Cynthia Sue Stantz

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Cynthia Sue (Demaree) Stantz, 50, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital.

Cindy was born in Indianapolis on Dec. 7, 1962, the daughter of Jerry and Peggy (Sears) Demaree.

She was a 1981 graduate of Clay City High School.

Cindy had worked as a manager at Speedway Gas Station in Brazil and then at Lear Corp. in Greencastle for several years before retiring due to health issues.

She enjoyed watching reality TV shows and "chick flicks." She also enjoyed surfing on the Internet and spending time on Facebook. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with friends, family and her beloved dog Pacheno.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two nephews, Dusty Reagin and Josh West, and a sister-in-law, Doris Stantz.

She is survived by her husband, Gary "Kermit" Stantz of Brazil; a son, Kyle Stantz of Brazil; siblings Jerry Demaree Jr., Shari (Gary) Nicoson, Brenda (Wayne) West, Regina (Christopher) Dickison, Joe (Beckie) Demaree and Bill (Jenny) Demaree; her father and mother-in-law, Howard and Carol Stantz; brothers-in-law H. Anthony (Cindy) Stantz and Jon (Lisa) Stantz, as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at French Funeral Home, Brazil, with Pastor Bob Kumpf officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police, 1427 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46201.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her memory.