Cindy L. Kleist

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Cindy L. Kleist, 40, of Rushford, Minn. Died on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Cindy was born on March 27, 1972, in Cresco, Iowa to Arthur Dale and Patricia (Patterson) Waugh. She was raised in the Houston and Mabel areas, and moved to Rushford in 1988, where she attended Rushford High School. She married Darrin Johnson. They were later divorced. She married Daniel Kleist on November 11, 2004. Cindy worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in area nursing homes. She enjoyed time with her children and granddaughter and also following her children's athletics and activities. Cindy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushford. She is survived by her husband, Daniel; step-father, Danny Hungerholt of Rushford; three children: Ellen, Bradly and Greg Johnson; a granddaughter, Rebecca Witt; two sisters: Karmen Baker of Caledonia, Minn. and Amy Steinfeldt of Lanesboro, Minn.; and by her loving pets. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Eline Kleist; and sister-in-law, Vicki Kleist.The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristin Rice officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Hokah, Minn. The family prefers memorials to the donor's choice. Leave a memory of Cindy, sign her online guestbook and view her tribute video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
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