Cheryl Ann (Russell) Petkus Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Cheryl Ann (Russell) Petkus of Rudyard, Michigan. Cheryl Ann, born on February 22, 1949, passed away on July 16, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cheryl Ann (Russell) Petkus to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Lee and Audrey Genevieve Russell (Harris); her son Mitch Petkus; and her former husbands, David Pope and Mitchell Petkus Sr..
She is survived by: her children, JoAnne Folkersma (Ted) of Rudyard, Jenny Mohler (Don) of Sault Ste and Robert Pope (Shannon) of Kinross, Michigan; her grandchildren, Benjamin Folkersma, Katrina Folkersma (Jasper Lieurance), Andrew Folkersma, Matthew Folkersma, Samantha Young (Zach McEachern), Cassandra Eskew (Tony Erisman), Melanie Eskew (Alex Wierzbicki), Alyssa Pope (Sage Sawyer), Myles Pope and Jared Smith; her great grandchildren, Salem, Lennon and Allie; and her sisters, Susan Gallina (Michael), Betsy Murphy (John) and Shirley Ivey (Patrick). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Donations can be made in Cheryl's honor to White Wiles Assisted Living, 10946 W. Fairdor Dr. Rudyard, MI 49780; Rudyard Christian School, 17970 S. Tilson Road, Suite #2, Rudyard, MI 49780; or Chippewa County Animal Shelter, 3660 South Mackinaw Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
