In loving memory of

Cynthia A. Hertsel
August 20, 1922 - July 12, 2016

Cynthia A. Hertsel, 93, of Columbia City, Ind. passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her home at Millers at Oak Point Assisted Living Facility, Columbia City. Born August 20, 1922 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of George O. and Louella (Stallsmith) Alexander.

She resided in Washington Township during the early years of her life and the last years of her life have been in Columbia City. She graduated from Washington Center High School with the Class of 1940. On September 16, 1940 she married Donald L. Hertsel. She worked 12 years as manager of the Columbia Township School Cafeteria and then two years as a school secretary. She retired in 1987 after 14 years as an administrative secretary to the Whitley County Memorial Hospital. Cynthia was a member of the Columbia City United Methodist Church, United Methodist Womens Society and the Town Country Home Demonstration Club. She had also been active in the United Methodist Senior Program and in the Susanna Circle of Church Women.

Survivors include her children, Gloria (Steve) More, of Columbia City and George (Paula Dean) Hertsel, of Auburn; five grandchildren, Kirk (Barbra) Hertsel, Kent (Andrea) Hertsel, Tricia Hertsel, Jeff (Christy) Chapman and Jen (Mark) Bergdall; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Hertsel; sisters, Georgia Weir and Evelyn Brower; and brothers, Clare, Harry, Carl, Alton, Fred and George Ray Alexander.

Visitation is Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 3-7 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor David Arnold of Columbia City United Methodist Church officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband following the service at Nolt Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Hertsels memory to the American Heart Assoc., Heartland Hospice or the donors choice. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.

Tributes

Dennis & Carole Cripe wrote on Jul 15, 2016:

"Gloria & George & families, You have our deepest condolences. We will miss Aunt Cynthia. I have many happy memories of her. Her smile & hugs were the best. Always kind. Hugs to each of you today & much love."

Dennis & Carole Cripe wrote on Jul 15, 2016:

"Gloria & George & families, You have our deepest condolences. We will miss Aunt Cynthia. I have many happy memories of her. Her smile & hugs were the best. Always kind. Hugs to each of you today & much love."

Lyndal Gaiser wrote on Jul 15, 2016:

"Gloria your Mom was loved by so many. Always a smile and pleasant greeting. She will be greatly missed."

Michael and Jo Ellen Rush wrote on Jul 15, 2016:

"To the family of Cynthia Hertsel. We are out of Indiana and regret that we cannot stand with you at your time of loss. The community has lost a special lady, and we share in the vacancy her passing will bring. She was an irreplaceable jewel. May her memory be a blessing to you and to all of us."

Dennis & Carole Cripe wrote on Jul 15, 2016:

"Gloria & George & families, you have our deepest condolences. Aunt Cynthia was very special to us. I have happy memories & will always think of her beautiful smile & kind heart. Much love to each of you."

Becky Meyer Beery wrote on Jul 14, 2016:

"Dear Gloria, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom ~ what a beautiful lady, I remember her and her warm smile. Back in the day you could receive hugs and always special when she handed them out. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care Gloria I know it must be nice knowing your Mom and Dad are reunited in Heaven and together again but for you there is an empty place in your heart. Thinking of you today and tomorrow."

Bill & Pat Rubrake Heinbaugh wrote on Jul 14, 2016:

"It is so hard to offer words of sympathy, prayers and love to those whose Mom has passed, but that is all we can do....and so we do, give sympathy, prayers and love to you."

Liz Alexander Hazlett wrote on Jul 14, 2016:

"Aunt Cynthia, you will be missed in so many ways. Just a couple, your faith, your wonderful smile, a warm welcome with a hug, when walking into your home, and the love we all felt when with you. Heaven has truly received an angel. Prayers for all your family."

Steve and Suzanne Deubner wrote on Jul 14, 2016:

"Gloria and family,Our very deepest sympathy on your mom's passing. We so enjoyed knowing your parents as our neighbors. Your mom always had a smile and kind words to say to everyone....such a special lady as you well know. Praying that God give you peace and comfort in your loss."

Grant & Kathy Trier wrote on Jul 14, 2016:

"Gloria and family -- our prayers are with you. It is difficult to lose a parent but you know she is at peace now."

Jackie Liston wrote on Jul 13, 2016:

"My thoughts & prayers are with the entire family."

JANET HURD wrote on Jul 13, 2016:

"GLORIA AND FAMILYWHEN HEAVEN BECOMES OUR FINAL HOME NO TEARS SHALL CLOUD OUR VIEW-THIS EARTHLY TENT AND ALL ITS TRIALS SHALL BE TRANSFORMED ANEW. THE BLESSED HOPE WE'VE HELD BY FAITH SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY SIGHT-AND WITH THE LORD, FOREVERMORE WE'LL DWELL IN GLORIOUS LIGHT.YOUR MOM WAS A VERY GRACIOUS LADY. SENDING PRAYERSJANET AND ROSE HURD"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Jul 13, 2016:

" A SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent on July 13, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We have great memories of Aunt Cynthia. Dale & Sally Stuby, Earl & Melissa Souva, Wally & Tegan Hekter. "

Linda Plattner wrote on Jul 13, 2016:

"You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers."

Hazel leininger wrote on Jul 13, 2016:

"Cynthia and I were friends since our high school days. We have kept in contact with each other even though health problems caused longer gaps in our communications. I adored both George and Gloria as our kids grew up together. Sadly missed but never forgotten. My sympathy to all of you..Hazel Leininger"

George and Katharine Alexander wrote on Jul 13, 2016:

"Aunt Cynthia was a wonderful lady, we will miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family."

Randy Grimes, Brett Gerber and the Staff of DeM.. wrote on Jul 12, 2016:

"May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will be here to walk beside you in your journey of grief.Randy Grimes, Brett Gerber and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home"