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Cynthia A. "Cindy" Medland Springfield Cynthia A. "Cindy" Medland, 60, died at home with her family at her side on Monday, October 25, 2010. Cindy was born November 18, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Marvin and Jeanne (Rule) Wondergem. She grew up in Battle Creek, was a 1967 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, attended Kellogg Community College and graduated from Cosmetology School. Cindy was previously employed as an office manager for Iron Workers Union Local #340, as a secretary at Interbake Foods, and in sales for Isringhausen Company. Cindy married Larry A. Medland in Battle Creek on March 13, 1982. Surviving are Larry, her husband of 28 years; two daughters, Shannon (Patrick) Love and Amy Lynn (Jason) Randall, all of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Jacob, Morgan, Hayden and Olivia; four siblings, Thomas (Kathy) Wondergem of Bradenton, FL, Suzanne (Gary) Barney of Sturtevant, WI, Jeff Wondergem of Columbia, SC, and Skip Wondergem of Kalispell, MT and numerous nieces and nephews. Cindy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. First and foremost, Cindy loved her family and spending time with them. She loved her friends, traveling, summer days by the pool, entertaining family, friends and neighbors and beloved companion, her Schnauzer, "Sammy". Cindy enjoyed reading, playing cards, bowling in the leagues and had a contagious laugh and an easy smile. At the request of the family, friends may call after 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Fr. Robert Creagan at St. Joseph Catholic Church 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 27, 2010.

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Amy Thomas-Randall

November 23, 2010

My dearest mom, it sure has taken me a while to write u a message. I miss u more than anything, to be honest with u I am sitting in a hot bath as you would always do with tears In my eyes. I am so thankful all the love and trust u taught me. I miss your smell, smile, laugh and all the knowledge u gave me. I miss your phone calls, taking naps with you and telling u the stories of what Olivia has done to get in trouble. I could go and on about what I miss about u. Thank u dad for your devotion, love, honesty u gave to my mom she Is one lucky lady. If only we could see, smell, touch, talk, laugh, cry and takes naps together again, until we meet again. I miss and love u so much mom. All my love your baby Amy Lynn (Amos)

Diane Wondergem/Stevens

November 13, 2010

Cindy"s Family: I just received new of Cindys passing and was so very sad to hear. I hadn't heard anything about her being ill. It has been years since I've seen her as I am no longer a part of the family. But, you never forget someone like Cindy. My heart goes out to you for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Roche

November 11, 2010

You were always there for me. Now it is up to me to carry you in my heart and mind. Thank you Cinderella for the memories....

Jill Craig Douglas

November 1, 2010

Larry, Amy and Shannon.....I was called by mom last friday and told about Cindy's passing.....I am so sorry for your loss...this was a huge shock to me! My greatest memories of Cindy was her and I talking about being the "bad kids" of the family.....and how much grandma wondergym just loved the two of us "trouble makers".....she always comforted me when I felt alone. She would call me and ask me about my love life....of course that was a hoot in itself...I loved her popping of her gum and her dimples... and her beautiful family.....I will always treasure my memories with my very favorite cousin......Blessings and prayers to all of you ,,,,Gob Bless you all!

October 31, 2010

My Brother
I deeply regret the loss of your wife "Your Cinderella". You have shown throughout your marriage strength, courage, character, love and devotion especially these past few years. You are truly a saint. "Saint Buckwheat". You have always been a great husband to Cindy and a great father to the girls. You laid your wife to rest with respect, dignity, class and grace. May your strength and courage guide you through these dark days. Time does not heal all wounds but how you spend that time may help you heal. I wish you all the best in the years to come. Love, Your brother Scott

October 31, 2010

Dear Larry, I am so sorry you lost your Sweet Cindy, Amy and Shannon your Mom. This is a heart breaking loss and no words could possibly ease the pain you all feel just know that when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Nancy Medland (Rock Hill, SC)

Kim Wolfman

October 31, 2010

Dear Larry, Amy , Shannon and family,
My mom Judy Elyea called me today and told me about Cindy's passing. My mom is in a nursing home and is unable to post so she asked that I share some of her thoughts with you.

My mom and Cindy were cousins and they spent a lot of time together when I was growing up. My mom was like a big sister to Cindy and Cindy was like a big sister and the "cool" cousin to me.

They would laugh and hang out around the pool and play cards. Cindy was always so kind and loving. She was beautiful and had the biggest dimples and smile. ( I have dimples too and she told me I got them from her)

She would come over for family dinners and she also taught me how to snap my chewing gum ...she did that the best of anyone I know.

Larry , I remember when she brought you over to meet us , she was so proud of you and loved you so much. We all agreed you were a great catch. Mom asked me to tell you how much she loved Cindy and that she will miss her, and to let you know she has you in her thoughts and prayers.

I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you in the difficult days ahead and that you know the she lives on in your memories and the love you all shine on those around you.

With much love,
Kim Wolfman ( Judy's oldest daughter)

Nuala Wilmanski

October 30, 2010

Amy,Jason,and Olivia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Lesley Richardson

October 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you all in the days ahead.

Pam Lesh

October 29, 2010

To the family of Cindi. I am so sorry the hear of her passing. Cindi and I were friends through jr. high and high school. We had some great time togather.May she rest in peace.

Janna Parker-VanAuken

October 29, 2010

So very sorry to hear of Cindy passing ...I knew her through her years at the Local #340...My husband Denny was a member of #340..Cindy was so very kind and helpful ALL the time!..My sincerest sympathies for your loss...May God be with you at this time....

Susie Crockett

October 29, 2010

Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers. God Bless you.
Susie (Straub) Crockett

Marco Zanetti

October 28, 2010

Buckwheat, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time.

Patrick Alspaugh

October 28, 2010

Larry,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Remember the good times and hold on to those memories. My deepest sympathies.

October 28, 2010

Larry, Shannon and Amy- Wish I could be with you now not only to grieve and share in the loss but also share in the love and memories. But I am comforted knowing that you guys are being comforted by loving family and friends. Cindy has always had a special place in my heart as do you. Although I am many miles away my thoughts are with you. Love Judy

lisa medland

October 28, 2010

larry and family, im so very sorry for your loss. i cant even begin to imagine what u guys are going through right now. i promise to keep you all in my prayers each and everyday! may God bless and comfort you!!

Barb Vroman

October 28, 2010

Dear Larry, Shannon, and Amy,

I am so sad to hear about your loss. Cindy was a great person and I was lucky enough to have her as a friend. My heart and prayers go out to you all.

October 28, 2010

Dear Buck, Shannon & Amy –

Cindy was a kind and loving soul and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May you take comfort knowing that your grief and sadness is shared and shouldered by so many of your friends and family members. And may we all find solace knowing that Cindy was a believer and years ago claimed Gods promise of everlasting life.

Love To All,

Kevin Medland & Family

John West

October 28, 2010

I had the privilege and pleasure of knowing Cindy when she was the secretary for the Ironworkers. Through her I met her husband Larry and we became instant friends. My prayers and sympathy go out to her family. Cindy was a great lady and will missed greatly and never forgotten.

Lisa wood

October 28, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

October 28, 2010

Larry, So sorry for your loss. Ron and I are thinking of you at this heart felt time. Your friends are always here for you. Love, Ron and Lori King

Missy Runyon

October 28, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Debra Ramos

October 28, 2010

I worked with Cindy at Isringhausen for quite some time, she was very fun to work with.... Sorry for the loss, she will be missed....

Mark and Darcy Shawver

October 27, 2010

Buck, Amy, Shannon and families:
It's hard for us to find the words that might bring you comfort at this very difficult time. Please know that we are thinking of you with sympathy and with love. Lean on your friends and family to give you strength during your time of sorrow.
Love, Mark and Darcy

Debbie and Mike Barnes

October 27, 2010

To my sisters, their families and Larry...I pray that you find comfort in knowing that Cindy is in a better place. Hold tight to the memories.

lisa medland

October 27, 2010

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, especially those closed to cindy! i am so very sorry for your loss. i will keep you in my prayers everyday and night and pray that God will give you the strength you need to keep going.

Lorna Taylor (West)

October 27, 2010

Larry,Shannon and Amy I am sorry to hear about Cindy. I have lots of good memories of her. Bowling, softball and parties. She will be sadly missed. All of you and your families are in my prayers.

Kathy Medland

October 27, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Cindy's daughters , Larry, and family.

Kathy Medland

Rachelle Wienandt (Garcia)

October 27, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Becky (a.k.a Willis) Edwards

October 27, 2010

Thoughts and prayers go out to Larry and the girls. I have some wonderful memories of Cindy while bowling in town and also all the years at state tournaments. She will be surely missed. May you always hold her memories in your heart.

Bob and Shirley Mason

October 27, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May God bless you in this time of grief.

Allison, Pete, Slava & Elena Trumbull

October 27, 2010

A special prayer for our sisters / aunts & cousins...hold tight to your sweet memories. You'll find comfort there.

Roy and Linda Coville

October 27, 2010

So sadden to receive the news of Cindy's passing. Deepest sympathies to the entire family; our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Melissa Keyes

October 27, 2010

My greatest memory of cindy was her love for her grandkids. Her grandkids loved their nana so much, and it always showed. She always came and sit to watch Jake play basketball at claude evans park, and would always invite her grandkids and their friends over for pool parties, I know my son spent many happy times there. Soar with the angels cindy, and I promise we will take good care of your baby girl shannon and your grandkids.....REJOICE...for thou art with me.

October 27, 2010

Larry and Family,
I am at a loss for adequate words to express my sadness for you. I had the blessed oppotunity of knowing Cindy and I know heaven just received one of the most special angels.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Larry, who lost his best friend and life partner. There is nothing like saying good-bye to a parent, Amy and Shannon your mom was truly one of the most open and giving human beings I have ever met. She touched many lives, and I know we are all enriched by it. If I could, I would truly do anything to take away your pain.
Love You,
Kathy Allman

Mandy and Ryan Ford

October 27, 2010

Dear Uncle Buck, Shannon, Amy and Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. She will be missed by all. Take care of each other.

Kelly Carpenter

October 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Larry and the family. Cindy was a wonderful person. I got to know Cindy through the Happy Hour Bowling league we were on. She will be missed by all.

Steve Carter

October 27, 2010

God Bless You Cindy!... You are a treasure to humankind, You will be missed. God bless you Larry and family...

Steve Carter

Robert and Kim Matthewson

October 27, 2010

So very sorry for your loss.

patsy price

October 27, 2010

Larry Shannon Amy and your families so sorry to hear about Cindy my love and heart go out to all of you. She will always be loved and always in our hearts. Cindy you will be missed by so many people

Char Ramon

October 27, 2010

It's very sad to hear of the loss of a friend and fellow bowler. We sure had a lot of fun, laughs, and memories, league bowling on the Happy Hour League, and going to State Bowling tournaments. She will be greatly missed and thought of often by all who knew her. With heartfelt sympathy to Larry and the girls.

October 27, 2010

Cindy I will miss you so very much. My heart and prays go out to Larry, Shannon and Amy and the grandchildrens. I will always remember all our times together and know that someday I will see you again. Love Caryl

October 27, 2010

Larry, we're so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you must be going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us help you.

God Bless,

Todd and Jackie Nowicki

Elizabeth Mann

October 27, 2010

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.


Cindy, you will be missed more than you could have ever realized. May you rest in peace, and may your family find comfort, as they mourn the loss of someone so great.

hayden love

October 27, 2010

i love you grandma.

Delores & Dwight Clark

October 27, 2010

I will miss my dear friend, we have so many wonderful memories, of vacations, boating, pool days. We met when we were twelve at Skateland, bowled & played softball together, raised our family together, she was my dear friend and I will miss her deeply. My heart goes out to all of you, Cindy will live in our hearts forever. I love you and miss you already.

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