Cynthia M. DeYoung

Cynthia M. DeYoung, 71, of St. Anne, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1953, in Kankakee the daughter of Perry and Elinor (Haake) DeYoung. She was a paraprofessional at St. Anne School for many years, she loved her students, they were everything to her. Even when she was unable to work, she still enjoyed her visits with them. She just adored her St. Anne School District. Cynthia was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and was very active within it. She also enjoyed taking part in the religious education program. Cynthia loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed going to market for 20+ years, making the most beautiful flower bouquets and soap to bring there. She also enjoyed her morning cup of coffee and spending time with her beloved pets, Onyx and Millie. Cynthia had the most genuine soul and a servant’s heart. She never met a stranger and would make friends wherever she went. She was an avid animal lover and liked to help in any way she could at the shelters. Most of all she loved spending time with her son, he was truly her greatest joy. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Austin and Elaina Tofte of Warrenville; brothers, Brian DeYoung of Bradley, David (Laura) DeYoung of St. Anne, and Doug (Cindi) DeYoung of Florida; nieces and nephews, Jason, Adam, and Grant DeYoung, Clayton and Hannah DeYoung, Gavin DeYoung, as well as Justin, Jason, and Jamie DeYoung; cherished cousin, Bonnie DeYoung; special friends, Kim Emerson, Sandy Blanchette, Pat Larusso, Linda West, Brenda and Fred Pitts; and grandpuppy, Rori. Preceding her in death are her parents; the father of her son, Rodney Tofte; cousin, Joe DeYoung; cat, Blossom and dog, Cuddles. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. A second visitation will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.