Cynthia S. Sitts VanKersen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cynthia “Cindy” S. Sitts VanKersen, 56, of Akron, Ind. passed at her residence at 11:33 am, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Cindy was born on Oct. 9, 1964 in Warsaw, Ind. to Billy E. and the late Janie I. (Willard) Sitts. She had worked for Zimmer Orthopedics as a Materials Handler for 18 years. She enjoyed making crafts and tending to flowers. She took pride in working on her home. Her grandkids and her family meant the world to her. She is survived by her children Dale “D.J.” Shepherd of Rochester, Ind. and Shannon Shepherd and fiancé James Green of Niles, Michigan; grandchildren Teagan, Mataya, Mason, Dale III, Branton, and Kaden; father Billy and wife Ruthie Sitts of Warsaw, Ind.; siblings Peggy and husband Todd Anglin of Akron, Ind., Billy Jr. and wife Danielle Sitts of Cromwell, Ind.; and loving papa and companion Todd VanKersen of Galesburg, Michigan. Cindy is preceded in death by her mother Janie Sitts. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor Bob Brown officiating. Masks will be required for all who are in attendance. The interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana. Visitation hours will be from 4 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice of charity in Cindy’s memory.

Cynthia S. Sitts VanKersen

October 9, 1964 - January 22, 2021