A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 18th, 2004 at the Park Plaza Hotel in Baraboo, WI.

Cynthia was born on July 28, 1952 to Irvin and Marcella (McGowan) Erickson in Portage, Wisconsin. She grew up in Verona, WI and loved going to the Wisconsin Dells area to be near her cousins and family. Cynthia attended Verona High School, graduated in 1970 and then received a degree in sociology from UW-Stevens Point in 1975, and later a Master’s degree from the University of Idaho. Cyndee married Harvey Baumgartner in 1976 and had two children. She worked as a counselor for District 241 Schools in Idaho and also as a drug and alcohol counselor.

Cyndee was an avid drummer, she enjoyed spending time with her family, animals that crossed her path, and children she shared time with. Cyndee was also fond of Native American culture and traditions.

Survivors:

Parents: Irvin and Marcella Erickson, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Daughter: Anna (Ike) Lanman – Baraboo, WI

Son: Brook (Heather) Baumgartner – Baraboo, WI

Grandchildren Conner, Bailey, and Kirsten Lanman - Baraboo, WI

Grandchild: Angelina Baumgartner – Jacksonville, NC

Grandchild: Destiny Watkins – St. Roberts, MO