Cynthia C. Guingrich

Cynthia C. Guingrich, 77, of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born March 18, 1948, in Decatur, the daughter of William O. and Dorothy J. (Loring) Neff. On October 30, 1971, she married Thomas J. Guingrich at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradley. After dedicating 25 years of service to Kmart, she entered retirement. She also was a home care aide for some time. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially playing cards — euchre being her favorite. Twice a week, you could find her at the Bourbonnais Police Station pavilion, laughing and enjoying friendly competition at card games organized by the auxiliary. Cynthia had a special place in her heart for her dogs. She enjoyed bowling outings, leisurely grocery shopping trips, and hopping on the back of her husband’s motorcycle for a ride together. In the kitchen, she expressed her love through cooking and baking, always happy to prepare something delicious for those she cared about. Spunky, outgoing, and full of life, Cynthia never met a stranger. She truly loved people and found happiness in making others smile. Above all else, she cherished her family, treasuring every moment spent together and holding them close to her heart. She is survived by her children, Alisa Neff of Bourbonnais, Brad Guingrich of Bourbonnias, Cory Guingrich of Bourbonnais, and Nicole Guingrich of Bradley; siblings, William “Billy” Neff and Bruce Neff; nieces and nephews, Gary (Debbie) Ratcliff, Michael (Michelle) Ratcliff, Chris (Cecile) Ratcliff, Tammy Neff, Chad and Corey Brannock; as we as many more nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. Cynthia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas; son, Brian Gungrich; sister, Carol Ratcliff, sisters-in-law, Jackie Neff and Linda Neff; and nephew, Jeff Ratcliff. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 4pm until the funeral service at 7pm at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.