Cheryl M. Tongish

Cheryl M. Tongish, 65, of Dakota City, NE, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by her family.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 A.M. at Mohr & Becker Hunt Funeral Home, 1431 W. 29^th St.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbrooschapels.com.

Cheryl was born on November 20, 1954 in Yankton, SD to John and Rosemary (Noecker) Feilmeier.  She graduated from Heelan Catholic High School in 1973.  On June 2, 1973 she was united in marriage to Steven Tongish in Sioux City.  Cheryl worked as a cook for Siouxland Family Center for many years.  She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in South Sioux City and enjoyed sewing, cooking, fishing, boating, camping, gardening, and anything outdoors.  She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband Steven Tongish, Dakota City, NE; sons: Jason Tongish, Lincoln, NE, Jeremy (Chanel) Tongish, Dakota City, NE; sister and brother-in-law: Molli (Doran) Holzerland; grandkids: Tyler, Michela, Elizabeth, Emilee, and Ashley; siblings: Gary (Marie) Feilmeier, Dacula, GA, Deanna (Dave) Earley, Sioux City, Jean (Shawn) Knox, Sioux City, Lori (Bill) Clements, McCook Lake, SD, Barb (Don) Darrah, Blooming Prairie, MN; brother-in-law, Rick Martin, Alabama;  and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Jennifer Tongish; and sister, Audrey Martin.