Cynthia Marie Macek

Macek, Cynthia Marie "Cindy" (nee Ciucki) Age 55, of Aurora, IL, passed away suddenly on August 14, 2013 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. Formerly of Highland, IN, she is survived by her husband, John Macek; two sons, Adam (Linsay) Macek of Naperville and Ryan Macek of Warrenville; mother, Antoinette Hus Ciucki of Highland, IN; four brothers, Dan (Sue) Ciucki of Hilliard, OH, Bill Ciucki of Dyer, IN, Richard (Liz) Ciucki of San Diego, CA, Nick Ciucki of San Diego, CA; sister-in-law, Barbara (Joel) Parker of Dyer, IN; and a host of relatives, nieces, nephews, and friends. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Edmund D. Ciucki; and two brothers, Edmund A. Ciucki, and Michael A. Ciucki. Cindy is a graduate of Bishop Noll Institute, Hammond, IN, class of 1975 and received a nursing degree from Indiana University Northwest in 1979. Cindy will always be remembered for her great smile and personality. She was a loving mother and a very special nurse who cared deeply for her patients. Her passion was caring for people. She was a very giving person who always had time for you. Cindy was a great sister who had to deal with the teasing and kibitzing from her five older brothers and one younger brother. Her love of animals was evident by her dog, Hemi, two cockatiels, an aquarium full of fish, and a turtle. She also loved to work in her flower garden. A private family Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 10:30am at Our Lady of Grace Church, Highland, IN. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to your local food bank.