In loving memory of

Cynthia "Cindi" Joy Sonnek
January 2, 1958 - December 27, 2017

Age 59 of Linwood. Loving, Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister.

Heaven gained an angel on December 27, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert & Ruth Barott; brother, Steven Barott; Brother-in-law, Chris Sonnek. Survived by husband of 40 years, Michael; children, Melissa (Shawn) Grossman, Matthew (Megan), Scott (Lisa); grandchildren, Austin, Sam, Miranda, Michael, Harper; siblings, Mary (Joel), Elizabeth (Terry), Steve, Therese, Joe (Roxanne), Tom (Chrissy), Harry Jr., John (Melissa), Pam (Dave), Jodi, Juli; father & mother in-law, Harold & Renee Sonnek; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

Cindi grew up in North St. Paul & moved to Linwood in 1982 with her husband Mike. She drove school bus in Forest Lake for 20 years and loved fishing, cooking, & the northwoods. Most importantly Cindi loved her kids & grandkids.

Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday, January 3rd at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, January 4th , with visitation one hour prior at The Church of Saint Peter, 2600 N. Margaret Street, North Saint Paul. In lieu of flowers, the family will donate memorials to the U of M for interstitial lung disease research.

Tributes

Steve Halstenson wrote on Jan 4, 2018:

"So sorry to hear. I knew the girls from when they would stop in Neumann's with their folks,Gill and Ruth. Pam,Jodi ,Julie , My thoughts are with you. Cindi was a great gal. Steve Halstenson (Neumann's)"

Susan Ackerman wrote on Jan 4, 2018:

"I only met Cindi a few times but she was dear friends with my sister, Carol Westemeier. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know her and Carol are reminiscing in heaven! Peace and love to the family."

Norma Gayley wrote on Jan 2, 2018:

"Cindi will remain in my memories forever. "

Rochelle wrote on Jan 2, 2018:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sonnek Family at this time. We pray that God wraps his love around you during this ever difficult time. With Love and Peace, Rob and Rochelle Busch"

Renee Marie Sonnek wrote on Dec 28, 2017:

".To our beautiful daughter-in-law, Cindi. As we try to allow our broken hearts to heal, we experience wave after wave of love for you and remembrances of our happy times together. We will always ask, why? Why did it all end too soon? You gave so much to so many. Your Eternal Reward will be that much greater. Oh, Cindi. We loved you so much and always will. Go with God, Be at peace. Until next time. Mom and Dad Sonnek."

Becky Magnuson wrote on Dec 28, 2017:

"Teachers and students at LInwood Elementary will miss her kind heart and ready smile. Sharing in your loss. "

Samantha Fayth wrote on Dec 27, 2017:

"Growing up in Linwood you knew who your bus driver was going to be, Cindi. Always smiling, carefree and playing K102! heck not only was she a great bus driver, she was so nice and even let us local kids stop by for a chat time to time! Plus a bonus for her being my bus driver, if I was not outside yet she would go down the dead end and circle back just to make sure I wasn't going to be running out the door all a mess haha! She was such a great person and it saddens me deeply to see this on Facebook. My heart and prayers go out to her family during this unimaginable time. Cindi, thank you for being such an amazing person! "