Sheronick, Ronald E. 'Bones'

Ronald E. “Bones” Sheronick, 67, of Marion, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Cheri (Phipps) Sheronick; son, Michael (Sharon) Sheronick of Indianapolis; mother, Mary Ullrick of Cedar Rapids; brother, Larry Ullrick of Cedar Rapids; stepgrandchildren, Ashley, Amanda and Nathan; stepgreat-granddaughter, Kyra; close extended family, Don and Beverly Busenbark of Marion; as well as many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Sheronick; and his stepfather, Merle Ullrick.

Ronald Edward Sheronick was born Oct. 14, 1943, in Baltimore, Md., the son of Edward and Mary (Hootman) Sheronick. He was united in marriage to Cheri Lynn Phipps on August 18, 1973, in Cedar Rapids. He was employed for over 40 years at Bob Zimmerman Ford in body repair and before retirement, in detailing. Ron enjoyed restoring his 1968 Pontiac GTO and attended the yearly GTO Nationals with Cheri. He was a fan of drag racing and member of the GTO Association of America. Above all, his greatest enjoyment was time spent with his family and friends.

A memorial fund has been established in Ron's honor.

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