Cynthia L. Guiles

Cynthia L. Guiles obituary, Gladwin, MI

Cynthia L. Guiles

Cynthia Guiles Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 6, 2025.
Cynthia Lou Guiles (Steffen) was born on September 21, 1968. She was the fourth child of six, born to Rodney & Charlene Guiles of Ravenna, Michigan. She passed into Glory on November 2, 2025, after struggling with severe health problems for years. She loved her family and country music.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rodney and many other family members who she could not wait to see again. She is survived by her mother Charlene Guiles, her sisters; Angela Brisbin, Debbra Schilb, and Julie Williams, her brothers; Rodney Guiles Jr., and Keith Guiles. As well as her husband Robert Balint. She was also the birth mother to three, Rebecca Nanasi, James Guiles, and Zachary Guiles. She was loved by us all and will be missed.
Per Cynthia's request cremation has taken place no services are planned, final resting place will be in Sparta, Michigan.
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