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Cynthia Kay Campbell

August 21, 1946 — November 20, 2024

Madison

Madison- Cynthia Kay Campbell, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Elgin, Illinois, on August 21, 1946, the daughter of Albert and Marion Wermich. Cynthia met the love of her life on February 10, 1965, when she took a seat on a couch at a party next to a handsome man named Jim Campbell. Three years later they were married on May 11, 1968 in Geneva, Illinois.

In 1969, Jim and Cynthia became proud parents to boy and girl twins. Most of Cynthia’s energies were devoted to raising them. She was a lifelong Cubs fan and never missed a Green Bay Packers game. Cynthia loved watching her backyard birds, especially the turkeys. She loved the color yellow, visiting Door County, and the occasional brandy old fashion, especially during “newz and booze” at 5:00 pm with her husband. But spending time with her granddaughters was her favorite pastime. Cynthia will be remembered for her quick wit, incredible sense of humor, and her ability to make everyone feel welcomed and loved. To know Cynthia was to love her.

Cynthia graduated from Geneva High School in 1964 and Madison Business College in 1966. She held various secretary positions and worked with her husband in his real estate and property management businesses over the years. 

Cynthia is survived by her husband, Jim; two children, Kari (Bryant) Fisher and Jeff Campbell; and grandchildren, Allie and Jenna Fisher and Gianna and Francesca Campbell; daughter-in-law, Julia Campbell; and many loving sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn and Marshall Hanks, and brother Brian Wermich.

Memorial services will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon reception immediately following in the Cress Community Room. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of the services.

The family requests that any memorial donations be made to: St Mary Foundation, Cardiac Care, 700 S. Park St. Madison, WI 53719, stmaryfoundation@ssmhealth.com.

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Cress Funeral Services

3610 Speedway Road, Madison

(608) 238-3434

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Saturday, December 7, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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Saturday, December 7, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

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3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705

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