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1952
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2018
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419 E Terra Cotta Ave #176
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Cindy Bloom Obituary
Born: June 12, 1952; in Chicago, IL
Died: October 22, 2018; in Chicago, IL
Cindy Bloom, 66, of Marengo, was born June 12, 1952 in Chicago to Theodore and Thelma (nee Gilwreath) Hightman. She passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 in Chicago.
Cindy was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter who deeply loved her family. She was of Cherokee descent and regularly provided classes in native studies and herbal medicine. She was an author, artist, activist, and devoted humanitarian. Her primary interests and life's work included wildlife rehabilitation and natural habitat preservation. Daily she left the world a better place. She walked a path of beauty; inspiring and touching the lives of many.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Peter F. Bloom; her children, Tracy (Tim) Strepek, Tiffany (Chad) Elswick, and Nick (Laura) Bloom; her grandchildren, Zoe and Lucas Strepek, Ravyn and Siena Elswick, and Travis Bloom; and her brothers, Phillip (Diane) Hightman and Harry (Carrie) Hightman.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her stepmother, Chris Hightman.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00pm, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Valley of the Kings Sanctuary & Retreat, www.votk.org.
Arrangements were entrusted to Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Crystal Lake. For information, please call 815-459-3411 or visit www.davenportfamily.com to leave an online condolence for the family.
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Stacy McArdle
July 1, 2020
I am so very sad to see this. I ran into Cindy in 2015/2016 maybe at Evolve in Crystal Lake. It was so great to see her. I always had so much respect for her, and I learned a lot from her in the small amount of time I got to spend with her. My condolences to her family and friends. She was very special.
Tony Nancy Kotlarz
November 5, 2018
So very sorry to hear of our neighbors passing. Please accept our thoughts and prayers. The Kotlarz Family
Herb's Door Service
October 29, 2018
Pete, we are so sorry to learn of Cindy's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Claire, Jim and Karen
Cynthia Samonte
October 25, 2018
I met Cindy at a Healing Touch for Animals training. I was staying in the area for the training. One day she brought a small bundle of enticingly fragrant yet soothing herbs to class for me. So well crafted, that bundle brought me comfort for quite some time. A couple of us from class had the great good fortune to gather at her place and were treated to an herb walk on the well tended land. I have thought of her often since. I am deeply saddened by her passing. Truly she left anything she crossed paths with better than she found it. Profound condolences to her bereaved family and all who loved her.
Carol Riha
October 25, 2018
Cindy was a great inspiration to me in many ways. Her wisdom and strength were remarkable. My heartfelt sympathy to all who loved and cherished her. The world is a better place because of the life Cindy led. Sincerely, Carol Riha
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