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Cynthia Shumsky Obituary

Shumsky, Cynthia Rose

Cynthia Rose Shumsky, age 54 years, passed away on November 13, 2022 devoted daughter of the late George and Patricia nee Jedzinek Shumsky; loving sister of Patricia (Michael) McCann, Mary (Thomas) Walsh, George (Itzel) Shumsky, and the late Gregory (the late Mary) Shumsky; dearest aunt of Kathleen McCann, Mary Pat Mc Cann, Alex (Samantha) Shumsky, Luke, Ulric and Priscilla Shumsky ; cherished great-aunt of Riley June Shumsky.

Family and friends will gather for a memorial mass on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at St Alexander Church,7025 West 126th St. Palos Hills, IL. Interment Private.

Arrangements entrusted to Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills IL 60465. For information or to express your condolences, please visit www.palosgaidasfh.com or call 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 16, 2022.

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Julie Stengel

November 19, 2022

Cyndi I am going to miss you so much. You were a light in my life.

Donna Devine, neighbor

November 19, 2022

My sincerest condolences to the entire family. I hope your fond memories of Cindy give you comfort during this time.

Bonnie Whitmore

November 19, 2022

Sydney you were a great neighbor and friend you would truly be missed . Love Bonnie and Steve

November 18, 2022

Cindy will be missed

David Gaidas and Family

November 16, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jude

November 15, 2022

Your smile will forever be remembered.

Suzanne Pihl

November 14, 2022

Our Sympathy To The McCann,Walsh, and Shumsky family, on the loss of your Beautiful Sister. Bob & Sue Pihl

betty Barron-Braga

November 14, 2022

Cindy was a Co-worker at LCM Hospital. She was a kind and compassionate person. Always made us laugh. I know you are shining your bright light in heaven and celebrating with friends and family gone before us. Glad your pain and suffering gone. Your memories will live on. Deepest sympathy to her family.

Ellen Whitfield

November 14, 2022

Dearest Cindy, My memories of our fun & shenanigans in Bonita Springs Florida will always be remembered! Your wit & smile are the best. May the Heavens above open THIER loving arms to your sweet soul. Rest In Peace Cindy Rose. ❤

Pam

November 14, 2022

Mary, Tom and the whole Shumsky family, Tim and I want to send our deepest condolences for the loss of your sister. May she rest peacefully. Prayers to all of you.
Pam & Tim Schultz

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