CYNTHIA K. KURPIS, age 65, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Gary on January 7, 1951. Cynthia was a graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1969 and worked at Indiana University Northwest for almost 40 years. Cynthia was an excellent stained glass artist, but above all she was an awesome mom. She will be remembered for devoting her life to her son, Daniel, and spending time driving to all the little league, basketball, hockey, 5:00 am swimming, and even that one year of soccer practices, was something that she loved. She never missed even one single game!

Cynthia is survived by her son, Daniel Kurpis of Hobart; brother, Jerry (Debbie) Gaedtke of Indianapolis; sister, Denise (Skip) White of Valparaiso; special nephew, Matthew; and special friend, Nancy Wayne of Valparaiso; and nephews.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jennifer Lindsey Kurpis; and parents, Theodore and Muriel Gaedtke.

A Funeral Service for Cynthia will take place Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road Hobart, IN 46342 at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 3:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. Please call (219) 942-2109 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.