Cindy M. Gaytan, 47, died at Manor Care in Kenosha on Monday, January 31, 2011 after a long three year battle with cancer.

She was born in Kenosha on May 28, 1963, the daughter of Merle and Kathleen A. (nee: Walsh) Mentink.  She graduated from Holy Rosary and Mary D. Bradford as well as Magna Cum Laude at Carthage College with degrees in Accounting, Business Administration and Spanish.

Cindy had a number of jobs throughout the years but spent 18 years prior to her illness as a vendor at 7 Mile Fair.

Cindy enjoyed life and loved spending her time camping, playing cribbage and pool.  However, she was happiest when surrounded by her family, especially her son, David.

In addition to her son, David Gaytan her survivors include her mother, Kathleen A. Mentink of Somers; her brother and sister-in-law, James (Rebecca Matoska-Mentink) Mentink; her nephew, Anthony Matoska; niece, Kristina Mentink; her former husbands, Gerald Helton and Noe Gaytan; as well as many extended relatives and dear friends.  She was preceded in death by her father, Merle Mentink on February 25, 2010 and her grandparents, Julius and Margaret Mentink and William and Margaret Walsh.

Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. for the remembrance and celebration of Cindy's life with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating.  There will be a time to visit with the family from 11:00 am – 1:00 p.m.  A private inurnment will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.

Cindy's family would like to thank Dr. Suresh Naik, Hospice Alliance and Manor Care for the loving and professional care extended to her and her family during her illness.