Cindy Warren

The Runge Mortuary is assisting Cindy’s family and per her wishes, she will be cremated with no public services.

Cindy was born on July 24, 1952 in Geneseo, IL to Keith Warren and Nellie JoAnn (Clausen) Warren. Her parents and brother, Scott Warren, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her sister, Wendy Hovey and her partner, Karen Olsen; niece, Jennifer Spencer; nephew, Christopher Hovey; and great-nephews, Darian Spencer, Dalton Spencer and Lukas Tunis.

Cindy attended art classes at Blackhawk East Campus in Galva, IL and was a high-end appliance saleswoman for many years at Endorf’s Appliances and later, Flicks at the same location in Bettendorf, IA. She never met a stranger and brought light and a smile to the faces of her customers and many vendors.

Cindy was an avid fan of Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond and the Chicago Bulls. She shared a love of all three with the rest of her close family. She was also a cat and dog lover and was often referred to as “Dr. Dolittle” by her immediate family because of affection for pets.

She was also a gifted creative, producing several painted ceramic plates and Christmas ornaments with her kiln in her younger years. She also enjoyed working on art projects with her niece and nephew. Prior to her passing, she created a large custom greeting card on a poster board for the grandchild of a nursing home resident where she resided. She brought joy to the residents and nurses of Bettendorf Health Care Center and brightened the lives of her close family and cousins.

Cindy will be remembered as someone who loved and accepted everyone who entered her life.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or St. Jude. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.