Service: Private family services will be held at a later date.
Cheryl Lynn Falk, born March 4, 1947, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, with her family by her side. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Cheryl grew up in South Tacoma, Washington, and was a proud graduate of Mt. Tahoma High School. She dedicated many years working as an accountant, first at Clover Park Vocational School and later retiring from Bates Technical School.
After retirement, Cheryl moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she cherished every moment spent with her daughter and grandchildren. She had a special love for shopping and took great joy in spoiling her grandkids and great‑grandkids. She volunteered at the Sanford Hospital Gift Shop and worked part‑time as the beloved lunch lady at St. Mary’s Catholic School.
Most recently, Cheryl moved to Canton to be closer to her family, continuing to surround herself with the people she loved most.
Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Kelli DeJong, and son‑in‑law, Tim DeJong; her grandchildren, Zach (Atlanta) DeJong and Alex (Chloe) DeJong; and her great‑grandchildren, Aulta and Farron. She is also survived by her sister, Janine (Craig) Christensen and her brother, Rick (Mariam) Battson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Margorie Battson, and her sister, Clary (Mike) Lewis.
Kelli
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kelli and Family,
Many hugs to you during this difficult time.
Words cannot possibly begin to ease your hurt and sorrow… but please remember that we care about your hurting heart and share in your sorrow. May the precious memories of your mother carry you through these difficult times. The memories I will carry are beautiful ones. Christmas morning at the Battson’s the gathering place of the Halseth family. Your mom was a very sweet person and will be missed.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of you and your family in the days ahead.
Dear Kelli, Tim and family,
Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. May your wonderful memories of her be a source of peace and comfort.
My sincerest condolences to you, Kelli, and all of your family. I hope your memories wrap themselves around you tightly and bring you comfort and peace during this most difficult of time.
I’m sorry to hear of Cheryl’s passing. I have many fond memories of Cheryl throughout the years. I hope your memories provide you comfort comfort at this time.
Love always,
Terry and Byron Billingsley
I have so many memories of Cheryl as I use to be a friend of Janine’s growing up. I am very sad to hear of her passing. i heard she was in the hospital and sent my prayers. My condolences to her family and friends. RIP Cheryl
Kelli and Family words cannot possibly begin to ease your hurt and sorrow… But please remember that we care about your hurting heart and share in your sorrow. May the precious memories of your mother carry you through these difficult times. My memories of your mom took place many years ago down at Marge and Ev’s house on Christmas morning. The meeting place of the Halseth families. Those were memorable times.