OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Sherril Irene (Ross) Criqui, 61, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Osage Nursing Manor, Osage City, Kan. She was born Oct. 29, 1964, in Topeka, Kan., the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Morris) Ross.
Sherril graduated from Osage City High School in 1983. She had lived most of her life in Osage City and Osage County.
Sherril was a spunky, happy-go-lucky soul whose kindness touched everyone she met. She had a natural gift for helping others and found deep fulfillment in serving her community, especially during her time working at the Osage County Senior Center, where she loved escorting folks to appointments and activities and brightening their days with her cheerful spirit.
Sherril was preceded in death by her father, Earl.
Sherril is survived by her two loving sons, Derrick Gragg and wife, Jolene, and their children, Easton, Everlee and Emmarie, and Damon Gragg and wife, Lindsay, and their children, Blakely and Mila; her mother, Ruth Ross, Osage City; brother, Gregg Ross; and other relatives and friends.
Sherril took great pride in being a mother and grandmother, and her family was truly the center of her world. Those who knew her will remember her for her upbeat personality, generous heart, and her unwavering willingness to lend a helping hand. Her laughter, warmth, and compassion will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
A visitation with family and friends will be held 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
Rest in peace old friend.