Cyndi L. Morales

Cyndi (Etmund) Morales, age 65, of Lincoln, NE passed away on June 15th, 2025. She was born on July 7th, 1959, to Velda Maxine (Eden) Etmund and Dale Etmund in Lincoln, NE. Growing up with her siblings Michelle and Michael.

She spent a lifetime at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, for 42 remarkable years, Saint Elizabeth Hospital was more than just a workplace for her; it was a significant part of her life. Even after a brief layoff, she returned to continue her service, a testament to her dedication and the strong bond she shared with her work.

Making sure there was time for her love of cross stitch, making blankets for all of her grandchildren and many other children.

Cyndi is survived by her children Angy (John) McCarter, Andrea (Jarrod) Masters, Carmen (Jose)Acosta and Michael (Kali Kage-Hartshorn); grandchildren Jocelynn, Jenna, Jessenia, Jackson, Serenity, Sophia, Michael Jr., Elijah, Eliana, Athena, Ethan; siblings, Michelle Etmund and Michael (Beth) Etmund; nieces and nephews, Justin and his partner Chantelle and their children Xavior, Jaelynn and Aurora; Melissa and her son Bostyn and Pet dog Reggie.

She was preceded in death by her mother Velda (Eden) Etmund - passed in 2005 - Lincoln, NE; grandparents, Henry and Esther (Allerheiligen) Eden and grandson – Austin.

A memorial service will be held Monday, July 7th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St., Lincoln, NE 68512. Memorials are in the care of the family for future designation.

Thank you to the caregivers and staff at CHI Home Hospice and The Grace Space.

To celebrate Mom we encourage you to wear bright colors, something with a flamingo (her favorite!), or her beloved color purple.

"Death (If I should Go)"

"if I should go before the rest of you

Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone

Nor When I'm gone speak in a Sunday Voice

But Be the usual Selves that I have known

Weep if you must

Parting is Hell

But Life goes on,

So Sing as well."

by Joyce Grenfell