Kotanen, Cheryl R.Cheryl R. Kotanen, age 42, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay.She was born on October 5, 1974 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Richard and Sandra (Behnke) Duprey. Cheryl was a graduate of Two Rivers High School, Class of 1994. She then received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work. On March 21, 2002 she married Aaron Kotanen in Manitowoc. Cheryl was employed at KI in Manitowoc for several years.Survivors include her husband: Aaron Kotanen, Manitowoc; two sons: Sean & Brandon; one sister: Amanda Duprey, Manitowoc; two brothers: William Allen (Duprey) Kielsmeier, Newton, Timothy Duprey, Manitowoc; her grandmother: Dorothey Heesaker, Manitowoc; her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Nancy & Richard Martin, Green Bay; special great niece: Annora Vance; Susan Schleis, Manitowoc, who Cheryl simply and lovingly referred to as "Mom"; and a special sister at heart: Michele Wachowski, Manitowoc; special friend: Nicolette Kolor, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one sister: Rebecca Duprey. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2016 at St Francis of Assisi on Grand Ave ( 1416 Grand Ave) Manitowoc.The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Ave, Manitowoc, from 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2016 until 11:45 a.m.The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.Cheryl was truly a miracle to everyone who knew her. A kind, openhearted, generous miracle of a person gave of herself, everything and anything she could to anyone who was truly in need. Whether it be advice and encouragement as she helped you through difficulties or help with any favor of any sort. She truly was the ultimate giver. A miracle of a person who would have taken the last dollar in her pocket and go without, if she knew that's what someone she cared for truly needed. Cheryl was indeed one of the most special people we've ever known. Her sense of humor, her warm heart, her selfless giving onto others in a time of need. She was an angel walking earth and God must have truly needed the very best of this beautiful angel of ours in Heaven. Cheryl was very much taken from us too soon, but one thing that can never be taken from us is all the memories and miracles she's left behind for us. Even in passing away Cheryl continued to give as she donated all healthy organs to save and embetter the lives of others. Cheryl will forever be ingrained in the hearts, minds and souls of all who knew her. (By Nick Wachowski, a dear friend)