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If you would like the obituary for an alumnus, family member, to be included on the alumni site, please send the information via the Submit News form. Please include the URL of the originating obituary if it is available, and the Class year of the alumnus. (January 31, 2016)

Geraldine "Cheeko" Elizabeth (Sterling) Pettengill, IHS Alumnus age 68, of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Cheeko was born on March 1, 1956, in Ilion, a daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Binney) Sterling. She was raised locally and educated in Ilion schools. On August 18, 2012, Cheeko was married to the love of her life, David "Big Daddy" Pettengill. As a couple, the two were inseparable and shared over thirty-five years of love, laughter and happiness. Cheeko is survived by her loving husband, Big Daddy, of Ilion; her daughter, Jody Polidoro, and her husband, James, of Bloomfield, NJ; and her FAVORITE son, John Marquissee, and his wife, Megan, of Newport, VT. Cheeko is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexander Polidoro and Lacey and Ellie Marquissee, who were the center of her world; along with numerous siblings, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Cheeko wouldn't have gotten through her illness and battle without the endless support and love of her niece, Cathy LaFountain, her husband, Paul, her daughter, Tina, and her son, Todd. In keeping with Cheeko's wishes there will be no formal funeral services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of her family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate funeral directors. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com.. (January 15, 2025)

Sandra Jean (Morton) Walls, IHS 1975 Sandra Jean Walls, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on January 8th, 2025, after a long courageous battle with MS. She is preceded in death by her late husband Randy Walls, and her parents Raymond and Cecelia Morton. She is survived by her son Eric Walls and Shanda Cesar, her grandchildren Isabella Cesar-Walls, Mia Cesar-Walls, Penelope Cesar-Walls, Sebastien Cesar-Walls, Estella Cesar-Walls, and Augustus Cesar-Walls and Adam and Kelly Walls, her grandchildren Noah Michael Walls, Elliot Philip Walls, and Maddox Joseph Walls. Sandra was born in Ilion, NY and joined the Navy shortly after graduating high school. She met Randy while in the Navy and they embarked on a 42 year marriage. Over her life she held several jobs but none were as special to her as being a dance instructor. She loved singing and performing. She touched so many lives and everyone loved her. There was never a moment Sandra didn't have a smile on her face. If there was one thing that Sabdra could do, it was find the positive in any situation. Please join family and friends at a memorial service at 11:30AM on Thursday January 30, 2025, at Jeter & Son Chapel, 4830 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas, Texas. Military honors and internment will follow at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. (January 13, 2025)

Alice E. (Dayton) Hall, IHS 1952, Alice E. Hall peacefully departed this life, on December 24, 2024, reuniting with her beloved husband, Donald, whom she deeply missed. Born on January 20, 1934, in Ilion, NY, Alice was the daughter of the late Warren and Hazel (Backman) Dayton. Alice spent her early years in Ilion, attending Ilion Central School from kindergarten through twelfth grade. On June 26, 1954, she married the love of her life, Donald E. Hall, and they shared 69 wonderful years together until his passing on September 2, 2023. Alice owned and operated the Gathering Basket, in Mohawk, NY. She and Donald enjoyed traveling together to craft fairs across Herkimer County, sharing their passion for creativity and community. Alice is survived by her sister, Georgette Laporte, of Herkimer, NY; and her loving children: Donald W. Hall (Sheri), of Ilion, NY, Darcy Nichols, of Dunnellon, FL, Lora Hall, of Clackamas, OR and D. Eric Hall (Carol), of Palm Coast, FL. She also leaves behind her former daughter-in-law, Jan Heap (David), of Herkimer, NY. Her cherished grandchildren include Eric W. Hall (Christina), of Frankfort, NY, Shelly Hall (Christian Boniforti), of Wellington, FL, Adam Hall (Bobbi), of Cotopaxi, CO, Mathew Hall, Ricky Singer, Samantha Harvey, Kasey Hall, of Clackamas, OR, Jackson Hall (fiancée Charisma), of Herkimer, NY and Lily Hall, of Palm Coast, FL. Alice's legacy also extends to her great-grandchildren: Maxwell, Gracie and Ally Hall, of Frankfort, NY, Nathan Boniforti, of Wellington, FL and Jacob and River Hall, of Cotopaxi, CO. She is further remembered by numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. In accordance with Alice's wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family at their convenience. Friends and family are invited to share memories or contribute to Alice's online memorial at www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Alice's honor may be made to a charitable organization of your choice. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Valley Health Services for the compassionate care Alice received over the past seven years. Her funeral arrangements and wishes were prearranged by Alice Hall, with her Funeral Director and friend, Don Applegate, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home's original location, at 102 West St., Ilion, NY (315-895-7722).(January 2, 2025)

If you would like to make a contribution, in memory of a deceased alumnus, please consider The Central Valley Central School District/Ilion School Foundation.