Obituary of Cindy S. Schmitt

Cindy S. Schmitt, 59, died on February 5, 2019, at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Her selfless nature lives on through her generous gift of organ donation. She was recognized by the staff at St. Luke’s by being the recipient of their first ever honor walk. Cindy was born on May 18, 1959, in Scott City, the daughter of Pete and Vicky Steffens.

She was a resident of Scott City for 46 years before moving to Kansas City. She was a graduate of Scott Community High School in 1977. She married her husband of 42 years, Jeff Schmitt, in Scott City on July 10, 1976.

She ran an in-home daycare while raising her 3 boys. In 1994, she went to work for Kennedy & Coe, where she was an accounting specialist for 24 years. While a resident of Scott City, she was involved with the Catholic Church, teaching Catechism and confirmation classes.

Cindy’s life was centered around her husband, 3 boys and their wives, and 8 grandchildren. She enjoyed watching all of her boys’ sporting events and activities. In recent years, she has spent countless hours following her grandchildren in all of their activities. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, teaching them to cook, hosting tea parties, and playing any game they came up with. In her free time, Cindy was an avid flower gardener, always having the prettiest flower beds around. She was also very festive, always decorating her home for the season.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff, her three boys, Brandon (Vanida) Schmitt, Pierre, SD, Tyson (Amber) Schmitt, Kansas City, MO, and Colton (Lindsay) Schmitt, Scott City, KS; 8 grandchildren: Rylee, Aimee, Hunter, Camren, Kellen, Sage, Leighton, and Bo; her mother, Vicky Steffens of Scott City, brother Phil Steffens, sister Tammy Brand, 14 nieces and nephews, and mother-in-law, Joyce Schmitt.

She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Steffens, and two brothers, Charles and Galen Steffens.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City. Services will be officiated by Father Steve Rogers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude’s charities at st.jude.org or collected at the church.