Sherry Ann McCutcheon

Sherry Ann McCutcheon, 84, West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born January 11, 1940 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of Howard and Alice (Kinsler) Block. Sherry and Joe McCutcheon were happily married for fifty-eight years.

Her passion and devotion was to the education of elementary students for her entire career. Sherry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse. She was an avid reader, world traveler, loved the fine arts, played both concert piano and cello, and was a master quilter, while donating many of her projects to honor veterans through Quilts of Valor.

Sherry is survived by: her husband, Joe C. McCutcheon; two brothers, Robert (Dawn) and Richard (Kathy) Block; sons and spouses, Michael (Allison) McCutcheon and Neal (Morgan) McCutcheon; along with eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Howard and Alice (Kinsler) Block; and her two sisters, Jane Block and Ruth Resop.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the staff at Westminster Village and her medical team at Franciscan Health for the amazing care and kindness that Sherry and the family received.

Celebration / Remembrance: For those wishing to participate in an open house honoring Sherry A. McCutcheon, here are the details:

Friday November 15, 2024: 2:00-4:00PM, in the Pub Room at

Westminster Village

2741 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Contributions: For anyone seeking to honor Sherry’s life, please consider charitable donations be made to Quilts of Valor Foundation website: https://www.qovf.org/donate/ OR mail to: Quilts of Valor Foundation, P.O. Box 191 Winterset, IA 50273, Memo Line: In memory of Sherry McCutcheon. Please note (on website or via mail) that the donation is intended for (Greater Lafayette QOV- 98826).

Placement of Ashes: There will be a family gathering for the placement of Sherry A. McCutcheon around the month of May 2025. The location will be in Oshkosh, WI with more details to come.

Neptune Society is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting: https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/indianapolis-in/sherry-mccutcheon-12041892.