Cindy was born on February 17, 1960 to Donald and Marlene Wood, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dodgeville. She graduated from Iowa- Grant High School in 1978. Following graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Dan Kitelinger, on October 7, 1978. Together they shared 47 wonderful years of marriage, building a life rooted in love, laughter, and unwavering devotion.
Cindy dedicated 27 years of her career to Lands’ End, where she worked in Customer Service. She took pride in helping others and formed lasting friendships with coworkers over the years.
She was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and rarely missed cheering on her team. Cindy and Dan shared a deep love for camping and made many memories together sitting around the campfire. They especially enjoyed car cruises, taking every opportunity to get out and enjoy a ride in their ’57 Chevy or Mercedes convertible. Cindy faithfully kept her Wednesdays reserved for her favorite show, Blue Bloods – never missing a “Blue Blood Wednesday” and often planning her household chores around its start time.
Cindy also loved sitting out on her patio, admiring her flowers and watching the cars go by. She and Dan spent many peaceful hours sitting there together, simply enjoying each other’s company.
Though she enjoyed her hobbies and interests, nothing meant more to Cindy than her family. Her greatest joy was the time spent with those she loved. She will be remembered for her warm heart, her amazing sense of humor, and the deep love she gave so freely.
Cin’s memory will live on in the hearts of her beloved husband, Dan; her daughters, Keri (Greg) Smart and Danielle Kitelinger, both of Dodgeville; and her five cherished grandchildren: Rayona, Camren, Delaynie, and Rayven Kitelinger, and Zayda Smart, who brought her immeasurable joy and pride throughout her life. She was looking forward to opening her heart even more to her first greatgrandchild, due in April.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Joe Wood; her sister, Debbie Popp; and her infant sister, Evelyn Wood.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville. Burial was held in Linden Cemetery. A visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday at GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the ER staff at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, the Cardiovascular Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, and especially the Common Heart Home Health staff, who provided such compassionate and excellent care for Cindy in the comfort of her home.