Cheryl M. Paternoster

Cheryl M. Paternoster, age 56, of Iron Mountain, MI, passed away Friday evening, July 1, 2022 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. She was born on September 3, 1965 in Iron Mountain, MI, the daughter of Norman and Jaqueline (Konstad) Paternoster, Sr. Cheryl was raised in Iron Mountain and attended school at DCCS Special Education. Cheryl struggled with barriers physically, mentally, and emotionally since birth, but was a strong-willed individual who guaranteed to “leave a mark” on a person’s heart and soul. She loved anything purple, her doll collection, watch collection, and was happy to acquire any jewelry that you may have on. Cheryl was God’s gift to the family and all of the people she came in contact with. May she rest in eternal peace in the company of her loved ones.

Cheryl is survived by her brothers, Norman (Marie) Paternoster, Jr. of Sparta, MI, and Richard (Amanda) Paternoster of IL; aunts & uncles, Pat and Jim Neuens of Green Bay, WI, Sue and Steve Mikolajczyk of Vulcan, MI, and Mary and Bill Cook of Escanaba, MI; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special caregivers and friends at Belgium Point Assisted Living in Norway, MI.

In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Marie; and grandparents, Frances and Jack Konstad, and Frida and Oliver Paternoster.

Private family graveside services will be held at the Iron Mountain Cemetery Park with Father Janusz Romanek officiating. 

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