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CYNTHIA GROTHOUSE Obituary

CYNTHIA ANN GROTHOUSE, 62, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, 7:40 a.m., at Parkview Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Rudolph Grot house and the late Judith (Reddington) Grothouse. Cindy loved the outdoors, her dogs and enjoyed landscaping her yard. She loved reminiscing with her family and friends. Her heart was as big as the world and she would do anything for anyone, never putting herself first. Cindy's handmade cards were always a treasure to receive. She had a strong Catholic faith and was a very spiritual person. Everyone that met her was a better person. She was a 1977 graduate of Delphos St. John's High School, in Delphos, Ohio, and a graduate of University of St. Frances, obtaining her Master's degree in Special Education. She had taught at Elida Schools for many years. Cindy was part owner of Grothouse Plumbing and Heating. She is survived by Patsy Denny; brothers, Charles (Cindy) Grothouse and James (Cathie) Grothouse, both of Delphos, Ohio; and sisters, Laura (Jay) Ulm and Cheryl (Don) Ditto, both of Delphos, Ohio, and Lynn (Joel) Brentlinger of Nashville, Tenn. A mass of Christian resurrection is 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2021, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46815), with calling one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donor's local animal shelter or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. To leave online condolences, visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 30, 2021.

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Brenda Denny

January 20, 2025

Cindy was such a great positive person to me and my children while they was growing up. As a mom it was so amazing to see someone like Cindy love your children as if they were her own. She will always live in the hearts of many and be missed by all that knew her.

Jim Kilpatrick

March 30, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Bruce Marshall

March 30, 2021

Our sympathy to Rudy and the family. Bruce taught with Cindy at Elida Middle School. She always put her students' needs before hers. The Grothouse family has also done many plumbing projects for us over the years.
Bruce & Jolene Marshall
Elida, Ohio

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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, IN

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1:30 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, IN

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4017 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815

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