Cherie B. Tonsor Obituary
The passing of Cherie B. Tonsor of West Bend, Wisconsin occurred on November 1, 2026. Cherie, born on April 2, 1945, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Kreil and Joyce Kreil; her brother Michael Kreil; her aunt Ruth; her uncle Casey; and her friends, Jim and Karen Wink.
She is survived by: her husband Lee Merkel; her children, Laura Beaudoin (Alan Bentfield), Thomas Merkel (Deborah Merkel) and Millard "MJ" Tonsor IV (Christa Tonsor); her grandchildren, Maija Smith (Casius Smith), Danielle Beaudoin (Ty Mathews), Zachariah Merkel, Millard "Jackson" Tonsor V and Sylvie Tonsor; and her brother David Kreil (Lee Merkel). She is also survived by other relatives and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM at the Phillip Funeral Home (1420 W Paradise Dr, West Bend, WI 53095). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Cherie found so much joy in flowers, gardening, and the beauty of nature. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor her memory are invited to contribute toward a memorial flower garden at West Bend Lakes Golf Club—a lasting tribute where family and friends can continue to enjoy a little of the beauty Cherie loved so much.
