Alsteen, Cynthia

Died: 21 May 2009

Cynthia “Cindy” Alsteen, age 49 years, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, died Thursday, 21 May 2009, at her home. She was born on 2 August 1959, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Roger and Elaine Sweet. 

She graduated from Three Lakes High School. She married Todd Alsteen on 18 October 1990. Cindy enjoyed crocheting, fishing, and visiting with her friends including best friends, Kelly Swenson and Debbie Franklin. She also enjoyed writing and watching movies. 

Cindy is survived by her husband, Todd Alsteen of Rhinelander; her three sons, Dan (Dana Melby) Crass of Kimberly, Chris Crass of Bangor, WI, and Joe (Stephanie) Crass of Gleason; a granddaughter, Emma Joe Crass; a sister, Lisa Merkle of Eagle River; and other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jeff Sweet. 

A memorial service for Cindy will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 26 May 2009, at the Carlson Funeral Home (369-1414 / www.carlsonfh.com) with Chaplain John Uhlarik officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Cindy is listed in the 4th edition of  the Friedrich Seidemann Family Tree Book on page 300 with her husband and children.