Gloria J. Cherney

Gloria Jean Cherney, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on April 16, 2025. She's a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Gloria was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit and deep devotion to her family, friends and traditions.

Born in Kewaunee, WI on September 19, 1946, to Simon and Rosalie (Schaden) Sevcik, Gloria carried the values of her upbringing throughout her life - hard work, perseverance, kindness and humility. She was devoted to preserving the traditions that mattered most, from holiday recipes passed down through generations to stories shared around the kitchen table. Her kitchen was a place of comfort, filled with the rich aromas of home-cooked meals and laughter. Gloria's legacy is one of kindness, care, quiet strength and whose presence made every gathering feel like home - a life rooted in boundless love.

Gloria spent her time helping on the family farm, preserving the abundance of homegrown fruits and vegetables, playing cards with family and friends, gambling at the casino, and daily word puzzles. She enjoyed going out to dinner with friends and siblings, family trips to Alaska and Mexico, and annual trips to Arizona with Rod.

She graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1964 where she met the love of her life, Rodney Cherney. Gloria married Rod on July 31, 1965, at Holy Rosary in Kewaunee.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 60 years, Rodney Cherney; daughter, Dawn (Tim) Reissmann; daughter-in-law, Tracy Cherney (Brian Fredrick); granddaughters, Kristen (Josh) Konner and Alecia Cherney (Marcus Pribyl); great grand dog Luca; and siblings, Yvonne Maccoux, Diane (Ray) Korinek, Don (Mary) Sevcik, Dave (Ann) Sevcik, Sr Patricia Sevcik, Ken Sevcik; in-laws, Lyle (Jean) Cherney; and many nieces and nephews who will forever cherish her memory. Gloria was preceded in death by her son Todd Cherney; parents, Simon and Rosalie Sevcik; Clete Maccoux , Bob and Lynn Sevcik, Mary Sevcik, John Maccoux, Nathan Sevcik, and Jonathan Thompson.

The funeral service and celebration of life is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Therese Catholic Church, St. Joseph Site Pilsen, E860 WI-29, Luxemburg, WI 54217, with visitation from 9:00-10:45 am and service at 11:00 am with Fr. Dennis Drury officiating. Online condolence messages may be shared at McMahonFH.com.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay for their unwavering care, kindness, and support during Gloria's final days. Their dedication and compassion brought comfort to both Gloria and our family in this difficult time, and we will forever be grateful.

Gloria will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.