Cynthia S. Midland
TAYLORVILLE - Cynthia S. Midland, 62 of Taylorville, formerly of Granite City passed from this life on Monday, July 11, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Cindy was born on February 13, 1949 in Granite City to Alvin & LaVerne (Eads) Willaredt. Cindy dedicated her life to teaching. She taught in the Edinburg, IL School District, South Fork Kincaid District and the Taylorville School District where she was a reading specialist from 1989 to 2007. She was a former member of St. John United Church of Christ in Granite City and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville. She is survived by and will be missed by her husband, Terry, whom she married on June 9, 1973; daughter, Melissa Midland of Taylorville; sister, Susan Suhayda of Glenwood, IL; her mom and dad both of Edwardsville and several cousins and extended family members and friends. Friends may call on Monday, July 18, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 2901 Nameoki Road in Granite City with Rev. Karla Frost officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Memorials are suggested to Taylorville Schools, Cindy Midland Memorial, Administrative Office, 512 West Spresser, Taylorville, IL 62568.