Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Beloved wife of John “Jack” Thorpe; loving daughter of the late Benjamin and Christina Kinsman; dear sister of Randee Kinsman; our dearest sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. The family would like to thank the staff at SSM St. Mary’s hospital and de Greeff Hospice House for the love and care given to Cynthia.
Services: A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with details to follow. Inurnment at Resurrection will be held in private. KUTIS AFFTON service. In lieu of flowers contributions to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Guiding Eyes for the Blind or to a charity of ones choice appreciated.
I will not forget the good times we had. She was a wonderful sister in law. She was a dedicated nurse and worked in the nursing field for many years. She was a devoted wife to my brother and brought him much happiness. She was a special part of our large family and had a special relationship with each of us. We just had lots of fun together.
She had a difficult course the last few years. She was a fighter and very courageous. She fought a good fight. I respect her for her strength and courage.
I know she is in a great place now. Free from suffering. I know she is with family and friends who departed before her. I will remember her always and I hope she is watching over me and guiding me to live with dignity and courage as she did.
RIP. You are loved and missed by many!
As cousins, we would like to share some memories from the Kinsman family and holidays spent with Cindy, Randee, Uncle Ben and Aunt Teenie. The Memorial holiday was spent at the Kinsman’s in DuQuoin. Cindy was always in the center of activities whether swimming in the pool, eating Uncle Ted’s homemade mint ice cream with chocolate sauce or indulging on broccoli casserole. Laughter and fun revolved around Cindy and Randee playing cards or hanging out at the pool after eating. Cindy’s dry sense of humor and quick wit were contagious. We were also fortunate to spend time visiting in Royalton, the family homestead, and enjoying homemade ravioli, a local cuisine at Rosie’s. Cindy and her family made these early summer visits fun and memorable. We will miss her smile and spirit. RIP
Dear Jack and Randee, Our hearts are breaking for you over the loss of your wonderful wife and sister. Cindy was a truly giving person. Her many years as a compassionate nurse and generous friend will never be forgotten. Her sense of humor was beyond compare and her conversations with us were very memorable. We loved Cindy and will miss her very much! God Speed Cindy. Peace to you Jack and Randee.
Cindy was a student at DuQuoin High School where I came to know and love her. A dear friend, we kept in touch over the years since her graduation with the class of 1969. Her inimitable humor and outlook brightened many of my days. I shall miss our correspondence and am glad to have come to know Jack thru Cindy’s last days of trial.
God blessed her with just the kind of husband he was, and I know their lives together were filled with joy and blessings which few marriages share.