Sheryl Lynn Ralph, of Steelville, Missouri and formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was born on Friday, Oct. 16, 1953 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Robert Ralph and Dorothy (nee Tianen) Ralph and passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 23 days.
She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the Class of 1972.
She worked as a bookkeeper for large auto dealerships throughout Illinois.
She enjoyed cross stitching, blues music and watching Days of Our Lives and Law & Order.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ralph; mother, Dorothy Tianen; daughter, Kristen Johnston; and brother, Tim and wife Pat Ralph.
She is survived by her sons, Matthew Johnston and wife Jennifer of Steelville, Missouri and Paul Johnston and wife Shauna of Raymore, Missouri; brother, Kevin Ralph and wife Brenda of Guy, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Gabrielle Johnston, Savannah Johnston, Gracie Johnston, Paulie Johnston III, Noah Johnston, Giovanni Johnston, Jessicca Shoemake and Bobby Shoemake; two great grandchildren, Evelyn and Harrison; other relatives and friends.
Following Sheryl’s wishes, the family chose cremation as her final disposition. No services were held.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
