Survivors:
Husband - Ron of Fremont
Son and daughter-in-law - Matthew and Julie Rossow of Fremont
Daughter and son-in-law - Michelle and Justin Hoatson of Lincoln
Granddaughter - Kaitlynn Rossow of Fremont
Father - Floyd Wilcke of Battle Creek, IA.
Brothers - Bill Wilcke of St. Paul, MN.
Bob Wilcke of Battle Creek, IA.
Tom and wife Cindy Wilcke of Battle Creek, IA.
Nieces - Nicki, Lydia, Bethany, Chancey, Cassidy, Cheyenne
Nephews - Bryan, Chaps, Cash
Mother-in-law - Amanda Rossow of Battle Creek, IA.
Sisters-in-law - Pam and husband John Myers of Maryville, MO.
Fran and husband Dan Oeffner of Paullina, IA.
Cindy was preceded in death by her mother Helen Wilcke and Father-in-law Edgar Rossow.
The funeral will be 10:00am Saturday April 11 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Rev. Timothy Gierke will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Friday 3:00pm to 8:00pm with family receiving friends from 5pm to 7pm at Ludvigsen Mortuary. Visitation will continue 1 hour before service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(40)
Roxie Meier
Odebolt, IA Monday, April 20, 2009 Dear Ron and family, Our sincere sympathy is sent to you as you grieve the loss of your beloved, Cindy. The expressions of love and hope expressed in the condolences I've just read have given me a glimpse of the beautiful and courageous person Cindy was here on earth. May God's promises comfort you in the days ahead knowing she is safe in the arms of her heavenly father. Ron and Roxie Meier Helen Rogge FamilyMelvin & LaVaughn Shipman
Curtis, NE Wednesday, April 15, 2009 We are saddened for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.DOUG AND KRISTEN BLAYNEY
Gretna, Thursday, April 9, 2009 MAMA ROSSOW WAS AN INCREDIBLE LADY AND TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES.... WE ARE GOING TO MISS HER, BUT THE MEMORIES WE SHARE ARE INCREDIBLE AND WILL BE TREASURED!!! LOVE YOU ALL, U ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!!Nate and Kari Atkins
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Cindy. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.Niece Jochims
St. Petersburg, Fl Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Our family is so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. The Family of Pearl JochimsPhil and Jenny Marburger
Gowrie, IA Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We loved Cindy and especially loved to see her big smile. She always had a smile and a kind word for us. We hope to come celebrate her life with you on Saturday. Prayers and hugs, The MarburgersLaurie Deyoe
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless you all.Mike DiGiacomo
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 We are terribly sorry about the loss of Cindy. In the few times that I met her, I never saw her without that fabulous smile. We'll be thinking of you all... Mike DiGiacomo & Erin Nacke.Jillian Nelson Puri
, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Ron, Matt, and Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about your loss; I have such great memories of Cindy and her fun-loving attitude. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.Lisa Licht
Hooper, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 There aren't enough nice things to say about Cindy. We are all created in God's likeness, but she was living proof of this! We will continue to pray for peace and comfort for you. Heaven is rejoicing that Cindy came home (and the pitcher are labeled... especially the red kool-aid!) We love you all! Lisa John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son, has eternal life...Misty Liakos
Columbus, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 I will always remember Cindy for her beautiful smile and her warm, welcoming heart. She was truly kind and generous. I know she touched hundreds of children's lives by being their teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May you remember her always with a smile and for all of the good she did in her short time here.Ed & Julie Patchen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 May you feel God's loving arms hold you in this time of sorrow. We will always remember her loving smile and kind words of encouragement that she had given us over the years. Peace be with you and know that she is with our Heavenly Father. God's Blessings, Ed & Julie Patchen, Elise and Eddie IVKristin Knott
Omaha, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 We have been praying for your mom and all of you for so long and will continue to do so during these difficult days. Cindy was such a special and amazing lady with so many gifts and a wonderful laugh. What memories I have of her as I was growing up! We know as believers, you will find comfort in knowing she is with her Father in Heaven. Love, The Knott'sPat and Elaine Gregory
Blair, NE Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Ron and family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Cindy. She was always so much fun to be around. You will be in our prayers during this difficult time.Cory, Karen and Hannah Hentgen
Fort Wayne, IN Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Cindy took me (Karen) in as family while I attended Midland. The Rossow family was like my family away from home. I will always remember her smile and warm, caring heart.Karen Hahn
Ferndale, WA Thursday, April 9, 2009 Ron, Matt, Julie, Kaitlynn, Michelle and Justin, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy was a beautiful person. So loving and so giving. I am so thankful that we saw you last summer. My heart aches with you at her passing. As Ron said in his e-mail, we celebrate Easter Joy with Cindy in heaven with our Lord and Savior. No more pain or suffering. Our memories become so strong and so special. May God surround you all with His peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much Love, KarenPam Anderson
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 What a wonderful woman Cindy was! As a teacher she left a lasting impression on so many children. As a wife and mother she always demonstrated care and concern for those she loved. She was always more concerned about others than she was about herself. May many happy memories bring you comfort during these days and in the future! We are thankful to have known her and are thankful that she is now at rest.Molly and Jon Warren
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 Ron and Family We are so very sorry for your loss. Cindy was a great person and friend to everyone she knew. We will miss her bright smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The WarrensJerelyn Savage
Lincoln, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss.Jeremy Stanislav
Lincoln, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 I'm very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Joe & Sherri Harnisch
Elkhorn, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 Michelle and Matt - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy was great, always happy, cheerful and smiling. It was infectious! It was hard not to feel happier or better about your day after having been with her, if even for just a small talk. There's so many great memories growing up with you guys. God's blessings on you and your family as you grieve and celebrate her life.Shawn and Missy, Morgan, Hunter & Payton Hoatson
Sutherland, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 Michelle and Justin, we just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss. We only got to meet your mom once Michelle and she left a great impression on our family. She really brightened the room with her grace and beautiful smile. May God bless you and your family and this time. We love you. The Hoatson family.Diane Hoatson
Reno, NV Thursday, April 9, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Gwyn Borcherding
Carmel, IN Thursday, April 9, 2009 I count it a special blessing from the Lord to have had Cindy in my life. She and Ron welcomed me into a new church family when I was a freshman at Midland and offered their hospitality of spirit to me throughout the four years I was there. She also did a little "finishing" work on Mark such that when she and Ron were done with him, he was wonderful marriage material! Her faith, love and joy have been models of Christian discipleship for me for many many years and I have known much joy as her friend. 2 Timothy 2:11 says, "This is a true saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him." We watch with faith for Jesus' promised return and the fulfillment of his promise with Ron, Matt, Julie & Kaitlynn, Michelle and Justin and the rest of her family and friends.Suzanne and Mark Baker
Omaha, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.Bethany and JA Harnisch
Omaha, Ne Thursday, April 9, 2009 We are so sorry for your loss. Cindy was such a sweet, kind person with a great heart. We will cherish the memories we have of her while growing up with Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Lyle and Lonna
, Thursday, April 9, 2009 Dear Family, Our hearts go out to you with tears and yet a sense of peace...the marvelous peace of God. Knowing that all God's promises are complete for Cindy, who loved Jesus very much. We remember how courageous Cindy was with her illness and how she coped. We will also remember her kindness, her easy and genuine smile and her generous gift of hospitality. Pay close attention to God's grace in the days and months ahead...you will be blessed with grace moments in the cards, flowers, gifts of food, hugs...any time someone reaches out to you. Those are the sure signs that God is with you, taking care of you and loving you through your grief. We will be praying for all of you. Hold tight to the Easter story. Our love....Lyle and LonnaLarry & Barb Hoatson
Sutherland, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 We were blessed in meeting Ron and Cindy when Michelle married our son, Justin. We have been truly blessed in knowing Ron & Cindy, and seeing what a great couple they are, and what great parents and grandparents they are. You can see family means everything to them. Although we did not get the opportunity to know Cindy better, you knew she was devoted to her Lord and Savior and that she has led a faith-filled and quality life in her 58 years. We will all miss her gracious smile and bubbly personality. We feel blessed that we were able to know her this short time. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. May your loving memories help sustain you in the difficult days ahead. Our love and prayers are with you all.Deb Iwanski
Lincoln, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 Michelle & Justin & family, My sincere condolences. I am thinking of you both in your time of sorrow. -DebBrian, Leah, Haley, Braden, and Brody Fleischman
Overton, NE Thursday, April 9, 2009 May God be with you as you grieve and journey. We are thinking of you often and praying for you always.Dave @ Ellen Stageman
Council Bluffs, IA Thursday, April 9, 2009 I'm very very sorry Bud...I'll be up for the Visitation. God Bless!!Greg Carlson
Fremont, Ne Thursday, April 9, 2009 Our deepest Sympathy on the loss of Mrs Rossow , she was our daughter Kelsey's First teacher, in Kindegarten at Northside school. She was always willing to talk to us, always had that smile , and even long after Kelsey was gone from Northside , when we would see her , she would always ask how she was doing . She had a lasting impression on Kelsey as im sure she did on many former students . When we told Kelsey today about her , she shed many tears , that is how much students cared about her. Our thoughts are with Mr Rossow and her family ..Bob Wilcke
Battle Creek, IA Friday, April 10, 2009 To all of you who have written: Thank you for being part of Cindy's life. She treasured each of you, and the love, prayers, and support you gave her. You said very kind words about Cindy, and I have to say she was the same person as a sister as she was a friend. She reminds me so much of our mother: Amazing strength, incredible courage, unshakeable faith, unending love, and an open heart and home. I'm sorry, if you wanted some dirt on Cindy, you are not getting it here. We all know Cindy would never allow any dirt! : ) I remember Mom anticipating the family coming for the weekend and saying "I have to get the house Cindy-clean!". Cindy was the same for her guests...She was honored to have you present, and wanted to always have the house spotless and at least two kinds of bars made ahead of time! She wanted to be able to focus on you when you were there, so she was busy cooking, labeling the red koolaid, and cleaning before you came! Cindy was a very stabilizing part of the family, and will be sadly missed. But she also was part of that strong family faith, so we celebrate with her the resurrection of life!! When it was necessary, Cindy was able to be firm, but she could do it with so much love. Lord knows I disappointed her enough, but she always remained beside me and managed to love the sinner while hating the sin, and was able to forgive that sin. I know that Cindy was an inspiration to many (certainly me included), and will leave her mark on people for many generations. She loved teaching in a way that only teachers understand...Even though much of her teaching career was half-time, her accomplishments should be a model for even those that teach in doctorate programs. There are many, many people out in the world who are better individuals because of her example and love. I thank all of you for loving Cindy and being a part of her life. I know you felt blessed by knowing her, but she greatly benefited from knowing you. I only wish you could have had the opportunity to know her as I did and for as long as I did. Even in our grief and sadness, we can see that God is blessing and honoring us with having known Cindy JanePam Haltom Draayer
Rochester, MN Friday, April 10, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness and loss. Cindy was such a positive and joyful person. Her smile was contagious to those around her and she will be greatly missed. May you be comforted by the loving arms of our faithful Lord and the assurance that Cindy is celebrating Easter with her Saviour.Betty (Hummelgard) Keeney
Fort Collins, CO Friday, April 10, 2009 Ron, I thought about you and Cindy this week and wondered how you both were, and then Paul called today to give me the news - on Good Friday. But as this is a day of sorrow, we look forward to the resurrection on Easter Sunday with full knowledge Cindy is with her Lord and Savior. I'm sure I never adequately thanked you both for being so kind to my Paul when he was at Midland and later. Not only did Cindy get that beautiful smile from Helen but the love she shared with others. God be with you all and give you His strength as you mourn your loss.Nick Janssen
Hooper, NE Friday, April 10, 2009 Our sympathy and prayers are with your family. May God grant you strength during this difficult time.Sean, Rachel, and Aidan Betz
Omaha, NE Friday, April 10, 2009 We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Cindy always treated you like one of her own kids. She was a very kind and sweet lady. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Vicky Phillips (Daughter of Bill Christiansen)
Moville, IA Saturday, April 11, 2009 We are very sorry to here of your loss. We are sorry that we will not be able to attend the funeral because of prior engagements. Our prayers are with you today and in the future for all good things to come. Remember that she will be a guardian angel for all of you in the future. She is with our father in heaven and is at peace.Lynne & Garry McIntosh
Fremont, NE Sunday, April 12, 2009 Although we didn't know Cindy well, the times we spoke she made you feel like a friend. In knowing Michelle and Matt I believe her legacy of kindness, friendliness and the great smile will continue on. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and hold you in the palm of his hand.Lynne & Garry McIntosh
Fremont, NE Sunday, April 12, 2009 Although we didn't know Cindy well, the times we spoke she made you feel like a friend. In knowing Michelle and Matt I believe her legacy of kindness, friendliness and the great smile will continue on. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and hold you in the palm of his hand.