Obituary: Cheri Lee

Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory​.

Cheri Lee

Cheri Lee, age 63, of Romeoville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.She was born June 9, 1963, in Wauseon, Ohio.

Cheri was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, friend, and cherished member of her community. She met her husband, Patrick, while attending Lisle Senior High School and together they built a loving family and raised their three sons. Cheri earned her associate degree from the College of DuPage and spent many fulfilling years as a teaching assistant at Peaceful Hearts Christian Preschool at Peace Lutheran Church in Plainfield.

She found joy in the simple pleasures of life and loved what she affectionately called the “three B’s”: Bingo, Bunco, and Bowling. Through the years, she made countless dear friends, while cheering on her boys as a baseball mom while Patrick coached or sharing laughs with friends in their once-a-month bowling league. Cheri was always ready for an adventure, whether it was a girls’ getaway to Long Lake, Wisconsin, a trip to Alaska, or just traveling anywhere with family and friends. She also enjoyed a little friendly excitement at the video poker machine, always hoping for “4 Aces with a kicker!” Above all, Cheri treasured the people in her life and the memories they made together.

Survived by her husband, Patrick H. Lee; three sons, Aaron (Cici) Lee, Brandon (Maggie) Lee, and Jordan (Devan) Lee; mother, Priscilla Schmidt; sister, Beth Long; brothers, Bradley (Kathleen) Long and Scott (Barb) Long; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Long and his wife, Judith Trimble; and her step-father, Carl Schmidt.

As it was Cheri’s request, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service is being planned by the family at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Joliet, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Starfish Animal Rescue, PO Box 1355, Plainfield, IL, 60544,PAYPAL starfishanimalrescue@gmail.com or

Venmo @Starfish60134.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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