to the late Ernest and Jeanine (Rank) Opatz. She was educated in local schools. She spent her life managing Inland Harbor Marina, where she worked until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family on the Chain O’ Lakes. Survivors include her son, Adam (Nicole) Crutchfield, Grandchildren, Cade & Adalynn Crutchfield and brother, Gregory Opatz. A Celebration of Life for Cheryl will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Bootleggers Bar and Grill, 25491 Old Grass Lake, Antioch, IL 60002. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a family memorial.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Cheryl’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Cindy Rubicz
May 9, 2023
I’ve know Cheryl since about 1980. I worked with her at Inland Harbor until I eventually became a customer there. So many fun and crazy memories with her there….sitting on the point in the Blowfish Lounge….the original chili cook off-the Skidmark Chili Cookoff…..the anchor and the rock that Scott helped make….the incident with the porta potty in your boat…..then the payback we got for it at our camper site (you regaled in that, lol!)…….gosh, endless memories. You always had a smile and a nickname for everyone. How many nicknames you made for people out of embarrassing situations. Always such a jokester. I will miss you and your fun self. Until we meet again. 🪽Your forever friend, ❤️~Purple Pubes (my embarrassing situation nickname)
Bonnie Jakob
May 8, 2023
I'm going to miss our dinner outings, and catching up with what was happening in each of our lives. We've been friends for 57 years and yet I am still remember us playing with our barbie dolls and you trying to teach me to water ski but nearly drowning me , lol 🤣 but we had some great times together and I will miss you my friend ❤️❤️❤️
Robert Crutchfield
May 5, 2023
Remembering the Thanksgiving dinners we had when I was a kid over at Bill and Cheryl’s was always a fun time with the whole family. Cheryl running around trying to make everything perfect and she would pull it off with flying colors. Then after dinner we would play games. Will always love you Cheryl. The Intergator. PS: Inside joke Cheryl and I had.
Colleen TurleyTurley
May 4, 2023
Cheryl was my Sista hood! I stayed with her every time I came back to Illinois! We had so many great memories especially when she moved to Florida I drove down and put her new place all together. Her clothes… Omg! 30 bags to hang in her closet. I will miss her so much! Fly with the angels my friend♥️