Today we remember a strong, caring women taken from us to soon. We talk about Nana to her grandchildren everyday to keep her memory living and her love for family close to our hearts. We love and miss you dearly mom/Nana.

i left a memory a few days ago but forgot one important thing.....her love and compassion for animals. from taking in stray cats from a friend in columbus to...........heifer skiing. yes, heifer skiing. i'm sure those heifers enjoyed pulling the kids around............

I used to see Cindy frequently at Pick N Save and always came away feeling better after our exchanges. About a year ago I ran in to her at Columbus Rehab and she was too busy with her life to let cancer get her down. She was such a generous, strong and brave woman. Beautiful inside and out. She really made a difference.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

(CONTINUED) Cindy left us on Thursday evening and was welcomed at the Heavenly Gates by Dad and Mom. She is now adored with wings of gold and wearing a robe of white that is whiter than any of us could imagine. She no longer suffers from the pain of her 20 month battle with cancer. She’s probably looking down on us and wondering why we are crying over her but it’s hard to say goodbye to someone who was such an inspiration. Cindy passion was to help others without any consequences and I’m sure she’s continuing that same passion in heaven with a smile on her face as always. She will truly be missed by many but rest assured we will meet her again someday in heaven. Peace Be With You; Cindy and your children.

My name is Connie Martinson, I’m married to one of Cindy’s brothers. I came into the Martinson family 8 years ago and became very close with Cindy over those years. As I and many others have read on facebook, Cindy was very family orientated not only with her children but with her brothers and sister too. I always looked forward to getting a call from Cindy around the holidays and birthday, informing me of a gathering at Dad and Mom’s and what could I bring to eat. At these gatherings I always enjoyed worked next to her in the kitchen and from time to time I would do something that would make Cindy break out in a hysterical laugh. For example: when I opened the dishwasher and found that I had just put dad’s open cookie packages through the wash cycle. Or when I put the dinner plates in the oven to warm, Cindy, who was unaware of this proceeded to turn up the oven to cook the ham. To her surprise when opening the oven should found the dishes inside. She asked “who’s trying to cook the dishes, were supposed to be cooking the ham.” Cindy and I shared a passion for shopping at Goodwill and going to rummage sales. We partner up many times, mostly looking forward to rummaging around the Sun Prairie area during Corn Fest. Often times we found ourselves saying that we really don’t need anything but we just had to have this particular item. With the back sit filled to the ceiling and the trunk stuffed we headed back home with a smirk on our face wondering how were going to explain this to our husbands. Cindy left us on Thursday evening and was welcomed at the Heavenly Gates by Dad and Mom. She is now adored with wings of gold and wearing a robe of white that is whiter than any of us could imagine. She no longer suffers from the pain of her 20 month battle with cancer. She’s probably looking down on us and wondering why we are crying over her but it’s hard to say goodbye to someone who was such an inspiration. (TO BE CONTINUED)

Greg and family, My heart goes out to your entire family. Cindy was a wonderful lady; always smiling...she fought a tough battle. May she rest in peace. You have my deepest sympathy.

"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." ~Joan Borysenko, MD I knew Cindy throughout my four years at Columbus High School and beyond. She and Greg always came to the class reunions and as I recall, they seemed to have been the earliest married couple, earliest to have had kids, then the earliest to have grandkids. They lived life and they lived life to its fullest. I think that any of us that knew Cindy from school and/or her work at Pick 'n' Save, would say that she was always kind, caring and had a smile on her face. Having read her obituary and realizing that she left many important people behind (husband/kids/grandkids), it is my belief that she has not really left you. She is everywhere. Just look around. She'll be there. In her home, in her life style, in her relationship with you...she'll be there. Her influence on your life is still there. Ellen Glasgow, an American novelist from 1873-1945, stated, "The nearer she came to death, the more, by some perversity of nature, did she enjoy living." As I have read the previous entries here and Cindy's obituary, there we find that she truly lived. For those of us that remain, we of course wish she could stay. Her journey here on earth is done for now. However, she will remain close by. Savor that notion. Believe in that notion. It is then that you realize that she has never really left you. May the shamrocks and heather fall softly in Cindy's memory. I am grateful for having known you Cindy. To her family and friends, I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time. With much sympathy, Peggy Gero DaValt Columbus, Wisconsin

well put, robin. even in high school, cindy was always smiling, happy, light hearted. as a co-worker, she was a very hard and honest worker. as a friend, i felt her love for her family very much, especially her grandchildren. she had a very honest and loving relationship with her kids and she left a great legacy behind thru them. Peace be with you, My peace I give unto you, not as the world givith, I give unto you. John 14-27 peace to you, cindy, peace to you! it's been a long hard battle and you have peace away from your cancer at last.

My prayers are with you

I don't know anyone who did not like Cindy. Her children were blessed to have such a great mom. Your smile shines bright Cindy.

I don't know anyone who did not like Cindy. Her children were blessed to have such a great mom. Your smile shines bright Cindy.

I will miss the noon lunches she would bring along with the girls and grand kids. We send our love to the family and hope you are all doing well. Greg, take time for yourself and forget work for awhile. All our love, Todd and Joan

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.