Sheryl L. Hoy 1942—2016Sheryl L. Hoy, 73, of Stockton passed away on Monday May 16, 2016 at Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll, IL. She was born on November 19, 1942 in Freeport, IL to Keith and Lorraine (Finkenbinder) Gillette. She was married to Robert Noller from 1962-1978. They had 3 children. She then married Dan Hoy from 1979-1986. Step-daughter Jen Hoy. She had life-long companion-Beuford Stadel from 1986 until his passing in 2005. During their time together, Sheryl formed a special bond with Beuford's daughter and son in law, Dianne and Warren Dixon. Sheryl was a 1960 graduate of Lena-Winslow High School, a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton. She was a Democratic Election Judge for many years. She was avid in her church; she was a regular at Saturday night services and often a reader. Sheryl was a beautician for 25 years. She loved playing cards, games, movies, and going to the theater and singles club with her friends. Music was very important and she loved all types. She loved the Chicago Bears and Cubs and enjoyed all basketball. Over the years, she had many complications with health issues, but also many accomplishments; Sobriety of 16 years, she suffered Acute Kidney Failure and started on dialysis in 2010, a kidney transplant recipient in 2012, and a survivor of tongue cancer in 2014. Sheryl is survived by her children Dana (Debra) Noller of Stockton, IL and Danielle VenHuizen (Kevin Phillips) of Apple River,IL; 3 grandchildren; Austin (Tara McInturff) of Springfield, Mo and Jacob and Tyler Ven Huizen of Apple River, IL. Stepsisters; Penny (Jason) Tipsward of Streamwood, IL and Suzanne (Larry) Hopps of Rockford, IL. She is also survived by many cousins. Preceding her in death are her parents, grandparents, 1 brother Douglas, Stepmother, an infant daughter Dee Ann and beloved pets Fritzi, Sallie Sue and Callie Lou. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton, IL. A visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Cremation rights have been accorded. A private family burial will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established in her name. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.