Cindy Cockerham
February 23, 2014
Cindy Lee Cockerham, 52, was born June 8, 1961, in Harlan, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Sherry (Berry) Hansen. She passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014, at UnityPoint Hospice Taylor House in Des Moines.
Cindy attended school at Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School in 1980. She attended DMACC for 2 years where she studied design. Cindy was a quality assurance supervisor at Marzetti’s Frozen Pasta where she worked for 23 years. Her family at Marzetti’s was very important to her. She was a member of Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona.
Cindy married Steve Cockerham March 16, 2002. Cindy and her husband Steve loved riding their motorcycles and going on trips. She was a loving and devoted mother. Helping at her children’s activities, baking, going out for dinner, volunteering her services to several projects that were dear to her heart. She loved visiting the Mississippi River and roaming through all the shops. The farm girl in Cindy never left her and she enjoyed going to the farmers market.
Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Steve; children, Kelsey (Brad) Burrows, Anthony (Courtney) Burrows, Stephanie (Terry) Sparks, Kristy (Jay) Cockerham, Kellsey Cockerham; sisters, Deb (Kevin) Harris, Betty Hansen, Darli Jo (Bob) Vrba; brother, Jim (Angie) Hansen; grandchildren,Wyatt, Samantha, Emilie, Jamisen, Abbi, Jaiden, Drake; her parents, Jerry and Sherry and other relatives and many dear friends.
Services will take place at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Avenue S. in Altoona, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be at the church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Heidi Geiger
03/01/2014
Tony- I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Cerny
02/28/2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Cindy. My thought and prayers go out to you. May there be peace within you. Dan
Glenda Eisbrenner
02/27/2014
My prayers are with you and your family today Steve. I am so glad that you will be surrounded by family and freinds. Cindy will be missed by all.
Sending hugs to everyone.
Doug and Shelly Sandquist
02/26/2014
Tony-
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She carried a big smile and was so friendly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard and RoseMary Adams
02/27/2014
Our hearts go out to all of you in the family. We are carrying you in our hearts during these days. Be at peace and trust in God.
vernon schiernbeck
02/26/2014
I am sorry for your loss
Jim and Donna McClain
02/26/2014
Sorry I won't be able to be at the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Terry & Cindy Bennigsdorf
02/26/2014
Steve,Kelsey& Tony, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy was a great person and a lot of fun to be around.
Belinda Rinehart
02/26/2014
Kelsey and Tony;
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by all.
Russ, Belinda,Jenny and Justin Rinehart
John and Danielle Baker
02/26/2014
Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mark and Tracy Cory
02/26/2014
Both Mark and I are very sorry for your loss. There are no words that can take your pain away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Carol (Beem) Dewey
02/26/2014
Steve, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandi Holland
02/26/2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Cindy was an amazing person, and I am so glad that I got to know her. My prayers are with your family.
Laurie
02/26/2014
Hey Dar...
thinking of you today and tomorrow. Sending my love and prayers to you and all your family.