Georgie Ann Cherney

Georgie Ann Cherney, 70, Wimbledon, ND died Sunday evening January 28, 2007 at the Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City, ND.

Georgie Ann Samek was born October 18, 1936 at Dickinson, ND, the daughter of James Samek and Mary (Zastoupil) Samek. In 1943 she moved with her family to Wimbledon where she attended the Dover Country School and graduated from the St. James Academy at New Rockford in 1954.

She and Taft Cherney were married June 20, 1956 at Wimbledon, ND. They made their home in Wimbledon where they operated the Cherney Hardware & Clothing Store. Following the death of her husband February 28, 1975, she continued to reside in Wimbledon where she worked at the Wimbledon Café for 19 years and ended her career with part time work for St. Boniface Church, Tri-County Insurance, W-C Public School as well as a sideline business of baking cookies and doing alterations.

She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, being very involved with the Altar Society for the last 51 years.Georgie Ann was very active with the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Wimbledon Commercial Club. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of gardening and quilting. "Grandma C" was loved for her quiet nature and her tireless willingness to help out in her community.

She is survived by her 5 children, Donald (Belinda) Cherney, Jamestown, ND, Betty (Terry) McMillan, Wimbledon, ND, Wayne (Sue) Cherney, Devils Lake, ND, Angela (Frank) Haynes, Albany, MN, Connie (Jack) Hogan, Hutchinson, MN, 9 grandchildren, Kurt, Scott Cherney, Casey, Chelsey McMillan, Bobby, Tanner Cherney, Kari, Anna Haynes and Jordan Hogan, 5 brothers and 5 sisters, Mary Albrecht, Mildred Clarys, both of Wimbledon, ND, Margaret Haugen, Dickinson, ND, Patricia (Laudie) Cherney, Courtenay, ND, Frank (Adeline) Samek, Jamestown, ND, Benedict (Rosie) Samek, Dwight, ND, Bertha Lorenz, Rochester, MN, Steve (Karen) Samek, Jamestown, ND, Bernard (Barb) Samek, Wimbledon, ND, and Vitres (Sara) Samek, Blue Earth, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 4 brothers, 3 brother-in-laws and 1 sister-in-law.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday February 3, 2007 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Wimbledon, ND, with Father Al Bitz and Father Steven Meyer, officiating.

The interment will be made in the St. Boniface Cemetery at Wimbledon, ND.
Prayer Service - 7:00 P.M. Friday @ the church in Wimbledon
Visitation - 9:00 - 9:00 Thurs & 9:00 - 5:00 Fri @ the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the:
Georgie Ann Cherney Benefit Fund
P.O. Box 5
Wimbledon, ND 58492