Cindy Dee Gilles
April 24, 1954 - December 18, 2016
Obituary
MADISON—Cindy Dee (Topel) Gilles, age 62, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. She was born on April 24, 1954, in Watertown, the daughter of Milton and Elizabeth (George) Topel.
Cindy graduated from Lake Mills High School the class of 1972. She married Roger F. Gilles on April 9, 1983. She was employed with the State of Wisconsin just shy of 40 years and worked in various departments most recently with the Dept. of Employee Trust Funds. Cindy took a medical retirement in May of 2013. She loved spending time with family especially her grand-children. Cindy always had love for everyone and willing to lend a helping hand. Her hobbies included scrapbooking, ceramics, and any type of crafts. Cindy had a special love for animals especially her dogs. She was a diehard Brewer and Packer fan. She was a member of the Middleton Community Church. Cindy is survived by her husband, Roger; children, Zachary Gilles (Erin West) and Brady Gilles; grandchildren, Lilly, Kailey, and Evan Gilles; siblings, Pat (Tara) Henner, Dave Henner, Tom (Karen) Henner, Triss Lemire and Rany (Danny) Logan; brother-in-law, Dean Bentheimer; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Beth Bentheimer; and grandmother, Florence Stein. Funeral services will be held at the MIDDLETON COMMUNITY CHURCH, 645 Schewe Rd., Middleton, at 11:00 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 21, 2016, with Rev. James Iliff presiding. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Carbone Cancer Center or to the Dane County Humane Society.
Madison-online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Wed Dec 21, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Middleton Community Church • 645 Schewe Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
Service
Wed Dec 21, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Middleton Community Church • 645 Schewe Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Zachary Gilles
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She was such a wonderful person. So full of love and compassion. I am so incredibly lucky to have her as my mother. I owe all that I have and that which I am to her and my father. I will truly miss her with all my heart.
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Kathryn Tyson
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The last time that I saw Cindy was about six months ago. She was sitting in a restaurant in Verona with Roger and a friend of theirs. She saw me come in with friends, and waved. We talked. She was so full of energy and warmth, asking aout our sons, and telling us about theirs. This is the Cindy that I will remember. I didn't know that this illness was coming.... Kitty Tyson
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Rany Logan
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Rany Logan
I love you my sister and thank you for wanting me with you through your final battle, and what a battle it was, God grace on you and us, your family and brothers and sisters.
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Cindy Vogt Peterson
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What I remember most about Cindy was her kind and warm heart and beautiful smile and her love for family. Rest In Peace sweet lady, love you! ❤️ My thoughts and prayers are with Roger, Zach, Brady and family. God bless you all!
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Lavonne Summers
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Rest In Peace my dear friend. You were an inspiration to all you met. I will miss you dearly. Your beautiful smile, your words of encouragement will be with us forever. Thank you for being my friend.
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Tami Noyce
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Sending my deepest sympathies to you Roger, Zach and Brady along with the babies and your families! Cindy was a great loving person and there is no one else like her! Carry on her beliefs and traditions and she'll be with you firever! Watch the signs to she'll be with you every day! Love to you all and xoxo
Thanks for sharing herwith me♡ Tami