In loving memory of

Cynthia May "Cindy" Benhart
October 29, 1959 - October 10, 2021

Cynthia M. "Cindy" Benhart, 61, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 15, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Cynthia May Stutt was born on October 29, 1959 in Monticello, Iowa, to Leonard Wilbur and Joyce Ellen (Barnes) Stutt. She was a 1978 graduate of Maquoketa High School. She married Larry A. Benhart on February 3, 1979 in Maquoketa, Iowa. A daughter, Heather, was born to this union.
"Cindy" and Larry were often always together and inseparable.

"Cindy" had various jobs through the years most notably for WADY Industries in Maquoketa as a saw operator for over 12 years, and for the past 20 years until present at Gasser's True Value in Maquoketa in customer service where she was known as an expert at making paint.

"Cindy" was a member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. She loved cooking and baking for all, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family. Most of all, she loved getting to watch her grandchildren participate in school activities.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband of 42 years, Larry Benhart of Maquoketa, IA; a daughter, Heather (Doug) Said of Maquoketa, IA; 4 grandchildren, MacKenzie, Dylan, Beau and Dalton; her father, Leonard Stutt of Maquoketa, IA; a sister, Deb (Bob) Nichols of Bellevue, NE; sisters-in-law, Brenda (Skeeter) Grage of Maquoketa, IA, and Deb Benhart-Putz of Cedar Rapids, IA; brothers-in-law, Brian Benhart of Bettendorf, IA, and Dwain Trenkamp of Peosta, IA; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Joyce Stutt in May of 2020, a great-nephew Anthony Nichols, father-in-law and mother-in-law Melvin "Red" and Betty Benhart, sister-in-law Linda Trenkamp, and a brother-in-law Allen Benhart.

In lieu of ther expressions of sympathy, a Cynthia M. "Cindy" Benhart memorial fund has been established.

"The family would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Hospice of Jackson County."

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Elizabeth Lind wrote on Oct 12, 2021:

"Larry I?m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family ?????"

Coney Francis wrote on Oct 12, 2021:

"My Sympathy to Larry and Family. "

Lorna Dewell wrote on Oct 12, 2021:

"My Deepest Sympathies to Larry and Family "

Sue & Mike Van Buer wrote on Oct 12, 2021:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time."

Judy Dague wrote on Oct 12, 2021:

"Heartfelt sympathies for Cindy's families, she was a great person, always enjoyed our visits . RIP my friend ?"

Mavis J. Kaczinski wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"My deepest sympathy to Cindy's family and friends. May she rest in Peace."

Sue Smith wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"Prayers to her family. I will always remember her love of cooking and the many times her and Larry had us out for dinners. She will be sadly missed."

Jessi Howell wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"Sorry to hear about the passing of Cindy. Thoughts and prayers are with you all in this hard time. "

Brenda DeMoss / Groves & Family wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"I am so very sorry for the loss of Cindy . Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers."

Paula Otten wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"My deepest sympathy goes out to Larry, Heather and all of Cindy's family. R.I.P. Cindy."

Judy Bowling wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"My sincere condolences to all of Cindy's family at this very difficult time."

Peggy Head-Costello wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish the many memories you've made with her."

Barbara Bowling Sherwin wrote on Oct 11, 2021:

"I am so sorry to hear of Cindy?s passing sending prayers to Larry and the family she will always be with you in your hearts"