Virginia Fern Cheney - Online Memorial Website

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org 

Virginia's Family
I was deeply saddened by the news of Virginia's passing. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. As a kid, she always made me smile and feel like I was important. I was only around her on brief occasions, but remember them all. The last time was at Aunt Louise's funeral. I remember that she was so young looking, beautiful, and full of life. I will always remember her just that way...
Sincerely,
John Emerick
Pana, Illinois 

Dear Colly and Cathi,
I was surprised to see your mother's obituary in the paper.  Even though our parents are elderly, it's still hard to tell them goodbye, isn't it?  But praise God, because of your mother's faith in Jesus Christ, we know where she is!  I'm sorry I'm unable to attend her services, but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you.
Love and prayers,
Marilyn (Thomas) Kauffman

Dear Cathi and Collen and Family,
I was just reading the Journal Star on line and suddenly saw the Cheney name that brought back some ole memories from Dunlap H.S.  I can certainly see you gals in your Mommy's face!!
I am so sorry for you in the loss of your dear Mother - sharing your loss as I just my Mother last year, she was almost 90.  Even though they are in the higher years and we are thankful to the Lord when He closes their eyes - it isn't easy when reality sinks in. So when we no longer have our precious Mother, we think back to all she did for us, taught us and sacrificed for us kids,  and we cherish the precious memories. 
Just reading here a bit - she lost her first love in WW II and two little boys - my heart aches for her. Her pain was beyond words. My Dad was in WW II and Mother said "no" to getting married before he left for Europe. But thankfully she found your Dad after her great loss - I know what deep pain she endured - I lost my first husband 21 yrs ago July 17th.  It is very difficult to pull through and I share with your Mother. But the Lord provides - As He will for all of you as you say goodbye to your Dear Mother.
May many cherished memories comfort you and your kids -

Loving thoughts and prayers - memories - memories.

Carol Menold Zimmerman Turner (class of '66)
Pontiac IL 61764
czt5805@hotmail.com

Cathi,   We are sorry for your loss.  I believe I only met you once or twice but had the pleasure of sitting at the dinner table several times with your Mom.  Her and Jay had a special relationship....  He will miss her so much.  Thank you so much for the joy that you both brought to Jay and Mom.

You have our sympathy,
Connie & Mark Kumler
(daughter of Jay & Irma Jean & sister to Karen)

It is with deep sadness that we say good-bye to Ginny.  She was a constant friend and will be missed at our table, as will you Cathi.  It was such a pleasure to get to know you both and your family.  We have been blessed.

With sincere and deepest sympathy.
Jay and Irma Jean

Although there is sadness in my heart today there is abundant joy knowing that you are face to face with Jesus. No more sadness, no more sickness, no more pain. Praise God! Thank you for your love, support, sense of humor, the "magic blanket", and for the yearly birthday calls that you and grandpa would make. They meant more than any words could express. I know that I will see you again in Heaven and I can't wait for that first hug!