Cheryl Ellis
April 24, 1945 ~ July 17, 2025
Born in:
Duluth, Minnesota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Cheryl Leslie Ellis was born in Duluth, MN on April 24, 1945, to Roderick and Margaret Ellis. She passed away at her home in Fargo, ND on July 17, 2025.
She graduated high school in Duluth East MN. She went to law school at Macalester and was a practicing family law attorney. She also was a reporter for the Fargo Forum.
She was a snowbird and loved spending time at her Arizona home. But she mostly loved being home with her cats.
She kept her law license up-to-date just in case someone needed legal advise.
She will be missed by many including her cousin Sandi and friend Jean.
Cheryl’s friends and family will be holding a Celebration of Life at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Royal Buffet: 1620 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HIA Hospice of ND in Cheryl’s name.
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To Cheryl’s Family and Friends: While I haven’t seen or spoken to Cheryl since our days at The Forum, I have good memories of her. May she rest in peace.
Those were the days, my friend – we thought they’d never end. Sincere condolences to all knew and cherished Cheryl.
It has been many years since I knew Cheryl when she lived on 5th Street North in Fargo and had a house full of cats. She worked for The Forum and was a competent reporter. I recall she once bought a green 1970 Camaro on my recommendation. Sad to hear of her death.
Cheryl was a dear friend of mine. She had a heart of gold and would always help anyone in need. She rescued many cats and people during her life. She was a brilliant journalist at The Forum and covered the Leonard Peltier trial. She was also an excellent attorney. May she now rest in the arms of the angels
Susan Evanger
Cheryl had many cats and I came to be aquanted with her because of them as they found their way to the Animal Pound on many occasion. Cheryl was always happy to get her cats back and polite to me. Condolences to her friends and family.
Cheryl was my dear cousin. I live in Az and spent many fun times with her when she was at her home in Sun City West. I never made it to Fargo but did go to her cabin in Mn. We had a great time thrift store shopping . She used to make the trip from Fargo to Az with ten cats in her car. She called me one time and said she must have forgot one cat. She said she would have to fly back to Fargo when she got here. Lucky for her the cat was hiding in the car. We sure had some fun adventures. She will be missed by me and my family.
Cheryl was a neighbor of ours in Fargo. She was always genuine , kind and patient .She loved her sweet cats like her own babies and was best animal Mom that I know . I am sorry I wasn’t able to support her more In this last year. Rest in peace ,sweet neighbor Cheryl —