Chery Ann (Eickmeyer) Matesa, 69, of Benld, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 7:11 am on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at her residence in Benld. She was born December 30, 1954, in Litchfield, the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Dolores (Homeier) Eickmeyer.
She married David P. Struebig on February 24, 1973, and they later divorced. She then married Robert Matesa on March 23, 2002, and they blended their families. Cheryl worked as a bank teller in Staunton, and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton and New Horizon Band of Godfrey.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Matesa of Benld, five children; Chad (Julie) Matesa, Kristina May, Joe Matesa, Stephen (Teresa) Struebig, and Cary (Jason) Foulk, seven grandchildren; Jamie Milkovich, Michael Matesa, Zachary May, Stephen May, Olivia Matesa, Isabella Foulk, and Jacob Foulk, four great-grandchildren; Caron and Chase Milkovich, Blaykelynne and Xander May, one sister, Ruth Ann Kilduff; nieces and nephews also survive. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Bruno Kilduff, and one niece, Michelle Kay Matesa.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 am on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Memorial services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, with Rev. Phil Girardin officiating.
Memorials are suggested to either Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton or New Horizon Band of Godfrey.