Cheryl Peregoy, 65, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

The funeral service will be Saturday, February 27, at 10:30 AM, at Gass Haney Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Bates officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, February 26 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM and continue on Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time, all at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested in lieu of flowers.

Cheryl was born on August 14th, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Harold and Sylvia (Moore) Ballinger. She graduated high school from Pender, Nebraska, in 1973. In 1974, Cheryl was united in marriage to Dennis Covert, and to this union three children were born. She later married Rex Loveless and on August 13, 2011, was united in marriage to Patrick Peregoy. Cheryl worked various positions until retiring from Behlen Manufacturing after 39 years.

Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, loved the outdoors, and playing board games with family. She was an amazing cook and loved baking for the holidays. Singing karaoke was one of her many talents and she could belt those high notes like no other. She was one to enjoy Fireball and patio parties on the weekend. Cheryl loved to travel and sightsee with her husband. Cheryl had a big heart and cared deeply for everyone she knew.

Cheryl is survived by:
Husband- Pat Peregoy of Columbus, NE
Mother - Sylvia Ballinger of Sedalia, MO
Son- Brian (Tara) Covert of Rising City, NE
Daughter - Kimberly Covert (Dan Steyskal) of Bellevue, NE
Grandchildren - Chelsea, Brendan, Justina, Jaden, Kenedi, Kaileigh, Corbin, Brooklynn, and Braylon
Great grandchildren - Luke and Nevaeh
Step-son - Jarrod Loveless of Columbus, NE
Step-daughter - Chelsey Wright of Columbus, NE
Step-daughter - Nicole Loveless of Columbus, NE
Step-grandchildren - Ariel, Cori, LaKrysta, and Eric Jr.
Brother - Larry (Mary) Ballinger of Pender, NE
Sister- Pam (Terry) Petereit of Warsaw, MO
Brother - Ron (Cindy) Ballinger of Plattsmouth, NE
Brother- Roger (Patti) Ballinger of Edwards, MO

Cheryl was preceeded in death by:
Father - Harold (Bud) Ballinger
Son - Jeremy Covert
Husband - Rex Loveless

Service Folder Information
I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.



In Memory Of

Cheryl Peregoy

Born
Sunday, August 14, 1955
Omaha, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Saturday, February 27, 2021 10:30 AM
Gass Haney Funeral Home
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Pastor Jim Bates

Music
"When Mama Sang The Angels Stopped To Listen"
"I Will See You On The Other Side"
"I Can only Imagine"
"Indian Reservation"

Casket Bearers
Brendan Covert
Tony Martin
Danny Martin
Jimmy Martin
Randy Martin
Rex Howard
Bill Howard
Alex Schnell

Honorary Casket Bearers
Ross Schrad
Dan Steyskal
Vincent Warnke
Thomas Warnke
Jordan Howard

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska