OVERBROOK, Kan. – Cheryl L. Young, 74, of Overbrook, Kan., passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 9, 1947, in Beloit, Kan., the daughter of Keith Eugene Halstead and Dorthy Alice (Booher) Halstead.

She graduated from Mankato High School, Mankato, Kan. Cheryl attended The University of Kansas, earning a Master’s Degree in Music.

Cheryl worked for the state of Kansas as an ombudsman for the Workers Compensation Division.

She was united in marriage to Charles H. Young, May 12, 1989, in Overbrook. They shared more than 32 years of marriage.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Charles H. Young, of Overbrook; a son, Charles C. Young, Ottawa, Kan.; two sisters, Marty Malinowsky and husband, Kurt, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Cindy Triplett and husband, Mac, Pittsburgh, Kan.; and three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. See www.lamb-roberts.com or contact Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 730 Western Heights Dr., Overbrook, KS 66524.