Cheryl “Sherri” Lynn Helzer, age 65, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. She was born on July 23, 1959, to parents Kenneth and Margaret (Silva) Casey, Manhattan, Kansas.
Sherri grew up in Manhattan, KS, and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1977. She later earned an associate's degree and has worked as an accounting manager throughout her life. On June 22, 1991, she married Jeff Helzer. Sherri loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She enjoyed making mints for friend’s weddings, playing bingo, and making flower arrangements. She was a member of The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Women’s Auxiliary 830, Junction City, KS.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff, of Manhattan, KS; children Brandy Casey of Manhattan, KS, and Dallas Helzer of Krakow, Poland; stepchildren Anthony (Billie) Helzer and Virginia Helzer of Newton, KS; six grandchildren Benjamin Casey, Raevyn Sanders, Ryan Helzer, Nathan Helzer, Samuel Helzer, and Mikayla Helzer; and siblings Ron Casey, Sandy Steck, and Nancy Burk.
Sherri was preceded in death by both parents and her brother, Bill Casey.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.