Cynthia Lou Zeigler

Cynthia Lou (Thompson) Zeigler, age 71, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2025, in Burr Oak, Kansas. She was born January 14, 1954, in Wellington, Kansas to Lester and Freda (Humes) Jones. 

At a young age, Cynthia was adopted by Marion Reed "Pete" and Wilma "Piper" Thompson. She later graduated from Reeds Spring High School. Shortly after, she married Dennis Baugher. This union brought three children; Amanda, Cassie, and Cody. They later divorced.

In August of 2006, Cynthia was united in marriage with Rodney Zeigler. She would then become a stepmom to Todd, Brad, and Kim.

In Cynthia's spare time, you could find her reading a Western book, spending time with family, or fishing. She also had a green thumb and enjoyed being out in the garden and watering the flowers. 

Cynthia loved to help people which is why she worked as a CNA. Between Jewell County Hospital, Beloit Hospital, and at-home care in Burr Oak, Cynthia provided twenty-plus years of tender loving care.

Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Rodney Zeigler, Burr Oak, Kansas; daughters, Amanda (Mark) Petzoldt, Altenburg, Missouri; Cassie (Eric) Mitchell, Jewell, Kansas; son, Cody Koehler, Millersville, Missouri; stepsons, Todd Zeigler, Geneva, Nebraska; Brad (Sherece) Zeigler, Hastings, Nebraska; stepdaughter, Kim Zeigler, Hastings, Nebraska; grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob, Howard, Noah, Savannah, Markus, Heather, Lexi, Gage, Grayden, Jadyn, Tylor, Trevor, Dalton; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Wilma Thompson; sister, Rita (Quigley) Johnson; and brothers, Randy Jones and Alexis Quigley.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2025, at Burr Oak Cemetery, 2160 120 Rd, Burr Oak, KS. A visitation with family greeting friends will be held from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Monday, February 3, 2025, at Melby Mortuary. Following the graveside service there will be a luncheon at the Mankato Community Center, Mankato, Ks. 

Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center of Salina in care of Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, Kansas 66956.

Melby Mortuary is assisting the Zeigler family with these arrangements.