Sheryl “Sherri” L. Evener RN, age 72, passed peacefully onto eternal life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:22 a.m., surrounded by her entire family and many dear friends. This followed a fierce and valiant battle with cancer.
Born on August 16, 1952, in Valparaiso, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Caroline M Stinson and Jack D. Evener. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister and two brothers. Proudly she graduated with the Class of 1970 from Chesterton High School. Continuing her education in 1991 at Indiana University of Kokomo School of Nursing, she earned an associate's degree along with the distinction of Registered Nurse.
Nurse Sherri dedicated 28 years of her life to a nursing career at Logansport Memorial and Woodlawn Hospital, where she served in both the medical-surgical and oncology units. She maintained certification in oncology for her most recent seven years at Woodlawn, retiring in 2017. Her care was marked by strength, compassion, and unwavering kindness. Beyond her profession, Sheri found joy in suspense novels, shopping with her girlfriends, crocheting, and weekly card games with her dear group of “retired nurses.”
Above all, Sherri was the heart and foundation of her family, a strong and steady presence who led with love, wisdom, and faith. Her greatest passion was spreading the word of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sherri is survived by her beloved three children: Nicholas Donahue; two daughters: Courtney Collins (Matthew); and Shannon Donahue. She is also lovingly remembered by her three grandchildren: Michael Donahue, Kelsey Collins, and Kaidin Yeazel (expecting a son in November); as well as grandsons-in-law Hugo Meza and Jasten Snapp. Sherri is further survived by her brother Robert Evener and sisters-in-law Marie and Teresa Evener, along with many extended family members and close friends who held her dear including her best friend until the end Jeralyn Hines.
Preceding Sherri in death are her parents, Caroline and Jack Evener; a sister Jackie Evener; and a brother John Evener.
The Nursing Honor Guard of Midwestern Indiana, Winamac, will perform a Nightengale Tribute to honor Sherri's dedication and service to the nursing profession at 4:00 PM. The service to celebrate Sherri’s life will immediately follow Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Her family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the time for her tribute and celebration. Ch. Jason See will officiate. Her burial will be at a later date at Rochester's IOOF Cemetery. All who knew and loved Sherri are welcome to attend and honor her memory. She will be dearly missed.
