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Preserve forever →Cherry McIlvain
February 2, 1926— February 27, 2026
West Des Moines, IA
Cherry Lauder McIlvain, 100, of West Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on February 27, 2026, at her home.
Born on February 2, 1926, Cherry lived a long and full life, spanning more than a century. She maintained deep ties to Rock Island, where she spent many years before moving to West Des Moines.
She is remembered as a woman who valued her family and her roots. Those who knew her will carry forward the quiet strength and grace she showed throughout her life.
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