Cheryl R. Hurst

BUCYRUS - Cheryl R. Hurst, 59, of Bucyrus, died Monday night, Jan. 7, 2008, at her residence, following a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

She was born in Bucyrus, the daughter of Eugene Cress, who preceded her in death, and Naomi (Grasley) Van Buskirk, who resides in Upper Sandusky.



Cheryl was a 1966 graduate of Wynford High School and on July 1, 1967 she married Ron Hurst who survives.

She worked for Wynford Schools as a cook for 13 years, then worked at Maplecrest for four years as a nurse's aide and finished her working career in Marion. Cheryl was a special and caring person who loved and enjoyed her grandchildren and animals.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Douglas (June) Hurst of Bucyrus; three grandchildren, Jessica, Zachary and Dana Hurst, living at home; and a stepfather, Norman Van Buskirk of Upper Sandusky. Cheryl was also preceded in death by a son, Randy E. Hurst; and a brother, John Cress.

Her family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Wise Funeral Service, 129 W. Warren St., Bucyrus, where the funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, with Pastor Bob Jividen officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Marion General Hospice through the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.wise funeral.com