Cheryl Rage, 73, Ada, MN, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Cheryl Joann was born April 6, 1938, in Ada, MN, to Rudy and Ellen (Eklund) Fetting. She was baptized on June 18, 1938, and confirmed on May 17, 1953, both at First Lutheran Church, Ada. Cheryl grew up in Ada where she attended Ada Public Schools.

On June 15, 1957, Cheryl was united in marriage to Vernon Rage in Ada. They had been married for 53 years. Cheryl worked on the family farm and enjoyed time raising her kids and making meals, baking cookies, bars and making Lefse, jellies and canning just about anything she could share with others.

Cheryl was a lifetime member Grace Lutheran Church, IXL 4H Club, and also served as project and Key Leader. She showed Guernsey Pure Bred Cattle as a 4H member and was a member of the Helping Hands Social Club.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Vernon, Ada, MN; children: Leann (Don) Frieler, Lake Park, MN, Dale (Vickie) Rage, Moorhead, MN, Steven (Karrie) Rage, Fargo, ND Danny (Julie) Rage, Grand Forks, ND; five grandchildren: Ben, Will, Emma, Isaac & Rebecca; one sister: Marlys Andringa, Crookston, MN, and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers in-law

Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Monday, April 11, 2011, at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada.

Visitation: Sunday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm at the Fredrikson Funeral Home, Ada, MN

Burial: Ada City Cemetery