Cynthia Rodriguez-Carter

CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ- CARTER, 66 LOVES Park - Cynthia Rodriguez-Carter, 66, of Loves Park passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at SwedishAmerican Hospital, after surviving a courageous battle with cancer and suffering with a respiratory ailment. Born Nov. 6, 1945, in Kentucky, to Al and Donna Hans. She was raised in Minneapolis. She married Donnie Carter on Dec. 31, 1992, and spent many wonderful years together. Cynthia enjoyed camping and fishing. She loved her husband, her family and her many dogs immensely. Cynthia always treated and greeted people with respect, especially her doctors and nurses. Throughout her long illness, she had the loving support of her family. Survived by husband, Donnie; children, Shawn (Stephanie) Rodriguez, Crystal (Jason) Schuring, Heather Minks, Steve (Tracy) Carter, Brian Carter and Rebecca (Dom) Barcellona; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents; special niece, Michelle Carter; and mother-in-law, Janice Smith. A very special thanks to Tiny Rodriguez (ex-daughter-in-law) for her years of dedication, loving care and friendship to Cynthia and her family. A special thanks also to all of the doctors and nurses who cared for her. Service at 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, with visitation from 4 p.m. to time of service. Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family. Online condolences at sunsetfhmemgardens.com.