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Cynthia Hinman Obituary

Hinman, Cynthia McKee beloved Nana, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend, found peace from cancer on May 8, 2004. Cyndi accomplished much in life including graduation from Barrington High School in 1965, Lake Forest college in 1969, and the Chicago Kent School of Law as valedictorian in 1982. Retired from the faculty at the John Marshall Law School, she focusd on her antiques, businesses and world travel even after cancer entered her life. She leads the way to Heaven for her daughters, Lael (Jim) Stanczak and Jessa (Jeff) Heydt and grandchildren, Calen, Teaguen, Ainsley, Alicia, Keely, Genevieve and Trevor. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Howard A. McKee and Betty (Alan Roberts) McKee of Barrington; her siblings, Jan Gresinger, Bill (Suzy) McKee, Jean Barry and Barb (Rob) Bays; niece, Meredith McKee and nephews, Greg McKee, Jack Barry and Tim Barry. She will also be missed in the Tower Lakes Community. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Home of the Sparrow, 325 N. Hough St., Barrington, IL 60010. Memorial visitation is at the Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda, on Saturday, May 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by memorial services at the Federated Church of Wauconda, 200 S. Barrington Rd., Wauconda at 11 a.m. Info: 847-526-2115.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 16, 2004.

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Ann Lousin

May 20, 2004

Cyndi was a valued colleague here at JMLS and a friend for over 20 years. I had the greatest respect for her abilities and diligence, not to mention her generosity towards us, her colleagues. Her indomitable spirit in the face of cancer was unsurpassable. My sympathies to all of you.

Luan Watkins

May 19, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Crystal McClure

May 19, 2004

Howard, Lael & Jessa,

My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Cindy was a kind woman and will be missed by so many. I pray you find comfort in the many fond memories and specail times spent together.

Kym Bartel

May 17, 2004

I rode the train with Cindy for several years from the Barrington station. She was a lovely lady. My deepest sympathy to all on her death and I hope that your memories will comfort you in the days to come.

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