Cynthia Sue Askvig, nee Hicks, 58, died peacefully on May 15, 2011 at her home. A resident of Colorado Springs, Cindy taught psychiatric nursing for 38 years, 20 of which were at Pikes Peak Community College. Cindy was born on September 15, 1952 in Joliet, Ill to Forrest and Jerrene Hicks. She grew up playing the piano, organ, and clarinet. She married her devoted husband, Tom Askvig on June 15, 1984 and together they moved to Colorado in 1985. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Jaime and Julia. Leading by example, she shared with them the gift of music and the importance of education, shaping them into dynamic and earnest women. Through many years of service, Cindy has earned numerous awards including Faculty Member of the Year and Educator of the Year at the State Nurses Convention and was nominated for the Florence Nightingale Award.
Memorial services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday May 26, 2011 at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle, IL. Visitation will be from noon to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of your choice. Burial will be in Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle.
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