Contributions to the tribute of Carol Jean Cheeseman

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Jeffrey Bruce posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Carol was a dear friend of many years. I met her in 1982 when I moved to Chicago because she was a close friend of my partner, Bob Theiss. They had known each other for many years. Like Carol, he had come to Chicago, and they were often seen together in the art scene and nightlife. When we moved to Tokyo, she came and visited for 90 days in 1989. She was active and fun, seeing all sorts of places with us. Many years later when Bob had passed away, Carol and I went to Nanjing, China (which Bob and I had visited and her father, Ralph, had lived in as a US Army serviceman in World War II). There, she and I cast his cremated remains into the Yangtze River. May she also find the peace that she hoped for him at that time. Now, they are together in Heaven.

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Michele in St. Paul posted a symbolic gesture

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Carol had a passion for life, art, culture, and her hometown of Glenwood and Lake Minnewaska. She always attended events like plays, operas, and gallery openings to help support the arts. Often she went with her dear friend Lee Paulson. She not only helped create the Farmer’s Market, she was on the City of Glenwood Planning Commission, a Pope County Historical Society Board member, Glenwood Park Board member, and long time treasurer for the Democratic Farmer Labor party for Pope County, for which she received a special award for services. She enjoyed collecting beautiful things and regaling in stories of her travels far and near. She loved her time in China, trying unusual street foods, and collecting kitschy Chairman Mao trinkets. They always made her laugh. Carol was an avid gardener and was so proud of her hosta collection and her lovely hydrangea bushes. Carol loved to laugh and enjoyed a good story or inside joke. Her last few years were a bit lonely with no family except her cousins Barb Goodrich and Troy Sherlin nearby to visit with. Troy always checked in on her and brought his dog for a visit, which made her very happy. Life was a bit confusing for her after her move to the retirement homes, but she was thrilled to go with friends for a visit to the Lakeside for her favorite meal and look at the lake, tell stories, and reminisce about the historic photos and how she helped select them for the building. She also did a special display for the dance club. Her favorite story was about painting the family ice house with a giant pink panther one year. She said it was a hoot! Carol loved animals, especially dogs and was always excited to help out neighbors by pet sitting, which meant pet spoiling! Her last dog, Mika, was such a comfort to Carol and she loved her dearly. She always told me she wanted to be buried with the ashes of Nara and Mika so they could be with her forever. Carol was a dear friend for over 20 years and her joy for life will be sadly missed.

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Linda Flom posted a condolence

Monday, February 12, 2024

We were neighbors of the Cheesemans for all my growing up years in Glenwood. Carol was a favorite babysitter. Some way she made my sister mad so when Carol was in the basement my sister slammed the door and jammed it . Carol was locked in our basement. My dad came home from work got her out and spanked my sister and I . She did continue to babysit us . Bobby and family great memories. Linda (Flom) Dow

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

A Memorial Tree was planted for Carol Cheeseman

Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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