Obituary of Cindy Nearmyer

Cindy Nearmyer, 66, of Monroe, passed away at home on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The daughter of John and Beverly (Aalbers) Nearmyer, Cynthia Sue Nearmyer was born on May 17, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1976. She then went on to AIB in Des Moines and graduated in the fall of 1977. On June 10, 1977, she married Charles Burns in Monroe. To this union two children were adopted, Caleb and Kristina. Charles and Cindy later divorced. Since she was ten years old, Cindy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monroe. She was an administrative assistant for many years and worked part time in the food industry.

Those left to honor her memory include her mother Beverly Nearmyer; her children Caleb Burns and Kristina (James) Oesch; siblings Lana (Jeff) Lewis and Steve (Jenny) Nearmyer; nieces Nola (Cody) Morris, Kaylee (Eric) Siebrecht, Kelsey (Brian) Adams; nephew Dereck (Jenny) Lewis; great nieces Marlo, Gwen and Ruby Lewis, Eden and Sayla Siebrecht and Regan Adams and great nephews Jace Siebrecht, Garrett Adams and Hap Morris.

Per Cindy’s request, there will be a private family graveside service at Silent City Cemetery in Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you make a donation in Cindy’s name to First Baptist Church in Monroe or to Monroe Fire and Rescue. These can be left at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton.